Gsw vs Wizards

2022 - 9 - 30

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James Wiseman shines in Warriors' preseason win vs. Wizards in ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

James Wiseman's two-way performance in Japan was exactly what the Warriors had hoped to see from the third-year pro.

Like Curry, Kuminga finished with four turnovers but added six points and three assists to his stat line on 1-of-4 shooting from the field and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. [Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/dubs-talk) Curry finished the game with six points, three rebounds and two assists on 1-of-7 shooting and a 100 percent clip from the free-throw line (3-for-3). [second game of their two-game preseason set](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/how-watch-warriors-vs-wizards-preseason-games-japan) in Japan at 10 p.m. and Ryan Rollins played eight and 11 minutes, respectively, in their preseason debuts. The Warriors’ starting five was Steph Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney.

Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards - NBA Game Recap ... (ESPN)

The Wizard's Kyle Kuzma drives the lane and slams it home with style against the Warriors. ByAP.

[Draymond Green](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6589/draymond-green) and Hachimura, as well as Beal. [Stephen Curry](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3975/stephen-curry) played 13 minutes, going 1 of 7 from the field – a 3-pointer – and finishing with six points. [Klay Thompson](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6475/klay-thompson) didn't play, with [Jordan Poole](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277956/jordan-poole) starting in his place. For the Wizards, Both ended the game shooting under 37%. Wiseman and Hachimura were the only players to finish in double figures as both teams substituted freely, particularly in the second half.

James Wiseman leads Warriors with 20 points in preseason win vs ... (Warriors Wire)

In the Warriors' 96-87 victory in the preseason opener over the Wizards in Japan, James Wiseman led the way with 20 points and eight boards.

added seven points on 2-of-3 shooting from the floor with a rebound in eight minutes. Rollings tallied eight points on 1-of-5 shooting with two rebounds and an assist in 11 minutes. Wiseman added eight boards, an assist and a block against the Wizards. After playing only 39 games in his rookie campaign and missing all of his second season due to a knee injury, the 2020 No. [Patrick Baldwin Jr.](https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/27/watch-rookie-patrick-baldwin-jr-showing-off-smooth-jumper-at-warriors-practice/) and [Ryan Rollins](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2022/09/06/warriors-ryan-rollins-injury-update-training-camp/) made their preseason debuts against the Wizards. [Donte DiVincenzo](https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/19/warriors-donte-divincenzo-throws-out-first-pitch-at-giants-vs-dodgers-game/) added nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field with a pair of 3-pointers, seven rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes off the bench.

Why James Wiseman's preseason showing vs. Wizards has ... (Sporting News)

James Wiseman played 23 minutes off the bench and was the game's leading scorer with 20 points.

It's a similar story on the other end of the court. Raw as Wiseman still is, he adds a dimension to the Warriors that they haven't had in a long time — vertical spacing. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Wiseman saw his rookie season come to an end due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. "Just his understanding of spacing and defensive communication, being in the right place. Wiseman will get an opportunity to crack Golden State's rotation this season. He also grabbed nine rebounds, tying him with the Wizards' Rui Hachimura for game-high honors.

James Wiseman reacts to showing out vs. Wizards in Japan (ClutchPoints)

The Golden State Warriors are trying to pull off one of the most difficult feats in NBA roster building – trying to remain competitive while also developing ...

[out of](https://clutchpoints.com/memphis-basketball-news-penny-hardaway-tigers-get-slap-on-wrist-over-james-wiseman-saga/) Memphis played in 39 games during his rookie season, starting in 27 of them after his development was made a priority by Kerr and his staff. [poster dunk](https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-james-wiseman-posterizes-kristaps-porzingis-in-highflying-japan-games-debut/) on Kristaps Porzingis, for good measure. James Wiseman will be crucial to the Warriors’ future, and at only 21 years of age, the sky is the limit for him if he continues to play like he did during their preseason opener against the Washington Wizards in Japan.

Warriors Fans Hype James Wiseman After Center Posterizes ... (Bleacher Report)

James Wiseman received praise as he led all players with 20 points to help the Golden State Warriors open the preseason with a 96-87 win over the Washington ...

He knocked down eight of his 11 field-goal attempts and delivered multiple highlight-reel plays. The game took place at Japan's Saitama Super Arena as part of the 2022 NBA Japan Games as the Warriors prepare to begin defense of their latest championship. James Wiseman received praise as he led all players with 20 points to help the Golden State Warriors open the preseason with a 96-87 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday.