Game Preview: Wizards vs. Bucks
November 9, 2012 | 7:00 pm | TV: CSN | Radio: 106.7 FM, 1500 AM | Gameday Blog | Game Notes | Live Chat
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Preview
The Wizards return home on Friday night to host the Milwaukee Bucks at Verizon Center (7:00 pm | TV: CSN | Radio: 106.7 FM, 1500 AM).
The Wiz are looking for their first win of the season while the Bucks enter with a record of 2-1. While the Wizards have yet to win, the last two games against the Celtics have come down to the final possession and a win is within their sights.
One of the keys to tonight's game will be for the Wizards to get off to a quicker start. The first unit has yet to find their rhythm offensively and they will need to get going in order for the Wizards to avoid falling behind early. If the trend continues, look for Kevin Seraphin to provide scoring off the bench as he looks to continue his double-digit scoring streak to 19.
Defensively, the Wizards will have their hands full with the Bucks' backcourt featuring Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis. These two will take a majority of the shots and both are capable of getting hot at anytime. It will be critical to force them into tough shots and keep them from getting to the spots they like on the court.
The action kicks off at 7:00 pm on CSN or listen live on 106.7 FM/1500 AM.
Tonight's Hot Player: A.J. Price
Key Matchup
Bradley Beal had his best game of his young career on Wednesday night vs. Boston, scoring 16 points and knocking down three triples. He will face a daunting scorer on Friday night as Monta Ellis comes to town. This will certainly test Beal's defensive ability, which is something he has been working on since being drafted by the Wizards in June. Beal does have a size advantage on Ellis and will need to use that advantage on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
In the below clip, Bradley Beal uses his body to take contact and finishes for a three-point play on Wednesday in Boston.
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Monta Ellis last season versus the Wizards
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Bucks Projected Starters
Wizards Projected Starters
Wizards Injury Report
Out
- John Wall (knee)
- Nene (foot)
Questionable
- Jordan Crawford (ankle)
Bucks Injury Report
Out
- Luc Mbah a Moute (knee)
Probable
- Beno Udrih (quad)