The Golden State Warriors have won 10 of their last 11 games, and are coming off a dominant victory over Utah.
The Washington Wizards have been sliding of late, having lost two games in a row.
Projected Starting Lineups
Golden State Warriors (56-13)
G Stephen Curry – 23.3 ppg, 7.9 apg, 2.1 spg
G Klay Thompson – 21.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg
F Harrison Barnes – 10.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg
F Draymond Green – 11.8 ppg, 8.1 rpg
C Andrew Bogut – 6.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg
Washington Wizards (40-30)
G John Wall – 17.4 ppg, 10.0 apg
G Bradley Beal – 14.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg
F Paul Pierce – 12.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg
F Nene – 11.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg
C Marcin Gortat – 12.1 ppg, 8.6 rpg
What to watch for:
Stephen Curry vs. John Wall
Curry has emerged as an MVP candidate because he's playing as well as anyone in the NBA, but Wall has the size (6'4"), speed, and athleticism to bother him as well as anyone can. He also has the offensive ability to match Curry if he's able to limit his three-point shot, and if Wall can neutralize or outplay Curry, the Wizards will have a strong chance to win.
How will Klay Thompson play?
Thompson has missed the past week with an ankle injury, and he's expected to make his return against Washington. If he can play anything like his usual self, he'll give the Warriors a second option the Wizards can't match.
Prediction: Warriors win 112-99
Golden State has only lost two games at home all year, and while the Wizards are a good team, they aren't good enough to pull out a win.
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