Bobcats at Wizards
8 p.m., Verizon Center
TV: SportSouth. Radio: WFNZ-AM 610
Projected Starters
| BOBCATS | WIZARDS | |||||
| Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg | Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg | |
| G, K. Walker | 17.2 | 3.4 | G, J. Wall | 14.1 | 3.2 | |
| G, G. Henderson | 13.2 | 3.6 | G, T. Ariza | 9.1 | 4.6 | |
| F, M. Kidd-Gilchrist | 9.2 | 5.6 | F, M. Webster | 10.8 | 3.9 | |
| F, B. Mullens | 12.0 | 7.3 | F, Nene | 12.6 | 6.9 | |
| C, B. Biyombo | 4.5 | 7.0 | C, E. Okafor | 9.6 | 9.1 |
Matchup to Watch
John Wall vs. Kemba Walker: Wall, who grew up in Raleigh, is finally back from injury and putting up strong numbers of late.
Observations
• It looked all through November that the Bobcats would finish in front of the Wizards. One month does not a season make.
• If the Bobcats win either of the remaining two games against Washington, they clinch the season series. Both of Charlotte’s victories over the Wizards were in their 7-5 start.
• Ex-Bobcat Emeka Okafor has improved of late, with six double-doubles in his previous seven games.
Tap-ins
• Don’t be surprised if Okafor is moved over the summer; his large expiring contract is a valuable trade chip.
• Wizards guard Bradley Beal is one of the players the Bobcats considered for the No. 2 overall pick.
Did you know?
How important is Wall to the Wizards? They’re 5-28 without him, 14-12 with him.
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