Hornets Tie Franchise Record with 26 3s, Crush Kings

Charlotte's long-range barrage leads to dominant victory over Sacramento

Mar. 25, 2026 at 7:25am

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The Charlotte Hornets tied a franchise record by making 26 3-pointers, including 6 from Coby White off the bench, as they cruised to a 134-90 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings. LaMelo Ball also had 6 3-pointers on his way to 20 points, while 7 Hornets players hit multiple triples. Charlotte led by 9 after the first quarter and blew the game open in the second, outscoring Sacramento 29-15 in the period to take a 25-point halftime lead.

Why it matters

The Hornets' 3-point shooting display was a franchise record-tying performance, showcasing their offensive firepower as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the loss extends Sacramento's struggles as they open a tough 5-game road trip against Eastern opponents.

The details

Charlotte made 26 of their 54 3-point attempts (48.1%), with Coby White leading the way by going 6-for-8 from deep and scoring a game-high 27 points off the bench. LaMelo Ball also had 6 3-pointers as part of his 20-point, 8-assist, 6-rebound night. Seven different Hornets players hit multiple 3-pointers, including starters Kon Knueppel and Moussa Diabate. The Hornets jumped out to a 9-point lead after the first quarter and then blew the game open with a pair of big runs in the second quarter to take a 25-point halftime advantage. Sacramento shot just 40.7% from the field and was led by reserve Daeqwon Plowden's career-high 20 points.

  • The Hornets tied a franchise record by making 26 3-pointers in the game.

The players

Coby White

A Hornets reserve who led all scorers with 27 points, going 6-for-8 from 3-point range.

LaMelo Ball

The Hornets' star point guard scored 20 points and dished 8 assists, while making 6 of his 13 3-point attempts.

Daeqwon Plowden

A Kings reserve who scored a career-high 20 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Hornets' historic 3-point shooting display showcased their offensive firepower as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the loss extends Sacramento's struggles as they open a tough road trip against Eastern opponents.