The preparation period for the 2022/23 season in the best league in the world began already today (Friday) at noon when Golden State beat Washington 87:96 in a preparation game, which took place in Japan.
The Wizards, who dream of another entry into the playoffs around April 2023, tried to manage without the injured Danny Abdia, who is currently resting from the male professional team for a stretch at the last Eurobasket.
đź“ą It's good to see Bill again on the floor, Kuzma and the friends tested the strength of the rings and this was of course Roy's celebration in front of the home crowd.
Summary of the first preseason game⬇️ pic.twitter.com/so2DIt8DlD
— Washington Wizards 🇮🇱 (@washwizardsil) September 30, 2022
In the case of the loser, local player Roy Hachimura, who scored 13 points and pulled down 9 rebounds, James Wiseman excelled with 20 points and 9 rebounds, Bradley Beal and Monte Morris added 9 points each.
Golden State defends in Tokyo, photo: Reuters
For the winner, who took the lead at the start of the second quarter, Steph Kerry, who was rested in the second half, was stopped at 6 points with only 1 of 7 from the field.
Draymond Green added 4 points and 8 rebounds.
The two teams will meet for another preparatory game in Tokyo this Sunday at 8:00 am Israel time.
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