The Washington Wizards once again found their way back in the win column in front of their home crowd. A raucous Capital One Arena was alive at to start the weekend. The Wizards defeated the Dallas Mavericks 135-103 to earn their 34th victory of the season. Their record now stands at 34-43 overall on the season. Mid-week the Wizards were officially eliminated from Playoff contention. Some would think that the Wizards would just pack it in. Since the Wizards have earned two home wins. They want to finish this 2021-2022 season on a high note.
Came out strong, finished strong 💪#DCAboveAll | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/P23ZVWLvTO
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 2, 2022
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the way for the Washington Wizards. Caldwell-Pope scored 35 points on 13-for-19 shooting from the field. He knocked down 6-for-11 from the three-point line. Coach Unseld spoke postgame on Caldwell-Pope’s big night.
.@CaldwellPope was a man on fire against Dallas 🔥#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/RkjDAigDnV
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 2, 2022
🎤 @CaldwellPope, @kporzee and Coach Unseld spoke to the media after last night's win over Dallas! #DCAboveAll
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 2, 2022
“He got going early,” Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said of Caldwell-Pope, who was 6 of 11 from 3-point range. “He didn’t force the issue. He just took advantage of the shots that were presented to him. Once he sees a couple go in, now he’s shooting into a big basket. He’s had nights like that throughout his career.
KCP puts the first points on the board!#DCAboveAll | @DraftKings Daily Fantasy pic.twitter.com/1YLboeTxva
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 1, 2022
More Wizards Contributions
- Kristaps Porzingis scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out four assists.
- Rui Hachimura scored 21 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out four assists.
- Anthony Gill scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench.
- Deni Avdija scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out three assists.
- Ish Smith scored 12 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out nine assists.
Rock 'em to sleep 😴
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 2, 2022
Then strike 💥 pic.twitter.com/xJ0TmvnWJi
On the attack!#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/proUZE3p8k
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 2, 2022
The Washington Wizards travel to Boston to face the Boston Celtics on Sunday, 4/3. Tip-off is at 1 pm from the TD Garden.
Hall of Fame Night was a success!
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 2, 2022
Thank you to all of the legends and their families for coming out 👏#DCAboveAll | @MoetUSA
