Washington aims to break their four-game losing streak against Houston
The Rockets are third in the Western Conference with strong three-point shooting
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries to key players
The Wizards have struggled defensively, particularly against three-point shooting
Houston won the previous matchup 135-112 on November 13
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The Washington Wizards will face the Houston Rockets on March 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. EST in an attempt to break their four-game losing streak as the struggling Eastern Conference team hosts the Western Conference's third-place squad. The Wizards enter this matchup with a disappointing 16-43 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Rockets boast a solid 37-22 record, good for third place in their conference. Despite their poor overall performance, Washington has shown some resilience at home with an 11-20 record and has been competitive in close games, posting a 2-2 record in one-possession contests. Led by Kyshoun George, who averages 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, the Wizards will look to improve upon their recent form, having gone 3-7 in their last 10 games while allowing opponents to average 124.5 points per game. The Rockets, conversely, have been particularly effective from beyond the arc, ranking third in the conference with a 36.9% three-point shooting percentage, and have been solid on the road with a 17-15 record. Both teams enter this contest dealing with significant injuries, with Washington missing Anthony Davis, Cam Whitmore, and Alex Sarr for the remainder of the season, while Houston is without Jae'Sean Tate, Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Steven Adams. The teams previously met on November 13, with Houston dominating 135-112.
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Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide Washington looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards play Houston By The Associated Press March 1, 2026, 2:02 AM Houston Rockets (37-22, third in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (16-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington looks to stop its four-game slide when the Wizards take on Houston. The Wizards have gone 11-20 at home. Washington is 2-2 in one-possession games. The Rockets are 17-15 in road games. Houston ranks third in the Western Conference shooting 36.9% from 3-point range. The Wizards score 112.2 points per game, 3.0 more points than the 109.2 the Rockets allow. The Rockets average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.6 fewer made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Wizards give up. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Rockets won 135-112 in the last matchup on Nov. 13. TOP PERFORMERS: Kyshawn George is averaging 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Wizards. Will Riley is averaging 14 points over the last 10 games. Alperen Sengun is scoring 20.2 points per game and averaging 9.1 rebounds for the Rockets. Reed Sheppard is averaging 3.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Popular Reads Iran live updates: Iranian state TV reports Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's death 2 hours ago Most Republicans support strike as Dems demand answers Feb 28, 4:16 PM Nancy Guthrie live updates: More than 1 suspect not ruled out, sheriff's office says Feb 21, 5:31 PM LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 3-7, averaging 112.7 points, 40.2 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 124.5 points per game. Rockets: 6-4, averaging 109.7 points, 43.8 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.9 points. INJURIES: Wizards: Anthony Davis: out for se...
