Kristaps Porzingis and the Washington Wizards (30-40) will take on Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets (17-54) in part of the NBA Monday slate.
In the Wizards’ previous game, they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 127-119 with Kristaps Porzingis leading the way with 27 points and five assists.
The Rockets were blown out by the Memphis Grizzlies 122-98 in their previous outing. Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. both struggled for Houston while Desmond Bane (24) and Dillon Brooks (20) each surpassed the 20-point threshold for Memphis.
The top storyline in this one will be the play of the star players both franchises are building around as they are in the midst of a rebuilding process.
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Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets:
How to Watch
Date: Monday, March 21
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Toyota Center in Houston, TX
TV Channel: Bally Sports Southwest (Rockets) and NBC Sports Washington (Wizards)
Injury Report for Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets
Washington Wizards Injury Report: OUT: Bradley Beal (left wrist surgery), Vernon Carey Jr. (right calf strain)
QUESTIONABLE: Kyle Kuzma (right knee tendinitis)
Houston Rockets Injury Report: OUT: Usman Garuba (left ankle sprain)
QUESTIONABLE: Eric Gordon (illness)
Projected Starting Lineups for Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets
Washington Wizards Projected Starting Lineup: G Raul Neto, G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, F Corey Kispert, F Kyle Kuzma (GTD), C Kristaps Porzingis
Houston Rockets Projected Starting Lineup: G Kevin Porter Jr., G Jalen Green, F Eric Gordon (GTD), F Jae’Sean Tate, C Christian Wood
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