Wizards Hoping To Extend Winning Streak

Wizards Hoping To Make It Three Straight Wins In A Row Tonight Against Clippers

A change in the coaching staff hasn’t hurt the Wizards at all thus far. Generally, when you remove a guy who has been there as long as Wes Unseld Jr, teams tend to have some growing pains and may need to get readjusted with things. Promoting Wes Unseld Jr to the front office and promoting Brian Keefe to Head Coach has been a positive situation for all parties involved. Since the transition, the Wizards are 2-1 as they have won their last two games. They are hoping to make it three straight which would be a season high winning streak for them. They know it won’t be easy since they will be going against a foursome of NBA Hall of Famers in Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and James Harden. Brian Keefe will truly be tested tonight.

Three Changes Needed From Interim Coach Brian Keefe

How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Clippers today:

Game Date: January 31, 2024

Game Time: 7 p.m. EST

TV: Monumental Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Stream: Youtube TV

From: Capital One Arena in Washington DC

Him @Bilaal_6 https://t.co/0OUELP70Wk

— kuz (@kylekuzma) January 30, 2024

Projected Starters

Washington Wizards:

Guards: Jordan Poole, Tyus Jones

Forwards: Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija

Center: Daniel Gafford

LA Clippers:

Guards: James Harden, Terrence Mann

Forwards: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard

Center: Mason Plumlee 

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— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 30, 2024

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:

Isaiah Livers: (Hip) OUT

Landry Shamet: (Illness) OUT

LA Clippers:

Ivica Zubac: (Calf) OUT

Moussa Diabate: (Hip) Day-To-Day

No question, Bilal Coulibaly is a Rising Star.

🌟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 among rookies in total steals & blocks.
🌟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 among rookies in points, rebounds, & threes.
🌟 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝟑 rookies with at least 40+ steals & 30+ blocks. pic.twitter.com/HzuT5bVcHE

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 30, 2024

The Bottom Line

It’s safe to say the Wizards will have their hands full tonight against the LA Clippers. Since acquiring James Harden, the Clippers have been the best team in the league. What works in their benefit and favor is they aren’t getting a lot of attention despite being the best team in the league. They are quietly winning literally every single night and not having any extra or added pressure added to them. This will be an up and down fast paced game. This game should be open for everyone to be aggressive and assertive as well. We can expect for Kyle Kuzma to do his thing tonight as he always does. However, we need Jordan Poole to do his thing as well. The Rising Star Bilil Coulibaly will play a vital factor as well. Can he limit Kawhi Leonard or Paul George in this game? Will he be faced to defend James Harden in this game? His matchup defensively may be the key to victory in this one.