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The Wizards were able to pull off a big win against the formidable San Antonio Spurs in the first of a three-game homestand.

After taking on Michael Jordan's Charlotte Hornets Friday night, their attention will shift to the up-and-coming Sacramento Kings. Can they score a perfect record during this homestand? Tune in to find out.

WIZARDS vs. KINGS HOW TO WATCH

What: Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings, Game 14

Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

When: Sunday, November 24, 6:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Wizards vs. Kings will be broadcast on NBC Sports Washington (NBC Sports Channel Finder)

Live Stream: You can live stream Wizards vs. Kings on NBC Sports Washington's live stream page and on the NBC Sports App.

Radio: Wizards Radio Network, 1500 AM

WIZARDS vs. KINGS TV SCHEDULE

5:00 PM: Wizards Outsiders (LIVE)

5:30 PM: Wizards Pregame Live (LIVE)

6:00 PM: Wizards vs. Kings (LIVE)

8:30 PM: Wizards Postgame Live (LIVE)

11:00 PM: Wizards Talk  (LIVE)

WIZARDS vs. KINGS INJURY REPORT:

Wizards: John Wall (OUT, Left Achilles rehab), Ian Mahinmi (OUT, Right Achilles strain)

Rockets: Trevor Ariza (OUT, groin), Marvin Bagley (OUT, thumb), Bogdan Bogdanovic (DAY-TO-DAY, hip), De'Aaron Fox (OUT, ankle), Cory Joseph (DAY-TO-DAY, heel)

WIZARDS vs. KINGS PLAYERS TO WATCH

Bradley Beal, G, Wizards (30.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 6.7 apg): Currently averaging 34.4 minutes a night, Beal will have to come up large against the Kings.

Harrison Barnes, F, Kings (14.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.2 apg): With a depleted roster, Barnes will have to shoulder the load against the Wizards.

Buddy Hield, G, Kings (19.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.8 apg): Hield is one of the highest scorers for the Kings, and they'll have to rely on him even more.

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The Washington Wizards announced the passing of John Wall's mother, Frances Pulley on Friday. 

Wall's mother had been battling cancer before her passing. She was 58. 

In a statement on Twitter, the Wizards said, "Sending thoughts and love for John Wall and his family after the passing of his mother, Frances Pulley. She will forever be a part of our #DCFamily."

Zach Leonsis, the senior vice president of strategic initiatives at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, also released a statement: 

"Thinking of @JohnWall and his family right now. Keeping you guys in our prayers. So terribly sorry for your loss and know that she will be remembered forever. #DCFamily

Wall's Kentucky coach, John Calipari also expressed his condolences for his former star: 

Heartbroken for @JohnWall. His beloved mother, Frances Pulley, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The job she did raising John into the man he is today — incredible. Everything John is today — humble, a servant leader, a man of God — he got from her.

— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) December 13, 2019

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WASHINGTON -- It is not often you see a rookie find initial success in the NBA to the degree Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has, already with borderline All-Star numbers at the age of 20. And oftentimes, opponents are careful throwing out player comparisons for guys his age, wanting to see more before they anoint anyone.

Morant, though, is a different case and questions from media members at Wizards practice this week as the team gets set to face him for the first time naturally led to parallels to great players. On Thursday, Brooks brought up unprompted how much Morant reminds him of Russell Westbrook, his former player in Oklahoma City.

And on Friday, Bradley Beal invoked a teammate of his when breaking down what makes Morant so good.

"He loves to get up and down. He's really fast with the ball. It reminds you of John [Wall] in a lot of ways. He plays with his pace," Beal said.

Through 19 games this season, Morant is averaging 18.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He is shooting 42.2 percent from three on 2.2 attempts.

The threes have been surprising to most, as he shot a relatively modest 36.3 percent his final year in college at Murray State. But also surprising maybe just how lethal he has been at attacking the rim.

👀 Ja Morant with the cross and nasty poster dunk on Baynes!

pic.twitter.com/MmA3kYrTWu

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 12, 2019

Sure, that was a big part of his game in college. But this is the NBA where athletes are much bigger and stronger. And he isn't the biggest guy either, weighing in at 175 pounds according to Basketball-Reference.

But despite lacking in size, he has shown an ability to finish through contact rarely seen from any player.

"I think he has a no-fear type of mentality. So, you have to respect his aggressiveness," Beal said. "He'll get respect from a lot of players in the league, a lot of refs in the league because of his aggressiveness and... with all the posters he has. So, he's an assassin. You gotta respect his game."

Beal likely won't draw the defensive assignment on Morant. That will probably go to Ish Smith and back-up point guard Chris Chiozza, who is with the team while Isaiah Thomas recovers from a left calf injury.

Beal knows it is going to be tough for the whole Wizards team to contain Morant. He said the trick will be trying to stay in front of him, though he knows that is easier said than done.

Really, Morant is such a unique player that the Wizards can only gameplan and prepare so much until they actually experience facing him for the first time.

"He's gonna be a handful," Beal said.

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