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Wizards’ win streak ends at 2 with deflating loss to Hornets 116-110

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March 15, 2019, 10:26 PM

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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dunks past Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon (7) and Kemba Walker, second from left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Washington. Also seen is Wizards forward Troy Brown Jr. (6). The Hornets won 116-110. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Washington. The Hornets won 116-110. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Charlotte Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky (44) reaches for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker (9) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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The Wizards dug themselves an early 21-point hole against the Hornets Friday night and never recovered, falling to Charlotte 116-110.

Bradley Beal led all scorers with 40 points, including seven three-pointers, but ultimately it was in a losing effort.

Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 28 points, five other Hornets finishing in double figures.

One thing you should know about the game: The Wizards turned the ball over 17 times, which the Hornets converted into 27 points.

What’s next: The Wizards host the Grizzlies Saturday night at 7 p.m. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington and MyTeams.

Listen to Wizards Talk, NBC Sports Washington’s Wizards podcast.

Related story: The Wizards have shown a need for speed since acquiring Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis.

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