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Washington Wizards Set to Face Golden State Warriors at Chase Center

As the Washington Wizards prepare to take on the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. The Wizards have been showing a mix of resilience and challenges in their recent games. Despite a tough season with more losses than wins, they've demonstrated an ability to score consistently, surpassing 100 points in each of their last three games.


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In their most recent outing against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Wizards secured a narrow victory with 118 points over Portland's 117. Their offensive efforts were led by strong field goal percentages (50 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc) and an impressive fast break performance, converting 75 percent of those opportunities into points.


However, defensive concerns persist as they allowed nearly as many points as they scored. The team will need to tighten up defensively against a Warriors squad known for its scoring prowess.


The game prior saw Washington putting up an even more impressive offensive display with 131 points but ultimately falling short against Sacramento Kings' staggering 143 points. This high-scoring affair highlighted both their offensive capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities.


Looking back further, we see another loss to Phoenix Suns where Washington scored a modest 108 points while conceding 112. Consistency on defense remains an area for improvement if they aim for success at Chase Center — a venue known for its energetic crowd that could bolster the home team's morale.


Fans should expect Washington to continue leveraging their scoring ability while seeking improvements on defense during this challenging away game against Golden State Warriors.


The upcoming game is scheduled for December 23rd at Chase Center in San Francisco and will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN (channel 206), locally on NBCS-BA (channel 696), and MNMT (channel 642) for away supporters.

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