"Coming into this battle, the Wizards find themselves at the bottom of the NBA standings following inconsistent and underwhelming play from head coach Brian Keefe's squad. However, arguably the biggest reason for the Wizards poor start to the season has been the team's inability to stay healthy. Between the injury bug that's constantly plagued the team and the fact that the young players on the roster have failed to find their rhythm, it's grown abundantly clear"
"Among the lone bright spots for the Wizards throughout this trying start to the season has been the emergence of second-year man Alex Sarr. The former No. 2 overall pick has looked like one of the best young players in the league this season, averaging 19.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists, while shooting 51.5% from field goal range and 34.6% from beyond the arc."
"Speaking of Coulibaly, the fellow French product joins Sarr in his removal from the injury report. Coulibaly hasn't had the most impressive start to the season, which has been labeled as a pivotal year in the former top 10 pick's career. However, it's clear that the forward's defensive presence has become a major lift any time he's on the court, even if his offensive game is still proving to be inc"
Washington returns to face San Antonio aiming to begin its first win streak after a victory over Indiana. The franchise occupies a bottom-standings position due to inconsistent play and a persistent rash of injuries. Young players have struggled to find consistent rhythm, making a playoff push unlikely and increasing the probability of competing for the No. 1 draft pick. Alex Sarr has emerged as a major bright spot, posting 19.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting efficiently. Bilal Coulibaly was also removed from the injury report, improving frontcourt depth.
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