The Golden State Warriors ( 58 - 6 ) rolled over the Portland Trail Blazers ( 34 - 32 ) 128 - 112 on Friday . The Last time these two teams squared off , the Blazers put it to the Warriors in a 32 - point blowout . It was clear that Golden State wanted to exact some revenge here , as they came out on fire . In fact , the Warriors scored 81 first half points to take a 20 - point lead . The rebounding was key , as Golden State snatched down 56 boards , while holding the Blazers to just 39 on their end . Both teams were light - out from three - point range , as they combined to go 37 - for - 76 . Portland is starting to hit a bit of a wall , as they have now lost four of their last five . After dropping a career - high 52 points on Golden State in their last matchup , Damian Lillard could only muster up 17 points here . Lillard went just 5 - for - 19 from the field and scored his lowest point total since February 2 . Meyers Leonard played well off the bench though , as he tallied 10 points , 13 rebounds and three assists in the defeat . The Trail Blazers will look to get out of this rut on Saturday in a much better matchup against the Orlando Magic . The Splash brothers really took it to the Blazers here in what was definitely a revenge game . Klay Thompson led the team with 37 points and also snatched down six rebounds . Steph Curry accumulated 34 points , three rebounds and four assists despite playing under 30 minutes of action . Draymond Green was the only other player in double - figures , as he amassed 17 points , 13 rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Warriors is a very favorable matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday .


The Golden State Warriors ( 59 - 6 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 49 ) 123 - 116 at Oracle Arena on Saturday . A wild , rollercoaster fourth quarter turned what many thought would be an easy win for the Warriors into a thriller . The Suns own the second worst record in the Western Conference , but as we have seen throughout this year , the bottom half of the league has had better luck upsetting the Warriors historic season . The back - and - forth game was deadlocked with 5:50 left in the fourth quarter before Brandon Knight drained a deep ball to give the Suns a three - point lead . The Warriors followed up by ripping an 18 - 8 run to the finish the game , including a stretch of great defense where Phoenix was unable to get any points over a three minute stretch . The run started after Stephen Curry buried a three pointer to tie the game at 108 - 108 , and there was no looking back after that . Curry was far from on fire until late in the game , but he did finish with 35 points to lead all scorers , to go along with three rebounds and six assists on 12 - of - 24 shooting . Klay Thompson poured in 20 points to round out the back court , and Draymond Green added 19 points , four boards , six assists and a block . Marreese Speights kept the Warriors in the game early in the second half and contributed one of his best performances of the season , as he totaled 25 points and nine rebounds on a lights out 10 - of - 14 shooting . Speights also did some damage from the charity stripe where he finished 5 - of - 6 . Brandon Knight and Alex Len were the backbone of the Suns as they tried to be one of the very few teams who have beaten the Warriors . Knight went on a tear and scored 30 points , in addition six rebounds and seven assists on 11 - of - 22 shooting , while Len helped in the scoring department dominated the rebounding battle , reflected by his 26 points and 13 boards . Devin Booker cooled down a bit after an impressive 10 game stretch , but still added 18 points and 11 assists to complete a double - double for the rookie guard . Both teams play at home on Monday , as the Warriors will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans ( 24 - 41 ) , while the Suns play the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 21 - 45 ) .


The Golden State Warriors ( 60 - 6 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 24 - 42 ) 125 - 107 at Oracle Arena on Monday . Stephen Curry celebrated his 28th birthday with the Warriors as they improved to 60 wins on the season and kept their record home winning streak alive and well . Curry scored 27 points , to go along with five rebounds and five assists on 10 - of - 16 shooting while the MVP and birthday chants flooded the arena . It was a similar drill to what we have seen from Golden State this year , as they led every quarter and moved the ball well after out - assisting the Pelicans 30 - 18 . Draymond Green dominated the defensive rebounding battle , hauling in 11 of his 12 total boards . Green seems to have busted out of his shooting slump and scored 14 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting , although his four turnovers was above his average . Klay Thompson added 18 points , while the bench handled the workload in the fourth quarter to secure the win . The Pelicans came into the matchup riddled with injuries , which never makes a game in Golden State any easier . Alexis Ajinca ( sternum ) and Norris Cole ( back ) were sidelined for the game , while Tony Douglas drew his third straight start . Douglas was a stand out in the box score , as he scored 22 points , but it came on a volume 20 shots that were questionable in terms of selection . Anthony Davis matched Douglas ' 22 points , and grabbed 12 rebounds , in addition to one assist , one steal and two blocks . The Pelicans achilles was their shot selection as a unit , and the tough matchup resulted in 38 percent shooting as a whole . Both teams play on Wednesday , as the Warriors will host the New York Knicks ( 28 - 40 ) , while the Pelicans visit the Sacramento Kings ( 26 - 40 ) .


The Golden State Warriors ( 61 - 6 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 28 - 41 ) 121 - 85 at Oracle Arena on Wednesday . The Knicks presented no challenge to the Warriors perfect home record after Stephen Curry lit up the first quarter for 16 points , which opened the floodgates throughout the rest of the game . Curry finished with 34 points , six rebounds and four assists on 8 - of - 13 shooting from behind the arc and did it all in just 28 minutes . Klay Thompson aided Curry to round out the backcourt and scored 19 points , while Marreese Speights flexed his range like his teammates and scored 13 points on 3 - of - 5 shooting from deep . The Warriors continue to play without Andre Iguodala ( ankle ) and Shaun Livingston has received a boost in minutes with the NBA Finals MVP on the sideline .. Livingston was not a standout in the box score , but still posted a 22 plus - minus with impressive defense and poise . Draymond Green was not flashy in the scoring department , but was effective in the rebounding battle after scoring 6 points , in addition to 11 rebounds and 10 assists in 28 minutes . New York was unable to pressure the perimeter , and even if they did , the Warriors attacked with a high speed pace that drained what looks like a tired Knicks team . Kristaps Porzingis has hit a rookie wall , and his rebounding number are dropping off since his hot first half of the season . The Latvian rookie scored only two points on 1 - of - 11 shooting and was outplayed under the basket . Carmelo Anthony played efficiently , but it was far from enough to cut into the eventual 30 - plus point blowout . Melo contributed 18 points , six rebounds and six assists on 7 - of - 13 shooting . The New York bench played the most effectively behind Langston Galloway and Arron Afflalo who combined for 29 points . Both players put in 30 - plus minutes of work in the loss . The Warriors will travel to Texas to play the Dallas Mavericks ( 34 - 34 ) on Friday , while the Knicks head to the nation 's capital to play the Washington Wizards ( 32 - 35 ) on Saturday .


The Golden State Warriors ( 64 - 7 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 43 - 27 ) 114 - 98 on Wednesday . The Warriors came in to Wednesday 's division tilt looking to get their MVP point guard back on track . Stephen Curry was coming off two lackluster performances from the field , which had led to his first pair of consecutive sub - 20 point performances this season . He reverted back to his usual form Wednesday , against one of the toughest individual matchups in the league for point guards to boot . Curry tallied 33 points , five assists , four rebounds and three steals while often matched up against Chris Paul . He also managed to drain 12 of his 23 attempts from the field , and four of his 10 three - point attempts . His point total led a Warriors attack that helped preserve Golden State 's perfect home record . DeAndre Jordan led the Clippers with a remarkable 19 - point , 20 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and a pair of blocks . Austin Rivers was next with a bench - leading 16 points , along with four rebounds and a pair of assists . Curry 's recent shooting woes apparently transferred over to Paul for the night , as the latter could only manage 13 points on 4 - for - 16 shooting . He also dished out eight assists , hauled in six rebounds and recorded a steal . No other starter was able to tally double - digit scoring , but Jeff Green did match Paul 's point total in a reserve role , and also registered three rebounds , an assist and four steals . Jamal Crawford was the third bench player to post a productive outing , amassing 12 points , six assists , a rebound , two steals and a block . The Clippers remain in second place in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division , and still hold the fourth seed in the conference as well . They 're home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night . Klay Thompson was right behind Curry with 32 points , four rebounds , three assists and a steal . Draymond Green did a solid job as the third wheel on the night , posting a 12 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and two steals . Harrison Barnes was next with 11 points , six rebounds and a pair of assists . Shaun Livingston paced the reserves with 11 points , five rebounds , three assists and a steal . The Warriors remain atop the Pacific Division and the Western Conference overall . They 're home against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night .


The Golden State Warriors ( 65 - 7 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 35 - 37 ) 128 - 120 on Friday . This was anticipated to be a blowout , but Dallas did a great job of hanging around as huge underdogs . The key for Golden State was a first half in which they outscored the Mavericks by 14 points while dropping 72 points . The Warriors were unconscious from the field , as they shot 49 percent from the field , 47 percent from three - point range and 91 percent from the free - throw line . Despite playing without Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams , the Mavericks did a great job of battling a potent Warriors team . Wesley Matthews led the team with 26 points in one of his best games of the season . J.J. Barea did a great job of filling in for Williams , as he tallied 21 points and six assists . Seven Dallas players scored in double figures with three of them coming off the bench ( Zaza Pachulia , Justin Anderson , Charlie Villlanueva ) .On deck for the Mavericks is a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . Golden State did n't play their best game , but it continued their undefeated streak at home . Klay Thompson was spectacular , as he scored 40 points while hitting nine three - pointers . Steph Curry flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated 33 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and four steals in the win . Draymond Green also flirted with a triple - double , as he amassed 19 points , 10 assists and seven rebounds . Up next for the Warriors is an exhibition type matchup , as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday .


The Golden State Warriors ( 66 - 7 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 9 - 65 ) 117 - 105 on Sunday . While backcourt mate Stephen Curry rightfully gets the majority of press , Klay Thompson has made sure that he 's not a forgetten man by any stretch , averaging 37 points over the last three contests . Sunday saw the talented two - guard explode for 40 points for a second straight game , while also hauling in a pair of rebounds and recording a block . His standout performance was part of a remarkable night from the field for the Warriors , who managed a 53 percent success rate from the field , and a 42 percent figure from beyond the arc . The Sixers were led by Carl Landry , who garnered a third straight start in place of Nerlens Noel ( knee ) . Landry managed 22 points , eight rebounds , three assists and a steal . Ish Smith followed with a 20 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also featured three rebounds and three steals . Isaiah Canaan managed 15 points and two assists . Robert Covington paced the reserves with a second straight double - double off the bench , totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds . Elton Brand was also productive off the bench , amassing 10 points , three rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Philadelphia remains in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They 're back home on Tuesday to face the Charlotte Hornets . Stephen Curry followed Thompson 's stellar effort with 20 points , eight assists , three rebounds and four steals . Draymond Green was next with a triple - double , totaling 13 points , 11 rebounds , 11 assists , a steal and three blocks . Harrison Barnes managed 10 points , two rebounds , an assist and a steal . Mareese Speights paced the bench with 17 points , seven rebounds and three assists . The Warriors continue to have a hold of the top seed in the Western Conference , and currently have a five - game lead over the second - seeded San Antonio Spurs . They 're home again on Tuesday versus the Washington Wizards .


The Golden State Warriors ( 67 - 7 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 36 - 38 ) 102 - 94 at Oracle Arena on Tuesday . The Warriors continued to pursue perfection on their home court and keep the NBA record for most wins in the regular season alive and well after holding off the Wizards . A series of strong runs to end each of the second , third and fourth quarters made up for a motivated Washington team . John Wall and Bradley Beal had an fluid moving offense running in their favor just before the half , but the Warriors ripped off a 120 run in just three minutes to swing the momentum in their favor . The same result occurred in the second half , although the rush transition defense and hounding of Stephen Curry well beyond the three point line proved to be working more often than not . Curry still finished with a game high 26 points , to go with seven rebounds , seven assists and five steals on 9 - of - 20 shooting , including 6 - of - 8 from behind the arc . Klay Thompson cooled off after scoring 80 points over the last two contests , and added 16 points on 7 - of - 19 shooting . Draymond Green stuffed the box score and fell one assist shy of a triple - double , his numbers jumped off the page to the tune of 15 points , 16 rebounds , nine assists and two blocked shots . Wall had a difficult time shooting the ball , and only managed 8 points on 14 shots , but he did distribute well and completed 11 assists . Bradley Beal led all Wizards scorers with 17 points , while Marcin Gortat added nine points and 10 rebounds . The Wizards are on the outside looking into a playoff spot , but the loss has them trailing the Pacers by 4 games for the 8 - seed in the Eastern Conference . Both teams play the second game of a back - to - back on the road on Wednesday , with Wizards taking on the Sacramento Kings ( 29 - 45 ) and the Warriors visiting the Utah Jazz ( 37 - 37 ) .


The Boston Celtics ( 44 - 32 ) shocked the Golden State Warriors ( 68 - 8 ) in a 109 - 106 win on Friday . The loss snapped the Warriors ' NBA-record 54 consecutive home winnning streak . The key for Boston was its defense , as it held the Warriors to 46 percent shooting and forced 22 turnovers . The Celtics shot 47 percent from the field , despite hitting only 63 percent of their free - throws . Boston has quietly been one of the best teams in the league this season , but they 're not so hidden anymore . Evan Turner filled in for Jae Crowder and tallied 21 points , five rebounds , five assists and three steals in a great performance . Isaiah Thomas led the team with 22 points , while also dishing out six assists , Jared Sullinger was huge down low , as he amassed 21 points and 12 rebounds . Up next for the Celtics is a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . Golden State is now a 5 - 1 stretch away from breaking the record for wins in a season , so this was obviously a huge blow for that pursuit . Steph Curry scored 22 points in the third quarter , but really struggled aside from that . In fact , Curry had just seven points in the other three quarters and committed nine turnovers in the defeat . Draymond Green had another great all - around game though , as he accumulated 16 points , nine rebounds , seven assists and six steals . On deck for the Warriors is a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday .


The Golden State Warriors ( 69 - 8 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 41 - 37 ) 136 - 111 at Oracle Arena on Sunday . The Warriors bounced back after their first home loss since January of 2015 against the Boston Celtics on Friday , and made a statement in the process . Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard battled it out in the polarizing point guard matchup and the back - and - forth range of skills that each player flashed during the game made for a classic Western Conference showcase . Portland led at times during the second quarter , and even when Curry and company would go on a double figure runs , Lillard would find a way to bring his team within striking distance through the third quarter . Once the three point shooting challenge between Curry and Lillard cooled off going into the fourth quarter , the Warriors rallied behind Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to put away the game . The final score reflected Golden State 's tremendous shooting from behind the arc ( 60 percent ) , but downplays the Blazers who fought until the very end . Curry finished with 39 points to lead all scorers , and added six rebounds , seven assists and two steals on 13 - of - 21 shooting , which included nine treys . Draymond Green picked up his 13th triple - double , which is good for second in the league behind Russell Westbrook , and rounded out the box score with 22 points , 10 rebounds , 10 assists and three blocks . Klay Thompson pitched in 21 points to round out the Warriors big three , while LeAndro Barbosa led the bench in scoring with 13 points , to go along with four rebounds and one assist . The Blazers had little trouble in the scoring department , but defensively they could not get the stops they needed , especially in the beginning of the fourth quarter . Damian Lillard dropped 38 points on 13 - of - 27 shooting , as he sliced through his matchup with Curry and was unafraid to show off his range as well . C.J . McCollum contributed 18 points , but was also overpowered by his matchup with Klay Thompson . Ed Davis was the standout bench player for Portland , as he filled the stat sheet with six points , eight rebounds , three assists and three blocks in 21 minutes . Both teams play on Tuesday , as the Warriors will host the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 25 - 52 ) , while the Blazers will visit the Sacramento Kings ( 31 - 46 ) .


The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 26 - 52 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 69 - 9 ) at Oracle Arena on Tuesday , 124 - 117 in overtime . The Timberwolves handed the Warriors only their second loss at home and put the NBA record for regular season wins in jeopardy . The thrilling contest needed an extra period , and although the Warriors were undefeated in overtime , the Timberwolves rallied behind Karl-Anthony Towns , Andrew Wiggins and a career performance from Shabazz Muhammad off the bench . Golden State committed a season high 24 turnovers , and Stephen Curry 's miserable first half shooting did not aid his team back into game . The refs provided some controversial calls down the stretch , as Curry was called for a blocking foul on a Karl-Anthony Towns and - one , which after a long discussion was reversed to a charge at the hands of Towns . The call came at a pivotal moment during the game , late in the fourth quarter , but even with a bit of luck on their side , the Warriors were n't able to get a shot off as time expired to win in it regulation . Overtime went entirely in favor of Minnesota , where Towns and Muhammad took care of business as they had throughout the game . All five Warriors starters finished in double figures , but it took a volume of shots to get their . Curry only had two points heading into the half , but completed a season high 15 assists along the way . He finished with 21 points on 7 - of - 25 shooting , while Harrison Barnes carried Golden State through the first two quarters and contributed 20 points and five rebounds . Andre Iguodala returned to action after missing a slate of games with an ankle injury , but logged 18 minutes and was more effective on the defensive end of the floor . Shabazz Muhammad stepped up big and led all scorers with 35 points , to go along with six rebounds on 9 - of - 12 shooting . His career night included draining 15 - of - 17 shots from the charity stripe , where found himself in tough situations in the waning minutes of regulation and overtime . Andrew Wiggins and Towns both eclipsed 40 minutes of play , but the youth had no trouble handling the workload . Wiggins added 32 points , in addition to five rebounds and four assists . Towns added 20 points and 12 rebounds in the physical contest . Both teams play on Thursday , as the Timberwolves visit the Sacramento Kings ( 31 - 47 ) , while the Warriors host the San Antonio Spurs ( 65 - 12 ) .


The Golden State Warriors ( 70 - 9 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 65 - 13 ) 112 - 101 on Thursday . The Warriors came in to Thursday 's game out for redemption , having not only lost two of the last three games , but incredibly , having endured both defeats at home . Their opponent certainly did n't seem likely to facilitate an easy route to getting back on track , as the Spurs have been the closest team in both caliber and record to the Warriors all season . However , Golden State looked prepared from early on , and won each of the first three periods to help set up the eventual double - digit victory . They also regained their shooting stroke against a stalwart Spurs defense , managing a 54 percent success rate from the field , and 48 percent figure from three - point range . San Antonio was led by Kawhi Leonard , who managed 23 points , three rebounds , two assists and a steal . LaMarcus Aldridge was next with a modest 11 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . He suffered a finger dislocation in the first half but did manage to return . Tony Parker tallied 10 points , three rebounds and two assists . David West paced the bench with 11 points and seven assists . Two other players performed well in reserve roles as well , with Kevin Martin supplying 10 points , four rebounds , four assists and a steal , and Kyle Anderson pitching in with eight points , 11 boards and three assists . The Spurs are officially locked into the second seed going into the postseason . They travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Friday . Golden State was led by Stephen Curry , who posted a game - high 27 points , nine assists , five rebounds and two steals . The reigning MVP shot a stellar 11 - for - 19 after a 7 - for - 25 performance against the Timberwolves on Tuesday . Harrison Barnes followed with 21 points , eight boards and an assist . Draymond Green compiled 18 points , seven assists , six rebounds and a steal . Klay Thompson collected 14 points , six assists , three rebounds and a steal . Although Andrew Bogut only put up a modest six points , he did haul in 11 boards , along with three assists , two blocks and a steal . The Warriors have now clinched the top seed in the Western Conference . They hed to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Saturday night .


The Golden State Warriors ( 73 - 9 ) won an NBA-record 73rd game Wednesday , beating the Memphis Grizzlies ( 42 - 40 ) , 125 - 104 . Golden State shot 53 percent from the field and recorded 35 assists on their 46 made baskets . The defense was n't shabby either , as they held the Grizzlies to 43 percent and outrebounded them by 11 boards . Memphis continues to reel and this game was well out of hand early . They did get a nice performance from Zach Randolph though , as he tallied 24 points , six rebounds and four assists . Lance Stephenson was the only other player with more than 12 , as he scored 22 points in the loss . This marks Memphis ' 10th loss in their last 11 games and they have now fallen to seventh in the west . That means a matchup with the San Antonio Spurs is on the horizon for the playoffs . Stephen Curry was unconscious once again , as he totaled 46 points , four rebounds and six assists in just 29 minutes . Draymond Green flirted with yet another triple - double , as he accumulated 11 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Golden State will look to add to their historic run when it faces the Houston Rockets in the playoffs .


After losing all four contests with the Washington Wizards ( 2 - 1 ) last season the New York Knicks ( 2 - 1 ) stayed in the game and grinded out their second win of the season on Saturday night 117 - 110.The game was a tight one the whole way , highlighted by the play of all-stars Carmelo Anthony and John Wall . Bradley Beal also had a stellar performance that if he could maintain would surely put him in serious all-star contention . The Knicks star Carmelo Anthony poured in 37 points on sizzling 11 - 18 shooting , 4 - 5 from three point land . Melo played a good 35 minutes and did a lot of damage in a relatively short amount of time demanding the ball on many possessions . Robin Lopez did a good job protecting the paint with two blocked shots and eight rebounds , which is all the Knicks need him to do . Rookie Kristraps Porzingis started once again , looking comfortable shooting 3 - 6 from the field , 2 - 2 from the free throw line and pulling down a respectable six rebounds.For the Wizards it was the deadly duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal who scored a combined 51 points , 25 from Wall and 26 from Beal . Despite his scoring it was uncharacteristic of John Wall to have only four assists and almost just as many turnovers , with three . Drew Gooden continued his great impact on the team from last years playoffs until now with 11 rebounds and 11 points in 24 minutes off the bench . Finally Otto Porter Jr. has been looking more and more like a future star lately and did it again on Saturday night with 16 points on 7 - 13 shooting and nine rebounds.The Knicks now head home and have a day of rest before hosting San Antonio on Monday , while the Wizards have three days off before the Spurs come to town .


The Washington Wizards ( 3 - 1 ) were able to defend their home court versus the San Antonio Spurs ( 3 - 2 ) on Wednesday , taking home a 102 - 99 victory . The Spurs won each of the first three quarters , but were not able to hold a seven - point lead entering the fourth . Tony Parker drilled a three - pointer to tie the game at 99 with only seconds remaining in the final quarter . However , Bradley Beal was able to answer with a game - winning three - pointer just shy of the final buzzer . Beal finished the night with 25 points , five rebounds , four assists , three steals , and a fitting three triples in 36 minutes . Continuing his hot start to the season , Kawhi Leonard put together another impressive performance for the Spurs . He ended the night with 23 points , nine rebounds , one steal , and one three in 34 minutes . The Spurs ' newest addition , LaMarcus Aldridge , contributed the team 's only double - double with 10 points and 14 rebounds . The Spurs will look to rebound Saturday , when the welcome the Charlotte Hornets to San Antonio . Besides Beal 's strong performance , the Wizards were led , as usual , by John Wall . Wall finished with 17 points , 13 assists , two rebounds , four steals , and one three in 35 minutes . Otto Porter also chipped in a healthy 19 points . The Wizards will look to improve their record to 4 - 1 when they head to Boston on Friday .


The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 5 - 3 ) routed the Washington Wizards ( 3 - 4 ) 125 - 101 on Tuesday thanks to a Westbrook triple-double.In the Kevin Durant homecoming game , the Thunder shut down the Wizards despite an injury to Durant . The Washington native left at halftime with a hamstring injury and failed to return for the second half . Washington committed just seven turnovers in the loss , but allowed Oklahoma City to out-rebound and out-assist them in the loss . The Thunder also shot 51 percent from the field in theie victory.The Thunder grabbed a 14-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back . They were led by another triple-double from Russell Westbrook , as he posted 22 points , 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the victory . Durant finished the game with 14 points and 10 rebounds before leaving in just 17 minutes of play . Dion Waiters was the big game-changer off the bench though , as he dropped 25 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting . The Thunder will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a big mismatch on Friday in their next game.Bradley Beal missed this game with a shoulder injury and it clearly hurt the Wizards here in a blowout loss . The team shot below 40 percent from the field and below 21 percent from three - point range . Washington needed a huge game from John Wall in the absence of Beal and he likely played his worst game of the season , tallying just nine points , five assists and two rebounds . This is not the way Washington wanted to come out in the Durant homecoming game and they should be in a feisty mood for their next matchup against the Orlando Magic on Saturday .


In a battle of squads missing key players , the Washington Wizards ( 4 - 4 ) topped the Orlando Magic ( 5 - 6 ) 108 - 99 . Washington was without breakout shooting guard Bradley Beal ( shoulder ) , leaving a void in the starting lineup to be filled by Garrett Temple . The absence of Beal 's outside shooting was more than made up for , however , as the Wizards shot 43 percent from beyond the arc , including five made three - pointers from power forward Kris Humphries . Third-year forward Otto Porter Jr. also shone for the Wizards , recording four steals and finishing a team - high plus - 20 on the night . Orlando was also missing their starting shooting guard , as third - year star Victor Oladipo sat the contest out with a concussion . With a hole left at shooting guard , 23 - year - old Evan Fournier picked up the slack , recording a team - high 37 minutes and tallying 18 points . Center Nikola Vucevic was also able to exploit the thin Washington frontcourt , recording a 19 - point , 13 - rebound double - double . With the win , the Wizards improve their record to 4 - 4 . They will hope to rise above .500 as they take on the Bucks on Tuesday in Washington . The Magic , meanwhile , will look to even out the win and loss columns at home on Wednesday against the Timberwolves .


The Washington Wizards ( 5 - 4 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 5 - 6 ) 115 - 86 on Tuesday . The Wizards put forth a true team effort in toppling the Bucks , with four starters and one reserve all tallying double - digit scoring . Washington played its third consecutive game without standout shooting guard Bradley Beal ( shoulder ) , but benefited from a second straight productive performance from his replacement , Garrett Temple ( 10 points , two rebounds , two assists , and two steals ) . Washington took its game to another level in the second quarter and never looked back , outscoring Milwaukee 37 - 17 after the Bucks opened the period leading 29 - 27 . In their first game following a rousing double - overtime victory over Cleveland on Saturday , the Bucks could not generate much offense against a tough Wizards squad . Khris Middleton led Milwaukee with 14 points , a pair of rebounds , and a steal , while Jerryd Bayless pitched in across the stat sheet over a team - high 37 minutes on the floor . The eight - year veteran poured in 13 points , and added six rebounds , three assists , and two steals . He also drained another three buckets from beyond the arc , giving him nine three - pointers over the last three contests . Michael Carter-Williams was not as productive as he was Saturday in his first game back from his ankle injury , managing a modest 12 points and a sole rebound . Greg Monroe endured his worst game in a Bucks uniform to date , amassing only four points , five rebounds , and four assists over 26 minutes . Greivis Vasquez and John Henson led Milwaukee 's reserves with 12 and 10 points , respectively . The Bucks dropped to 5 - 6 and are currently in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Central Division . They head to Cleveland for a matchup versus the Cavaliers on Thursday . For Washington , John Wall and Otto Porter also pitched in 19 points apiece , with the former coming just one assist short of a second consecutive double - double . Marcin Gortat contributed 12 points and nine rebounds , while Kris Humphries was the only member of the starting five in single digits with nine points . Jared Dudley paced the Wizards ' bench with a 13 - point performance against his former team , while veteran Gary Neal helped supplement Temple 's efforts at the shooting guard spot with 10 points of his own . The Wizards currently reside in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division , with the outcome of tonight 's Hornets-Knicks contest potentially dropping the Wizards to fourth if Charlotte notches the victory . They travel to Detroit for a road tilt versus the Pistons on Saturday .


The Indiana Pacers ( 9 - 5 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 6 - 5 ) 123 - 106 on Tuesday . Hey Warriors , there 's a new offensive juggernaut on the block , albeit an unlikely one . After tallying a season - high 123 points in a resounding trouncing of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday , the Indiana Pacers turned right around and matched that total in an impressive road win over the Wizards . The outstanding offensive effort was spearheaded by the record - breaking performances of Paul George ( 40 points , eight rebounds , four assists and two steals ) and C.J . Miles ( 32 points , three rebounds , three assists and a steal ) , who were a combined 15 - for - 17 from three - point range . Both players also set individual season - bests in made shots from the beyond the arc , with Miles draining eight long - range buckets , and George posting seven treys of his own . In total , the game featured an astounding 32 three - pointers , with the Pacers tallying 19 of those . Indiana did n't need a whole lot more than George 's and Miles ' contributions , considering they accounted for well over half of the team 's scoring . However , they did receive double - digit scoring efforts from Monta Ellis ( 10 points , five assists , five rebounds ) and the returning George Hill ( 14 points , five assists , four rebounds ) . Center Ian Mahinmi came within a rebound of his second double - double of the season , collecting seven points and hauling in nine boards . The Pacers improved to 9 - 5 and currently reside in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Central Division . They head home for a Friday showdown with the Bulls . The Wizards benefited from Bradley Beal 's first game with at least 20 points since a Nov. 6 contest versus the Celtics . The shooting guard amassed 20 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . John Wall , as he has been prone to do occasionally this season , struggled with turnovers , committing a season - high eight over 31 minutes . He did manage a season - best three buckets from beyond the arc on his way to an 18 - point , four - rebound , five - assist outing . Like his Pacers ' counterpart Mahinmi , Marcin Gortat also came a rebound short of a double - double performance ( 10 points , nine boards ) , while Kris Humphries ( scoreless over nine minutes ) and Otto Porter ( seven points , three rebounds , three assists ) did very little to help Washington 's cause . Gary Neal enjoyed a momentous night off the bench , leading the team with 23 points and sinking five three - pointers . The Wizards fell to 6 - 5 and currently reside in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Charlotte for a Wednesday showdown versus the Hornets .


The Toronto Raptors ( 11 - 6 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 6 - 8 ) 84 - 82 on Saturday . These days , it seems as if the Wizards ca n't buy a victory . Losers of three straight entering Saturday 's contest , Washington was trying to bounce back on their home court after enduring a 33 - point loss to the Celtics on Friday in which they 'd mustered a season - low 78 points . Although their offensive output was barely any better versus the Raptors , the Wizards had ridden an outstanding defensive effort to a 68 - 62 lead entering the final quarter . During that fourth period , the Raptors benefited from the hot shooting stroke of offensive linchpin Kyle Lowry , who scored eight of his game - high 27 points during that span and helped close the deficit to a razor - thin 82 - 81 with three seconds remaining . Then , on Toronto 's final possession , it was DeMar DeRozan who alertly was able to feed Cory Joseph in the left corner for a game - winning three - point shot as time expired . Lowry sunk six three - pointers as part of his offensive barrage , and kicked in seven rebounds , three assists , a pair of steals and a block in a highly productive 34 minutes against the normally stout defense of John Wall . In addition to his game - winning assist , DeRozan pitched in with 23 points after a slow first half , and added three rebounds and two assists . The performance marked the third consecutive game the standout shooting guard has scored 20 points or more . The rest of the Toronto starters were notably quiet with respect to points , but Bismack Biyombo provided what was likely one of the most productive scoreless outings in NBA history by hauling in 16 boards ( 15 on the defensive glass ) , and posting four blocks , a pair of assists and a steal . Joseph paced the Raptors ' bench with nine points , including his game - winning bucket from beyond the arc . Notably , Toronto escaped with the win despite committing 22 turnovers and having a slightly better shooting percentage from three - point range ( 46 ) than from the field ( 43 ) . The Raptors improved to 11 - 6 and currently have sole posession of first place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Divison . They head home for a date with the Phoenix Suns on Sunday . The Wizards once again were hampered by a lack of overall offense , despite the fact that four of their starting five tallied double - digit scoring nights . Bradley Beal led the way with a 20 - point effort that also featured six rebounds , six assists and three steals over 41 minutes . The boards equaled a season - high for Beal , while the assists were his second - best total on the year in that category . John Wall was able to contribute 18 points and supplement it with three rebounds , five assists and three steals . Marcin Gortat pitched in with a 16 - point , 10 - rebound double - double , while Otto Porter poured in 13 points . The sole holdout in single digits was spot starter Jared Dudley , who tallied seven points , four rebounds and two assists while taking Kris Humphries ' place in the lineup . The Wizards ' reserves could offer no help on this night however , with Humphries ' four points representing the bench 's highest scoring output . Washington fell to 6 - 8 and currently resides in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Cleveland to face the Cavs on Tuesday .


The Los Angeles Lakers ( 3 - 15 ) got the win as they upset the Washington Wizards ( 7 - 9 ) by a score of 108 - 104 . This was only the Lakers third win of the season but a vintage performance from Kobe Bryant made it one that Lakers fans and basketball fans can appreciate nonetheless . Kobe scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter , but it was a strong 34 - 22 start by the Lakers that gave them the advantage they needed to come out on top . After going back and forth Washington led 99 - 98 with 1:8 left in the game but Kobe came up clutch with a couple jumpers in the last minute to seal the deal . Kobe came out blazing with 18 points in the first half and led the Lakers on the night with a total of 31 points on 10 - 24 shooting , Bryant added three assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 35 minutes . Jordan Clarkson chipped in 18 points , four rebounds and three steals , also in 35 minutes . Julius Randle put up an impressive double - double consisting of 15 points and 19 rebounds , proving again to not only be a scorer but a beast on the glass . John Wall played well coming up with a huge three to bring the Wizards within two points with seven seconds left but it was not enough . Wall finished with 34 points , 11 assists , seven rebounds and two steals . Marcin Gortat contributed 18 points on 9 - 15 shooting , 10 rebounds , two steals and one block . Bradley Beal shot 4 - 12 and finished with 11 points , six assists , two rebounds , two steals and one block . The Wizards as a team had a sloppy 23 turnovers in the game . Washington will be hosting Phoenix on Friday , and will look to bounce back . The Lakers will continue their eight game road trip on Friday in Atlanta .


The Washington Wizards ( 8 - 9 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 8 - 12 ) 109 - 106 on Friday . The Suns dropped their seventh game in eight tries in rather improbable fashion . Phoenix led until 1:42 in the fourth quarter , but were done in by a relentless Wizards squad that has suddenly rediscovered their offense . Bradley Beal led the way for the home team with a season - high 34 points , which he accomplished on 12 - of - 23 shooting . The Washington guard also equaled his season high with five three - pointers , after shooting only 14 percent ( 2 - for - 14 ) from beyond the arc the previous two games . Spearheaded by Beal 's outstanding efforts , the Wizards won the final period 31 - 21 , and also dominated down low , outscoring the visitors in the paint 50 - 40 . Phoenix was led by Eric Bledsoe , who managed 22 points , seven assists and four rebounds , along with a pair of steals . However , the Suns ' shooting guard had his hands full throughout the night trying to contain Beal , which he largely failed to accomplish . His backourt mate and partner - in - crime Brandon Knight was second with 19 points , five rebounds , five assists , a steal and a block . Jon Leuer received a second consecutive start in place of Markieff Morris , and although he could n't replicate his 20 - point outing from Wednesday , he did post a second straight double - digit scoring effort with 13 points over 23 minutes . Morris did play , albeit off the bench , but ended up outpacing Leuer with 28 minutes on the floor , posting 10 points over that span . T.J. Warren led the reserves with 11 points . The Suns fell to 8 - 12 and currently reside in third place in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division . They head to Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Sunday . John Wall supported Beal 's performance with 17 points , nine assists , five rebounds and a pair of steals . However , the Wizards ' bench supplied the majority of the rest of the offense on this night , as Otto Porter , Jr. was the only other Washington starter with double - digit scoring ( 13 ) . Ramon Sessions was second on the team in scoring with 18 points , his second - highest total of the season , and added a pair of assists and a steal . Gary Neal also kicked in 12 points , a season - high six rebounds , and an assist . The Wizards improved to 8 - 9 but remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They remain home for a date versus the Mavericks on Sunday .


The Dallas Mavericks ( 12 - 9 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 8 - 10 ) 116 - 104 on Sunday . It took a couple weeks into the season for Wes Matthews to warm up , but the ex - Trail Blazer has started to show signs of his previously injured self , as the shooting guard went for 36 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting from the 3 - point line . Matthews added six rebounds and five assists to his stellar afternoon and is now seeing a healthy share of minutes , compared to the limited usage seen in the first 15 games . The Mavericks played well as a unit and moved the ball well around the arc , totalling 25 assists to compliment 52 percent 3 - point shooting . Dirk Nowitzki is quietly shooting 50 percent from the floor in 2015 - 16 , and added to his supreme shot selection by finishing with 19 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting , to go along with six rebounds and four assists . Raymond Felton fell short of triple - double , completing 11 points , 10 rebounds and six assists , while his backcourt counterpart , Deron Williams , added 11 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . All five Mavericks starters finished in double figures , as the team pulled away from the Wizards early in the 4th quarter and coasted to their 12th win of the season . The Wizards were unable to compete under the rim after losing the rebound battle , 50 - 31 , in their own arena . The resulting problem was likely behind the injuries of Nene ( calf ) and Kris Humphries ( ankle ) , who sat out alongside Drew Gooden ( coach decision ) . Otto Porter physically clawed his way to grab 11 boards , in addition to 15 points , but struggled from the field and finished 7 - of - 17 in the effort . John Wall led all Wizards scorers with 28 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . Bradley Beal chipped in a 21 point effort on 7 - of - 19 shooting and looked to improve his range after finishing 4 - of - 6 from deep . Veteran Gary Neal was the most effective bench option , adding 18 points , two rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes off the bench . Both teams play back - to - backs on Monday . The Wizards visit the Miami Heat ( 12 - 6 ) , while the Mavericks head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks ( 10 - 11 ) .


The Houston Rockets ( 11 - 12 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 9 - 11 ) 109 - 103 Wednesday at the Verizon Center in Washington , D.C . It was a matchup of two teams failing to live up to expectations , and both relied heavily on their star power to get through the matchup . After the Rockets jumped out to a 13 - point lead at the end of the first quarter , the Wizards bounced back with two impressive quarters of their own and entered the final period with a one - point edge . However , James Harden proved to be too much in the end for Washington . Harden finished with a game - high 42 points , nine rebounds and seven assists in 40 minutes , and absolutely took over in the fourth quarter . Houston 's other star , Dwight Howard , shot just 1 - of - 4 from the field and finished with four points , but was active on the glass , grabbing nine rebounds . Corey Brewer ( 15 ) , Patrick Beverly ( 14 ) and Clint Cappella ( 10 ) round out the four Houston players who scored in double figures . For the Wizards , John Wall did all he could to keep his team in the game , but it ultimately was not enough . The point guard finished with 26 points , 12 assists and nine rebounds in 39 minutes , and while each of the other four starters scored in double figures , the team lacked production from their reserves . The four Washington players to come off the bench managed to score just 21 points . The team also did not do themselves any favors by recording 18 turnovers to just 20 assists . Up next , the Rockets will head home Saturday to take on the Lakers , while the Wizards will travel to New Orleans Friday to play the Pelicans .


The Washington Wizards ( 11 - 14 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109 - 101 on Saturday . Ever since Bradley Beal was diagnosed with the initial stages of a stress fracture in his lower right fibula on December 12 , the Wizards have been even more reliant than usual on All-Star point guard John Wall . The 25 - year - old has responded well with 20 - and - 26 - point efforts in two of the three games since , but his own health was in question heading into Saturday 's contest . Wall had sprained an ankle in Friday 's practice , and there had been some doubt shortly thereafter as to whether he 'd be healthy enough to take the court . With Otto Porter already ruled out for the game with a thigh bruise , the Wizards were facing the grim possibility of taking on a talented Hornets squad without three starters . However , Wall answered the bell and shook off the ankle tweak to post his fifth straight double - double performance . He amassed 27 points , 12 assists , four rebounds , three steals and a block over 42 outstanding minutes to lead Washington to an important Eastern Conference victory . Charlotte received a balance offensive effort from their starters , with Kemba Walker leading the way with 18 points , three rebounds , two assists and three steals . Nicolas Batum , who 'd missed Charlotte 's last game with an illness , came back to contribute across the stat sheet , tallying 14 points , eight assists , six rebounds , three steals and a block . Cody Zeller and P.J . Hairston were the other two starters in double digits , with 11 and 10 points , respectively . Marvin Williams was the only Hornets starter to score under ten points , but still came within a point and an assist of a double - double . Jeremy Lin followed up his stellar 35 - point effort as a starter in Batum 's stead on Thursday with a 15 - point outing that paced the Hornets bench . The Hornets fell to 15 - 11 and are now in a second - place tie with the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They travel to Houston to face the Rockets on Monday . In addition to Wall 's memorable performance , the Wizards also got quality play from the fill - ins for their two injured starters . Kelly Oubre , Jr. did a solid job replacing Otto Porter for the evening , managing eight points , five rebounds and a block over 22 minutes . Meanwhile , Garrett Temple , who 'd turned in sub - par efforts in Bradley Beal 's stead in the first three games as his replacement , exploded for a season - high 21 points ( on a season - best 78 shooting percentage from the field ) , five rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Jared Dudley ( 19 points , nine rebounds , four assists , two steals ) and Marcin Gortat ( 18 points , six rebounds , an assist , a steal and four blocks ) rounded out what was an outstanding night for the Washington starters . With such productive outings from their front - line players , the Wizards only needed 16 points from their bench in the victory . Washington improved to 11 - 14 but remains in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They face off against the Sacramento Kings at home on Monday .


The Washington Wizards ( 12 - 14 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 11 - 17 ) 113 - 99 on Monday . John Wall has unsurprisingly been outstanding in the absence of backcourt mate Bradley Beal while the latter is sidelined with a lower leg injury , but it was another Wizards stalwart that stole the show against the Kings . Marcin Gortat exploded for a 27 - point , 16 - rebound double - double in which he made a season - high 19 shot attempts . The scoring total was also a high - water mark on the season for the nine - year veteran , and he 's now managed double - doubles in four of the last seven contests . While Wall and Garrett Temple each had notable contributions of their own , the Wizards ' big man spearheaded the Washington attack with his best performance of the season . The visitors endured a sub - par night from their starting five , with only DeMarcus Cousins ( 22 points , eight rebounds , three assists , three steals and a block ) and Rudy Gay ( 16 points , seven rebounds , two steals and a block ) managing double - digit scoring efforts . Rajon Rondo struggled through a 1 for 7 shooting performance that netted a season - low two points , and could only contribute nine assists and a steal otherwise . Quality reserves Marco Bellinelli and Darren Collison led the Kings ' bench with 15 - and - 13 point outings , respectively . Sacramento could only muster 41 percent shooting from the field , and a 32 percent figure from beyond the arc . The Kings fell to 11 - 17 and remain in fourth place in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division . They face off against the Indiana Pacers in a Wednesday road tilt . Wall supplemented Gortat 's breakout night with a career - high 19 assists , and added 12 points , a pair of rebounds and four steals . Although he shot particularly poorly ( 27 percent ) for the third time in four games , the All-Star point guard proved his vast worth by setting up his teammates continuously for scoring opportunities . Temple also provided outstanding offensive support , managing his second straight 20 - point performance with a 23 - point , five - rebound , three - assist tally over a robust 42 minutes . Jared Dudley was the fourth Washington starter in double digits with 13 points , while Ramon Sessions and Kris Humphries paced the Wizards bench with a pair of 15 - point efforts . Washington improved to 12 - 14 but remains in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They are home again Wednesday for a showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies .


The Washington Wizards ( 13 - 14 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 16 - 15 ) 100 - 91 on Wednesday . A solid playoff team last season , the Wizards endured a rough first quarter of their season , struggling to a 9 - 12 record over their first 21 games . To make matters worse , standout shooting guard Bradley Beal was diagnosed with the initial stages of a stress reaction in his lower right fibula back on Dec. 12 and starting small forward Otto Porter , Jr. was sidelined with a thigh bruise on Dec. 16 , potentially setting the stage for further difficulties . However , Washington has found a way to band together over the last six contests , amassing a 4 - 2 record over that span , including a current streak of three straight victories . They 've done so largely on the strength of valiant efforts from stalwart veterans John Wall and Marcin Gortat , and admirable performances from bench players thrown into starting roles due to the aforementioned injuries . Wednesday 's victory exemplified the Wizards ' textbook teamwork , with all five starters tallying double - digit scoring , including current fill - ins Garrett Temple and Kelly Oubre , Jr . The Grizzlies received strong outings from three of their most dependable players , but also were hampered by considerably lackluster efforts from the remaining members of their starting five . The ever - steady Mike Conley led the way for the visitors with a game - high 21 points , along with a trio of rebounds and assists . Marc Gasol managed a modest 11 points , but hauled in six rebounds and added a pair of assists and a pair of blocks . Jeff Green posted his first double - double of the season , accumulating 19 points and adding 12 boards over 38 minutes . However , Matt Barnes ( two points on 1 for 6 shooting ) and Courtney Lee ( eight points ) , who 'd been productive contributors as of late , were not able to get on track . Zach Randolph continued his strong play from the bench , pacing the Grizzlies ' reserves with 16 points and five rebounds . Memphis fell to 16 - 15 and currently resides in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Saturday . Wall shook off a rib injury that he 'd sustained in the final minute of Monday 's victory over the Kings to impressively post a fourth consecutive double - double with 14 points and 14 assists . The All-Star point guard 's shooting was perhaps at least partially affected by his ailment , as he could only muster a 28 percent accuracy rate from the field , his second straight sub - par game in that department following a 27 percent showing Monday . Temple continued his stellar tenure as a starter in Beal 's stead , posting his third consecutive performance with at least 20 points . The six - year pro pitched in 20 points , six rebounds and an assist . Oubre was solid in his own right in place of Porter , pouring in 10 points and hauling in seven boards . Gortat continued to prove his ability to take on a sizable offensive load while Beal is sidelined , managing his second straight double - double ( 12 points , 12 rebounds ) , and fifth in the last eight contests . Jared Dudley rounded out a productive night for the starting five with a stat - sheet - filling tally of 11 points , six rebounds , three assists and a steal . Ramon Sessions paced the Wizards bench with 16 points over 30 minutes . Washington improved to 13 - 14 but remains in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Brooklyn to face off with the Nets on Saturday .


The Clippers ( 19 - 13 ) put an end to the Wizards ' ( 14 - 15 ) hot streak with a 108 - 91 victory at Verizon Center on Monday . The big story for the Clippers has been the absence of forward Blake Griffin , who is out at least two weeks with a quad injury . The thing is , Los Angeles does n't seem to be missing Griffin that much after a third straight win - - second with Griffin sidelined . The Clippers jumped out to a commanding lead in the first quarter behind Chris Paul , who finished with a team - high 23 points and seven assists . Center DeAndre Jordan also stepped up big with Griffin out , pouring in 15 points with 13 rebounds , though Los Angeles lost the battle on the boards 45 to 37 . In the end , Paul was able to get the best of John Wall , who managed to score 23 points , but disappeared late in the game in going scoreless in the fourth quarter . Despite the late - game struggles , Wall still dished out 11 assists and has posted six consecutive double - doubles . Otto Porter Jr. finally looked healthy , scoring 21 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting with three 3 - pointers and eight rebounds over 33 minutes . Porter Jr. had only played 19 minutes in the Wizards ' previous game and had missed three prior to that while dealing with a thigh injury . The unsung hero of the night for the Clippers was Jamal Crawford , who is known to rise to the occasion throughout his career . He came off the bench to score 21 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting and three treys to provide some extra scoring punch behind Paul and Jordan . Other role players also stepped up ; Cole Aldrich had his best game of the season with 13 points , six rebounds , four steals and three assists in 20 minutes , while Wesley Johnson added 14 points .


The Washington Wizards ( 15 - 16 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 19 - 14 ) 103 - 91 on Friday . The Wizards have been more reliant than ever on All-Star point guard John Wall over the last three - plus weeks while Bradley Beal has been sidelined with his lower leg injury , and he has largely responded in fine form . While veteran Garrett Temple has generally done a solid job in Beal 's stead , he has considerably cooled off since a three - game stretch in mid - to - late December where he tallied over 20 points in each contest . It was Wall 's turn to save the day again Friday , as he led Washington to a 31 - 19 fourth quarter that allowed them to pull away from the pesky Magic . The 25 - year - old impressively tallied 12 points and five assists in the final period to spearhead the Wizards ' offensive attack and secure the victory . Orlando 's leading scorer was a pleasant surprise in a couple of ways , considering he played a reserve role and had been hunting for a breakout game for some time . Victor Oladipo served as the Magic 's top gun Friday , collecting 20 points and adding five assists , a rebound and four steals over 31 minutes . It was notably the 23 - year - old 's first 20 - point - plus effort since Dec. 5 against the Clippers , a stretch of 12 games prior to tonight . Nikola Vucevic led the starters with 14 points and seven rebounds , but slowed down after a relatively fast start against the tough defense of Marcin Gortat . Tobias Harris did manage a double - double with 13 points and 10 rebounds , and Evan Fournier somewhat underwhelmed with a sluggish 11 - point , three - assist , two - rebound outing . Elfrid Payton ( three points , seven assists , a rebound and a steal ) and Channing Frye ( four points , six rebounds , two assists ) simply could n't get anything significant going to help Orlando 's cause . The Magic dropped to 19 - 14 and momentarily reside in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division , a position that could drop down one slot should the Miami Heat defeat the Mavericks later in the evening . Orlando heads to Cleveland for a showdown with the Cavaliers on Saturday . Wall led Washington with an overall tally of 24 points , 13 assists , two rebounds , a pair of steals and a block . It was remarkably his eighth straight double - double and 11th in the last 12 contests . Otto Porter , Jr. contributed double - digit points and rebounds as well , managing 20 points and 11 rebounds , and adding three assists , four steals and a block , his third straight 20 - point - plus outing . Gortat joined the double - double parade with 10 points and 14 rebounds , while Temple pitched in with 11 points and three assists . Ramon Sessions and Kris Humphries paced the Wizards ' bench with 13 and 11 points , respectively . The Wizards improved to 15 - 16 but are still entrenched in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They remain home to tangle with the Miami Heat on Sunday .


The Miami Heat ( 20 - 13 ) stifled the Washington Wizards ( 15 - 17 ) en route to a 97 - 75 win on Sunday night . The key to Miami 's success this season has been their defense and it was dominant on Sunday . They held Washington to just 34 percent shooting from the field and 14 percent from long distance . The difference in the game was the second quarter , in which Miami scored 25 points while holding Washington to just seven points . The Heat also dominated the rebounding , as they won that battle 54 - 45 . These teams are going in opposite directions right now and this result is indicative of the two teams recent play . Miami has the second - best defense in the NBA and they did a heck of a job today if slowing down a potent Wizards attack . Hassan Whiteside was a beast once again down low , as he added to his league - leading block total with another six swats in this game . Chris Bosh was the star of the game though , as he scored 23 points and snatched down seven rebounds . Most people wondered how a veteran team like this would perform this season , but they are simply slowing games down and winning with stingy defense . That 's a recipe for a deep playoff run and the Heat have the players with the experience to guide them there . It 's good the veteran starters got to rest late in this game , as they play the second half of a back - to - back on Monday against the Indiana Pacers . This was a disappointing result for a team who has been a disappointment all season . After breaking out last year , they appear to be regressing in a much deeper Eastern Conference . Blowout losses like this at home are a bad sign for future endeavors and one has to wonder if their rub last year was a fluke . They have now lost three of their last four games with the offense really struggling . No player scored more than 14 points and the only notable line was a double - double from Marcin Gortat . It does n't get much easier for Washington , as they have to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday in their next scheduled game .


The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 24 - 9 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 15 - 18 ) 121 - 115 on Wednesday . Kyrie Irving has progressively improved since returning from the fractured kneecap he suffered in last season 's Finals versus the Warriors . He 's increased his playing time over the seven games he 's played to date , and had gotten up to almost a full allotment , 29 minutes , in the Cavs ' most recent contest versus the Raptors on Monday . The stage appeared set for the All-Star point guard to receive a regular share of minutes Wednesday , and Irving certainly did n't disappoint . He poured in 34 points , 19 of which came in an explosive final period , to lead Cleveland to a high - scoring victory . He also complemented the scoring with five rebounds , three assists , a pair of steals and a block , all over a robust 34 minutes that provided unequivocable proof that Irving is back at full strength and ready to contribute to a Cavs championship push . Despite his impressive performance , Irving was not the team - high scorer on the night . That honor unsurprisingly fell to LeBron James , who posted a monster 34 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . He added four assists , a steal and a block for good measure . J.R. Smith was a prolific third scoring wheel , pitching in with 25 points , three rebounds , an assist and three steals , his second straight 20 - point - plus performance . The effort included five three - pointers in 10 attempts , giving Smith an impressive 13 baskets from beyond the arc over the last two contests . Tristan Thompson continued his stretch of solid play at the center position , posting 12 points , three rebounds and an assist , while Kevin Love pitched in with eight points , nine rebounds , a pair of steals and a block . The Cavaliers improved to 24 - 9 and remain atop the Eastern Conference 's Central Division . They head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Friday . The home team received solid efforts from all five starters , and would have likely prevailed if they 'd been up against almost any other team on Wednesday . They shot an outstanding 55 percent from the field , and a particularly stellar 58 from long range . The Wizards were led by Garrett Temple 's 21 points . After five straight sub - par scoring efforts , it was Temple 's first 20 - point - plus performance since Dec. 23 versus the Grizzlies . John Wall churned out yet another double double , tallying 20 points ( including a perfect 4 for 4 from beyond the arc ) and dishing out 12 assists . Meanwhile , Jared Dudley , Otto Porter , Jr. and Marcin Gortat all managed 12 - point efforts , and contributed solid shares of rebounds , assists and steals as well . Gary Neal paced the Washington reserves with 13 points , a rebound and an assist . The Wizards fell to 15 - 18 and remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They 'll be at home again on Friday to take on the Toronto Raptors .


The Toronto Raptors ( 23 - 15 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 15 - 19 ) 97 - 88 on Friday . If this keeps up , DeMar DeRozan 's approval rating in Washington is going to sink faster than that of some politicans.The Raptors ' shooting guard has been positively deadly against the Wizards this season , and particularly the last two games . Just eight days ago , he blasted Washington for 34 points , six rebounds , five assists , a pair of steals and a pair of blocks in Toronto . Friday , the nation 's capital was the scene of the crime , with the 26 - year - old besting his prior effort by tallying 35 points , equaling his season high with eight rebounds , and adding an assist , a block and a steal . Factoring in his 20 - point outing in the season 's initial meeting between the two teams back on Nov. 28 , DeRozan has now averaged just under 30 points per contest against one of the worst defenses in the league versus shooting guards . Backcourt mate Kyle Lowry played second banana to DeRozan on this night , but still managed an impressive double - double . He totaled 21 points and added 10 boards , four assists , four steals and a block , with the only blemish being his six turnovers . Luis Scola was the only other starter whose points reached double figures , with the power forward posting 11 points and hauling in five rebounds . Corey Joseph led the reserves with eight points , four rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . The Raptors improved to 23 - 15 and remain atop the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to Philadelphia for a Saturday showdown with the Sixers . As customary , John Wall led the way for Washington with 21 points , four assists and three blocks . However , like his counterpart on the Raptors , he was a bit careless with the ball , committing seven turnovers . Otto Porter was next on the totem pole , collecting 16 points , five rebounds , three assists , a pair of steals and a block . Marcin Gortat , who along with Wall has been one of the main sources of offensive production during Bradley Beal 's absence , was the only other starter with double - digit points . The Wizards ' big man posted a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that he supplemented with three assists and three blocks . Ramon Sessions put together one of his typically productive efforts off the bench to pace the Washington reserves , pouring in 14 points and adding four rebounds , an assist and a block . The Wizards fell to 15 - 19 and remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Orlando for a Saturday afternoon showdown versus the Magic .


The Washington Wizards ( 18 - 19 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 16 - 25 ) 106 - 101 on Wednesday . On the same day that the Wizards welcomed back one key starter that they 'd notably missed over the last month , they received bad news on another key component of their squad . Wednesday night saw the return of Bradley Beal after he was sidelined 16 games with a lower leg injury . However , the team also learned earlier in the day that Marcin Gortat had developed an infection in his ailing knee , and would be sidelined for a second consecutive game . His defensive presence was particularly missed , as the Wizards managed to escape with a hard - fought victory despite the Bucks getting the better of them down low , and also outscoring them in the third quarter , 31 - 15 . Both Greg Monroe and Giannis Antetokoumpo managed double - doubles , and Milwaukee outrebounded Washington on the defensive glass by the considerable margin of 37 - 9 . They also outscored the Wizards in the paint , 62 - 38 , two figures that likely would have been drastically different had Gortat 's stout defense been in between the Bucks and the basket . Milwaukee was led by another outstanding performance from Khris Middleton , who has truly come into his own and hit his stride offensively . The 24 - year - old tallied a game - high 25 points and added five rebounds , five assists and two steals , the fourth time in the last five games he 's scored 20 or more points . Monroe took advantage of a clearer path down low in Gortat 's absence , managing 21 points , 12 rebounds , an assist and a pair of steals . Antetokounmpo was right behind him with his own 19 - point , 11 - rebound effort that also included six assists , two steals and a block . Even second - year pro Jabari Parker got in on the fun , posting a season - high 22 points and supplementing it with six rebounds , an assist and a steal . The Bucks fell to 16 - 25 and remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Central Division . They now head back home and await the Atlanta Hawks for a Friday showdown . The Wizards enjoyed double - digit scoring nights from each of their five starters , who were unsurprisingly led by John Wall . The All-Star point guard collected 19 points , eight assists , five rebounds , a steal and a block . Jared Dudley was next in line with a 13 - point , six - rebound outing , and took away the ball three times on the night as well . Nene Hilario did a solid job in Gortat 's stead for the second straight contest , pitching in with 12 points , three assists , two rebounds and two blocks . He also had a trio of thefts , in what would become somewhat of a running theme throughout the game . Garrett Temple , likely starting his last game in place of Beal , was solid with 11 points , five assists , four rebounds and a block , while amassing five steals as well . Otto Porter rounded things out for the first unit with 10 points , two rebounds , an assist and a steal . Ramon Sessions paced the reserves with 15 points , five assists and a rebound over a highly efficient 22 minutes , and Beal looked good while pouring in 11 points , hauling three rebounds , dishing out three assists and also collecting a steal . In total , Washington was able to induce a whopping 27 turnovers from Milwaukee , which they converted into 36 points . Washington improved to 18 - 19 and moved into fourth place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They now head to Indiana to face the Pacers on Friday .


The Boston Celtics ( 22 - 19 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 19 - 20 ) 119 - 117 on Saturday . With backcourt mate Bradley Beal taking the night off to rest , John Wall predictably exploded across the stat sheet , managing 36 points , 13 assists , seven rebounds , seven steals and a block . It was the All-Star point guard 's third straight double - double when Beal has been out of the lineup . However , the game 's final play turned the night into a bittersweet one for both Wall and the team . Following a Jae Crowder basket with just under three seconds left and the Celtics up by two , Wall ran the length of the court and appeared to have a game - tying gim me layup in his sights . However , the 25 - year - old put a bit too much mustard on the ball and it bounced out as time expired , sending Boston home winners . The Celtics were led by Isaiah Thomas , who in conjunction with Wall , put on a terrific show . Thomas managed 32 points , five assists , four rebounds and a steal , but did commit seven turnovers . Crowder was outstanding in support , collecting 22 points , eight rebounds and six assists , including the game - winning basket . Jared Sullinger came just a rebound short of a double - double , tallying 14 points and hauling in nine boards . Marcus Smart and Kelly Olynyk paced the Boston reserves with 13 and 11 points , respectively . No other Wizards player came close to Wall 's oustanding scoring total , but Marcin Gortat did return from a knee infection to post a solid 18 points , 11 rebounds , an assist , a steal and a pair of blocks . The big man encouragingly played 36 minutes and did not appear to show any ill effects from his recent injury . Jared Dudley was next with 15 points , seven rebounds , four assists and a steal , while Garrett Temple turned in another serviceable performance in Beal 's stead , collecting 12 points , three rebounds , three assists and a block . Kelly Oubre filled in productively for Otto Porter , Jr. , registering 10 points , six rebounds and two steals . Gary Neal paced the Washington reserves with 10 points , three rebounds and a steal . The Celtics head to Dallas for a Monday matchup against the Mavericks , while the Wizards remain home and await the Portland Trail Blazers .


The Portland Trail Blazers ( 19 - 25 ) defeated the host Washington Wizards ( 19 - 21 ) 108 - 98 , at Verizon Center in Washington D.C. on Monday . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this one . After a humiliating loss against the 76ers last Saturday it seemed as though they had a point to prove . Portland jumped out to a 32 - 17 lead after one but Washington responded with a 40 point second quarter , making it a two - point game by halftime . Portland once again came out of the dressing room guns blazing , winning the third quarter 35 - 19 . The Trial Blazers were up by as many as 24 in the fourth and cruised to the ten point victory . Washington has now lost five of its last six at home and is 9 - 13 at home overall . C.J . McCollum led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 25 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt ) , along with two assists and two rebounds , in 34 minutes . Damian Lillard finished with 16 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) , six assists and two rebounds , in 34 minutes . Mason Plumlee was close to a triple - double , with 10 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists , in 23 minutes . Portland shot an impressive 17 - 31 from long range and 51 percent from the field . Washington came into this one missing Otto Porter Jr. ( hip ) , Kris Humphries ( knee ) and Drew Gooden ( calf ) . Despite missing three solid pieces , the Wizards still had six players score in double digits . Garrett Temple started in place of Bradley Beal and led the Wizards in scoring , with 18 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) . Beal , who has been dealing with a sore leg , played 24 minutes off the bench and finished with 16 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and five assists . Marcin Gortat notched a double - double with 16 points and 13 rebounds , with two blocked shots , in 36 minutes . The Wizards have now lost two in a row and sit 3 games out of the top eight in the East . They will host the Heat on Wednesday . Portland will return home to face Atlanta , on Wednesday . The Blazers sit only one game out of eighth in the West .


The Washington Wizards ( 20 - 21 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 23 - 20 ) 106 - 87 on Wednesday . The bruised , weary , and depleted Heat are running out of able bodies , and it showed in their play on Wednesday . Fresh off a six - game road swing through the Western Conference and a subsequent 91 - 79 loss to the Bucks at American Airlines Arena in South Florida on Tuesday , Miami hit the road again shortly after the conclusion of that contest . Already down their top two point guards , the Heat then found out shortly before the game that Dwyane Wade would give his ailing shoulders a rest against the Wizards , leaving Gerald Green , who 'd been battling some knee tendinitis himself , in a starting role . Then , midway through the second quarter , injury befell one of the few healthy starters left , as Hassan Whiteside went out with a strained oblique and was unable to return . All of the personnel changes led to some predictably sluggish and sloppy play , with Miami turning the ball over 21 times , leading to 27 points for the home team . The visitors were spearheaded by the most talented healthy body remaining , Chris Bosh . The forward managed 18 points , four rebounds , two assists and a steal . Luol Deng , the other front - line player not watching from the bench , was next in line with 16 points , eight rebounds , an assist and a block . Tyler Johnson , filling in once again for both Goran Dragic ( calf ) and Beno Udrih ( neck ) , bounced back from an abysmal outing versus the Bucks by totaling 14 points , five assists and two rebounds . Veteran Amar'e Stoudemire paced the Heat bench with a season - high 11 points . The Heat fell to 23 - 20 - - their sixth loss in the last seven games - - and remain in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They now head to Toronto for a matchup with the Raptors on Friday . Washington was led by a pair of 18 - point efforts from a familiar duo , John Wall and Bradley Beal . Wall did his damage as a starter over 32 minutes , and added 10 assists and four rebounds . Beal , in turn , turned in his effort in a reserve role over 25 minutes . He supplemented his scoring with three rebounds , two assists and a steal . Nene Hilario was next in line with an outstanding all - around performance , posting 16 points , six rebounds , an assist and five steals . Marcin Gortat took advantage of an extended stretch without Whiteside in front of him , putting together his fifth straight double - double with 15 points , 12 rebounds , two assists and a pair of blocks . Garrett Temple was productive as well , amassing 11 points , three assists , two rebounds and a steal . The Wizards improved to 20 - 21 and are now in a third - place tie with the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They remain home and await the Utah Jazz for a Saturday evening showdown .


The Boston Celtics ( 25 - 21 ) defeated the host Washington Wizards ( 20 - 22 ) 116 - 91 at Verizon Center on Monday . This was the second game in as many nights for the Celtics but they showed no signs of fatigue . Contrarily , the Wizards came into this game after a four - day break . The extra long time between games was a result of their last game being cancelled due to inclement weather . Boston played a great team game , with six players scoring in double digits . Three of those players came from the bench and contributed to a total 60 bench points . Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics in scoring with a game - high 23 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with nine assists and four rebounds , in 28 minutes . Evan Turner came up big off the bench . Turner tallied 18 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 4 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists . Marcus Smart was also strong off the bench , as he finished with 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 32 minutes . Boston has now extended its win streak to three games and its record versus the Wizards this season to 40 . Despite getting Drew Gooden and Otto Porter back in the lineup , the Wizards were not able to keep up with the Celtics in this one . They gave up 20 turnovers and only shot 42 percent from the field as a team . Porter started in place of Jared Dudley and finished with a solid 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG ) , six rebounds and two assists , in 29 minutes . Jared Dudley pitched in 15 points ( 5 - 7 FG ) , in 31 minutes off the bench . Marcin Gortat finished with a double - double including 10 points ( 3 - 5 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) and 11 rebounds , in 29 minutes . Bradley Beal left the game early in the first half after being hit in the face and suffering a bleeding nose . The Wizards head straight to Toronto , where they will play their second game in two nights . The Raptors have been hot lately and pose another Atlantic Division threat to Washington . The Celtics have a day off before they host the Nuggets on Wednesday .


The Denver Nuggets ( 18 - 29 ) handed a 117 - 113 loss to the Washington Wizards ( 20 - 24 ) on Washington Bullets throwback night at Verizon Center . After losing four of their previous five outings , the Denver Nuggets were able to turn their luck around against the sliding Washington Wizards . Small forward Danillo Gallinari paved the way for the win with a team - high 26 . Meanwhile , rookie Emmanuel Mudiay showed a scoring touch with a season second - best of 20 points . Sixth man Will Barton again posted starter - like numbers off the bench , going for 15 points , three rebounds , three assists , two steals , and a block in 26 minutes of play . The team as a whole shot 51 percent from the field and hit 9 of their 18 three - point attempts . Washington also came into Thursday 's matchup having lost four of their last five ; however , their slide did not show signs of stopping . Despite staging somewhat of a late - game comeback , Washington was unable to lead Denver in the second half . Recently-named All-Star John Wall neared a double - double with 17 points and nine assists , but shot just 5 for 17 from the field . Washington simply could n't out - shoot the red hot Nuggets , despite holding a whopping 37 - 15 advantage on the fast break . The Nuggets will square off next against the Pacers on Sunday in Denver . Meanwhile , the Wizards will take to the road against Houston .


The Golden State Warriors ( 45 - 4 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 21 - 26 ) in a fast - paced , high - scoring contest Wednesday at Verizon Center , 134 - 121 . Stephen Curry caught fire from beyond the arc , as he tied a career high with 11 made three - pointers on 16 attempts and scored 51 points to lead all scorers . It overshadowed a fantastic performance from John Wall who scored 41 points ( 17 - 25 FG , 3 - 3 3PT ) and dished 10 assists , but it was n't enough to defeat the first place Warriors , who sunk 20 three - pointers as a team . Curry was backed up by another triple - double from Draymond Green ( 12 points , 12 assists , and 10 rebounds to go with five blocks ) , his NBA-leading 11th of the season . Klay Thompson unleashed his own three - point barrage , as he sunk six of his 13 attempts and scored 24 points . The Warriors ' ball movement was on sharp display , as Golden State assisted on 35 of their 49 made field goals ( 71 percent ) . Wall was the only one of Washington 's starters to reach double - digits , but Bradley Beal scored 18 points in 29 minutes off the bench , and Nene dropped an efficient 12 points and seven rebounds in just 19 minutes . Ramon Sessions added 12 points on 5 - 6 shooting . The Wizards made a respectable 8 of 23 three - pointers ( 34 percent ) , but that left them with a 24 - point deficit at the three - point line against Golden State , too much to make up . The Warriors have won eight straight and return home for a matchup against Oklahoma City on Saturday . The Wizards will take on the 76ers Friday in Washington .


John Wall had a triple - double in the Washington Wizards ' ( 22 - 26 ) 106 - 94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers ( 7 - 43 ) . Wall exploded for 18 points , 13 rebounds , and 10 assists as Washington rolled past their Eastern Conference opponent . All five starters scored in double digits for the Wizards , as Bradley Beal led the way with 22 . Center Marcin Gortat , meanwhile , posted a double - double with 22 points and 13 rebounds . The win comes on the heels of a loss to the powerhouse Golden State Warriors in which Wall led the team with 41 points . The Sixers , meanwhile , remain at the bottom of the NBA totem pole . After a historically bad start , Philadelphia began to show some promise in January ; however , they could not push past Washington . Midseason acquisition Ish Smith led the team with 22 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists . Promising sophomore center Nerlens Noel also had a strong showing , blocking four shots , grabbing a steal , and pulling down eight rebounds . Philly will have the weekend off before facing the Clippers on Monday . The Wizards , meanwhile , see action again on Sunday as they take on Charlotte .


In the first game of NBA action since teams took a break for All-Star weekend , the Washington Wizards ( 24 - 28 ) emerged victorious with a 103 - 89 win over the Utah Jazz ( 26 - 27 ) . The Wizards , a second - round playoff team in 2014 - 15 , have disappointed thus far , currently holding tenth place in the Eastern Conference . The turbulent team was one of just a few franchises around the league to make a move before Thursday 's trade deadline , dealing a top - nine protected 2016 first - rounder as well as Kris Humphries and Dejuan Blair for Suns power forward Markieff Morris . Washington got off to a good post - deadline start with an emphatic win over Utah . Center Marcin Gortat led the way for the Wiz with 22 points , which he complemented with 10 rebounds and a big five blocked shots . All-Star John Wall , meanwhile , notched a double - double with 17 points and 11 assists . As a whole , the Wizards posed a problem for Utah on offense , as the team stole the ball an impressive 14 times in total . The Jazz , meanwhile , entered the All-Star break with momentum , having won seven of their previous eight . It did not carry over into Washington , however , as the Wizards held a steady lead throughout . Star small forward Gordon Hayward led the team in scoring , per usual , with 19 . Breakout contributor Rodney Hood , meanwhile , pitched in 18 . Turnovers , however , killed the Jazz , as the team coughed the ball up 23 times in total . Utah will play host to the equally hot Boston Celtics on Friday . The Wizards , meanwhile , will visit the Heat on Saturday .


The Washington Wizards ( 25 - 28 ) won their second straight game out of the All-Star break Friday , defeating the Detroit Pistons ( 27 - 28 ) 98 - 86 . Trade deadline acquisition Markieff Morris made his debut with the Wizards on Friday after being dealt just before the deadline by the Phoenix Suns . The controversial power forward had been the center of trade talks for much of the 2015 - 16 season , and was finally moved to Washington in exchange for a top - nine protected pick , Kris Humphries , and Dejuan Blair . Morris underwhelmed in 22 minutes of play , going just 2 - for - 8 from the field for six points while pulling down two rebounds . The Wizards as a whole , however , did not disappoint , carrying the momentum from their emphatic win over Utah into Friday 's contest . All-Star John Wall took the game over , leading the team with 22 points while also notching eight rebounds and dishing out eight assists . The former first overall pick continues to be a bright spot for the team as they attempt to find their way back into the playoff picture . Center Marcin Gortat , meanwhile , neared a double - double , recording 15 points and nine rebounds . The Pistons also introduced a new face on Friday , as forward Tobias Harris debuted with the team . Harris made an immediate impact , leading the team with 21 points . The former Orlando wing 's performance was complemented by yet another double - double from monster center Andre Drummond . The 22 - year - old first - time All-Star leads the league in both double - doubles and rebounds as of Friday . The loss keeps Detroit at ninth in the Eastern Conference , with a tight race for the playoffs sure to ensue . Washington now sits just two games out from the playoffs , and the sixth through tenth teams in the East are separated by a matter of only a few games . Both teams next face the Pelicans , with the Pistons taking on New Orleans on Sunday and the Wizards seeing them on Tuesday .


With a triple - double from John Wall and six three - pointers from Jared Dudley providing a spark , the Washington Wizards ( 26 - 29 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 22 - 34 ) 109 - 89 on Tuesday . John Wall , the Wizards ' perennial All-Star point guard , once again cleared a path for the Wizards to win , recording 16 points , 12 rebounds , and 11 assists . Despite the strong counting stats , Wall went just 5 - for - 17 from the field . His less than stellar shooting was made up for , however , by a strong shooting performance from forward Jared Dudley , who hit a season - high six three - pointers . As a team , the Wizards posted an admirable 29 assists while managing to disrupt New Orleans ' ball movement , holding the Pelicans to just 17 total dimes . The blowout win advances the Wizards to 3 - 1 out of the All-Star break , with the sole loss coming on the third day of a rare back - to - back - to - back caused by a postponed game . Washington now sits at tenth in the East , and has a chance to make a push for the hotly - contested eighth seed down the stretch . For New Orleans , Anthony Davis has been making headlines across the NBA over the past week . On Sunday , the 22 - year - old became just the fourth active player to score 59 points in a single game , and did it while also pulling down a whopping 20 rebounds . The superstar followed up the monster night with another 20 - rebound performance on Tuesday , though he failed to reach double - digit scoring . In fact , it was a weak outing overall for the Pelicans ' starting five , as no starter scored more than nine points on the night . Sixth man Jrue Holiday , however , stepped up to deliver 20 points and seven assists off the bench . Overall , however , it was not New Orleans ' night , as the team shot a paltry 35 percent from the field . The loss snaps a brief two - game win streak for New Orleans following the break . New Orleans will face a challenging matchup against the 40 - win Thunder on Thursday . Washington , meanwhile , will hope to continue to win as they travel to Chicago on Wednesday .


The Washington Wizards ( 28 - 30 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 41 - 17 ) 113 - 99 on Sunday . LeBron James was given an off day for only the second time this season and unfortunately for the Cavs , the results of his absence were somewhat predictable . The final margin of victory for the Wizards belied their game - long dominance of Cleveland , who was already staring at a 96 - 70 deficit heading into the final period . Washington 's first unit unsurprisingly bested Cleveland 's starting five in all major categories , and only Kyrie Irving appeared determined to try and keep the game respectable for the short - handed visitors . The victory was a crucial one for a Wizards squad that needs every win it can get down the stretch , and the comfortable second - half lead allowed their front - line players some much needed rest . All five members of the first unit were able to play under 30 minutes for the Wizards , a welcome luxury in the latter stages of what has been a tough season for them to date . Irving 's 28 points spearheaded Cleveland 's attack on the afternoon , and the game - high scoring total was supplemented by six assists and a rebound . Kevin Love was a distant second with 12 points , five rebounds and an assist in just 24 minutes of play . Veteran Richard Jefferson drew the start in James ' place , and contributed 10 points , five boards and an assist . Tristan Thompson ( two points , two rebounds , two assists ) and J.R. Smith ( eight points , four rebounds , an assist and two steals ) were underwhelming while rounding out a generally forgettable afternoon for the Cavs ' first unit . Timofey Mozgov contributed a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double off the bench to pace the reserves . Despite the defeat , the Cavs continue atop the Eastern Conference Central Division and also possess the first seed in the conference by one and a half games over the Toronto Raptors , who can make up some ground by defeating the Detroit Pistons later Sunday . Cleveland heads back home to face off against the Indiana Pacers on Monday evening . John Wall led the way for Washington with 21 points , 13 assists and seven rebounds in just 29 minutes . Otto Porter encouragingly matched Wall 's point total and added five rebounds , three assists and a block . It was notably only the second performance of over 20 points for the struggling forward in February , and first since Feb. 6 versus the Hornets . Marcin Gortat contributed a near double - double with 13 points , nine rebounds , three assists and a block . Bradley Beal , still coming off the bench , poured in 17 points and added three rebounds , an assist and a pair of steals to pace the reserves . The Wizards are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division , and two games back of the eighth - seeded Chicago Bulls . They remain home to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night .


The Washington Wizards ( 29 - 30 ) held on for a road win over the Philadelphia 76ers ( 8 - 52 ) Monday night at Verizon Center , 116 - 108 . The 76ers are now mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with the loss . Philadelphia erased a 12 - point Wizards halftime lead with a 26 - 4 run to open the third quarter , and the 76ers extended their lead as high as seven points in the fourth quarter . But the Wizards starters would n't go down without a fight , as John Wall , Marcin Gortat and Markieff Morris combined to score 22 of Washington 's 24 points in the final nine minutes of the game as the Wizards earned a critical comeback win in their pursuit of an Eastern Conference playoff berth . Wzll exploded for a game - high 37 points ( 13 - 26 FG , 2 - 4 3PT , 9 - 12 FT ) and dished seven assists . Gortat and Morris each posted double - doubles , with Gortat scoring 18 ( 7 - 14 FG ) and grabbing 20 rebounds and Morris notching 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG ) and securing 13 boards . The only other Wizard to go over 10 points was Bradley Beal , who shot a brutal 7 - 20 from the floor for 16 points . Ish Smith led the 76ers with 25 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 3 - 6 3PT , 4 - 7 FT ) and recorded seven assits . Carl Landry was their next leading scorer in just 18 minutes off the bench as he poured in 15 points on 6 - 8 shooting . The 76ers could n't find their shots from deep ( 10 - 32 , 31 percent ) or the free throw line ( 12 - 21 , 57 percent ) and their inaccuracy allowed a winnable game to slip through their fingers . The 76ers next host the Hornets at home on Wednesday . The Wizards take to the road Wednesday for a matchup against the Timberwolves .


The Indiana Pacers ( 33 - 30 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 30 - 32 ) 100 - 99 on Saturday . The competitive battle between the conference rivals saw Washington jump out to a 64 - 56 halftime lead on the strength of some stellar shooting , and solid work on the glass by their frontcourt duo of Markieff Morris and Marcin Gortat . However , the Pacers came out of intermission reinvigorated , and outscored the Wizards 44 - 35 in the second half . The game was n't decided until the last shot , as Washington 's Alan Anderson committed a back - breaking shooting foul on Paul George with three seconds remaining and the Wizards clinging to a 99 - 98 lead . George drained both attempts from the charity stripe , giving Indiana the one - point advantage and leaving the home team with a final possession to secure the win . The ball found its way into the hands of the man who gave the Wizards the best chance at a victory , John Wall , but the All-Star guard could n't get a 17 - footer to fall as time expired . George 's mammoth 38 - point night led the Pacers , and he added six rebounds , two assists and a steal . Monta Ellis was a distant second with a solid 17 points , six rebounds , four assists and four steals . George Hill contributed 12 points , five assists , three rebounds and a block . Jordan Hill led the reserves with 10 points and nine boards , although he also turned the ball over five times . The Pacers are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Central Division , and currently slotted in the seventh seed in the conference as well . They 're home on Monday to take on the San Antonio Spurs . Wall led the way for the Wizards with a 25 - point , 12 - assist double - double that also included six rebounds and two steals . Morris pitched in with 14 points , eight rebounds and a steal . Bradley Beal celebrated his return to the starting lineup with a 12 - point , three - assist , two - rebound effort . Garrett Temple , the man he replaced in the starting five , rebounded from a scoreless outing on Friday to supply 11 points , four rebounds , two assists and a steal while pacing the reserves . The Wizards are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division , and a game back of the eighth - seeded Detroit Pistons . They head to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers on Tuesday .