Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets — Recap

📰Game Recap

Charlotte, N.C. — Brandon Miller poured in 39 points to spearhead the Charlotte Hornets past the Washington Wizards. The Hornets, who were favored by SportsFBI's pregame model with a 76% probability of winning, overcame an early deficit with a dominant second quarter. The Wizards initially edged out the Hornets 21-19 in the first quarter, setting up a tightly contested start.

The Hornets seized control in the second quarter, outscoring Washington 35-23 to build a significant halftime advantage. Miller's offensive outburst, which included five three-pointers on 15-of-28 shooting overall, was complemented by Naz Reid's 18 points and 12 rebounds. Charlotte maintained its lead through the third quarter, adding to its margin with a 26-24 scoring edge.

Washington mounted a strong challenge in the final period, outscoring Charlotte 35-30, but could not fully close the gap. Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Trae Young contributed 22 points and 10 assists. KyShawn George added 20 points for Washington. Despite their late surge, the Wizards ultimately fell short as Miller's performance proved too much for the Hornets to overcome.