MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-15 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Trae Young helps Hawks slide past Wizards Trae Young scored 28 points and De’Andre Hunter scored five of his 15 points in the final 67 seconds to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks eras...
Bradley Beal - Top distributor in 24-point outing Beal provided 24 points (8-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 122-120 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Beal was one of three Wizards players with 20 or more points, leading the team in assists while finishing two dimes short of a double-double performance. Beal has tallied at least 20 points and five assists in two of his last four outings.
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Hawks Battle Back to Beat Wizards 122-120 Summary the Atlanta Hawks road win against the Washington Wizards.
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Kyle Kuzma - All-around performance in defeat Kuzma contributed 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 122-120 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Kuzma finished second on the team in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound total and finishing four assists short of a triple-double. Kuzma has hauled in at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists on five occasions this year.
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Kristaps Porzingis - Sets season high in scoring in loss Porzingis ended Wednesday's 122-120 loss to Atlanta with 43 points (17-22 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes.
Impact Porzingis led all players in Wednesday's game in scoring and threes made, setting a season-high point total in a losing effort. Porzingis, who tallied 14 points in the fourth quarter alone, has surpassed the 40-point mark twice this season.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
WILD ENDING Final 3:36 Hawks vs Wizards | March 8, 2023
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Kristaps Porzingis CAREER-HIGH 43 PTS Full Highlights vs Hawks 🔥
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Hawks edge Wizards 122-120 despite Porzingis' 43 points
De’Andre Hunter’s three-point play with 1:07 remaining put Atlanta ahead to stay, and the Hawks held off the Washington Wizards 122-120 despite a career-high 43 points by Kristaps...MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks
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Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards - Full Game Highlights | March 8, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season
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Kristaps Porzingis puts up career-high 43 points vs Atlanta Hawks
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Kristaps Porzingis CAREER-HIGH 43 PTS Full Highlights vs Hawks 🔥
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Photos: Hawks face the Wizards Photos from the Hawks vs. Wizards NBA game on March 8, 2023.
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Monte Morris - Coming off bench Wednesday Morris isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Delon Wright will continue to start in Morris' place after Morris missed the previous seven games with a back injury. However, Morris started his first 51 appearances this season, so he certainly may be reinserted into the top unit in upcoming contests.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delon Wright - Remains in starting lineup Wright will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Monte Morris (back) has been cleared to return following a six-game absence, but he'll come off the bench for the first time this season, as Wright remains in the starting lineup for a seventh consecutive contest. Over his past six starts, Wright has averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 32.2 minutes.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Monte Morris - Available Wednesday Morris (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Morris has missed six straight games due to back soreness but will return to action Wednesday. He's started all 51 of his appearances this season, so he'll presumably slide back into his usual role, which would push Delon Wright to the bench.
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Corey Kispert - Lights out in win Kispert recorded 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 win over the Pistons.
Impact Kispert missed just one shot from the field en route to his highest scoring output since Jan. 9 and notched his fourth straight game in double figures. During that stretch, the Gonzaga product is averaging 12.3 points while shooting 72.0 percent from the field and 62.0 percent from deep. While Kispert's recent offensive outburst has been nice, his incredible shooting percentages suggest regression is coming soon.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Monte Morris - Listed as questionable Morris (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Morris has missed six straight games due to back soreness but will have a chance to return Wednesday after garnering a questionable designation for a second straight game. When he returns, he figures to reclaim his starting role, which would push Delon Wright back to the bench.
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Kyle Kuzma - Pops for 23 in return Kuzma (knee) posted 23 points (9-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 win over the Pistons.
Impact After missing Sunday's game against the Bucks with a minor knee issue, Kuzma was right back in the flow Tuesday. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 22.4 points, 5.3 boards, 3.1 threes and 2.3 assists, and he appears to be taking on more of a pure scoring role for the Wizards with both Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis also healthy and in the lineup.
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Kristaps Porzingis - Hits for 24 in Tuesday's win Porzingis fouled out of Tuesday's 119-117 win over the Pistons after recording 24 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes.
Impact The veteran forward missed a couple games in late February due to a knee injury, but Porzingis has been a rock for the Wizards lately. He's scored more than 20 points in five straight contests and 10 of 13 since the beginning of last month, averaging 25.8 points, 8.1 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.4 blocks over that stretch while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor, 46.6 percent from beyond the arc and 91.9 percent from the free-throw line.
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Bradley Beal - Pours in 32 against Pistons Beal chipped in 32 points (14-21 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 win over the Pistons.
Impact His biggest shot was one he missed, however. With the clock ticking down in the fourth and the score tied 117-117, Beal drove the basket and while his layup was too strong, Daniel Gafford was able to grab the rebound and stuff home the winning bucket. Beal has popped for more than 30 points in three of the last five games, and since returning from a brief absence in early February due to a foot injury, he's averaging 25.7 points, 6.3 assists, 4.7 boards, 1.8 threes and 0.9 steals over the last 12 games while shooting 50.2 percent from the floor.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Preview: Atlanta Hawks Face Washington Wizards Tonight Preview of the NBA Southeast Division matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards.
MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Postgame Press - WAS vs. DET: Coach Unseld, Bradley Beal and Daniel Gafford
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Atlanta faces Washington on 5-game road slide
Atlanta aims to stop its five-game road skid with a victory over WashingtonMARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
