Brandon Miller scores career-high 39 points as Hornets beat Wizards 110-103

Charlotte Hornets defeated the Washington Wizards 110-103 on Monday night, marking their third win in four games to start the season. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with a career-high 39 points, contributing 27 points in the middle two quarters and finishing with a tournament-high 14 games of scoring 30 or more points. Naz Reid added 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who led 98-84 with 5:15 remaining in the game.

However, the Wizards (2-2) fought back, hitting five 3-pointers in the final minutes and closing to within a single point, 103-100, with 1:13 left on the clock. Miller sealed the win with a jumper and a free throw with 38.3 seconds remaining in the game. Grayson Allen contributed 15 points, while Moussa Diabate had 11 points and 17 rebounds for the Hornets.

Anthony Davis scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Washington, while Trae Young added 22 points and Kyshawn George had 20 points. The Wizards were without Justin Champagnie, who suffered a right foot injury in the first quarter and did not return. Additionally, Washington was without rookie A.J. Dybantsa, whose debut was delayed by a sprained left ankle.

This marked the end of Davis' 10-game personal win streak against Charlotte, which stretched back to March 2016.