SUMMARY
- The Golden State Warriors ended their 14-game clutch streak against Washington Wizards.
- Jackson-Davis got his second double-double in a row, a rare achievement for rookies this season.
The Golden State Warriors ended their 14-game clutch streak with a 129-118 win over the Washington Wizards at Chase Center. This was the Warriors’ fourth consecutive win, highlighted by their dominant second-half performance.
A big highlight of the game was the Warriors’ ability to rest star player Stephen Curry for the entire fourth quarter. Curry’s performance was outstanding, scoring 30 points, 13 of which came during the third quarter. His exceptional 8-13 shooting from three-point range played a crucial role in getting a comfortable lead for the Warriors, outscoring the Wizards 38-22 in the third quarter.
Rookie center Trayce Jackson-Davis, the 57th overall pick, continued to impress with another outstanding performance after his first career double-double against the Boston Celtics. Jackson-Davis was close to achieving a double-double in the first half only, with eight points, nine rebounds, and two assists. He showed his agility and skill, especially in a sequence that included a huge block and rebound, followed by a lob dunk on the offensive end.
THIS WHOLE SEQUENCE FROM TJD 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qYP7BShoPx
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 23, 2023
During the post-game press conference, Stephen Curry praised Jackson-Davis’ unique style and impact, stating, “Trayce gives you a little something different, and it’s a nice change of speed. And I think his confidence when he goes out there, he’s just playing hard, and that’s all I love. When young guys do that, that’s what they can control, and it’s turning into impact. So, it’s a great advantage that he has, and he’s using it”.
Jackson-Davis finished the game with 10 points, a career-high 15 rebounds, three assists, and a block in under 25 minutes. He recorded his second consecutive double-double, a record only achieved by a few rookies this season, including Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren.
Steve Kerr praises Trayce Jackson-Davis after his second double-double
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed high praise for rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis after the team’s win over the Washington Wizards. Kerr’s praise came after Jackson-Davis made his second straight double-double, a big achievement for the 57th overall pick in his rookie season.
“My first couple years, we had Andrew Bogut and we ran a lot of our offense through him at the top of the key,” Kerr said. “He was a master of dribble-handoffs and diving to the rim. That’s pretty high praise. He’s got a long way to go, Trayce does, to become Andrew Bogut. But it’s a similar threat. Trayce is also a very good passer, like Bogues was, but just being able to run those dribble-handoffs and dives. That’s the guy that I think of”.
Steve Kerr sees similarities between Trayce Jackson-Davis and Andrew Bogut’s game 👀 pic.twitter.com/AQdDb1S0Yf
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 23, 2023
Kerr compared Jackson-Davis to former Warriors center Andrew Bogut. He highlighted Jackson-Davis’s abilities in dribble handoffs and rim dives, drawing comparisons with Bogut’s skill set.
Jackson-Davis’s performance also placed him in a select group of rookies achieving back-to-back double-doubles this season, along with Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. His rise as a major contributor to the Warriors’ lineup shows his potential, exceeding expectations for a player selected late in the draft.
Jackson-Davis recorded his second consecutive double-double, a record only achieved by a few rookies this season.