Spectrum Center Showdown: Washington Wizards Narrowly Fall to Charlotte Hornets

In a closely contested battle at the Spectrum Center, the Washington Wizards' record now stands at 2-12 after a narrow defeat by the Charlotte Hornets, who improved their season to 5-9. The final score read 117-114 in favor of the home team.

The Wizards displayed a robust offensive effort throughout the game, leading by as much as 19 points and maintaining control for over half an hour. Their scoring was consistent across all four quarters with contributions of 24, 32, 35, and finally closing with 23 points in the last quarter. Despite this steady performance, it wasn't enough to secure victory.

Washington's offense was fueled by their efficiency on court which stood at an impressive figure of approximately 110 points per hundred possessions. They were also effective from inside the paint with a total of 60 points coming from that area alone. The team's shooting accuracy was evident as they made half of their two-point attempts and sunk eleven three-pointers out of thirty-two attempts for a three-point shooting percentage rounding up to about thirty-four percent.

Defensively, however, they allowed approximately one point per possession which translated into allowing Charlotte to score an equal number of points in paint and off turnovers compared to themselves. The Wizards managed seven steals and blocked three shots but ultimately could not contain Charlotte's late surge.

The Hornets capitalized on their opportunities especially in the fourth quarter where they scored a game-high thirty-nine points. Their bench contributed significantly with twenty bench points while also making sixteen out of thirty-seven attempts from beyond the arc for an impressive forty-three percent success rate.

As fans look ahead, they can catch Washington's next challenge against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on November 24th at 8 PM Eastern Time. This encounter will be broadcasted on MNMT channel six hundred forty-two for away fans wanting to follow along live.