Hornets Triumph Over Wizards in NBA In-Season Tournament Debut

Dominating Rebound Advantage and Decisive Fourth-Quarter Rally Secure Victory

Mark Williams had a standout performance for the Hornets, scoring 21 points and securing a career-high 21 rebounds, including 12 offensive rebounds.
Gordon Hayward and LaMelo Ball were key contributors to the Hornets' victory, scoring 27 and 25 points respectively, with Hayward also dishing out nine assists.
The Hornets dominated the Wizards in the fourth quarter, outscoring them 36-20, including a decisive 17-2 run.
The Hornets also had a significant advantage in second-chance points (30 to 7) and points in the paint (74 to 54) over the Wizards.
Despite their initial 3-point shooting struggles, the Hornets managed to sink four of their last five attempts from deep, largely thanks to Ball and Hayward.