Terry Rozier scored 27 points, while Gordon Hayward added 26 for his season-high 11 rebounds as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 114-104.
Charlotte has won four of five games after running out of LaMelo Ball, favorite to be named Rookie of the Year and who suffered a broken wrist.
Washington (17-29) played without NBA leading scorer Bradley Beal for the second straight game due to a blow to the hip. Rui Hachimura tied his career high with 30 points for the Wizards.
Russell Westbrook He posted his 17th triple-double of the season and the third in a row with his 22 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists. Robin Lopez He totaled 16 points and 11 boards.
The Hornets, who improved to 24-22, went 16-2 to take a 50-39 lead in the second quarter. Although Washington edged closer to 98-95 with 4:12 left, Charlotte then widened the lead to secure the win.
Devonte Graham had 17 points and Cody Zeller added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets.
In another result yesterday, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Philadelphia Sixers 104-95 with a great performance from Jamal Murray, who contributed 30 points for the West team.
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