Hornets Defeat Wizards 119-115 as Washington Records Ninth Straight Loss

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Washington Wizards 119-115, marking the Wizards' ninth consecutive loss. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 21 points, supported by LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges with 20 points each. The Wizards, featuring the youngest starting lineup in NBA history with an average age of 20.64 years, were led by Tre Johnson's 26 points and Alex Sarr's 24. Despite strong three-point shooting, Washington could not overcome Charlotte's scoring and free-throw advantage.