Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 27 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 25 in his return from injury as the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-114 on Thursday night.
Rookie Alex Sarr had 19 points and nine rebounds for Washington, which led throughout the fourth quarter. The Wizards (4-21) snapped a three-game skid in winning for just the second time in 21 games.