Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) passes the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, right, goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, right, goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. Richards was charged with a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) and forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, right, shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) passes the ball against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) and forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)