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Wizards Set for Final Preseason Game at Pelicans

17 sourcesUpdated Oct 17, 20261 min read

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Washington is set to close its preseason with a road game against New Orleans at Smoothie King Center, with the broadcast listed on Monumental Sports Network. The Wizards enter 2-1 after a loss to Brooklyn, and the preview coverage highlights continued work on rotations and limiting turnovers. The matchup also reunites Washington with former players Jordan Poole and Julian Reese, now with the Pelicans; New Orleans’ young prospects and role players are among the storylines to watch.

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