Brandon Miller’s 31 puts Charlotte up 12 entering fourth

Charlotte trailed 21-19 after the first quarter, then poured in 35 in the second and 26 in the third to take an 80-68 lead into the fourth. Brandon Miller has 31 points on 12-of-25 shooting, including 4-of-9 from three, to lead the Hornets. Moussa Diabate added 11 points and 16 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards, while Anthony Davis has 21 points and seven rebounds for Washington and Trae Young has 17. Both teams entered 2-1, with Washington 12th and Charlotte 13th in the power index; the Hornets have outscored the Wizards 61-47 over the past two quarters.