Wolves-Washington gameday preview

Wolves update: The Wolves played the Wizards on Sunday in Washington, falling 135-121 and ending a three-game road trip without a win. It was their fourth road trip this season of three games or more that resulted in no wins. … Over his past 10 games, rookie Josh Okogie is shooting 40 percent from three-point range while averaging 2.5 attempts per game. Over that same span Andrew Wiggins is shooting 58 percent from the free-throw line while the Wolves have the worst defensive efficiency in the NBA at 118.2 points allowed per 100 possessions.

Wizards update: In their victory over the Wolves last weekend a pair of former Bulls did a lot of damage. Bobby Portis had 26 points while Jabari Parker had 22 off the bench. Both came over in the trade that sent Otto Porter Jr. to Chicago. … Bradley Beal remains the focal point of the Wizards offense with John Wall on the mend from a ruptured Achilles' tendon. Beal is averaging 32.2 points per game since the All-Star break. He is shooting 54 percent from the floor over that time and nearly 90 percent from the free-throw line. … Veteran Trevor Ariza has averaged 15.1 points per game since the Suns traded him to the Wizards. That would be a career high for Ariza if extended over an entire season.