The Washington Wizards have now won four straight games. Their latest victory came against the Orlando Magic in Orlando at the Amway Center. The Wizards defeated the Magic 119-100 to earn their 16th victory of the season. Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr. spoke on the team’s four-game winning streak postgame.
“After a 10-game losing streak, it’s good to see us on the other side of that,” coach Wes Unseld Jr. said. “We’re finally starting get healthy, and it’s promising to see where we could go. I like where we are. We’re playing with a lot of confidence.”
Kristaps Porzingis led the way for the Wizards. Porzingis scored 30 points on on 9-for-13 shooting. He knocked down 3-for-6 from three. Porzingis also grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out two assists. Porzingis also spoke on the team’s turnaround during this current four-game winning streak postgame.
“We’re winning games that we’re supposed to win,” Porzingis said. “We had a tough schedule in December and now it’s getting a little bit easier. With this team, especially with all the guys they’re missing, we’re supposed to win this game. So we’re just doing what we’re getting paid for.”
More Wizards Contributions
Kyle Kuzma scored 23 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists.
Corey Kispert scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds.
Daniel Gafford scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Monte Morris scored 12 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out 10 assists.
Rui Hachimura scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench.
Deni Avdija scored 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out six assists off the bench.
The Wizards travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on New Year’s Day. Tip-off from the Fiserv Forum is at 8 pm Eastern/ 7 pm Central time.
