The Charlotte Hornets (15-10) are set to face the Washington Wizards (10-14) in a divisional match-up away from home. The Hornets lead the season series over the Wizards so far this year at 1-0. The two sides are set to face four times this season.
The Wizards have had a disappointing season so firths year and they are four games under .500 and they are last in the Southeast Division. They are the only team in the Southeast Division that is under .500 this season.
The Hornets are tied for first in the Southeast Division with the Miami Heat and they have exceeded all expectations this year.