Wizards Cruise To Fifth Straight Win
The Washington Wizards defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 118-95, at Fiserv Forum on Sunday evening.

The Wizards jumped out to a great start with a, 34-17, lead after one quarter and kept the pressure on in the second to take an 18-point cushion into the break. The Bucks came out better in the third but could not cut into the deficit, as it remained an 18-point game heading into the final frame. The Wizards regained momentum in fourth and closed out their fifth straight win with confidence.

Rui Hachimura led the Wizards with 26 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 32 minutes off the bench. Kristaps Porzingis followed up with 22 points, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks, while Kyle Kuzma tallied 10 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. The Wizards shot 53 percent from the field, including 7-of-27 from deep.

Meanwhile, Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 19 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 30 minutes. Jevon Carter followed up with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, while Grayson Allen added 13 points, five rebounds, eight assists and a steal. The Bucks shot 34 percent from the field, including 13-of-49 from long range.

The Wizards (17-21) and Bucks (23-13) clash again in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Posted on: 1/1/2023 7:39 PM
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