It wasn't the sharpest of performances, but nevertheless, the Charlotte Hornets were able to get to the finish line with a smile on their face on Sunday night with a win over the Washington Wizards. After the game,

Ball looks to be playing the best basketball of his career to open up this season, and the Hornets also have some intriguing young players on the wing, such as Brandon Miller, as well as rookie Kon Knueppel, who scored 20 in the win over Washington.

Rookie Kon Knueppel returned to the starting lineup on Sunday, helping the Hornets to a come-from-behind win against the Wizards on the road.

The Charlotte Hornets have opened the 2025–26 campaign on a promising note, holding a 2–1 record through their first three games. Charlotte began the season with a dominant win over the Brooklyn Nets, followed by a narrow loss to the Philadelphia 76ers before bouncing back with a convincing victory against the Washington Wizards on Sunday.

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