Washington Wizards Off To A Strong Start Against Portland Trail Blazers

Halftime Update Wizards 67, Trail Blazers 54

Candi Waller | Dec 21, 2023

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The Inside The Wizards Staff predicted a Wizards win against the Portland Trail Blazers. So far, the Wizards are on point and appear to want the win as they are off to a strong start at the Moda Center. Here are some of the first half highlights; which there are plenty for the Wizards so far in this game.

Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game Predictions (12-21-23)

Within the first two minutes of the game the Wizards had three steals. Two of those were attributed to Wizards center Daniel Gafford and the other one to forward Kyle Kuzma.

The Wizards led by as many as 16 points in the first quarter. Largely because of Kyle Kuzma who had a dominant offensive performance in the first half. Kuzma had 14 points in game’s first ten minutes and would close the half out with 18 points.

Wizards forward Deni Avdija is making an impact on both sides of the ball with nine points, six rebounds, and four assists. Guard Jordan Poole, forward Corey Kispert and Gafford all have nine points.

Wizards guard Tyus Jones continues to be on a roll with his efficient play shooting 4-of-5 and has ten points.

Team shooting at 53% from the field.

So far rookie Bilal Coulibaly is in foul trouble early with two quick fouls obtained in the first quarter.

The key will be to see if the Wizards can keep the hot hands and stay aggressive on defense. If so, this is certainly one that the Wizards can take on the road.

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Published Dec 21, 2023

CANDI WALLER

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall® Sports & Entertainment, President of the CWall Foundation, Inc, the Managing Publisher of the Fan Nation Inside the Wizards site, and President of Bowie Television. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University and a certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from Columbia University. Prior to and during her work in the sports industry, Candi has established her identity as a results-driven, relationship building advocate and professional with extensive years of experience leading and implementing successful strategic change, communications, and stakeholder engagement programs across geographically dispersed organizations. She’s worked across Big Four and Government Trusted Advisor consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, and the MITRE Corporation. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Women in Sports & Events (WISE), the National Press Club (NPC), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce and is an ambassador for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In terms of what she likes to do for fun, that’s just it…anything that is considered fun, she’s all for it! She’s very close to her parents, brother, and sister, and has a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.