1. Banchero is basically scoring 30 ppg so that should continue against Washington, but only if he has to because the rest of the team is shooting poorly. He'll get that despite the defense bringing help.
2. Guys like KCP, Jonathan Isaac, Wendell Carter Jr, and Anthony Black will miss multiple wide open threes.
3. I wouldn't trust that any big lead in the first half by either team will hold.
4. Cory Joseph is a defensive liability. He'll probably start if Cole Anthony is injured. If Washington is smart, they'll try to force him to switch onto a taller player like Houston just did.
5. KCP and Anthony Black may not do much offensively, but they'll make defensive plays that can be turned into points.
6. Tristan Da Silva is a good player, but he gets limited minutes now so he doesn't get enough time to get warmed up offensively.
Thanks. Forgot Cole Anthony existed but I hope he plays!