The Wizards Finish Preseason In Toronto

If you blink now, you will see opening night for the Washington Wizards as they will be visiting a familiar opponent with the Pacers in Indiana. This NBA Preseason has flew by pretty fast to say the least. During the preseason, the Wizards have been impressive thus far. They haven’t lost a single game. Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole look like they’re ready to blossom and take the next step into becoming All Stars this season and rookie Bilal Coulibaly looks like he may be a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year in just his first year. Tonight, the Wizards will wrap things up as they are hoping to make this a perfect preseason.

Just Tyus Jones days away from regular season hoops. 🖐️#ForTheDistrict x @1Tyus pic.twitter.com/F9uFrtK7Xh
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 20, 2023

How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors today:

Game Date: October 20, 2023

Game Time: 7:30 p.m. EST

TV: Monumental Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Stream: Youtube TV

From: Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto, Ontario

Projected Starters

Washington Wizards:

Guards: Jordan Poole, Tyus Jones

Forwards: Deni Avdija, Bilal Coulibaly

Center: Daniel Gafford

Toronto Raptors :

Guards: Dennis Schroder , O.G. Anunoby

Forwards: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam

Center: Jakob Poeltl

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:

Kyle Kuzma OUT (Calf)

Johnny Davis: OUT (Elbow) (Davis Expected To Miss 1-2 Weeks)

Anthony Gill: OUT (Hamstring) (Updated 10-15-23 Gill Expected to Miss 2-3 Weeks)

Landry Shamet: OUT (Toe) (Expected to Miss 2-4 Weeks)

Toronto Raptors:

Ron Harper Jr: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),

Jeff Dowtin Jr: Day-To-Day (Ankle)

Otto Porter Jr: Day-To-Day (Toe)

Christian Koloko: Day-To-Day (Illness)

🔥 Mike Muscala in last night's W:

20 PTS | 8 REB | 5-7 3PT pic.twitter.com/robnPUKyep
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 19, 2023

The Bottom Line

This game may be the last of exibitions this season for the Washington Wizards. However, it still poses high significance for the team with both the present and the future. The Wizards are still growing and trying to find their identity. We know that the cornerstone will be Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole. What we don’t know is the rest of the bunch. What value will they bring or have? What role will be presented for them? Is there a need for an upgrade on anything? The beauty of the preseason is the fact that it gives you an honest assessment of what you’re working with. Guys are playing hard trying to make the team while the men and women upstairs who are decision makers are trying to decide if they should keep a particular player or move on from him, maybe by even a trade. The perfect end to the preseason will be another win which the Wizards should get in Toronto this evening.