Warriors Seek Revenge on Wizards After Embarrassing Play-In Loss
Dubs Look to Right the Ship Before it Capsizes
Coming off an embarrassing play-in loss to the Washington Wizards last season, the Golden State Warriors are looking to get revenge on Friday night when they visit the Wizards in Washington, D.C. Stephen Curry and the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in last season's play-in series against Washington, losing Game 7 at home in heartbreaking fashion. The Warriors will be motivated to avenge that loss and start the new season on a positive note.The Warriors have a lot of new faces on their roster this season, including Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins, and Willie Cauley-Stein. They'll need all hands on deck if they want to beat a Wizards team that is looking to make a playoff run of their own.
Wizards Aim to Prove Play-In Win Was No Fluke
The Wizards are coming off a surprising play-in victory over the Warriors last season. They'll be looking to prove that it was no fluke and that they're a team to be reckoned with this season.Bradley Beal and John Wall are still the leaders of the Wizards, but they'll need some help from their supporting cast if they want to make a deep playoff run. Otto Porter Jr. and Kelly Oubre Jr. are two players who could step up and make a difference this season.
The Warriors are a slight favorite in this game, but the Wizards have shown that they can compete with anyone. This should be a close and exciting game.
Key Matchups:- Stephen Curry vs. John Wall
- Kevin Durant vs. Bradley Beal
- DeMarcus Cousins vs. Dwight Howard
