Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 21 points (14 in the paint), and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 133-109.
The Hornets led by as many as 28, pulling away with a 20-5 run in the third quarter.
The Hornets had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Wizards, Bradley Beal scored 26 points (14 in the first quarter), and Mike Scott added 18 points on 7 for 10 shooting off the bench.
The Wizards forced 10 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Hornets outscored the Wizards 50-30 in the paint. The Hornets’ starters outscored the Wizards 70-42 in 21 minutes together.