Bilal Coulibaly led the Washington Wizards with 7 assists against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. He also contributed 6 rebounds and played for 34 minutes. Despite his efforts, the Wizards lost the game 122-114.
What It Means
Coulibaly’s 7 assists were a standout performance, exceeding his season average of 3.4 assists per game. This marks one of his top performances in distributing the ball this season, as he led both teams in assists during this game. Over recent games, Coulibaly has shown improvement in playmaking, which is evident from leading his team in assists multiple times. For the season, he ranks 21st among shooting guards in assists per game and has finished in the top five at his position for assists in nine out of thirty-six games (25%). His ability to contribute across different facets of the game continues to be valuable for the Wizards.