Kristaps Porziņģis scored 36 points (24 on 8 3-pointers), and the Washington Wizards went on a 19-5 run in the third quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-104.
The Hornets led 67-65 when Porziņģis’ 3-pointer put the Wizards ahead for good with 8:17 left in the third quarter. He made 4 3-pointers as they pulled away to an 84-72 lead with 3:26 left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 23 in the fourth quarter.
Deni Avdija had 20 points (10 in the paint) and 13 rebounds.
For the Hornets, P.J. Washington had 20 points and 3 steals.
The Wizards shot 50.6% from the field and 40.5% from 3 to the Hornets’ 41.9% and 29.0%. The Hornets outscored the Wizards 19-4 on the fast break.