After the one recreation between the Golden State Warriors and the LA Clippers on Saturday, the NBA preseason schedule was livelier on Sunday with 5 video games across the affiliation.
A type of video games featured two former Warriors gamers, with the Washington Wizards shedding 125-98 to the Toronto Raptors on the Bell Middle in Montreal. Though the ultimate rating wasn’t very best from the Wizards’ perspective, they could possibly be inspired by Jordan Poole’s efficiency because the workforce’s place to begin guard.
Poole ought to have the keys to Washington’s offense in a task that many anticipated following his departure from Golden State final yr. Nonetheless, Tyus Jones was the Wizards’ place to begin guard for many of final season, with the numbers suggesting his presence contributed to Poole’s disappointing begin to his tenure in Washington.
The 2022 NBA champion obtained off to a sizzling begin in his new function, recording 16 factors and 6 assists in practically 22 minutes whereas capturing 5 of 9 from the ground, 2 of 5 from three-point vary, and never recording a single one. turnover.
Concerned in the identical commerce that despatched Poole to Washington, former Warriors first-round decide Patrick Baldwin Jr. remains to be attempting to bolster his NBA credentials heading into his third season within the league. After exhibiting promising indicators in 31 video games throughout his rookie season with the Warriors, Baldwin has been restricted in alternatives regardless of the Wizards rebuilding in 2023-24. He solely performed in 38 video games, 26 of which noticed him play lower than quarter-hour.
The 6’9″ ahead performed practically 14 minutes in Washington’s preseason opener, recording three factors, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks whereas capturing 1 of 4 from the sphere and lacking his two three-point makes an attempt.
Additionally chosen by Golden State through the 2022 NBA Draft, younger guard Ryan Rollins remains to be attempting to resurrect his profession after being dismissed by the Wizards final season. The 22-year-old stays on a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, with Rollins ending with three factors, 4 rebounds and an help in his workforce’s 120-87 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Former Warrior Dario Saric made his second look for the Denver Nuggets of their 130-104 loss to the Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi. The 6’10” large man had 11 factors, 5 rebounds and two assists on 4 of 6 capturing in practically 12 minutes coming off the bench.
The evening ended with a 118-114 victory for the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Lakers, with two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant ending with six factors and 2022 NBA champion Damion Lee recording 10 factors on 4-of-6 capturing as he returns from an extended absence on account of damage.
