Beal’s Return Gives Wizards A Boost vs. Knicks

Darrell Owens | Jan 19, 2023

Beal’s Return Gives Wizards A Boost vs. Knicks /

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NEW YORK-The Washington Wizards hit the road for one game to take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. This game was the second game of the season series between New York & Washington. Washington lost their last game to New York 112-108. The Wizards were on a two-game losing streak after losing to the Golden State Warriors on Monday 127-118.

Washington did a boost to their lineup with the return of their superstar Bradley Beal. Beal had missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury. The injury has plagued Beal all season. Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis continued their great play in the absence of Beal and both are getting All-Star consideration. Kuzma & Porzingis would keep the amazing play going vs the Knicks.

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Kuzma scored a team-high 27 points and 13 rebounds. Porzingis had 22 points with 11 rebounds. Beal scored 18 points in his return in 28 minutes of play. Deni Avdija had 14 points in the victory. Coach Wes Unseld Jr was happy with his team’s play. This is what he had to say⬇️⬇️⬇️

For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson had the game-high with 32 points. RJ Barrett scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Immanuel Quickley dropped 18 points in the loss.

The Wizards (19-26) head back home to Capital One Arena to take on the Orlando Magic (16-28) Saturday, January 21 at 7:00 PM EST.

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Published Jan 19, 2023

DARRELL OWENS

Title: Staff Writer, Video Producer and Graphic Designer for SI’s Fan Nation’ “Inside The Wizards” site Location: Midlothian, Virginia Expertise: Play-By-Play Commentator, Video Production, Graphic Designing & Photography My name is Darrell Owens I’m the owner and founder of LegacyMaker Sports Network. I’ve covered Sports in the Virginia, Maryland and DC area for 6 years. Major Teams and College Teams that I have covered. Washington Wizards, Washington Commanders, Baltimore Orioles, Virginia Cavaliers (Basketball & Football), Washington Mystics, VCU Rams (Basketball), Richmond Spiders (Basketball & Football), Washington Nationals & Baltimore Ravens. PA announcer Amelia County High in Amelia, VA for 23 years. Started in my sophomore year in high school. As well as, PA announcer for Blessed Sacrament, Huguenot high school in Powhatan, Virginia for 6 years. The last 5 years doing Play-By-Play Commentator at Richmond & VCU Women’s Baskeball.