The Wizards (27-37) have won two straight heading into Friday’s critical matchup in Charlotte, the first of a road back-to-back that culminates Saturday night in Minnesota. Washington has split its series with the Hornets (29-35) so far this season, but lost their last trip to the Spectrum Center in February. The two teams will meet for a fourth and final time next week in D.C.
Game Info
Spectrum Center | 7:00 P.M. | NBC Sports Washington + | 1500 AM
Probable Starters
Wizards: G – Tomas Satoransky, G – Bradley Beal, F – Trevor Ariza, F – Jeff Green, C – Bobby Portis
Hornets: G – Kemba Walker, G – Nicolas Batum, F – Miles Bridges, F – Marvin Williams, C – Cody Zeller
Injury Report
Wizards: Dwight Howard (L4-L5 lumbar microdiscectomy procedure – out), John Wall (left achilles tendon tear – out)
Hornets: Bismack Biyombo (left knee sprain – probable)
Storylines
Playoff implications
With 18 games remaining in the season, the Wizards are still looking up at Miami (No.