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Washington Wizards Guard Marcus Smart has a chip on his shoulder. Here is why he plays the game with something to prove.

It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Marcus Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night.

Playing in just his third game with the team out of the nation's capital, Smart took a fourth-quarter charge while guarding Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford—and drew a foul. He then proceeded to get himself off the floor with a kip-up and fired up the Washington crowd.

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams.

The Wizards are looking to make the most of the season. With a 9-45 record, the team has little to no chance of qualifying for the playoffs. The last time they made the postseason was in 2021, led by Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook.

ESPN’s David Dennis Jr. was also impressed with Smart’s kip up and gave credit to where it is due. He also pointed out an impressive milestone in the Wizards’ 107-99 win over the Cavaliers.

The young team has made improvements on offense and defense with help from veterans Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton.

Washington Wizards Coach Brian Keefe has made one thing clear since his team acquired Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton ahead of the trade deadline: The veterans are not here solely to serve as ...

As expected, Smart will return to action Monday after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic due to a finger injury. Smart made his Wizards debut last Thursday against the Bucks, posting five points, one rebound, one assist and two steals in 17 minutes off the bench during a 104-101 loss.

WASHINGTON — It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Of course, Marcus Smart wasn't around for most of those. Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn ...