With a 105-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Washington Wizards sent a strong message to the NBA — you do NOT beat the Wizards 17 times in a row.
It was a close contest throughout with the Wizards building leads followed by a Timberwolves rally. Washington led most of the way — leaping ahead by as much as 11 late in the third quarter.
The Wizards were up by six to start the fourth quarter, and it looked early in the period like that would be the high point. Minnesota made their first seven shots of the period and took a three-point lead (their biggest of the night).