Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the winning 3-point basket as Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after making the winning 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots a lay up as Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) goes up to shoot as Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, center top, dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)