Gafford’s putback gives Wizards 119-117 win over Pistons
March 8, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Daniel Gafford converted a putback of Bradley Beal's airball at the buzzer, and the Washington Wizards handed the Detroit Pistons their ninth straight loss, 119-117 on Tuesday night.
Kuzma scores 30, Wizards beat Raptors to edge closer in East
March 3, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored the game's first 10 points and finished with 30, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 119-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a two-game set between Eastern Conference playoff contenders.
Beal, Wizards spoil Snyder’s Hawks debut with 119-116 win
March 1, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Returning to the bench for the first time in 10 months, Quin Snyder quickly got an idea of the challenge he faces with the Atlanta Hawks.
The enigmatic team flopped down the stretch in Snyder's Atlanta coaching debut, losing 119-116 to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Gafford double-double leads Wizards past Pelicans 113-103
January 29, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Daniel Gafford had a season-high 21 points to go with 12 rebounds and five blocked shots, and the Washington Wizards beat the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 113-103 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
Hachimura scores 30 to lead Wizards over Magic 138-118
January 22, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Rui Hachimura equaled a career high with 30 points and Kyle Kuzma added 25 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 138-118 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Bradley Beal scored 17 points in his second game back from a hamstring injury, although Kristaps Porzingis left the game in the third quarter with a left ankle sprain.
Knicks hold off Wizards 112-108 despite Kuzma’s 40
January 14, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, including a couple crucial free throws with 13.9 seconds left, and the New York Knicks held off a furious Washington rally in a 112-108 victory over the Wizards on Friday night.
Thunder complete series sweep of Beal-less Wizards, 127-110
January 7, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a regular-season sweep of the Washington Wizards with a 127-110 win on Friday night.
Josh Giddey added 20 points, nine assists and five rebounds for Oklahoma City, which shot 51% from the field, including 45.9% (17 of 37) from 3-point range.
Wizards cruise past short-handed Bucks 118-95
January 2, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Rui Hachimura had 26 points, Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 and the Washington Wizards defeated the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 118-95 on Sunday night for their season-best fifth consecutive victory.
Wizards snap losing streak at 10, beat Suns 113-110
December 21, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 29 points and the Washington Wizards stopped their 10-game losing streak on Tuesday night, beating the Phoenix Suns 113-110.
Washington played without Kristaps Porzingis, sidelined with what Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr.
Porzingis scores 25, Wizards cruise to win over Timberwolves
April 6, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter as Washington took control, and the Wizards pulled away for a 132-114 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Satoransky’s unusual double-double lifts Wizards past Magic
March 31, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Tomas Satoransky couldn't decide if this type of double-double was good or bad. It was certainly unusual.
Satoransky went scoreless Wednesday night, but he also had 13 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Washington Wizards to a 127-110 win over the Orlando Magic.
Markkanen scores 23, Cavaliers rally past Wizards, 92-86
February 27, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points and All-Star center Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 14 rebounds in rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-86 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
Wizards beat Timberwolves 115-107; Towns hurt late
December 2, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Montrezl Harrell scored 27 points and Bradley Beal added 19 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had to leave the game with 2:14 remaining after injuring himself on a dunk, but he seemed OK afterward.
Hornets beat Wizards 97-87 for 4th straight victory
November 18, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 19 points, Miles Bridges added 17 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 97-87 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Beal scores 30 points to help Wizards beat Bucks, 101-94
November 8, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 30 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-94 on Sunday night.
Beal had his second game of the season with at least 30 points. He averaged more than 30 in each of the past two seasons.
Wizards have 7 in double figures, rout Grizzlies 115-87
November 6, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 17 points, one of seven Washington players in double figures, and the Wizards routed the Memphis Grizzlies 115-87 on Friday night.
The Wizards held Memphis to 35% shooting from the field.
Washington faces Atlanta on 3-game win streak
October 31, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (5-1, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (3-3, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Wizards take on Atlanta.
Celtics set to do battle with Wizards Saturday
October 29, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (2-3, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (4-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Beal, Harrell lead Wizards over Hawks 122-111
October 29, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 27 points and Montrezl Harrell added 25 with 13 rebounds to lift the Washington Wizards to a 122-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
The Wizards continued their impressive start under new coach Wes Unseld Jr., winning this time without new point guard Spencer Dinwiddie.
Montrezl Harrell helps Wizards beat Celtics, 116-107
October 28, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Montrezl Harrell scored 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and had 11 rebounds in the Washington Wizards' 116-107 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Spencer Dinwiddie added 22 points, and Bradley Beal had 17 for the Wizards.
Wizards center Gafford leaves with right quad injury
October 28, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Washington center Daniel Gafford had to be helped off the court and was brought straight to the locker room Wednesday night in the Wizards' game against the Boston Celtics.
The 6-foot-10 Gafford collided with Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and went to the floor, grabbing his right leg just out of bounds across from Boston’s bench midway through the second quarter.
Wizards give Gafford 3-year, $40.2M extension through 2026
October 19, 2021 GMTThe Washington Wizards have signed center Daniel Gafford to a $40.2 million, three-year contract extension.
The deal runs through the 2025-26 season.
Washington acquired Gafford in a trade in March.
Wizards snap Utah’s 24-game home winning streak, win 125-121
April 13, 2021 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 34 points to help the Washington Wizards beat Utah 125-121 on Monday night, ending a franchise-record, 24-game home winning streak for the Jazz...
Vucevic nets career-best 43 points, Magic beat Bulls 123-119
February 6, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic aren’t just rooting for center Nikola Vucevic to make the NBA All-Star Game for the second time in his 10-year NBA career...