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Porzingis, Wizards beat Magic 119-100 for 4th straight win

Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the Washington Wizards routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 119-100 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press
Taj Gibson - Won't play against Orlando Gibson (groin) is out for Friday's matchup with the Magic.
Impact Gibson has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to left groin soreness. More minutes could be available for Daniel Gafford, Rui Hachimura and Anthony Gill. His next opportunity to suit up is Sunday's game versus the Bucks.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Absent Friday Beal (hamstring) will not take the floor for Friday's game against the Magic, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Beal will miss a second consecutive contest with left hamstring soreness. However, the Wizards may not need him Friday, considering the Magic have just eight players available. Corey Kispert will likely remain in the starting lineup. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Bucks.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Robbins: Tonight, the Wizards will face a Magic team... - The Athletic Tonight, the Wizards will face a Magic team with eight available healthy players following the Magic's incident vs. the Pistons. Orlando's M...
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nine Magic players suspended for altercation with Pistons as focus turns to Wizards As the Orlando Magic shifted their focus to Friday’ s home game vs. the Washington Wizards, they had to wait most of Thursday to know the fa...
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Will Barton - Outside of rotation Barton has been a DNP-Coach's Decision across the past two games.
Impact Barton has struggled after being traded from Denver to Washington during the offseason. The veteran is shooting just 37.1 percent from the field and has the worst point differential on the team (-11.4 per 100 possessions). It's not clear if he'll re-enter the rotation, and the front office may look to unload him at the deadline.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taj Gibson - Questionable Friday Gibson is questionable to play in Friday's game versus the Magic due to left groin soreness.
Impact Gibson's potential absence would leave the Wizards thin in the frontcourt behind Kristaps Porzingis and Daniel Gafford. The 37-year-old center's next chance to play will be Sunday's matchup with Milwaukee if he can't suit up Friday.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Questionable for Friday Beal (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Impact Beal warmed up ahead of Wednesday's game before being ruled out, so it would seem the star guard has a decent chance to retake the floor Friday. The team will make an official ruling on Beal's status at some point leading up to the 7:00 PM ET tipoff, with Corey Kispert likely starting in his place if he can't play.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Gafford - Approaches double-double in win Gafford had 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 victory over Phoenix.
Impact Gafford drew his fifth consecutive start Wednesday and was efficient from the floor en route to his second-highest scoring total of the season. He also came within two rebounds of a double-double while racking up three blocks. Over his five appearances since taking on a starting role, he's averaged 10.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 22.6 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Hits for 22 in win Porzingis posted 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 victory over the Suns.
Impact The Wizards were without Bradley Beal (hamstring), but Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma each scored 22 points to help keep the team afloat. Porzingis has been in and out of the lineup himself recently due to an illness and some minor back trouble, but he's been plenty productive when he's been on the court, scoring at least 20 points in 12 of his last 14 games and averaging 24.1 points, 9.3 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.4 steals and 1.4 threes over that stretch.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Drops 22 against Suns Kuzma notched 22 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 win over the Suns.
Impact After a relatively lackluster 14-point showing the night before against the 76ers, Kuzma roared back by scoring 20 or more points for the 11th time in December over 14 contests. The 27-year-old forward is averaging 23.1 points, 7.1 boards, 3.6 assists, 2.9 threes and 0.9 steals on the month, and his career-best campaign is showing no signs of slowing down.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Hachimura - Ties career scoring high Hachimura totaled 30 points (11-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 127-102 victory over the Suns.
Impact With Bradley Beal out due to a hamstring injury, Hachimura stepped up to fill the void and tied his career high in scoring with an extremely efficient performance. The 24-year-old forward has regained his form quickly after missing more than a month due to an ankle injury, averaging 21.7 points on 65.8 percent shooting over the last three games. However, his lack of consistent contributions in secondary categories limits his fantasy value.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aldridge: Wizards have to figure out who they are and solve the Kyle Kuzma equation These next six weeks before the NBA trade deadline are rather consequential to the franchise's future.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wizards face the Magic, look for 4th straight victory

Washington will attempt to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press
Postgame Press - WAS vs. PHX: Wes Unseld Jr., Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Wizards keep a good thing going, blot out the Suns for a third straight win Delon Wright's defensive mastery and Rui Hachimura's 30 points powered Washington to a 127-102 victory over Phoenix.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rui Hachimura helps Wizards beat short-handed Suns, 127-102

Rui Hachimura scored a season-high 30 points and converted a pivotal three-point play to help the Washington Wizards pull away for a 127-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednes...
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press
Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards - Full Game Highlights | December 28, 2022 | 2022-23 NBA Season
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Corey Kispert - Starting in Beal's absence Kispert will start Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Impact With Bradley Beal (hamstring) sidelined, Kispert will rejoin the starting five. In seven December starts, he's averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Officially ruled out Wednesday Beal (hamstring) will not play Wednesday versus the Suns, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Per Wallace, Beal didn't look particularly mobile while testing out the hamstring in warmups, but it's at least a good sign that he gave it a try before taking the night off. He could be back on the floor as soon as Friday in Orlando, but Corey Kispert will replace him in the starting five Wednesday.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deni Avdija - Minutes restriction expected Wizards coach Wes Unseld said Avdija will be "somewhat limited" in Friday's game against the Suns due to lower back soreness, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Avdija's injury isn't serious enough to hold him out of Wednesday's game but will likely hamper his playing time on the second night of a back-to-back. The third-year forward is averaging 28.6 minutes played over his last five outings.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Conflicting reports on status Head coach Wes Unseld labeled Beal (hamstring) a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Unseld's comments butt heads with a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic earlier in the day suggesting Beal would miss Wednesday's tilt. He's likely a doubtful lean leading up to the opening tip, but it will be worth keeping tabs on his status as the 7 PM ET opening tip draws near.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Out Wednesday, deemed day-to-day Beal (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Suns and will be day-to-day after receiving an MRI, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Beal is out Wednesday after suffering a left hamstring injury in Tuesday's game against the 76ers. However, there is optimism that he will be available for Friday's matchup with Orlando. Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Will Barton are all candidates to see extended minutes in Beal's absence.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Inefficient against 76ers Kuzma amassed 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 116-111 victory over Philadelphia.
Impact Kuzma had topped 20 points in his last four appearances, but he was inefficient from the floor during Tuesday's narrow win. He was also unable to generate much production as a distributor, but he managed to come within two rebounds of a double-double. The 27-year-old has averaged 23.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 36.7 minutes per game over 13 appearances in December.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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