Hornets get first taste of in-season tourney in rematch vs. Wizards

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The Charlotte Hornets will begin pool play for the NBA in-season tournament Friday when they visit the Washington Wizards.

Friday's matchup is the second in as many games between Charlotte and Washington, though the first in East Group B competition for the in-season tournament. The Wizards dropped their opener in the pool on Nov. 3 at Miami, 121-114, part of a four-game losi