Preview: Wizards Can Start Win Streak vs. Hornets

The Washington Wizards are in the Queen City to take on the Charlotte Hornets.

Dec 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) makes a go-ahead three point field goal over Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) in the final seconds in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards are hoping to stay in the win column tonight as they visit the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center.

Two of Washington's seven wins this season have come against Charlotte, both coming in late December in D.C. Now, the Hornets are looking for revenge. However, they are competing with the Wizards to have the worst record in the NBA, and their current injuries are helping them achieve that.

The Hornets have six players out, including LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, putting Charlotte at a significant disadvantage. The Hornets have lost each of their last four games — all at home — and six of their last seven.

Meanwhile, No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury.

A win tonight would give the Wizards the season series over the Hornets, and it would mark the team's first consecutive wins since Oct. 28 and 30 when they beat the Atlanta Hawks early in the season.

Wizards vs. Hornets Information

Date, Location: Monday, Feb. 3, Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Wizards vs. Hornets Injury Report

Washington Wizards

SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - torn ACL)

PF Marvin Bagley III (OUT - knee)

C Alex Sarr (OUT - ankle)

Charlotte Hornets

PG Vasilije Micic (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

PG LaMelo Ball (OUT - ankle)

PG Tre Mann (OUT - back)

SF Cody Martin (OUT - hernia)

SF Brandon Miller (OUT - wrist)

SF Josh Okogie (OUT - hamstring)

PF Grant Williams (OUT - torn ACL)

Wizards vs. Hornets Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

PG Jordan Poole
SG Bilal Coulibaly
SF Kyshawn George
PF Kyle Kuzma
C Jonas Valanciunas

Charlotte Hornets

PG Vasilije Micic
SG Nick Smith Jr.
SF Josh Green
PF Miles Bridges
C Mark Williams

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