Why The Wizards May Win Tonight
At times this season, it has felt like the Wizards have been outmatched in a lot of their games. Their record speaks for itself when it comes to being outmatched. However, the fact that they lack the size to matchup against a lot of their opponents has hurt them tremendously this season. No doubt, Kyle Kuzma has played well this season. However, he has found himself playing some minutes at the Center position this season. Well tonight, the Wizards are in Houston as they will be without their best player Center Alperen Sengun who is now out for the season due to an ankle injury. This will be anyone’s game tonight in Houston.
How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets today:
Game Date: March 14, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
TV: Monumental Sports Network, NBA League Pass
Stream: Youtube TV
From: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
Projected Starters
Washington Wizards:
Guards: Bilal Coulibaly, Tyus Jones
Forwards: Kyle Kuzma, Corey Kispert
Center: Tristian Vukcevic
Houston Rockets:
Guards: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green
Forwards: Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson
Center: Jabari Smith Jr
Injury Report
Washington Wizards:
Isaiah Livers: (Hip) OUT
Marvin Bagley III: (Back) OUT
Landry Shamet: (Calf) OUT
Richaun Holmes: (Toe) OUT
Houston Rockets :
Alperen Sengun: (Ankle) OUT
Tari Eason: (Leg) OUT
Cam Whitmore: (Knee) OUT
Steven Adams: (Knee) OUT
The Bottom Line
The Wizards will have someone with size in their starting lineup tonight since they signed Tristan Vukcevic for the remainder of the season. This serves as an advantage as the Rockets will be without Alperen Sengun. Finally, the Wizards will have a chance to play some bully ball. The Wizards need to take advantage of the rebounds in this game. That will give them more opportunities and limit the opportunities for the Rockets. However, the Wizards better come into this game with plenty of energy as the Rockets will look to push the pace in this one. They will need to lock down the backcourt of the Rockets in Fred Van Fleet and Jalen Green. Those guys can be streaky at times so it is important not to let them get off to a good start. That is the formula for the Wizards winning tonight.
