Washington takes on New Orleans on 4-game losing streak

Updated Aug. 7, 2020 3:22 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Washington Wizards (24-44, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (29-39, 13th in the Western Conference)

Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to end its four-game losing streak with a win over New Orleans.

The Pelicans are 11-11 in non-conference play. New Orleans ranks second in the Western Conference with 16.7 fast break points per game led by Zion Williamson averaging 3.6.

The Wizards are 7-18 outside of conference play. Washington has a 7-22 record against opponents above .500.

The Pelicans and Wizards meet Friday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Lonzo Ball leads the Pelicans with 7.0 assists, and scores 12 points per game. Williamson is shooting 62.8% and averaging 21.2 points over the last 10 games for New Orleans.

Thomas Bryant leads the Wizards with 7.2 rebounds and averages 12.8 points. Shabazz Napier is averaging 12.6 points and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 45.8% over the last 10 games for Washington.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 4-6, averaging 115.8 points, 47.6 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.4 points on 46.1% shooting.

Wizards: 3-7, averaging 110.3 points, 39.2 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.6 points on 49.8% shooting.

INJURIES: Pelicans: None listed.

Wizards: None listed.

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