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Hornets’ cold shooting night leads to blowout loss to Wizards

Charlotte ended up shooting 29.7% from the field for the game, 12 of 56 from 3-point range.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:09 AM
Hornets’ cold shooting night leads to blowout loss to Wizards
Key Things to Know
  • The Charlotte Hornets suffered a 95-79 blowout loss to the Washington Wizards following a severe shooting slump.
  • Charlotte shot just 29.7% from the field and made 12 of 56 attempts from 3-point range.
  • Anthony Davis led Washington with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Trae Young contributed 21 points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Charlotte Hornets suffered a blowout 95-79 defeat against the Washington Wizards on Friday night in Washington during the opening night of NBA Cup play. Charlotte struggled severely on offense, shooting just 29.7% from the field and converting only 12 of 56 attempts from 3-point range. The Wizards held the Hornets to just 13 points in the third quarter to cruise to victory.

Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Trae Young recorded 21 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa scored 17 points in his home debut. Brandon Miller paced the Hornets with 19 points, and Naz Reid contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds.

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