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.

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.

During the game, LaMelo Ball had an excellent move on Tyler Herro that got a lot of views on social media. Via The NBA: "@melo PUMPS THE BRAKES! 👀 CHA-MIA • NBA League Pass"