The Hornets pulled off a stunning rally in the final 55 seconds on Sunday night to stun the Kings for a 127-126 win.
Malik Monk’s and-one layup with 1.4 seconds left tied and eventually gave the visitors the lead after the freebie, capping off a 12-3 run in the final 53 seconds of the game.
Terry Rozier scored six points in the run with a three-pointer and three free throws, cutting the margin to 123-121. Washington buried a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to cut the lead back down to one point at 125-124 after a Fox layup.
After a hobbled Buddy Hield split a pair of free throws with 10.7 seconds left, Monk got to the rim and finished through the contact of Richaun Holmes to tie the game before winning it with a free throw. Hield’s heave from beyond half court was short and the Hornets escaped with an improbable win.
Washington finished with a career high 42 points while LaMelo Ball added 24 points and 12 assists. Monk added 21 off the bench.