WASHINGTON — In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, the Washington Wizards triumphed over the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 123-114. Jordan Poole shone brightly for the Wizards, contributing 27 points, while Malcolm Brogdon made a strong comeback from injury with 25 points. Rookie Alex Sarr also played a significant role, adding 19 points and nine rebounds, helping Washington maintain control throughout the fourth quarter. This victory marked only the second win for the Wizards in their last 21 games and halted a three-game losing streak, bringing their record to 4-21. The Wizards’ lackluster start comes on the heels of a dismal 15-67 record from the previous season, underscoring the challenges the franchise has faced.
For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball delivered an impressive performance with 34 points and 13 assists, but his efforts were not enough to prevent the team from losing for the 11th time in 12 outings. Miles Bridges and Mark Williams each added 16 points and eight rebounds to the Hornets’ efforts, while Brandon Miller was sidelined due to a sprained left ankle.
In terms of player updates, Miller was expected to participate after going through Charlotte’s morning shootaround, but he was ultimately ruled out, hinting that he may return soon. Prior to his exit, the second-year guard had an impressive streak of scoring over 20 points in 12 consecutive games, indicating his importance to the team.
Meanwhile, Brogdon’s performance was notable as he returned after being absent for four games due to a hamstring strain. His effectiveness has made him one of Washington’s key players, having scored 15 or more points in seven of his last eight games while averaging under 30 minutes on the court.
A pivotal moment in the game came when Brogdon hit a crucial 3-pointer from the left wing, followed by an assist to Sarr for another three-pointer. This increased the Wizards’ lead to a maximum of 12 points with just 1:29 remaining on the clock.
A noteworthy statistic from the game was Ball’s performance from long range; he managed only 3 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in a disappointing 16.7% shooting percentage. This represented his second-worst outing for the season from three-point range, causing his overall shooting percentage to drop from 35.7% to 34.6%.
Looking ahead, the Hornets are scheduled to visit Philadelphia for their next game on Friday, while the Wizards will head to Milwaukee on Saturday in search of further success.
For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball delivered an impressive performance with 34 points and 13 assists, but his efforts were not enough to prevent the team from losing for the 11th time in 12 outings. Miles Bridges and Mark Williams each added 16 points and eight rebounds to the Hornets’ efforts, while Brandon Miller was sidelined due to a sprained left ankle.
In terms of player updates, Miller was expected to participate after going through Charlotte’s morning shootaround, but he was ultimately ruled out, hinting that he may return soon. Prior to his exit, the second-year guard had an impressive streak of scoring over 20 points in 12 consecutive games, indicating his importance to the team.
Meanwhile, Brogdon’s performance was notable as he returned after being absent for four games due to a hamstring strain. His effectiveness has made him one of Washington’s key players, having scored 15 or more points in seven of his last eight games while averaging under 30 minutes on the court.
A pivotal moment in the game came when Brogdon hit a crucial 3-pointer from the left wing, followed by an assist to Sarr for another three-pointer. This increased the Wizards’ lead to a maximum of 12 points with just 1:29 remaining on the clock.
A noteworthy statistic from the game was Ball’s performance from long range; he managed only 3 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in a disappointing 16.7% shooting percentage. This represented his second-worst outing for the season from three-point range, causing his overall shooting percentage to drop from 35.7% to 34.6%.
Looking ahead, the Hornets are scheduled to visit Philadelphia for their next game on Friday, while the Wizards will head to Milwaukee on Saturday in search of further success.
