Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Prediction: Slippery Warriors takes on improved Wizards

The NBA Regular Season has been in full flow and things are becoming more interesting after the conclusion of the trade deadline. Irving and Durant have now boosted the state of the Western Conference so it will be interesting how things develop from here on. One team that needs big development is the Golden State Warriors and they are going to take on the Washington Wizards.

The Warriors come into this game after losing 103:109 against the Lakers despite a 29 -points performance by Jordan Poole. This was the second straight loss for the Golden State Warriors, which has now lost four of their last six games. Due to these recurring losing windows, the reigning champions Golden State has now been limited to 28 wins and 28 losses. Golden State has now been playing without Stephen Curry and they have lost 10 and won eight games, but their troubles were in full flow even when Curry was active. The Warriors’ defense has been abysmal and even their offense has taken a hit after Curry’s absence.

The Wizards enter the game after defeating the Pacers 127:113 as Bradley Beal scooped up 32 points. They have won two in a row after a three-game losing streak but before that, they had won six in a row. However, because of their early season vows, the Wizards have dragged themselves to 26 wins and 29 losses. Their improved play has been a result of their incredible away from home. Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, and Bradley Beal all averaged over 20 points a game. Washington has been performing well but will this be enough to get into the Play-in tournament?

• Warriors: OUT: Stephen Curry, Rolly Rollins, Andre Iguodala. QUESTIONABLE: Andrew Wiggins;
• Wizards: OUT: Kyle Kuzma.

The Warriors are no longer impenetrable at home which is a big concern and it also means that their chances of making a Finals run are now diminishing quicker than expected. The Wizards are not an elite team and they have mostly beaten below-average teams. In this game, I expect the Warriors to seal the deal in style. I predict a scoreline of 122:113 in favor of the Warriors.