CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets had a chance Monday to overtake the Washington Wizards for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
Instead, the Hornets broke a three-game winning streak, all of which were won in the Spectrum Center. The Hornets fell to the Wizards, 109-99, on a night when the defense was weak and the shooting wasn't much.
The Wizards (24-20) shot 54 percent from the field; the Hornets (23-22) shot 39 percent.
The Hornets got 21 points from point guard Kemba Walker. His Washington counterpart, John Wall, finished with 24 points and seven assists. Wizards forward Markieff Morris scored 23.
The Wizards lead the season series with the Hornets 2-0.
