Why The Wizards May Win Tonight

Why The Wizards Will Play Well Tonight In Houston

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.

Alperen Sengun was DOMINANT in the @HoustonRockets dub! 😤

🚀 45 PTS (career-high)
🚀 16 REB
🚀 5 STL pic.twitter.com/L2dzsyAX2E

— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 6, 2024

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

The Washington Wizards are signing 7-footer Tristan Vukcevic of Serbia on a two-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Vukcevic — a 2023 second-round draft pick — will join Wizards for final weeks of this season out of Partizan of Belgrade. pic.twitter.com/71ZqFbKftL

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 13, 2024

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

Rockets Alperen Sengun will undergo an MRI on both his left knee and ankle on Monday; per @wojespn

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— BASKETBALL ON 𝕏 (@BASKETBALLonX) March 11, 2024

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

Gameday in H-Town 🚀

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— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 14, 2024

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.