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The Washington Wizards closed the preseason with a 107-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing their exhibition slate at 2-2.
Top overall pick AJ Dybantsa left the game after rolling his ankle following contact with Zion Williamson. The Wizards did not announce a diagnosis. Dybantsa finished with 12 points and four free throw attempts in 15 minutes.
Alex Sarr added 12 points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes, including a block on Herb Jones after Anthony Davis drifted down from the elbow. Davis posted 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes while providing a constant defensive presence. Sarr was knocked down while securing a rebound and was helped up by Davis and Trae Young.
Young struggled offensively, shooting 1-for-11 with five turnovers in 28 minutes, though he recorded three steals. Kyshawn George scored 14 points on seven shots and added a steal and multiple blocks. Regarding Dybantsa's injury, a team source noted, "He's 19, so he'll probably be fine in a couple days."
Washington opens the regular season Oct. 21 at home against Kyle Kuzma and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).