Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton, left, and Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams.
Richaun Holmes added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who had eight players finish in double figures in scoring.
Mark Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who’ve lost six straight.