fielded the youngest starting lineup<\/a>, by average age, since the NBA began tracking starters in 1970-71. Washington’s starting five, at an average age of 20.64 years old, beat the previous youngest lineup of 20.74, fielded by Oklahoma City on April 10, 2021 against Philadelphia.<\/p>\nAlex Sarr scored 24 points, reserve Justin Champagnie and Bub Carrington added 15 apiece, while Kyshawn George and Jamir Watkins each added 11 for the Eastern Conference-worst Wizards, who fell to 10-34. Will Riley made his first start for Washington and added seven points in 23 minutes. Champagnie added 11 rebounds.<\/p>\n
Washington’s losing streak is it’s second-longest of the season. The Wizards, who last won on January 6 against Orlando, had lost 14 in a row in a skid in October and November.<\/p>\n
Ahead by a point after the first quarter, Charlotte moved ahead to stay in the second, outscoring the Wizards 31-24 for a 66-58 lead at the break.<\/p>\n
Washington was slowed by 31% (9 for 29) shooting from 3-point range in the first half while the Hornets went 24 for 40 (60%) from the field, including 10 for 16 (63%) from distance, in the first two periods. The Hornets stretched that advantage to 93-81 after three periods.<\/p>\n
The start of the game was moved up six hours due to forecast of the winter storm moving across the country.<\/p>\n
Wizards: Host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in the opener of a five-game homestand.<\/p>\n
Hornets: At the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.<\/p>\n
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