WASHINGTON -- The Washington Wizards are locked into home-court advantage for the opening round of the NBA playoffs, but they aren't exactly jelling defensively with the postseason less than two weeks away.
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets are currently on the outside of the playoff picture yet are hitting their stride at just the right time.
The two Southeast Division foes meet for the fourth and final time during the regular season Tuesday night as the Wizards return home following a five-game road trip.
After starting with wins over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, Washington (46-31) dropped the final three games, all against Western Conference contenders.