Wizards to put small ball up against Hornets

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The Charlotte Hornets have their share of problems, yet they get a rare crack at a team with a worse record than theirs during Friday's matchup with the host Washington Wizards.

The teams enter with a combined 24 victories this season, 15 for the Hornets and nine for the Wizards.

Washingtonled by 18 points Wednesday but lost its 16th consecutive game with a 119-109 home setbac