Wizards Return Home To Take On The Reigning MVP

The Washington Wizards Return Home To Take On Jokic, Nuggets

The clock seems to be ticking on the Washington Wizards and their playoff dreams. Meanwhile, on the other side, the Denver Nuggets have been in first place in the West all season long. They are currently on cruise control just waiting for the NBA Playoffs to begin. The Nuggets are looking like a lock to win the West. The Wizards are fighting for their playoff lives. This game has two different meanings for both teams.

How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets today:

Game Date: March 22, 2023

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. EST

TV: NBC Sports Washington, NBA League Pass

Stream: FuboTV

From: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

Injury Report

Here is the Injury Report & Projected Starters for both teams heading into tonight’s game. Projected Starters are subject to change and could be a game-time decision.

For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma is out with an ankle injury. 

Update: Bradley Beal (left knee soreness) is out for tonight's game against Denver. https://t.co/TyuLgZRwXa

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 22, 2023

Bradley Beal is also now out with left knee soreness. For the Nuggets, Collin Gillespie (leg) is out for tonight’s game vs. the Wizards.

Washington Wizards:

Kyle Kuzma-OUT (Ankle)

Bradley Beal - OUT (left knee soreness)

Denver Nuggets:

Collin Gillespie-OUT (Leg)

Projected Starters

Washington Wizards:

Guards: Jordan Goodwin, Monte Morris

Forwards: Deni Avdija , Kristaps Porzingis

Center: Daniel Gafford

Denver Nuggets:

Guards: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Forwards: Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon

Center: Nikola Jokic

The Bottom Line

This will be a tough game for the Wizards tonight. Facing a two time MVP surely makes things difficult. Not having Kyle Kuzma once again in the lineup due to the ankle injury certainly doesn’t make life any easier either. No Bradley Beal makes this contest look almost impossible for the Wiz. The Wizards must look to be aggressive in this game. They have to make this game a trackmeet for Nikola Jokic. If they can look to attack him defensively, that should tire him out and not allow him to do much offensively as he is the king of the triple doubles. Kristaps Porzingis must make him work. If that happens, they may have the opportunity to get him in foul trouble. This will be the best strategy for the Wizards in this matchup.