The Golden State Warriors will face the Washington Wizards on Friday, December 22. The Warriors are on a six-match winning streak and have won three consecutive games overall. The Wizards, on the other hand, have a 5-22 record this season. They have lost eight of their last ten matches. Washington won its previous game against the Portland Blazers. The Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards have encountered each other 202 times in the regular season. The Warriors lead by 116 wins, while the Wizards have won 86 times.
Preview
The Golden State Warriors are favorites to win the game against the Washington Wizards on Friday. The Warriors have been impressive in their recent games, while the Wizards have struggled with their performances. In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Celtics by a score of 132–126. On the other hand, the Wizards were able to score a win over the Trail Blazers by 118-117.
Starting lineup of both teams
Kyle Kuzma will be the key player for the Wizards, as he is averaging 23.2 points per game this season. While Stephen Curry will be the key player for the Warriors, he scored 33 points and six assists in the last game, making a great comeback for the team.
Starting lineup for Golden State will include Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga and Kevon Looney. For the Wizards it will be Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, and Daniel Gafford.
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Stephen Curry has averaged 22.3 points in the last ten games. However, he is averaging 28 points per game for the current season. His average line of points, rebounds, and assists in the last ten games is 31.1 and he has hit more than 40% of his shots. On the other hand, Jordan Poole is averaging 15.2 points and shooting 40% of the time. However, he is averaging 16.9 points this season.
Prediction
The Golden State Warriors are predicted to win Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards. According to the predictive analytics model, the Warriors have an 83% chance of defeating the Wizards, with a projected final score of 127–116.
