Hornets Erase Double-Digit Halftime Deficit to Beat Wizards 139-113

In a dramatic turnaround, the Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious against the Washington Wizards, snatching a 139-113 win after a rocky start. LaMelo Ball led the charge with an impressive 38 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists, securing his 11th career triple-double. The Hornets staged a remarkable comeback, fueled by a 19-4 run in the second half, which saw rookie Sion James score all 13 of his points. Kon Knueppel's 20 points, including 11 in the third quarter, and Miles Bridges' 22 points also contributed significantly to the Hornets' triumph. The Wizards, led by CJ McCollum's 24 points, ultimately fell short in their home opener.

Key Takeaways:

LaMelo Ball recorded his 11th career triple-double with 38 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists.
The Hornets staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 62-51 halftime deficit to win 139-113.
Kon Knueppel collected 11 of his 20 points in the third quarter, and Miles Bridges scored 22 points for the Hornets.
Sion James scored all 13 of his points in the second half, and rookie Collin Sexton added 20 points for Charlotte.
The Hornets shot 67.4% in the second half, including 12 of 16 from 3-point range.
Washington's Alex Sarr had 17 of his 21 points in the first half for the Wizards, who received a smattering of boos at the end of their home opener.

Statistics:

LaMelo Ball's 38 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists secured his 11th career triple-double.
The Hornets scored 88 points in the second half against the Wizards' 51.
Charlotte shot 67.4% in the second half, compared to Washington's 37.5%.
Sion James scored all 13 of his points in the second half.
The Hornets outscored the Wizards 44-25 in the fourth quarter.
Washington's Tre Johnson, the No. 6 overall pick in June's draft, had 18 points in his home debut.

Sources:

Associated Press (AP)