The Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns game will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena. The Wizards have been terrible this season, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 6-32 record. They’re currently on a seven-game losing streak, with their most recent loss being a 106-120 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Suns, on the other hand, have a 19-20 record and are ranked 11th in the Western Conference. They had a three-game win streak before losing to the Atlanta Hawks 117-122 in their last game. The Wizards and Suns have played each other 137 times, with Washington holding a slight lead at 69 wins to Phoenix’s 68.
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: Prediction
The Wizards are averaging 108.3 points per game this season, ranking 25th in the NBA. Their defense has been a major concern, allowing 122.6 points per game, the most in the league. On the glass, the Wizards grab 43.9 rebounds per game, ranking 15th, but they struggle with rebounding defense, giving up 48.5 per game, the worst in the NBA. They also make 12.5 three-pointers per game but shoot only 33.3% from beyond the arc, which is second-lowest in the league.
Meanwhile, the Suns score 112.5 points per game, ranking 14th in the league, while allowing 113.9 points per game, which ranks 18th. On the boards, they pull down 42.2 rebounds per game (25th in the league) and give up 44.8 rebounds per game (22nd). The Suns excel at shooting from three, making 14.1 threes per game, ranking 10th, and shooting 37.6% from deep, which is the fifth-best in the NBA.
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Washington Wizards
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PG Jordan Poole
SG Carlton Carrington
SF Bilal Coulibaly
PF Kyle Kuzma
C Alexandre Sarr
Phoenix Suns
PG Tyus Jones
SG Devin Booker
SF Ryan Dunn
PF Kevin Durant
C Mason Plumlee
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: Injuries Update
The Wizards have Marvin Bagley and Saddiq Bey out with knee injuries. Also, Malcolm Brogdon and Tristan Vukcevic are questionable with foot and ankle issues. When it comes to the Suns, their only injury concern is that Jusuf Nurkic is questionable due to illness.
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