Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors
PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors arrive in Washington as one of the league's most aggressive three-point shooting teams, ranking first in 3-point attempt percentage at 50.8%, though they struggle defensively against perimeter scoring and rank 25th in defending the three-ball. Meanwhile, the Wizards excel in transition efficiency, ranking first in that category, but suffer from a litany of offensive and defensive issues including poor spacing, bad passing, and a bottom-five defense against drivers attacking the rim. The Warriors have lost five consecutive games after falling to the Knicks on Sunday , while the Wizards were routed by Boston on Saturday and have dropped eleven straight. Golden State enters this contest as a seven-point favorite on the road against a Washington squad sitting at 16-50.
Since Stephen Curry's injury in late January, Golden State has won just five of seventeen games, forcing the team to cobble together rosters featuring two-way players and ten-day contract signings. Washington's roster is similarly decimated, with Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George, and Cam Whitmore sidelined by injuries. The Warriors historically dominate this matchup and will look to continue that trend, as the Wizards have won only three of their last ten meetings against Golden State. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena, airing on NBC Sports Bay Area and Monumental Sports Network.