Game Preview: Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs
Wizards Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak
The Wizards followed up their win over Atlanta with two straight losses. They will try to snap their streak with a win on Saturday, which will give them their second win in four games.
Washington is averaging 115.4 points per game. They scored 109 points in their last game, making 45.6 percent of their field goals and 32.3 percent of their three-pointers.
Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 24 points and four rebounds. Marvin Bagley III finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds in his debut with the team after getting traded from Detroit, while Kyle Kuzma added 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists.
Washington has struggled defensively, giving up 125 points per game. They gave up 113 points in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to get the win.
Spurs Trying To Snap Three-Game Losing Streak
The Spurs followed up their two-game winning streak by losing their last three games. They will try to snap their streak with a win over the Wizards, which will give them their third win in their last six games.
San Antonio is averaging 111.9 points per game. They scored 98 points in their last game, making 41.9 percent of their field goals and 20.6 percent of their three-pointers.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 27 points and five rebounds in their previous game before Friday (he was held out of their last game). Devin Vassell finished with 21 points and three assists, while Julian Champagnie added nine points and five rebounds.
San Antonio has struggled defensively, giving up 121.3 points per game. They gave up 117 points per game in their last game and will need a better effort if they want to win this game.