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David Scott

Hornets hold off Wizards for 98-93 victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets overcame some shaky shooting Saturday and beat the Washington Wizards, 98-93, at Spectrum Center.

The Hornets made just 42.7 percent of their shots in breaking a three-game losing streak.

The Hornets (30-39) held the Wizards (42-27) to a 36.7 percent shooting night. Both teams shot 31 percent in the first half.

Center Cody Zeller led the Hornets with 19 points. Point guard John Wall scored 19 for Washington.

The Wizards' Bradley Beal missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer with 10 seconds left.

Marvin Williams made four game-clinching free throws in the final 10 seconds.

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