The Washington Wizards proved that they could hang with a Eastern Conference heavyweight, the New York Knicks, in back-to-back games. For at least 6 quarters. Washington trailed Coach Tom Thibodeau’s squad by three points at halftime, following last night’s overtime loss. But the Knicks pulled away in the second half to comfortably beat the Wizards, 126-120. Washington falls to 5-25 on the season.
Washington’s fortune turned when rookie Bub Carrington took a very scary fall late in the third quarter. He got trucked by a driving OG Anuoby and, as he fell, Precious Achuiwa accidentally kneed him in the face.