After bouncing around between the G-League and the NBA over the past two seasons, Butler seems to have finally found his footing with the Washington Wizards. He’s averaging 7.1 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.
Julius Randle added 20 points and 10 rebounds and Rudy Gobert had 11 points and 11 ... turning the ball over only six times after the break. Wizards: A strong 3-point shooting game hints at what rebuilding Washington hopes to be in the future.
For three quarters Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves looked as if they wanted to give an easy win away to the league-worst Wizards. They got their act together in the fourth quarter and staved off disaster for a 120-106 victory.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 20 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sloppy first half and beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 120-106 on Monday night. Earlier Monday, Edwards was fined $50,000 by the NBA for an obscene gesture directed at an official in Saturday’s loss in Memphis.
Andrew Wiggins, Stephen Curry and Dennis Schroder combined for 77 points to overpower the brilliant solo act of Jordan Poole and lift the Golden State Warriors to a 122-114 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night in San Francisco.
Minnesota got double-doubles from both Julius Randle (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Rudy Gobert ... Washington rookie Kyshawn George came off the bench to score 10 points, his second double-figure performance in the past three outings. The Wizards shot ...
Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday.
In Green’s absence, Gui Santos started the second half, but the stint was brief. Moses Moody entered three minutes into the third quarter and, for a second straight game, logged a bulk of the team’s minutes at the power forward spot.
Although the Golden State Warriors began the 2024-25 season as one of the top NBA teams, they've since regressed to a lottery-level trajectory. However, on Saturday, their opponent has the potential of a top-five lottery finisher. The Warriors vs. Washington Wizards injury report reveals a relieving matchup.
Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the six-game slate.
Anthony Edwards put on a spectacular performance on Friday night at Madison Square Garden, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-94 victory over the New York Knicks. Edwards scored 36 points, with a standout moment coming in the fourth quarter when he delivered a two-handed dunk over a defender.
The Washington Wizards gave the Wolves their best shot through ... Naz Reid scored 12 off the bench, and Rudy Gobert put up 11 and 11. The Wolves have now won four of their last five and have a busy week ahead that continues Wednesday night when they ...