Tue Mar 04 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Wizards Beat Hornets in Battle of NBA’s Bottom Dwellers

**CHARLOTTE, NC** – The Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 Saturday night, handing the Hornets their sixth consecutive loss in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams. While the Wizards remain at the bottom of the league standings with an 11-48 record, the Hornets (14-45) are not far ahead.

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 17 points each, while Richaun Holmes contributed 15 points and nine rebounds. Eight Wizards players scored in double figures, highlighting a strong team effort. The Wizards’ bench significantly outscored Charlotte’s, 50-13.

Mark Williams led the Hornets with 24 points and 12 rebounds, with LaMelo Ball adding 20 and Miles Bridges 18. However, the Hornets struggled against Washington’s balanced attack, particularly in the closing stages of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth.

The Wizards pulled away late in the third, fueled by 3-pointers from Bub Carrington, and extended their lead to 14 points in the fourth quarter thanks to a 3-pointer and a floater from Marcus Smart. A crucial two-handed layup by Holmes, amidst a late Hornets push, effectively sealed the victory for Washington.

Alex Sarr returned to action for the Wizards after a left ankle sprain, scoring 10 points in 22 minutes. The Hornets, meanwhile, faced significant bench issues due to injuries, fielding a lineup that included several lesser-known players making their mark. Malachi Flynn even made his Hornets debut in the game.

Both teams face tough matchups on Monday: the Wizards visit the Miami Heat, while the Hornets host the Golden State Warriors and hometown hero Stephen Curry.

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