Bucks-Wizards Preview

A pair of road wins have the injury-riddled Washington Wizards building momentum as they try to avoid their longest home losing streak in two years. A matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks could be just what they need. The Wizards attempt to snap their four-game home losing streak by continuing their success against the Bucks on Wednesday night. Washington (17-19) is without Bradley Beal (right leg) and Kris Humphries (right knee), while Marcin Gortat’s sore left knee could sideline him a second straight game. Scoring depth was key to overcoming those absences Monday, with seven Wizards reaching double figures in a 114-100 win at Chicago. “I believe in these guys,” said guard John Wall, who had 17 points and 10 assists. “I see these guys put in work every day, and I put in the work every day also, and if these guys get open, I believe they’re going to make shots.” Washington could get a lift if Gortat returns. The center averages 13.4 points and 9.7 rebounds but was scratched Monday after getting 12 and 10 in Saturday’s 105-99 win at Orlando. “I don’t know if it’s a staph infection. Just a small cut on his knee from diving on… Read full this story

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