Hornets
WizardsThe Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday, October 30, at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
The Wizards led 51-46 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 28-13.
Top performers
Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 25 points on 8-of-17 shooting, with 13 rebounds. Trae Young added 21 points and 6 rebounds. For the Hornets, Brandon Miller had 19 points on 7-of-24 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds. Naz Reid added 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Anthony Davis (25 points and 13 rebounds); Naz Reid (12 points and 11 rebounds); Moussa Diabate (10 points and 12 rebounds).
- Anthony Davis (WAS): 25 PTS, 13 REB, 1 AST, 8-17 FG, 34 MIN
- Trae Young (WAS): 21 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST, 4-9 FG, 38 MIN
- Brandon Miller (CHA): 19 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 7-24 FG, 37 MIN
- AJ Dybantsa (WAS): 17 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 5-11 FG, 30 MIN
- Naz Reid (CHA): 12 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST, 5-17 FG, 31 MIN
- Kyshawn George (WAS): 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 4-10 FG, 32 MIN
Context
The Wizards improved to 3-3, while the Hornets fell to 3-3, their second loss in a row. The season series is tied 1-1.
Up next: the Wizards host the Pistons on Thursday, Nov 12; the Hornets visit the Suns on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 17,566 at Capital One Arena. Officials: James Capers, Sean Corbin and Brandon Schwab.