Hornets' Offensive Woes Exposed in 95-79 Loss to Wizards

The Charlotte Hornets delivered a lackluster performance on Friday night, dropping a 95-79 decision to the Washington Wizards. The Hornets' offense sputtered throughout the contest, managing just 13 points in the third quarter and converting only 30% of their field goal attempts for the game.

Among the 13 players who saw action for Charlotte, only two shot 50% or better from the field: Tidjane Salaun, who went 2-for-2, and Ryan Kalkbrenner, who made his lone attempt. The pair combined for six points. Brandon Miller, the team's leading scorer all season, topped the Hornets with 19 points. Moussa Diabate and Naz Reid each recorded double-doubles in the losing effort.

Washington had four players reach double figures, led by Anthony Davis's game-high 25 points. Trae Young added 21, AJ Dybantsa contributed 17, and Kyshawn George chipped in 12 for the Wizards.

Charlotte will look to rebound Saturday when it faces the Philadelphia 76ers. Below are the best photos from Friday's game.

Key Analysis

The Hornets' shooting struggles were the story of the night, as the team failed to find any rhythm offensively. With only two players shooting above 50% and a dismal third quarter, Charlotte's inability to score efficiently proved costly. The Wizards capitalized on the Hornets' cold shooting, with Davis leading a balanced attack that secured the win.

Originally reported by yahoo.