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Wizards at Pelicans Preview: Washington wraps up preseason in New Orleans

The Washington Wizards will close out their preseason schedule with a Friday night tilt against the New Orleans Pelicans, marking the final tune-up before the regular season begins. The Wizards have shown promising flashes from key players like Anthony Davis and Trae Young, alongside standout performances from young talents AJ Dybansta, Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly, and Tre Johnson.

However, defensive concerns remain after a sloppy effort in their recent loss to the Brooklyn Nets, where Washington allowed a 57% field-goal percentage from their opponent. With injuries sidelining Khris Middleton, Jamir Watkins, and Tristan Vukčević, the Wizards will need to address those defensive gaps as they prepare for the season opener next week.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans, also wrapping up their preseason, will likely feature more rotation players as both teams finalize their rosters. Dejounte Murray’s availability remains uncertain due to a toe issue, adding another layer of intrigue to the matchup at the Smoothie King Center.

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