Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 20 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Washington Wizards (11-20) are in dire straits right now due to a grueling 10-game losing skid. Their opponents tonight, the Phoenix Suns (19-12), have had far more success this season and are currently on a three-game winning streak.
The Wizards' latest loss saw them fall in a painfully close 119-117 showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Suns' latest victory was a 130-104 thrashing of the same team. Needless to say, these two teams are in polar opposite places of momentum right now.
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns Match Details
Fixture: Wizards @ Suns
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 20, 09:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns Injury Report
On the Wizards' front, shooting guard Delon Wright is out with a hamstring injury. Power forward Rui Hachimura is out with an ankle injury.
On the Suns' end, power forward Jae Crowder is out due to non-injury-related professional issues. Small forward Cameron Johnson is out with a knee injury. Point guards Cameron Payne and Duane Washington Jr. are out with foot and hip injuries, respectively. Small forward Josh Okogie is questionable due to right hip soreness. Center Jock Landale is out due to concussion protocol. Shooting guard Devin Booker is questionable due to groin soreness.
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Odds & Spreads
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Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns Starting 5s
Wizards - PG: Monte Morris, SG: Bradley Beal, SF: Deni Avdija, PF: Kyle Kuzma, C: Kristaps Porzingis
Suns - PG: Chris Paul, SG: Devin Booker, SF: Mikal Bridges, PF: Torrey Craig, C: Deandre Ayton
Wizards vs. Suns Prediction
The Wizards have fallen hard this month and have not had a single win in December. Their defensive playing has left a lot to be desired lately and cost them badly time and time again. On offense, center Kristaps Porzingis has been a standout player this season. Regardless, the team overall are simply struggling to keep up with their opposition.
Despite being struck by the injury bug of late, the Suns have looked strong since breaking their five-game losing skid earlier this month. On offense, the Phoenix outfit are one of the most dangerous teams in the league right now. Should Devin Booker be cleared for tonight, there's little the Wizards will be able to do on defense to stop the Suns racking up points.
Prediction: Suns -7 (-110)
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