In a pivotal matchup, the Washington Wizards aim to break a seven-game losing streak as they face the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams sit at the bottom of their respective conferences, with the Wizards holding a record of 16-46 and the Pelicans at 20-45.
Game Overview
The game is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT in New Orleans. The Wizards have struggled on the road, posting a 5-24 record, while the Pelicans have won just 11 of their 32 home games.
Key Statistics
- Washington Wizards:
- Average turnovers per game: 15.1
- Record when committing fewer turnovers than opponents: 9-9
- Points allowed per game: 120.2
- New Orleans Pelicans:
- Points in the paint: 57.5 (leading the NBA)
- Shooting percentage: 46.3%
- Average points scored per game: 112.2
Recent Performance
The Wizards lost their last encounter against the Pelicans, 128-107 on January 10. In that game, Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 35 points, while Kyshawn George top-scored for Washington with 15 points.
Top Performers
- Zion Williamson: Averages 15.8 points for the Pelicans.
- Derik Queen: Shoots 48.3% and averages 11.9 points.
- Saddiq Bey: Scores 21.1 points over the last 10 games.
- Kyshawn George: Averages 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists for the Wizards.
- Bilal Coulibaly: Averaging 13.3 points and 3.5 rebounds with a 50.0% shooting rate.
Injury Updates
Currently, the Pelicans have no listed injuries. However, the Wizards report several players are day-to-day, including Jamir Watkins, Tristan Vukcevic, and Kyshawn George. Notable injuries include Anthony Davis and Cam Whitmore, who are out for the season due to injuries.
This matchup is critical for Washington as they look to end their losing streak against a struggling New Orleans team.
