Surging Wizards take on struggling Pelicans

The Washington Wizards have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA so far.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most disappointing teams.

First-year Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. is trying to keep his team's fast start in perspective as it takes a four-game winning streak into its home game against the Pelicans on Monday night.

"I'd rather be where we are than not," Unseld said. "You just have to figh