Charlotte turned a two-point first-quarter deficit into a 54-44 halftime lead with a 35-point surge in the second.
Washington took a 21-19 edge after the first, but Charlotte ripped off 35 points in the second quarter to move ahead 54-44 at the break. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting, while Moussa Diabate grabbed 12 rebounds, including eight on the offensive glass. Anthony Davis kept Washington within reach with 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting, but Trae Young had eight points and three assists at halftime. After the break, watch whether the Wizards can slow Charlotte’s scoring burst and turn Davis’ production into a push against the Hornets’ lead.
Key Performers
Brandon Miller, CHA: 18 points, 7-of-15 FG Anthony Davis, WAS: 14 points, 6-of-12 FG Moussa Diabate, CHA: 6 points, 12 rebounds