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Hornets snap skid with win over Wizards behind Ball’s 37
By Woody Cain
February 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM EST
The Charlotte Hornets returned to the win column Sunday with a 129-112 victory over the Washington Wizards, ending a two-game losing streak.
LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 37 points. After the game, coach Charles Lee praised Ball’s decision-making as the 24-year-old continues to develop.
“There’s a ton of things obviously to be proud about, a ton of positives, but the thing that I thought was really dope was LaMelo, being as hot as he was, and you know, most times I think guys continue to take, you know, bad shots, heat check shots, and he continued to just keep making the right plays,” Lee said.
The win opened a three-game road trip for Charlotte. The Hornets visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, with suspended players Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges expected to return to the lineup.
LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 37 points. After the game, coach Charles Lee praised Ball’s decision-making as the 24-year-old continues to develop.
“There’s a ton of things obviously to be proud about, a ton of positives, but the thing that I thought was really dope was LaMelo, being as hot as he was, and you know, most times I think guys continue to take, you know, bad shots, heat check shots, and he continued to just keep making the right plays,” Lee said.
The win opened a three-game road trip for Charlotte. The Hornets visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, with suspended players Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges expected to return to the lineup.