Daniel Gafford Iffy With Hip Contusion Wednesday
5 months agoWashington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (hip) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right hip contusion. Gafford is a difference maker down low for the 3-19 Wizards, denying 2.1 shots in 24.8 minutes per game over 19 contests as Washington's top big man, so his absence would leave them incredibly vulnerable in the paint. Joel Embiid capitalized on Gafford's void on Monday, making it look easy for 34 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes of action. The Wiz would likely have no answer for Jonas Valanciunas' size if Gafford stays unavailable on Wednesday, as the majority of the minutes at the five would be left in the hands of Kyle Kuzma and Mike Muscala, the latter of whom was shut down by Embiid in 20 minutes for a scoreless spot start on Monday.
Source: NBA.com
Source: NBA.com