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Preview: Wizards return to D.C. for Game 3 vs. Sixers

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The Wizards are back in D.C. on Saturday night for Game 3 of their first round series against the Sixers. Washington is coming off a pair of losses in Philadelphia, but will look to ride a red-hot Bradley Beal and a home court advantage to a series turnaround.

GAME INFO

Capital One Arena | 7:00 P.M. | ESPN & NBCSW | 1500 AM

PROBABLE STARTERS

Wizards: G – Russell Westbrook, G – Raul Neto, G – Bradley Beal, F – Rui Hachimura, C – Alex Len

Sixers: G – Ben Simmons, G – Seth Curry, G – Danny Green, F – Tobias Harris, C – Joel Embiid

INJURY REPORT

Wizards: Deni Avdija (right ankle fracture – out), Thomas Bryant (left ACL injury – out), Russell Westbrook (right ankle sprain – questionable)

Sixers: Seth Curry (left ankle soreness – probable)

STORYLINES

Wizards staying optimistic despite offensive struggles

While the Wizards are coming off of a disappointing performance in Game 2 and trail 0-2 in the series overall, there are a few areas where slight improvement could make a substantial difference in the Wizards’ efforts to turn the series around.