Porzingis makes eight 3s as Wizards beat Hornets, end skid
February 9, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 36 points and matched a career high with eight 3-pointers, and the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-104 on Wednesday night to stop a three-game skid.
Wizards end 22-game skid in San Antonio, beat Spurs 127-106
January 31, 2023 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Deni Avdija had a career-high 25 points, Bradley Beal had 21 points and the Washington Wizards ended a 22-game losing streak to the Spurs in San Antonio with a 127-106 victory Monday 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.
Kuzma hits late 3-pointer to lift Wizards past Bulls, 100-97
January 12, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma broke a tie with a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 100-97 on Wednesday night.
Following a timeout, Kuzma drove to his right and hit a leaning shot as he floated toward the Wizards’ bench.
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.
Lowry scores 28, Heat rally past Wizards 113-105
November 24, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Kyle Lowry took care of the start. Tyler Herro came through for the finish.
And the Miami Heat got a much-needed win.
Lowry scored 24 of his 28 points in the first half, Herro made four 3-pointers down the stretch and the Heat wasted a 21-point second-half lead before beating the Washington Wizards 113-105 on Wednesday night and ending a four-game slide.
Wizards earn 4th straight victory, 102-92 over Grizzlies
November 14, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points and Deni Avdija added 21 to lead the Washington Wizards to their fourth straight victory, 102-92 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
The Wizards swept a weekend back-to-back against Utah and Memphis, two of the Western Conference's top teams in the early going this season.
Jewish Wizards forward Avdija weighs in on Irving situation
November 5, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — As a Jewish forward for the Washington Wizards, Deni Avdija was naturally going to be asked about Kyrie Irving.
Especially when his team just finished playing against the Brooklyn Nets.
Washington faces conference rival Chicago
October 21, 2022 GMTChicago Bulls (1-0, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (1-0, third in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wizards -2; over/under is 222.5
Porzingis has 30 points and 10 rebounds, Wizards top Pistons
March 26, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Wizards held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 100-97 on Friday night.
The Wizards had lost eight of nine, falling 114-102 at Milwaukee on Thursday night.
Kuzma scores 23, Wizards deal Pistons 8th straight loss
February 15, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16, and Deni Avdija had 12 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as the Washington Wizards sent the Detroit Pistons to their eighth straight loss, 103-94 on Monday night.
Beal scores 29 in return, Wizards beat Cavaliers 110-93
December 31, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal had 29 points and 10 assists in his first game back from the NBA’s health and safety protocols as the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-93 on Thursday night.
Washington plays Cleveland, aims to end home skid
December 29, 2021 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (20-14, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (17-17, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington is looking to end its three-game home slide with a victory against Cleveland.
Wizards stay hot, erase 19-point deficit to beat Pelicans
November 16, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Moments after being serenaded with chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” at the free throw line, fan favorite Montrezl Harrell drew a foul on the other end of the court and pounded his chest as the home crowd roared in approval.
Wizards rookie Avdija wheeled off court with ankle injury
April 22, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards rookie Deni Avdija suffered a serious-looking injury to his right ankle and was taken from the court in a wheelchair during Washington's 118-114 victory over Golden State on Wednesday night...
Westbrook posts 24th triple-double of season in Wizards’ win
April 15, 2021 GMTSACRAMENTO (AP) — Russell Westbrook recorded his 170th career triple-double, Bradley Beal scored 31 points, and the Washington Wizards ended their longest road trip of the season by beating the Sacramento Kings 123-111 on Wednesday night...