WASHINGTON (14-12) AT CHARLOTTE (12-15)
Time: 8 p.m., Charlotte Coliseum

TV: WAXN (Ch. 64); TNT

Radio: WBT-AM (1110)

Starting lineups

SCOUTING REPORT

The Hornets beat Washington 95-88 at the MCI Center in the teams' first meeting of the season Nov.20. Baron Davis led Charlotte with 32 points. Michael Jordan had 30.

The Wizards now are a different team, going for a franchise-record 10th straight win.

Washington has had three players out with injuries in recent games: Richard Hamilton, out for today's game, pulled right groin; Christian Laettner, on injured list with broken left fibula; Courtney Alexander, on injured list with left fibula contusions and left ankle sprain. Popeye Jones and Hubert Davis have played key roles in their absences.