Hornets struggle offensively in loss to Wizards

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Hornets struggle offensively in loss to Wizards
Summary

The Charlotte Hornets suffered their second consecutive loss on October 30, falling to the Washington Wizards 95-79 during NBA Cup Group Play. Charlotte's offense struggled significantly, shooting only 30% from the field and 21% from beyond the arc. Despite Brandon Miller leading the team with 19 points, the Hornets could not overcome their shooting woes and foul trouble, which allowed the Wizards to take 35 free-throw attempts. Looking ahead, Charlotte will host the Philadelphia 76ers on October 31 in their next game after back-to-back losses.

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  • •Hornets score 79 points against Wizards on October 30
  • •Brandon Miller leads Hornets with 19 points
  • •Charlotte shoots 30% overall from the field
  • •Hornets allowed Wizards 35 free throws
  • •Charlotte plays Philadelphia 76ers on October 31
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  • 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Photos: Best images from Hornets' 95-79 loss against Washington
  • 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Shooting woes lead to second consecutive Hornets loss
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The Charlotte Hornets suffered their first defeat in NBA Cup Group Play this season, falling to the Washington Wizards Friday night.

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The Charlotte Hornets struggled to score Friday, posting 79 points in a road loss to the Washington Wizards.

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