Game Info
When: Sunday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. ET
How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Injury Report
Wizards: Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip), Reece Beekman – Out (Shoulder), Justin Champagnie – Out (Foot), Bub Carrington – Game Time Decision (Chest)
Pistons: Steven Adams- Game Time Decision (Calf), Clint Capella – Game Time Decision (Ankle), Marcus Smart – Out (Suspension)
Pregame notes
Washington has a new addition to its injury report ahead of Sunday
night’s matchup against the Rockets. Third-year guard Bub Carrington is listed as a game-time decision after suffering a chest contusion during Thursday’s double-overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Carrington recorded two points and two assists in 16 minutes before being ruled out for the second overtime period. He now joins Watkins, Vukcevic, Beekman and Champagnie on the injury report, adding another setback for a Wizards team riding a six-game losing streak.
Sunday’s matchup with Houston gives Washington another opportunity to earn its first win since Nov. 2, but it won’t come easy. The 10-3 Rockets enter the contest riding a three-game winning streak. To compete, the Wizards will need to build on Thursday’s performance, particularly from their two-big lineup featuring Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr, who each scored 30 points.
Davis controlled the paint, while Sarr turned in his best shooting performance of the season. He connected on 4-of-6 attempts from three-point range and went a perfect 12-for-12 inside the arc. Trae Young also delivered a strong performance, leading Washington with 37 points and 15 assists while hitting a clutch three-pointer to send the game to overtime at the end of regulation.
Washington also had one of its best nights from beyond the arc this season, knocking down a season-high 14 triples. Carrying that shooting success into Sunday’s matchup will be important if the Wizards hope to keep pace with one of the league’s top teams.
