WASHINGTON WIZARDS TEAM NOTES
Wizards rookie forward Corey Kispert (12.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg) is one of five rookies to average at least 12 points and 5 rebounds per game over the last five games.
Washington forward Kyle Kuzma (2,009) eclipsed 2,000 total rebounds for his career with 13 on 2/10 vs. BKN.
The Wizards notched their 20th ‘clutch’ win of the season on 2/10 vs. BKN, defeating the Nets 113-112. Washington’s 20 clutch wins this season is tied for the second-most among all teams in the NBA.
The Wizards will close out their five game homestand on Monday, February 14 vs. Detroit before heading out on the road for back-to-back games at Indiana and Brooklyn before the All-Star break.
At the trade deadline, Washington acquired forward-center Kristaps Porzingis from Dallas and guard Ish Smith and center Vernon Carey Jr. from Charlotte.
Guard Bradley Beal underwent successful surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament of his left wrist. He is expected to be out for the remainder of the season.
