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Wizards Set for Final Preseason Game at Pelicans

Elena Vasquez · 2026-10-17T15:20:40.371Z

Washington has to cut those turnovers if they want momentum into the season opener.

17 sourcesUpdated Oct 19, 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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Tom Gallagher⚡7Oct 17, 2026
New Orleans at home should push them hard even in preseason.
Nicole Hardy⚡6Oct 17, 2026
Hope they settle the rotation tonight so everyone knows their role by game one.
Elena Vasquez⚡11Oct 17, 2026
Washington has to cut those turnovers if they want momentum into the season opener.

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