By Tiffany Williams –
On Wednesday night, the Washington Wizards faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., ultimately succumbing to a 129-121 defeat.
Wizards guard Jordan Poole delivered a standout performance, leading the team with 24 points while shooting 8-of-17 from the field (including 3-of-9 from beyond the arc). In addition to his scoring, he contributed five rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal over the course of 31 minutes on the court.
Richaun Holmes had an impressive outing as well, recording a season-high 20 points on a perfect shooting night, going 7-for-7 from the field. He also pulled down five rebounds and dished out two assists in just 19 minutes of play.
Corey Kispert joined the scoring frenzy by adding another 20 points, converting 5-of-6 attempts from three-point range. Besides his scoring, he contributed three rebounds, one assist, and one block, helping to stretch the floor for his teammates and pose a consistent deep threat.
Bilal Coulibaly finished the game with 16 points on an impressive 7-of-9 shooting performance. In addition to his scoring, he secured two rebounds, provided three assists, and made his mark defensively with two steals and one block, showcasing his all-around game.
As a team, the Wizards were effective offensively, making 43 of their 83 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 51.8%. They excelled in two-point shooting, converting 31 of 47 attempts (66%), while their three-point shooting was less efficient at 12 of 36 (33.3%). At the free-throw line, they capitalized on 23 of their 33 attempts, resulting in a solid 69.7% conversion rate.
In terms of scoring distribution, Washington was effective in the paint, registering 42 points, which highlighted their ability to attack the basket. They also earned six second-chance points, executed 16 fast break points, and capitalized on turnovers with 18 points off mistakes, reflecting both their offensive strategy and hustle throughout the game.
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