For the game, they could be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball is on the injury report. The 2022 NBA All-Star has missed the team's last two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Friday's matchup has draft lottery implications, as the Hornets are four games behind the Wizards for the NBA's worst record. Washington has lost seven of its last eight games following a three-game win streak in early February.

LaMelo Ball is set to play against the Miami Heat on March 10, providing a boost for the struggling Charlotte Hornets. Key players like Brandon Miller and Tre Mann are still out, but Miles Bridges has been performing well.

For the game, they will be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball has been ruled out. The 2022 NBA All-Star has averages of 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 40.