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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Records career-high four blocks
Sarr registered 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Hawks.
Sarr continued to struggle with his efficiency but managed to make a strong defensive impact. The rookie big man has tallied at least two blocks and one steal in each of his last three appearances. However, Sarr is still shooting 29.7 percent from the field and 23.8 percent from three.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Will remain out Saturday
Kuzma (groin) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Heat, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma will miss his second straight contest while dealing with a right groin strain. In his absence, Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George should continue to receive increased playing time. Kuzma's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Golden State.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Career-high 27 points vs. Hawks
Coulibaly accumulated 27 points (11-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 win over Atlanta.
Just two days after scoring a then career-best 23 points, Coulibaly surpassed that total with 27 points on just 14 field-goal attempts during Wednesday's win. The 2023 first-round pick began his rookie season on the bench, but he steadily saw his role increase and has continued to see more playing time and responsibilities early on in his sophomore year. Through the first four games of the 2024-25 regular season, Coulibaly is averaging 18.8 points on 59.1 percent shooting, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Near double-double vs. Atlanta
Poole finished Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Hawks with 24 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and three steals over 32 minutes.
Poole was the second-leading scorer for the Wizards on Wednesday behind Bilal Coulibaly (27), and the former was one assist shy from registering his first double-double of the 2024-25 regular season. He's connected on four or more threes in all four of his outings this year, and he's shooting 57.1 percent from beyond the arc on 8.8 3PA/G during that span. Poole and the Wizards will look to extend their two-game win streak Saturday against Jimmy Butler and the Heat.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Well-rounded effort off bench
Valanciunas registered 22 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Hawks.
Valanciunas entered Washington's starting five Monday against Atlanta, but he retreated to the bench for Wednesday's rematch. His change of role didn't seem to bother him, however, as he put together a well-rounded game while pacing the Wizards' bench in scoring. The veteran center will provide valuable backup minutes behind Alex Sarr and will occasionally enter the starting lineup throughout the 2024-25 regular season.
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Wizards' Carlton Carrington: Back in starting lineup
Carrington will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
With Kyle Kuzma (groin) sidelined, Carrington slides back into the starting lineup and will be joined by Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr. Carrington has scored in double figures in back-to-back games and has played at least 20 minutes in all three of his regular-season appearances thus far.
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Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas: Coming off bench Wednesday
Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Washington will roll with rookie Alex Sarr at center, flanked by the shooting of Kyshawn George and length of Bilal Coulibaly. Valanciunas has logged between 20 and 22 minutes in all three of Washington's contests thus far.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Set for first career start
George is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
George enters Wednesday's contest averaging 23.0 minutes per game through Washington's first three contests -- representing an impressive and quick rise to the rotation for the rookie. Despite being the 24th overall selection in the 2024 Draft, George's size and shooting has helped him immediately find a niche.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Ruled out for Wednesday
Kuzma (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Kuzma left Monday's game against the Hawks late in the fourth quarter due to a right groin strain and will miss Wednesday's rematch. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Miami. In Kuzma's absence, Carlton Carrington, Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George are candidates for increased roles.
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Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Team option picked up
The Wizards exercised the 2025-26 team option on Coulibaly's contract Tuesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
After a modest rookie season, Coulibaly is seeing an expanded role to start Year 2. Through three games, he's averaged 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals while posting 50/36/81 shooting splits. With the transaction, Coulibaly is under contract through the 2025-26 campaign.
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Wizards' Alex Sarr: Shooting woes continue Monday
Sarr produced seven points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Hawks.
As has been the trend during his first games at the NBA level, Sarr was impressive from a defensive perspective but struggled to get things going on offense. Even though three games aren't enough to draw valid conclusions, Sarr is averaging just 7.0 points per game while shooting 28.6 percent from the field, although he's also putting up 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 0.7 steals per contest. The potential is clearly there, and while it's a matter of whether he can put it together, the Wizards will give him every chance in the world to develop and soak up as many minutes as he can during a rebuilding season.
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Wizards' Corey Kispert: Stands out off bench Monday
Kispert supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Hawks.
Kispert was one of the Wizards' best players Monday despite coming off the bench, and he's emerging as more than just a reliable three-point shooter with an expanded role in the second unit. Kispert has scored in double digits in his last two games, and he could have a bigger role in the short-term picture if Kyle Kuzma (groin) is forced to miss time after leaving Monday's game early.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Efficient from three Monday
Poole ended Monday's 121-119 win over the Hawks with 26 points (9-17 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals over 33 minutes.
Poole has eclipsed the 25-point mark in two of his three appearances this season, and he seems firmly entrenched as the Wizards' primary offensive option just three games into the season. The main problem with Poole lies in his lack of efficiency, but in formats where field-goal percentages do not matter, he's been excellent in the first week of the campaign.
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Team Statistical Rankings
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118.0 (7th) |
124.0 (29th) |
Injuries
Player | Injury |
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K. Kuzma PF Kyle Kuzma PF | Groin |
M. Brogdon PG Malcolm Brogdon PG | Thumb |
S. Bey SF Saddiq Bey SF | Knee |
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