The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Washington Wizards Friday night, suffering their first loss in Group Play of the 2026-27 NBA Cup. The Hornets had difficulty scoring, posting a season-low 79 points. Brandon Miller scored a team-high 19 points, while both Naz Reid and Moussa Diabate added double-double performances. Following Friday's loss, here is an updated look at the standings from East Group C.

Oct. 31 Group C standings

Washington Wizards 1-0 +16 point differential

Boston Celtics 1-0 +14 point differential

Atlanta Hawks 0-0

Chicago Bulls 0-1 -14 point differential

Charlotte Hornets 0-1 -16 point differential