AJ Dybantsa sharp in his home debut as the Wizards smother Charlotte 95-79
Trae Young had 21 points and nine assists as Washington held Charlotte to 29.7% shooting and 13 points in the third quarter.
- On Friday, the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 at Capital One Arena in an NBA Cup game, with rookie forward AJ Dybantsa scoring 17 points in his home debut.
- Charlotte led by 10 points in the first quarter after starting strong from three-point range, but the Hornets' shooting collapsed as they converted only 29.7% of field goal attempts overall.
- Washington guard Trae Young recorded 21 points and 9 assists, while Anthony Davis contributed 25 points and 13 rebounds; the Wizards outscored Charlotte 29-7 at the free-throw line.
- Brandon Miller scored 19 points for Charlotte, but the Hornets suffered their second consecutive road loss as Naz Reid added 12 points and 11 rebounds against Washington's defense.
- The Wizards travel to face Orlando on Monday night, while the Hornets return home to host Philadelphia on Saturday night seeking to end their road struggles.
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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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