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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma Suffers Mysterious Injury vs. Rockets The Washington Wizards' injury woes continued during their most recent game against the Houston Rockets, this time landing on veteran forwar...
Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions The Washington Wizards (6-28) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (14-20) Wednesday. Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Le...
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Washington takes on Philadelphia on 3-game losing streak
Washington is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a victory against PhiladelphiaJANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonas Valanciunas - Solid outing in blowout loss Valanciunas supplied 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 loss to the Rockets.
Impact The veteran big man finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Corey Kispert (23 points) in the blowout loss. Valanciunas has played a muted role throughout the season with the Wizards prioritizing Alexandre Sarr's development, and Valanciunas will likely continue to hover around the 20-minute mark. The 32-year-old has reached double-digit points in three of his last five games, and during that five-game span, he has shot 60.0 percent from the floor in 21.0 minutes per contest.
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Carlton Carrington - Sinks four triples in loss Carrington finished Tuesday's 135-112 loss to the Rockets with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five assists and four rebounds in 34 minutes.
Impact The rookie served as the club's primary ball handler with Jordan Poole (hip) and Malcolm Brogdon (foot) sidelined. Carrington racked up nine points, three rebounds and three assists in the first half, shooting 3-for-4 from the field with three triples. However, the 19-year-old was quiet in the second half, as the Wizards turned a two-point deficit at the half into a blowout loss. Carrington has carved out a significant role in the starting five early on, and he'll likely continue to receive an increased role until Poole or Brogdon are able to return to game action.
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Corey Kispert - Leads Wizards in loss Kispert closed with 23 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Kispert finished the blowout loss with a season-high 23 points while coming off the bench. The 25-year-old put together a solid bounce-back performance following Sunday's loss to the Pelicans, during which he scored five points and shot only 0-for-7 from beyond the arc. The sharpshooter sank four of his five three-point attempts in the first half of Tuesday's contest, and he saw extended playing time in the matchup with Kyle Kuzma missing the second half due to a right calf contusion. Kispert could be in line for extended minutes in the second half of the club's back-to-back set against the 76ers on Wednesday, especially if Kuzma, Jordan Poole (hip) or Malcolm Brogdon (foot) are sidelined.
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Houston Rockets Highlights vs. Washington Wizards
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Jalen Green (29 points) Highlights vs. Washington Wizards l Houston Rockets
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Fred VanVleet (19 points) Highlights vs. Washington Wizards l Houston Rockets
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Alperen Sengun (26 points) Highlights vs. Washington Wizards l Houston Rockets
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Amen Thompson (20 points) Highlights vs. Washington Wizards l Houston Rockets
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With a clear head and a relaxed approach, Corey Kispert is figuring things out Kispert set a season high with 23 points in the Wizards’ 135-112 loss to the Rockets.
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Big third quarter sends Rockets past Wizards Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 36 points in a runaway third quarter and the visiting Houston Rockets erased an early double-dig...
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Kyle Kuzma - Doesn't return against Houston Kuzma (calf) finished Tuesday's game versus the Rockets with 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes.
Impact Kuzma was initially deemed out for the remainder of Tuesday's contest due to a right calf contusion but was subsequently upgraded to question. Regardless, Kuzma did not play at all during the second half against Houston, and his status for Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia is uncertain.
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Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets | 1.7.25
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Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112
Jalen Green scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets routed the short-handed Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Corey Kispert scores 23 points vs. Houston Rockets | 1.7.25
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Kyle Kuzma - Now deemed questionable to return After initially ruling Kuzma (calf) out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Rockets, he is now deemed questionable to return, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post report...
Impact Kuzma left Tuesday's contest after logging 17 minutes of action due to a right calf contusion. While it now appears that Kuzma could return to action against Houston, at the very least, it is a good sign that he has avoided a serious injury.
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Kyle Kuzma - Won't return Tuesday Kuzma will not return to Tuesday's matchup against the Rockets due to a right calf contusion, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports. He'll finish the game with 10 points (4-...
Impact Kuzma will not return for the second half of Tuesday's contest, and his availability for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set Wednesday against the 76ers is now in jeopardy. If the star forward remains sidelined Tuesday, Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Jordan Poole - Ruled out for Tuesday Poole (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Poole will miss a second straight game with a hip injury. The Wizards are dealing with several injuries right now, including Malcolm Brogdon (foot), a key player in the backcourt who won't play in Tuesday's game against Houston. Due to Poole and Brogdon's absence, Jared Butler, Carlton Carrington, Justin Champagnie, and Corey Kispert will likely see more time on the floor.
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Kyshawn George - Starting Tuesday George will start Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Impact With Jordan Poole (hip) and Malcolm Brogdon (foot) in street clothes Tuesday, George will join Washington's first unit. George is averaging just 5.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.1 threes in 23.8 minutes per game while shooting 32.2 percent from the field across his last nine games, but the rookie first-rounder is set to soak up additional usage against Houston and is worth a look as a streamer in most fantasy leagues.
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Justin Champagnie - Slides to bench vs. Houston Champagnie will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Impact The 23-year-old will slide to the bench in favor of Kyshawn George on Tuesday. Champagnie has started in each of his last 13 appearances, during which he has averaged 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.2 minutes per contest.
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Carlton Carrington - Good to go for Tuesday Carrington (ankle) has cleared for Tuesday's game against the Rockets,Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Carrington has been dealing with an ankle injury but will play in Tuesday's game against Houston. The 19-year-old has played well in his first season with the Wizards, averaging 9.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists, shooting 41.8 percent from the floor and 35.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Bilal Coulibaly - Returning to action Tuesday Coulibaly (illness) will play in Tuesday's game against Houston, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coulibaly missed the last two contests due to his illness, but he has been cleared to play and will be back in action Tuesday. He is averaging 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks across 33.8 minutes this season.
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