The Washington Wizards earned their 18th victory and improved to 18-24 overall. The Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls 100-97. Kyle Kuzma hit the game-winning three-point basket with 5.7 to lift the Wizards to victory. Kyle Kuzma spoke postgame regarding the Wizards’ win and his late-game heroics.
“I was trying to give myself the best chance to make a play,” Kuzma said. “I caught the ball, I looked left, and many teams are forcing me left. I just had Delon (Wright) get flat a little bit. I knew I had (Alex) Caruso on me and he’s one of the better defenders in the league. Give me a chance to pick either way instead of being directed in one. … Rose and shot it and it went in.”
Kyle Kuzma led the charge for the Wizards. Kuzma scored 21 points on 9-for-20 shooting. Kuzma knocked down 1-for-4 from the three-point line. He hit 2-for-3 from the free-throw line. Kuzma also grabbed four rebounds and dished out three assists.
More Wizards Contributions
- Monte Morris scored 17 points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out three assists.
- Deni Avdija scored 9 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, and dished out three assists.
- Anthony Gill scored 18 points and grabbed four rebounds off the bench.
- Rui Hachimura scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench.
The Washington Wizards face the New York Knicks in Washington D.C. on Friday, 1/13/23. Tip-off from Capital One Arena is at 7 pm Eastern.
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