Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after making the winning 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In dramatic fashion, Jordan Poole lifted the Washington Wizards out of the NBA cellar.
Poole's 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining put Washington ahead, and the Wizards went on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Thursday night. The victory — and a loss by New Orleans — means Washington no longer has the league's worst record.