Originally Posted by NBA.com

The Wizards, playing the middle contest of a five-game trip against Western Conference teams, look to extend their winning streak against the Kings to six when the teams conclude their season series Friday night.

With 11 games left in the regular season, Washington (37-34) is trying to hold on to one of the final playoff spots in the East. Three games remain on the Wizards' road trip before they close the regular season with eight straight contests against conference opponents.

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Sacramento has won four straight at ARCO Arena, including a 107-106 overtime victory over Memphis on March 26. The Kings, however, have lost two straight at home during their five-game skid versus the Wizards.

Washington hasn't lost to Sacramento since Feb. 27, 2005, when the Kings won 110-108 on the road. The Wizards won their first matchup with the Kings this season 92-79 on Dec. 15.