The Denver Nuggets (48-24) will be trying to increase their lead in the Western Conference standings when they face the Washington Wizards (32-39) on Wednesday night. The Nuggets are coming off a 108-102 win over Brooklyn as three-point favorites. The Wizards are coming off a 132-118 loss to Sacramento as 4.5-point underdogs.
Denver is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Washington.
**This preview was written before Tuesday’s game was played**
The Nuggets bounced back from their loss to the Knicks with a win over the Nets in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Wizards, which will give them their second win in a row and third win in their last four games.
Denver is averaging 116.6 points per game. They scored 108 points in their last game, making 52.5 percent of their field goals and 52.2 percent of their three-pointers.
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nuggets with 28 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Jamal Murray finished with 25 points and eight assists, while Nikola Jokic added 22 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Denver has struggled defensively, giving up 112.9 points per game. They gave up 102 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.
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