A look at three key numbers related to Sunday’s game at the Smoothie King Center between Washington and New Orleans (5 p.m., Fox Sports New Orleans, WRNO 99.5 FM):
1: Wins by New Orleans over Washington since the 2011-12 season. Behind a dynamic backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal, as well as a low-post scoring threat at center in Marcin Gortat, the Wizards have been a major thorn in the sides of the Pelicans in recent years. New Orleans ended a seven-game head-to-head losing streak against Washington last season by virtue of a 107-105 victory on Dec.