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Wizards vs. Rockets Preview: Washington Hopes to Stop Skid

The Washington Wizards face off against the Houston Rockets.

Jeremy Brener

Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbles against Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (12) during the fourth quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbles against Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (12) during the fourth quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards are looking to get back in the win column as they travel to the Lone Star State to face off against the Houston Rockets tonight at Toyota Center.

The Wizards have lost four consecutive games, but their goals remain aligned towards growing and building. That being said, a win would certainly do wonders for the morale of the group. But it won't come easy against the Rockets.

The Rockets have had one of the quickest rebuilds in the NBA, going from having the league's second-worst in the 2022-23 campaign to .500 last season. They have their eyes on the playoffs for the upcoming season, and a win against the Wizards will help contribute towards that achievement. For Washington, the team will be looking to play spoiler on the road.

In order for the Wizards to have a chance at upsetting the Rockets, they will have to match Houston's energy and high tempo system. The Rockets love to play in transition, and the Wizards should have the speed and energy to keep up, even as the team faces the second night of a back-to-back.

A Wizards win on the road against a respected Rockets team could be another sign that the team is moving in the right direction.

Wizards vs. Rockets Information

  • Date, Location: Monday, November 11 - Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

Wizards vs. Rockets Injury Report

Washington Wizards

SF Kyle Kuzma (QUESTIONABLE - groin)

SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)

PG Malcolm Brogdon (OUT - thumb)

Houston Rockets

C Wendell Carter Jr. (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Wizards vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

  • PG Bub Carrington
  • SG Jordan Poole
  • SF Bilal Coulibaly
  • PF Kyshawn George
  • C Alex Sarr

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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