The Wizards rode a swarming and stingy defense to overcome a slow offensive start and beat the Charlotte Hornets, 95-79 in their opening NBA Cup contest of 2026. Washington asserted themselves midway through the second quarter, closing the half on…
The Washington Wizards relied on a dominant defensive effort to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 in their opening NBA Cup matchup. After falling behind early, Washington took control late in the second quarter and outscored Charlotte 28-13 in the third period to pull away. The victory improved Washington to 3-3 overall and 1-0 in Cup action on the season.
Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Trae Young contributed 21 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. Rookie AJ Dybantsa added 17 points and eight rebounds in his home debut. Charlotte struggled throughout the game, shooting just 35.3% on two-pointers and 21.4% from beyond the arc.
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