Wizards vs Nets Postgame Quotes From Wes Unseld Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija & Mike Muscala

After the Wizards win Coach Wes Unseld Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Mike Muscala spoke to the media. Here's what was said...

BreAnna Holmes | Dec 31, 2023

Wizards vs Nets Postgame Quotes From Wes Unseld Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija & Mike Muscala /

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The Washington Wizards edge closer to the new year with a win under their belt against the Brooklyn Nets! This night was also special as Kyle Kuzma received the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award! If you missed it you can watch in the video above.

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After the game Coach Wes Unseld Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Mike Muscala spoke to the media. Below are a few notable quotes from the postgame conference.

Coach Wes Unseld Jr.

"That's encouraging to see that the fans are still engaged and connected. And of course we want to continue to try and you know, put some wins on the board to keep them going."

"We were disciplined with the execution and our spacing, which allowed [Kuzma] to play and obviously he stepped up, made big plays for us. He played the right way. I thought he tried to find the right shots, get his teammates involved."

Kyle Kuzma

"Mike [Muscala] was huge. Mike did a phenomenal job. He's just such a professional. Doesn't complain about minutes, doesn't complain about really much. You know, he's just here for a good time. He works hard and got an opportunity tonight, made the most out of it and I'm really proud of him."

Deni Avdija

"the atmosphere was great Friday night. It felt like, honestly, I asked Corey if it felt like a playoff game to him because it was like the intensity, close game, good crowd. It was really fun to play today"

"I love Mike [Muscala], man. He's such a hard worker and he always positive. He always bring the energy and... today he made all the right plays and... He was big time for us"

Mike Muscala

"the crowd was into it. Guys making some good shots and we were out talking, having fun and D. Wright [Delon Wright] made some good defensive plays so yeah it was fun."

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Published Dec 31, 2023

BREANNA HOLMES

BreAnna Holmes obtained her bachelors degree in mass communications, graduating with honors from Winston-Salem State University. During her matriculation at WSSU she excelled in academics while remaining involved in various organizations. Since graduating, BreAnna has worked as an editor, director, videographer and producer of short films, PSAs, commercials, music videos, television shows and documentaries. She is currently the Online Editor for Radio One D.C. and has been a credential reporter for the Washington Wizards since 2018. BreAnna Holmes has covered the Wizards along with the Capital City Go-Go and the Washington Mystics reporting at the WNBA playoffs and the 2019 WNBA championship. BreAnna has been a staff writer for Sports Illustrated Wizards FanNation since 2022.