Wizards Lose to Thunder 147 – 106

Jordan Poole 21 Points, Corey Kispert 20 points Off The Bench in Loss to Thunder

Candi Waller | Feb 23, 2024

Wizards Lose to Thunder 147 – 106 /

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The Washington Wizards continue to show flashes and growth in some areas. However, it is not enough to compete with the offensive efficiency of Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Looking at the 147 – 106 score, defense continues to be an Achilles heel for the Wizards. There were some highlights and things to note on the positive side of things for the Wizards.

In his second night in his new role, Wizards guard Jordan Poole scored in double digits again. This time, Poole had 21 points, three assists, and three rebounds off the bench.

Washington forward Corey Kispert scored 20 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3PT), two rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes from off the bench. Kispert has now topped 10+ points 34 times this season, including in eight of his last 10 outings from off the bench.

Washington forward Marvin Bagley III scored 15 points (6-12 FG), a team-high 14 rebounds (10 were offensive), two steals, one assist and one block for his seventh double-double of the season and his sixth in 13 appearances with the Wizards. Bagley III has now scored in double figures in 25 total games this season, including in 11 of his 13 games as a Washington Wizard.

Up next for the Wizards are the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, February 25 at 6:00PM EST back at home at Capital One Arena.

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Published Feb 23, 2024

CANDI WALLER

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall® Sports & Entertainment, President of the CWall Foundation, Inc, the Managing Publisher of the Fan Nation Inside the Wizards site, and President of Bowie Television. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University and a certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from Columbia University. Prior to and during her work in the sports industry, Candi has established her identity as a results-driven, relationship building advocate and professional with extensive years of experience leading and implementing successful strategic change, communications, and stakeholder engagement programs across geographically dispersed organizations. She’s worked across Big Four and Government Trusted Advisor consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, and the MITRE Corporation. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Women in Sports & Events (WISE), the National Press Club (NPC), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce and is an ambassador for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In terms of what she likes to do for fun, that’s just it…anything that is considered fun, she’s all for it! She’s very close to her parents, brother, and sister, and has a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.