Charlotte Hornets Playoffs 2027
The Charlotte Hornets are 4-7 (.364), 10th in the Eastern Conference, 5 games behind the Boston Celtics. If the season ended today they would be the No. 10 seed and play the Washington Wizards (No. 9) in the Play-In. Next: at the Phoenix Suns, Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 PM EST on Arizona’s Family 3TV.
SunsThu, Nov 12 · 9:00 PM EST · Arizona's Family 3TV
Wizards No. 9Winner visits the 7/8 loser for the No. 8 seed; loser is outSeason Trend
Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtics | 9-2 | .818 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 9-3 | .750 | ½ |
| 3 |  Pistons | 7-3 | .700 | 1½ |
| 4 |  Knicks | 6-4 | .600 | 2½ |
| 5 |  Hawks | 7-5 | .583 | 2½ |
| 6 |  Raptors | 5-5 | .500 | 3½ |
| 7 |  Cavaliers | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 8 |  Heat | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 9 | Wizards | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 10 | Hornets | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 11 |  Magic | 3-7 | .300 | 5½ |
| 12 |  Pacers | 3-8 | .273 | 6 |
| 13 |  Nets | 2-8 | .200 | 6½ |
| 14 |  Bulls | 1-8 | .111 | 7 |
| 15 |  Bucks | 1-10 | .091 | 8 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Hornets Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs 76ers | L 104-109 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs Pistons | L 91-124 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Nets | L 104-114 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs Celtics | L 80-119 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | vs Cavaliers | W 124-112 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | at Suns | 9:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 | at  Clippers | 4:30 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 | at  Lakers | 11:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 20 | at Hawks | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs  Grizzlies | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs Bulls | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Nets | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 30 | vs Wizards | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Charlotte Hornets playoffs page refreshes after every Hornets game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Charlotte Hornets playoffs FAQ
Are the Charlotte Hornets in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 10 in the East, a Play-In place.
Who would the Charlotte Hornets play in the Play-In?
The Washington Wizards (No. 9), on the road; winner visits the 7/8 loser for the No. 8 seed; loser is out.
When is the next Hornets game?
Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 PM EST, at the Phoenix Suns, on Arizona’s Family 3TV.
How many wins are the Hornets on pace for?
30 wins over 82 games at their current .364 winning percentage.
Does winning the Southeast matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.