Banchero scores 18 as Magic beat struggling Wizards 122-112
Rookie Pablo Banchero had 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 122-112MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Bucks · Sun 1:00AM
WAS +15.5 TOTAL 230.5
WIZARDS at MAGIC | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 21, 2023
MARCH 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic - Full Game Highlights | March 21, 2023 | 2022-23 Season
MARCH 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Kuzma - Dealing with significant sprain Wizards' coach Wes Unseld said that Kuzma, who will miss Tuesday's game, is dealing with a "pretty significant [ankle] sprain," Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Unseld added that he was "shocked" that Kuzma could play through the ankle sprain Saturday, so it sounds like there's been a lot of swelling, which could turn into a multi-game absence. Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill will likely pick up the slack while he's out, and it should be Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis doing the heavy lifting on offense. For now, Kuzma should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wizards, Magic both fighting through doldrums The Washington Wizards try to pull out of a skid with postseason aspirations at stake on Tuesday, visiting an Orlando Magic team returning h...
MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kyle Kuzma - Downgraded to out Kuzma (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out, Kuzma scored 33 points (12-23 FG) during Saturday's loss to the Kings, but it appears he sprained his right ankle during the contest as well. Porzingis is cleared to return Tuesday, so he'll presumably take Kuzma's spot in the starting lineup, with Corey Kispert slotting in at small forward again. Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill and Johnny Davis are also candidates for a few extra minutes with Kuzma unavailable. Given the matchup in Orlando is the first half of a back-to-back, Kuzma can likely be considered questionable, at best, for Wednesday's home tilt versus Denver.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets' Ball anticipates being ready for training camp
LaMelo Ball anticipates being ready for the Charlotte Hornets training camp in September after suffering through an injury-plagued season in which he sprained his left ankle three...MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Kuzma - Questionable with ankle issue Kuzma is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to an ankle issue, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out, Kuzma popped for 33 points (12-23 FG) during Saturday's loss to the Kings, but he appears to have picked up an ankle issue as well. If Kuzma is forced to the sidelines, Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill and Corey Kispert would be candidates for increased run, but Porzingis and Bradley Beal would still be Washington's go-to playmakers versus Orlando.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Set to return Tuesday Porzingis (illness) will play Tuesday against the Magic, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Porzingis missed Saturday's game against the Kings due to an illness but will be back in action Tuesday following his brief absence. Over nine appearances this month, he's averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 33.6 minutes per game.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Porzingis, Wizards to visit Banchero, Magic
Orlando and Washington will take the floor in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponentsMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deni Avdija - Grabs 11 rebounds in loss Avdija supplied three points (1-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 132-118 loss to the Kings.
Impact Avdija didn't have a good shooting performance and was woeful from the field, but he somewhat salvaged his fantasy day with numbers in other categories such as rebounds and assists. He's averaging 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in March.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Goes off for 33 points in loss Kuzma contributed 33 points (12-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 132-118 loss to Sacramento.
Impact Kuzma led the Wizards in scoring and surpassed the 30-point mark for the first time since the All-Star break. He's averaging 20.4 points per game across eight March appearances.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Goes for 20 points in loss Beal finished with 20 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Saturday's 132-118 loss to the Kings.
Impact Beal has scored at least 20 points in three games in a row and eight of his last nine, and he is going through one of his most productive stretches of the 2022-23 season. The veteran guard is averaging 24.3 points per game while shooting 48.5 percent from the field across 10 March appearances.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cavs keep playing physical defense, and the turnovers keep coming "They were pushing us off our spots, they were blowing up our handoffs, they were blowing up our screening actions, and they just made life...
MARCH 19, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Postgame Press - WAS vs. SAC: Coach Unseld, Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal
MARCH 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kings beat Wizards for 11th win in last 13 games Domantas Sabonis collected 30 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds to lift the streaking Sacramento Kings to a 132-118 victory over the host...
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kings win SEVENTH STRAIGHT road game in dub vs. Wizards | 03.18.23
MARCH 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kings light the beam (and light up the Wizards) as Washington's skid continues The Wizards didn't have many answers for Sacramento defensively as they suffered their fifth loss in six games.
MARCH 19, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Sabonis nets 30, Kings top Wizards for 7th straight road win
Domantas Sabonis had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Terence Davis II provided an early spark off the bench and added 21 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Wash...MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings
MARCH 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Xavier Cooks - Active, unlikely to play Cooks (recently signed) is active for Saturday's game against the Kings but is unlikely to see the floor, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cooks wasn't expected to be available, but he'll suit up in case there's garbage time. He's starting his NBA career after coming off a second straight NBL championship with the Sydney Kings.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Kispert - Will start against Kings Kispert will start Saturday's game against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Head coach Wes Unseld confirmed Kispert's return to the starting unit in place of the injured Kristaps Porzingis (illness). He's averaging 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game across 33 starts this season.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Out Saturday Porzingis (illness) is out Saturday against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact After initially being deemed questionable as a late addition to the injury report, Porzingis will ultimately be sidelined -- his first absence since Feb. 28. In Porzingis' place, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill should see expanded roles.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Late addition to injury report Porzingis has been added to the injury report questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a non-COVID illness.
Impact Porzingis was a mid-day addition to the injury report with an illness, a downgrade that does not bode well for his availability Saturday. If he were to miss, Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill and Corey Kispert would be likely candidates for expanded roles. Fantasy managers should monitor Porzingis' status ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter ruled out vs. Washington Wizards due to leg injury The Sacramento Kings will be without Kevin Huerter when they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
MARCH 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
