Kuzma’s 40 Wasn’t Enough For The Wizards vs. The Knicks

Kuzma’s 40 Wasn’t Enough For The Wizards

Darrell Owens | Jan 14, 2023

Kuzma’s 40 Wasn’t Enough For The Wizards vs. The Knicks /

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WASHINGTON-The Washington Wizards had the third game of their four-game home stand. This game was the first game of four of the season series between New York & Washington. Washington won their last game 100-97 over the Chicago Bulls. Despite Zach LaVine’s 38-point performance, the Bulls would still fall short. Kyle Kuzma scored 21 points in the win for Washington. Anthony Gill scored a season-high 18 points for the Wizards. The Wizards were hoping to win their second game in a row, the Knicks had other plans.

Washington had control of the game until late in the third quarter, then the Knicks would take the lead for good. New York wins 112-108 to take game one of the season series over Washington. Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 34 points while dashing out eight assists and grabbing eight rebounds for the Knicks. Julius Randle (23 points) and Immanuel Quickley (18 points) chipped in for the Knicks in the win.

For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma dropped a game-high 40 points along with seven rebounds and seven assists in the loss. Kristaps Porzingis (21 points) and Corey Kispert (13 points) for Washington. Kispert had this to say after his solid performance ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Wizards will host the Golden State Warriors on Monday, January 16th at 3:00 pm for a Martin Luther King Jr Day matchup at Capital One Arena.

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Published Jan 14, 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.