Wizards Will Have Hands Full With Eastern Conference Powerhouse

The Washington Wizards Will Have A Tough Day Taking On Eastern Conference Powerhouse

The Washington Wizards may be in for a long night as they are taking on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. The Wizards may be without two of their most versatile defenders today in Kyle Kuzma and Deni Avdija. They would be the main defenders that would have the best chance at slowing down Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks may have a chip on their shoulder as they loss a close game at home against a team they should have beaten, the Philadelphia 76ers.

How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks today:

Game Date: March 5, 2023

Game Time: 7:30 p.m. EST

TV: NBC Sports Washington, NBA League Pass

Stream: FuboTV

From: Capitial One Arena in Washington D.C. 

The 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, Monte Morris is out with a back injury. Kyle Kuzma (Knees) & Deni Avdija (illness) are questionable for tonight’s game. For the Bucks, newly signed Goran Dragic is out tonight with a knee injury and Wesley Matthews (Calf) will also be out vs. the Wizards

Washington Wizards:

Monte Morris-OUT (Back)

Kyle Kuzma-Questionable (Knees)

Deni Avdija-Questionable (Illness)

Milwaukee Bucks:

Goran Dragic-OUT (Knee)

Wesley Matthews Jr-OUT (Calf)

Projected Starters:

Washington Wizards:

Guards: Bradley Beal, Delon Wright

Forwards: Kyle Kuzma (GTD), Kristaps Porzingis

Center: Daniel Gafford

Milwaukee Bucks:

Guards: Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen

Forwards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pat Connaughton

Center: Brook López 

The Bottom Line

Sometimes in life, you have to pick your poison. There may be situations when you know you can’t beat them, so you only hope to contain them. The Milwaukee Bucks may be the best team in the league when fully healthy. It is virtually impossible to stop Giannis Antetokounmpo. In this situation, the best option may be to allow and force someone else to beat you. The Wizards best case would be to allow Khris Middleton to have his way. He has been in and out of the lineup this year due to injuries. They obviously will have a long day with the Greek Freak. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to send the double team to Giannis and leave Middlton open in some situations. The Wizards will have a tough game ahead of them tonight.