The Hornets (13–23 at the time) shocked the Thunder (30–7), who were coming off their first Western Conference loss of the season just a day prior. Charlotte seized control in the second quarter with a , building a 17-point halftime lead that they extended to as much as 30 points in the fourth.
: Moussa Diabaté anchored the interior with 12 rebounds and a +21 plus-minus. 2025–26 Series Results Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
The two teams split their regular-season series 1–1, with each team winning on the other's home floor. The Hornets (13–23 at the time) shocked the