After a grueling nine-game road trip, the Charlotte Hornets returned home only to fall to the Washington Wizards, 100-113. This loss marks the Hornets' continuation of struggles as they faced one of the league's worst performances this season. Despite leading at halftime, Charlotte's offense faltered, allowing the Wizards to capitalize on poor defensive efforts. Notably, LaMelo Ball, while inefficient, contributed positively during his minutes, indicating his impact despite the overall team struggles.

Josh Green emerged as a bright spot, showing hustle and offensive assertiveness early on. However, the game highlighted significant issues for Charlotte, particularly their defensive lapses against a depleted Wizards squad missing key players like Jordan Poole and Malcolm Brogdon. The Hornets’ defense, which had been a hallmark for the team, faltered drastically, leading to an unfortunate series sweep against Washington for the first time in over a decade.