Washington Wizards Get WORKED on the Glass in Loss to Hornets | Justin Champagnie Leaves Injured

To make matters worse, Justin Champagnie exited the game with a foot injury, dealing another blow to a Wizards team still trying to establish consistency early in the season.

On today's Locked On Wizards, Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi break down everything that went wrong in Charlotte and what Washington needs to fix moving forward.

🏀 REBOUNDING DISASTER: Why did the Hornets dominate the glass, and how concerning is Washington's inability to finish defensive possessions?

🎯 NOT ENOUGH THREES: The Wizards struggled to generate sufficient three-point volume. Is this a personnel problem, an offensive execution issue, or both?

🔥 BRANDON MILLER TAKES OVER: Charlotte's young star was virtually unstoppable. What went wrong with Washington's defensive approach?

🚨 JUSTIN CHAMPAGNIE INJURY: Champagnie left the game with a foot injury. How concerning is his potential absence, especially given his recent contributions?

📉 BIG PICTURE CONCERNS: What does this loss reveal about the Wizards four games into the regular season, and which problems need immediate attention?

Is Washington's early-season optimism still justified, or are some familiar weaknesses beginning to resurface?

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