A calf injury prevented Tyrese Haliburton from suiting up for a much-anticipated showdown with LaMelo Ball in the race for Rookie of the Year, so P.J. Washington and Buddy Hield put on a show instead. Washington scored a career-high 42 points, spoiling a special night for Hield while leading the Hornets to a stunning 127-126 comeback victory over the Kings on Sunday night at Golden 1 Center. The Kings led 121-112 with 2:19 remaining, but the Hornets ended the game with a 15-5 run and escaped with the win after Malik Monk converted a three-point play with 1.4 seconds remaining. The Kings missed…
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P.J. Washington scores 42 as Hornets stun Kings to spoil special night for Buddy Hield
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