At this point of the season, basketball can be hard to watch at times. Many teams are gearing up for the playoffs to make a run at the trophy. On the other side, some teams are simply waiting for the regular season to end. No matter what, both teams are at the point where they’re not at full strength. The Wizards are really suffering with that as rookie Bilal Coulibaly is now out for the season. The Wizards will probably be without Kyle Kuzma as well in this game as he deals with a shoulder injury. This game should be all about Jordan Poole!
How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets today:
Game Date: March 19, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
TV: Monumental Sports Network, NBA League Pass
Stream: Youtube TV
From: Capital One Arena in Washington DC
Projected Starters
Washington Wizards:
Guards: Jared Butler, Jordan Poole
Forwards: Kyle Kuzma (GTD), Corey Kispert
Center: Richaun Holmes
Houston Rockets :
Guards: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green
Forwards: Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson
Center: Jabari Smith
Injury Report
Washington Wizards:
Kyle Kuzma: (Shoulder) Day-To-Day
Isaiah Livers: (Hip) OUT
Marvin Bagley III: (Back) OUT
Landry Shamet: (Calf) OUT
Tyus Jones: (Back) OUT
Bilal Coulibaly: (Wrist) OUT
Deni Avdija: (Knee) OUT
Eugene Omoruyi: (Ankle) OUT
The Bottom Line
This season is approaching its conclusion. At this point, the Washington Wizards appear to be wounded and checked out as their injury report is as long as it’s been all season. One player who is ready and expected to play is Jordan Poole. This season has been very different from what he has been accustomed to years prior with the Golden State Warriors. He certainly has seen his fair share of struggles this year. However, tonight he gets a chance to get back into his usual self by having an increased volume of the work load as all of the Wizards starters are not expected to play. The backcourt of the Rockets (Fred Van Fleet / Jalen Green) doesn’t play much defense. Jordan Poole should look like the Jordan Poole of old tonight and may even put on a career night for the hometown fans of D.C. If the Wizards want to win, Poole must play well as he is their last resort at this point.
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