Terry Rozier scored 32 points (24 on 8 3-pointers), and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 109-103.
The Hornets took control with a 28-9 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 17.
The Wizards got within 105-103 on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s corner 3-pointer with 51 seconds to play. They had the ball down 2 with 29 seconds left, but LaMelo Ball stole the ball from Montrezl Harrell. A basket would have tied the game. Rozier followed with a step-back 3-pointer, and the Wizards got no closer.
During clutch time, the Hornets outscored the Wizards 9-3.
Ball had 28 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals.
For the Wizards, Harrell had 24 points and a career-high 18 rebounds on 10 for 13 shooting off the bench. Caldwell-Pope had 17 points and 4 steals.
The Hornets shot 44.0% from the field and 48.4% from 3 to the Wizards’ 38.3% and 24.3%. The Wizards outscored the Hornets 17-0 on the fast break. The Wizards’ starters were outscored 39-26 in 14 minutes together. Mason Plumlee fouled out.