Frank Kaminsky scored a season-high 25 points, Kemba Walker had 20 of his 24 points in the second half, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 122-105 on Friday night.
The Hornets (26-33) improved to 3-0 against the Wizards this season. Charlotte jumped out to a 20-point lead in the first half and matched its season high with 17 3-pointers in its third consecutive win. Marvin Williams scored 15 points, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 14.
Washington returned from the All-Star break with a rousing 110-103 win at Cleveland on Thursday, but could not keep the momentum going despite All-Star Bradley Beal scoring 33 points.