Miller's 39 leads Hornets past Wizards
Brandon Miller erupted for 39 points, steering the Charlotte Hornets to a hard-fought 110-103 victory over the Washington Wizards at the Spectrum Center. The win moves the Hornets to 3-1 on the season, good for third in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte established a 10-point lead by halftime (54-44) and extended that advantage to 12 entering the fourth quarter (80-68). While the Wizards shot more efficiently from the field (48% FG to Charlotte's 43%), they were outrebounded significantly (54-41) and committed 17 turnovers to the Hornets' 11. Charlotte's dominance on the glass, highlighted by Moussa Diabate's 17 rebounds alongside 11 points and 3 blocks, proved pivotal. Naz Reid also chipped in with a double-double, adding 18 points and 12 boards. For Washington, Anthony Davis posted a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds, and Trae Young dished out 10 assists to complement his 22 points. Despite a late Wizards push, the Hornets held firm to secure the win, solidifying their early conference standing.