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Rockets Aim to Extend Streak vs. Hampered Wizards
3 Mar
Summary
- Kevin Durant leads Rockets with 26.2 PPG, 39.9% from three.
- Wizards' roster depleted by injuries and trade acquisitions.
- Houston has won six straight games against Washington.

The Houston Rockets will visit the Washington Wizards on Monday night, with the Rockets currently holding a strong position in the Western Conference. Houston is coming off a recent loss, but their star player, Kevin Durant, continues to perform at a high level, averaging 26.2 points per game and shooting nearly 40% from beyond the arc. Durant downplayed a recent on-court verbal exchange, emphasizing respect and competitiveness as natural parts of the game.
Houston faces potential challenges with the likely absence of Jabari Smith Jr. due to an ankle injury, which had previously impacted their defense. Coach Ime Udoka expressed disappointment with his team's toughness in their last game. The Wizards, meanwhile, are deep in the Eastern Conference standings, having lost seven of their last nine games.




