Pritchard scores career-high 38 in Celtics win over Wizards

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives toward the basket past Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in…

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Heat beat Wizards, move closer to sixth-place

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) passes the ball against Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON — Terry Rozier III scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo had 22 and the Miami Heat grinded out a 119-107 victory…

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Sam Hauser has 10 triples, Celtics blast Wizards

Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring a three-point basket against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP WASHINGTON — Sam Hauser had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to help the short-handed Boston Celtics beat…

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Jalen Green scores season-high as Rockets thump Wizards

Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green (4) drives toward the basket as Washington Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma (33) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Houston. The Rockets won 135-119. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) HOUSTON— Jalen Green scored a season-high 37 points as the Houston Rockets built a big lead…

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Jordan Clarkson scores 38, Jazz pull away to beat Wizards

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) shoots against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY — Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 38 points, including a 12-0 run down the stretch, to boost the Utah Jazz over…

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NBA: James Harden, Clippers blitz past Wizards

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden gestures during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Washington Wizards…

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NBA: Warriors beat Wizards, Klay Thompson scores 25

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives while Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, center, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON — Klay Thompson scored 25 points on a forgettable evening for Stephen Curry, Chris Paul demonstrated his value to…

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Luka Doncic 10th triple-double sends Mavericks past Wizards

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reaches for the ball against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — Luka Doncic had his 10th triple-double of this NBA season despite missing five minutes of action after taking…

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Wizards mount late comeback to top Spurs

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dunks against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, bottom right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Man Hui) SAN ANTONIO — Kyle Kuzma had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Daniel Gafford had 16 points and 13 rebounds,…

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Wes Unseld Jr. out as Wizards coach, moving to front office

FILE – Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Unseld Jr. is out as coach of the Washington Wizards. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File) WASHINGTON — Amid a rebuild without much…

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