The Charlotte Hornets watched a 19 point lead evaporate in the fourth quarter, but they were able to hang on and eek out a win over the Washington Wizards, 117-116.
The Hornets started the game with confidence. They blitzed the Wizards out of the gate and played like they were riding a win streak. They were forceful attacking the basket, and PJ Washington even dribbled back to the 3-point line to drill a corner three with his first shot of the game. Head coach Steve Clifford rode the starters for a longer-than-normal amount of time, and they rewarded him by scoring a quick 20 points to take an early nine points.