DECEMBER 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2-14 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-14 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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WAS +10.5 TOTAL 226.5
For Jordan Poole, adjusting to the Wizards means 'rewiring my mind' Jordan Poole has struggled in his first season with the Wizards. As he prepared to play his former Golden State team Friday night, he reflec...
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DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NBA.COM
Delon Wright - Another absence coming Wright (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Impact Wright will miss his 20th straight game Friday due to a right knee sprain. There is no timetable for his return.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Davis - Won't play Friday Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Davis will miss an eighth straight game due to a calf injury. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to suit up again, but his next chance will arrive Tuesday versus Orlando.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Set to return Friday Shamet (ribs) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
Impact Shamet will return to action Friday after missing the last eight games with a right rib strain. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 11.4 points, 1.8 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 19.8 minutes across his last five appearances but could face a minutes restriction against Golden State.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danilo Gallinari - Sitting out against Golden State Gallinari won't play in Friday's game versus the Warriors for rest purposes.
Impact Gallinari will continue to miss the second night of back-to-backs Friday. The veteran forward should be available for Tuesday's matchup with Orlando.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors (12/22/23) | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel The Washington Wizards face the Golden State Warriors in an NBA regular season game on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 (12/22/23) at Chase Center in S...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NJ.COM
Daniel Gafford - Huge defensive night Thursday Gafford ended with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, six blocks and four steals across 31 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 118-117 victory over the Trail Blazers...
Impact The rejections and steals were both season highs for Gafford as he extended his streak of games with multiple blocks to 12. Over that stretch, the 25-year-old center is averaging 12.1 points, 7.6 boards, 2.8 blocks, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 68.6 percent from the floor and a tidy 75.0 percent from the free-throw line.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deni Avdija - Double-double in Thursday's win Avdija accumulated 13 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 118-117 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact It's the fourth-year forward's first double-double of the season, after he collected 11 over 76 games in 2022-23. Avdija's production continues to inch up, and while he isn't having a breakout campaign, he's averaging 11.3 points, 6.1 boards and 4.7 assists over the last 11 games.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyus Jones - Season-best scoring effort Jones finished with 24 points (9-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 118-117 victory over Portland.
Impact The 24 points and five made threes were both season highs for the point guard, who's beginning to find his footing with the Wizards. Since the calendar flipped to December, Jones is averaging 15.2 points, 6.4 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.8 steals over nine games while shooting a blistering 60.2 percent from the floor and 54.1 percent from beyond the arc. He'll cool down eventually, but if he can maintain that elevated assist rate, Jones will still have plenty of fantasy value.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Erupts for 32 in Portland Kuzma amassed 32 points (11-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 118-117 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact The 28-year-old forward topped 30 points for the second time in the last four games, as Kuzma continues to be the focal point of the Wizards' offense. His usage rate (31.5 percent), assists per game (4.3) and field-goal attempt per game (19.2) are both career highs, and he's actually improved his efficiency as well with a career-best 47.2 percent shooting from the floor. The trade-off has been his production in other categories, as Kuzma's 6.1 boards a game would be his lowest mark in three seasons, and his 0.9 combined steals plus blocks his lowest since 2019-20.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr., Daniel Gafford, and Tyus Jones
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jordan Poole has struggled on the court in Washington, but he's fit in off it so far What fans often have perceived about Poole — that he can be aloof — is not the reality now, in his first year with the Wizards.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Washington Wizards defeat Portland Trail Blazers 118-117
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tyus Jones puts up 24 at Trail Blazers
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Kuzma scores 32 at Trail Blazers
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wizards' Jordan Poole ready for anticipated return to Golden State Dec 21, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball during the first half against the P...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Anfernee Simons Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 117, Washington Wizards 118
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Chauncey Billups Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 117, Washington Wizards 118
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Golden State hosts Washington after overtime win against Boston
Golden State hosts the Washington Wizards following the Golden State Warriors' 132-126 overtime victory over the Boston CelticsDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wizards hold off Blazers' late comeback attempt Dec 21, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles the ball as Portland Trail Blazers shooting g...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Wizards hold off Blazers' late comeback attempt Dec 21, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles the ball as Portland Trail Blazers shooting g...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Anfernee Simons Highlights (41 PTS) | Trail Blazers vs. Wizards | Dec. 21
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Trail Blazers' late rally falls short in 118-117 loss to Washington Wizards Anfernee Simons scored 41 points in the loss.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Kyle Kuzma scores 32 points, Wizards hold off Trail Blazers 118-117 for 5th win
Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points and the Washington Wizards held off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-117 on Thursday night for their fifth victory of the seasonDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
