Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Washington Wizards overcame an early deficit to defeat the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte opened the game strong, outscoring Washington 26-22 in the first quarter, with Brandon Miller contributing to the early offensive rhythm. However, the Wizards quickly found their stride as Anthony Davis and Trae Young began to assert their presence.

Washington seized control of the game in the second quarter, posting a 29-20 advantage to take a five-point lead into halftime. The Wizards extended their dominance in the third quarter, stifling the Hornets' offense and recording a decisive 28-13 scoring run. During this stretch, Davis paced Washington with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Young added 21 points and 9 assists, directing the offense. AJ Dybantsa also provided a spark with 17 points and 8 rebounds, helping Washington build a substantial lead. For the Hornets, Brandon Miller's 19 points and Naz Reid's 12 points and 11 rebounds were not enough to counter the Wizards' surge.

Charlotte managed to outscore Washington 20-16 in the final period, but the Wizards' commanding lead proved insurmountable. Despite Miller’s 3 three-pointers and Reid's 2 three-pointers for the Hornets, Washington maintained a comfortable advantage through the end of the game, securing a 95-79 victory. SportsFBI's pregame analytics had favored Charlotte with a 72% probability, which did not materialize.