NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Forget the bells and whistles, Heat get needed victory over Wizards MIAMI – This wasn’t about pushing the lead into double figures in the second period or up to 22 in the third.
Washington Wizards at Miami Heat
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jordan Poole puts up 19 points vs. Heat
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Tyler Herro 24 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST vs Wizards 🔥 FULL Highlights
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NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Mike Muscala - Heads back to bench Friday Muscala is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Muscala will move to his regular bench role following the return of Daniel Gafford, who is back in action following a two-game absence. Muscala logged seven points and four rebounds in his lone start to the season against the Hawks on Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Gafford - Starting against Miami Gafford (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gafford was listed as available earlier today, so his presence in the starting unit is not surprising. His return from a two-game absence will move Mike Muscala to the bench. Gafford averaged 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances this year.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Kispert - Ruled out Friday Kispert (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Miami.
Impact Kispert was questionable ahead of Friday's matchup and will be forced to miss his first game of the season after spraining his ankle Wednesday against Atlanta. He was walking around without crutches Thursday despite not practicing, and his next opportunity to return to game action will be Monday in Philadelphia.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Gafford - Available Friday Gafford (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
Impact While Gafford initially carried a questionable designation for Friday's matchup, he'll be able to suit up after missing the last two games with a sprained left ankle. He averaged 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances this year, but his playing time may be monitored Friday.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wizards set to play in — and learn about — NBA's in-season tournament The Wizards open play in the NBA’s new in-season tournament Friday night. They’re excited for the opportunity, even if they don’t all unders...
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
The Wizards have a muted view of the NBA In-Season Tournament The In-Season Tournament is supposed to give rebuilding teams a chance to compete for a title.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Heat aim to end slump, face struggling Wizards The Miami Heat, who are set to host the Washington Wizards on Friday night in their first game of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament,...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Daniel Gafford - Downgraded to questionable Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.
Impact Gafford was left off the Wizards' initial injury report for Friday's matchup, but the team updated his status shortly after. However, he partially participated in Thursday's practice session and will still be in the mix to return to game action Friday.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Kispert - Questionable Friday Kispert (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.
Impact Kispert sustained a left ankle sprain during Wednesday's game against Atlanta and didn't practice Thursday. However, he was moving without crutches Thursday and will be in the mix to suit up Friday. If he's unable to play, Bilal Coulibaly and Johnny Davis could see an uptick in usage.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Gafford - Not on injury report Gafford (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat.
Impact Gafford missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain but was a partial participant in Thursday's practice session and will be able to return to game action Friday. He averaged 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances of the season, but it's unclear whether he'll face any limitations Friday.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Light role in team debut Shamet (toe) played 12 minutes in Wednesday's 130-121 loss to the Hawks, providing eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal.
Impact Shamet was active for the first time this season after missing the Wizards' first three games with a broken toe. Though he showed well in during his limited time on the court, Shamet might not have the upside to pick up more minutes while he's part of a crowded group of Washington wing players that includes Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert (ankle) and Johnny Davis.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Gafford - Partially participates in practice Gafford (ankle) was a partial participant in Thursday's practice session, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gafford hasn't appeared in Washington's last two games due to a sprained left ankle, but it's encouraging that he got some work in during practice Thursday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for Friday's game in Miami.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Kispert - Doesn't practice Thursday Kispert (ankle) was absent from Thursday's practice but is moving without crutches, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kispert left Wednesday's game versus the Hawks early due to a left ankle sprain. His absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Miami.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danilo Gallinari - Scores eight in defeat Gallinari logged eight points (4-5 FG) and five rebounds in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Gallinari saw double-digit minutes off the bench for the third time this year, but he was held to a single-digit scoring total for a third consecutive matchup despite an efficient showing from the floor. He's now averaging 8.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game this year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Poole - Poor shooting display in loss Poole logged 13 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one assist and one steal in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Poole entered the 2023-24 season with the expectation of being one of the Wizards' primary scoring weapons alongside Kyle Kuzma, but his shooting woes have reduced his upside in the early stages of the season. It's entirely possible that he's going through a slump and could bounce back as the season progresses, but as of now, the struggles are real. Through four games, Poole is shooting just 38.5 percent from the field and 24.1 percent from the field while averaging 17.3 points per contest.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Sniffs double-double again Kuzma amassed 25 points (11-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Kuzma began the season with the expectation of being one of the Wizards' main scoring threats, and he has established himself as the team's most productive player. However, Jordan Poole's struggles from the field have also benefited Kuzma. Kuzma has surpassed the 20-point mark in his four outings so far while shooting a respectable 49.4 percent from the field, a figure that would represent a career-high mark for him by a wide margin.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deni Avdija - Scores season-high 22 points Avdija contributed 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Avdija seems poised to have a breakout season and Wednesday's outing backs him up, as he left his mark on both ends of the court while registering a season-high mark in the scoring column. Avdija has scored in double digits in each of his last three outings and is certainly trending in the right direction.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr. and Landry Shamet
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE
NBA Twitter Reacts to Trae Young's Crazy Pass to Dejounte Murray in win over the Wizards Young had another double-double in a win over the Wizards on Wednesday night
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
