The Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards game will be played on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET, at Chase Center. The Warriors are hanging around 11th in the Western Conference with a 20-20 record. They used to be a dominant force out West, but things have definitely shifted. They most recently ended a two-game losing streak by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 in a nail-biter. The two teams faced off on November 4 this season, with the Warriors winning 125-112 and extending their streak to five straight wins over the Wizards.
On the other hand, the Wizards are having a brutal season, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with an abysmal 6-33 record. They’ve now lost eight games in a row, with their most recent defeat coming to the Phoenix Suns 123-130. The Wizards and Warriors have played 205 regular-season games, with Washington winning 86 and Golden State coming out on top 119 times.
Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards: Prediction
The Warriors are averaging 111.1 points per game this season, ranking 18th in the league. Defensively, they’ve been better, allowing 110.8 points per game, which ranks eighth. On the boards, the Warriors are strong, grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game (third-best), though they allow 45.1 rebounds per game (24th). They also excel from beyond the arc, making 15.1 three-pointers per game (fourth-best) with a 36.5% shooting rate, placing them 13th in the NBA.
The Wizards are struggling offensively, ranking 24th in the league with 108.7 points per game. Defensively, they are the worst in the NBA, allowing 122.8 points per game. On the glass, they rank 17th with 44.0 rebounds per game, but they give up the most rebounds in the league at 48.5 per game. The Wizards make 12.5 three-pointers per game (21st in the NBA), but their 33.3% shooting from beyond the arc ranks second-worst in the league.
Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Golden State Warriors
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- PG Stephen Curry
- SG Dennis Schroder
- SF Andrew Wiggins
- PF Gui Santos
- C Trayce Jackson-Davis
Washington Wizards
- PG Jordan Poole
- SG Carlton Carrington
- SF Bilal Coulibaly
- PF Kyle Kuzma
- C Alexandre Sarr
Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards: Injuries Update
The Warriors will be without Brandin Podziemski (abdominal injury) and Jonathan Kuminga (ankle injury) for the game. Moreover, Draymond Green (back) and Kyle Anderson (hamstring) are both questionable.
The Wizards, in comparison, will be missing Saddiq Bey, who is out with a knee injury. Marvin Bagley (knee) and Malcolm Brogdon (foot) are both questionable for the game.
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