Wizards: Davis and Young power victory over Hornets

Washington Wizards opened NBA Cup with convincing 95-79 victory over Charlotte Hornets. Trae Young led with 21 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, while Anthony Davis dominated with double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds. Rookie AJ Dybantsa impressed with 17 points.

Top pick missed early season with ankle injury, but after 19 at Cleveland, he electrified arena in fourth with putback dunk waved off, then acrobatic and-one switching hands, triggering MVP chants.

Beyond individuals, story was Charlotte collapse. Hornets started well, leading by 10 in first quarter going 4-of-10 from three, then hit only 4 of next 29.

Washington seized game in third quarter, holding Charlotte to 13 points.

Hornets shot 29.7% overall and 12-of-56 from three, owning two worst offensive games after 81 versus Atlanta. Miller led with 19.