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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 41 in Thunder's 123-105 win over Wizards
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington 123-105 on Monday night, sending the NBA-worst Wizards to their 21st loss in 23 games and 12th straight on the road. Jalen Williams added 17 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had...
Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Santi Aldama added 19 for Memphis, which played without two-time...
Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points and had little to celebrate afterward. It happened in a loss — to a team that hadn't won since October. “I think today and the last couple games were really bad for us,” Jokic said. “We are really...
NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Wizards 118-87, extending Washington's losing streak to 15
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards 118-87 on Tuesday night, extending Washington’s losing streak to 15. Sam Merrill and Georges Niang each scored 14 points off the bench for...
Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Harden hit seven 3-pointers, had 23 points in the...
Brunson, Towns help Knicks roll to a 134-106 win that extends' Wizards' losing streak to 9
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 134-106 victory Monday night that extended the Washington Wizards' losing streak to nine games. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes for the Knicks, who...
Jackson scores 39 points, Pippen has triple-double as Grizzlies beat Wizards 128-104
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 39 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. got his first career triple-double and Memphis Grizzlies beat the Washington Wizards 128-104 on Friday night for their fourth win in five games. Pippen had 11 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Rookie Zach...
Tatum, Brown help Celtics rout Wizards 122-102 in first road game
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown scored 27 points in the Celtics' first road game of the season. Derrick White had 19 and...
Zion Williamson and the Pelicans aim for first NBA playoff success, with Dejounte Murray's help
New Orleans Pelicans Last season: 49-33, lost to Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs. COACH: Willie Green (fourth season, 127-119) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Chicago Bulls. DEPARTURES: C Jonas Valanciunas, G Dyson Daniels, F-C...
Wizards look to be more competitive with Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and addition of Jonas Valanciunas
Washington Wizards Last season: 15-67, 14th in the Eastern Conference. COACH: Brian Keefe (2nd season, 8-31). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 vs. Boston. DEPARTURES: F Deni Avdija, G Landry Shamet, F Eugene Omoruyi ADDITIONS: C Jonas...
