AJ Dybantsa sharp in his home debut as the Wizards smother Charlotte 95-79
Trae Young added 21 points and nine assists, while AJ Dybantsa scored 17 in his home debut as Washington held Charlotte to 29.7% shooting.
- The Washington Wizards routed the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday in an NBA Cup game, with Trae Young recording 21 points and nine assists while Anthony Davis added 25 points and 13 rebounds.
- Charlotte struggled significantly, shooting just 29.7% from the field; after leading by 10 in the first quarter, the Hornets made only four of their next 29 three-point attempts.
- Rookie AJ Dybantsa impressed in his home debut, scoring 17 points for the Wizards after returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him to start the season.
- Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 19 points, while Naz Reid added 12 points and 11 rebounds; Charlotte recorded its second lowest-scoring game this season at 79 points.
- Washington travels to Orlando on Monday night, while the Hornets host Philadelphia on Saturday night as both teams look to their next NBA Cup matchups.
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The capital team dominated Charlotte with a strong defense and an attack led by Young, ensuring a victory in the NBA Cup.Dybantsa's performance, outstanding despite the violation, excited the public, while Charlotte suffered with her low shot effectiveness.
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Anthony Davis leads new-look Wizards to win over anemic Hornets
Anthony Davis poured in 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Washington Wizards whipped the visiting Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday night.Trae Young, who feasted at the free-throw line, racked up 21 points and 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick AJ Dy...
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AJ Dybantsa sharp in his home debut as the Wizards smother Charlotte 95-79
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trae Young had 21 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, AJ Dybantsa scored 17 points in his home debut, and the Washington Wizards routed the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday night.
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Owensboro Messenger-InquirerWashington 95, Charlotte 79
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