Rockets vs Wizards Game Preview
The Washington Wizards (11-57) welcome the Houston Rockets (32-35) to Capital One Arena on March 19 in an attempt to end a four-game losing streak. Continue reading more articles with the most in depth basketball analysis available.
Rockets Analysis: They’ve won 5 consecutive games
After defeating the Cavaliers 117-103 at home in their last game, the Houston Rockets have been playing well lately. They have triumphed in 7 of their previous 8 matches overall. They will be aiming for a 6th straight victory. With 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, Jalen Green led the squad. Jabari Smith Jr. followed with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Ausar Thompson scored eighteen points, and Fred VanVleet contributed thirteen points and sixteen assists. The Rockets dominated the Cavaliers right away, scoring 70 points in the 1st half to take an early double-digit lead. Later, they held them to just 19 points in the 3rd quarter, extending the lead to 27 points at one point. As a team, they shot 48% from the field and 15 of 42 from the 3-point line.
Wizards Analysis: Out of Playoff contention
In the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, Boston dominated Washington at home on Sunday night. The Wizards were 29 games behind the Magic for the top slot in the Southeast Division as of Saturday, when they stood 11-57 on the season. They are no longer eligible to compete in the playoffs. Washington was outplayed by Boston from the start and fell behind by 18 points after the first quarter, 28 points at the half, and 30 points after the third quarter. In the defeat, the Wizards committed 16 turnovers and shot 46.1% from the field, including 10 of 34 from three-point range. Washington was led by Jordan Poole, who scored 31 points in the loss.
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Rockets vs Wizards Game Preview
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Rockets vs Wizards Game Information
Date: 03/19/2024
Time: 07:10 PM EST
Location: Capital One Arena, Chinatown.
How to Watch Rockets vs Wizards: ESPN2
Live Stream: CBS.com
