Washington Reckons with Hornets for Third Time This Month--Can They Take the Lead?

Game outlook

Washington, looking to snap their six game losing streak, faces off against Charlotte on Wednesday at the Spectrum Center. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. ET. This will be the second meeting for these teams this season, with Charlotte picking up a seven-point victory over Washington in the first matchup. Washington outshot Charlotte from the field, three-point range, and at the foul line, but was dominated on the glass, leading to the Hornets outscoring them in the paint. However, Washington picked up a 132-116 victory two days earlier. Injury Report: PG Delon Wright (knee) is out. PG Frank Ntilikina (leg), SF Cody Martin (knee), SG James Bouknight (knee), and PG Terry Rozier (groin) are out. C Nick Richards (concussion) is questionable. On Wednesday, Washington will face off against Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center for the second time this season. Washington currently holds a 2-11 SU and 5-8 ATS record, while the Hornets stand at 4-9 SU and 6-7 ATS. Charlotte is the betting favorite opening at -3.5 with a 7:00 p.m. ET tip-off. The Hornets come into this matchup having snapped a four-game losing streak with a 121-118 victory over Boston, preceded by Washington’s sixth-straight loss, a 142-129 defeat to Milwaukee. In the previous matchup, Charlotte used offensive rebounds to their advantage, outscoring the Wiz 74-54 in the paint. Two days before though, Washington had managed to pick up a 132-116 victory over the Hornets. Injury Report: PG Delon Wright (knee) is out. PG Frank Ntilikina (leg), SF Cody Martin (knee), SG James Bouknight (knee), and PG Terry Rozier (groin) are out. C Nick Richards (concussion) is questionable.