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Brandon Miller scores 39 as Hornets beat Wizards 110-103
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 110-103 at Spectrum Center. Brandon Miller scored 39 points, and a 35-23 second quarter gave Charlotte a lead it never gave back. The Hornets move to 3-1 and sit third in the East, while the Wizards fall to 2-2 and eighth.
By the Hoops Nightly Desk · updated 4 h ago01The story of the nightThe second quarter decided itWashington started better and led 21-19 after one quarter.
Washington started better and led 21-19 after one quarter. Then Charlotte took over. The Hornets won the second quarter 35-23 and led 54-44 at halftime. They added to that in the third, winning it 26-24 for an 80-68 lead going into the fourth. Charlotte's biggest lead was 14. The Wizards' biggest was 4. Washington pushed back late and won the fourth quarter 35-30, but it was not enough to close the gap. There were 8 lead changes, all before Charlotte pulled away in the second quarter.
02Miller carries the HornetsBrandon Miller scored 39 points on 15/28 shooting.
Brandon Miller scored 39 points on 15/28 shooting. He made 5/10 from three and 4/5 at the line. He also had 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks, and the Hornets were +16 with him on the floor. Moussa Diabate had 11 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks in 34.8 minutes. Naz Reid added 18 points and 12 rebounds but shot 8/22. Grayson Allen scored 15 off the bench and made all 7 of his free throws.
03Davis and Young lead WashingtonAnthony Davis led the Wizards with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 29 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 11/22, made 3/6 from three and did not commit a turnover. Trae Young had 22 points and 10 assists on 10/20 shooting. Kyshawn George scored 20 on 8/14, including 2/2 from three, and was +14 in 28.9 minutes. Alex Sarr added 12 points and 2 blocks. Bilal Coulibaly struggled, with 3 points on 1/5 shooting and a -10 rating.
04Where Charlotte won itWashington shot better, 48.2% to 43.3%, and won the paint 56-50.
Washington shot better, 48.2% to 43.3%, and won the paint 56-50. Charlotte made up for it with extra chances. The Hornets took 97 shots to the Wizards' 85 and won the boards 59-47. They had 8 steals to Washington's 4 and committed 11 turnovers to the Wizards' 14. That turned into a 19-14 edge in points off turnovers and a 10-4 edge on fast breaks. Charlotte's bench outscored Washington's 29-17. The Hornets also made 12 threes to the Wizards' 9.
05What it meansCharlotte is 3-1, has won 2 straight and sits third in the East.
Charlotte is 3-1, has won 2 straight and sits third in the East. The Hornets won this one without a great shooting night from the guards. Dennis Schroder went 4/15 and 0/5 from three. They won it with rebounding, defense and Miller. Washington is 2-2 and eighth in the East after a second straight loss. The starters held their own, but the bench was a problem. Khris Middleton was -17 and Deandre Ayton was -14, and neither scored.
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