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New Orleans arrives without Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones, and that leaves the visitors vulnerable on the perimeter. They gave up 123 points to the Hornets at the weekend, on the heels of getting torched for 139 points by the Grizzlies on Friday — so Barnes should have ample chances to flash his playmaking skills.

We've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday's NBA schedule as the Washington Wizards will host the Toronto Raptors. Washington is 6-39 overall and 5-18 at home, while Toronto is 14-32 overall and 3-19 on the road.