Kyle Kuzma Leads Comeback Against the Rockets

Darrell Owens | Jan 26, 2023

Kyle Kuzma Leads Comeback Against the Rockets /

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HOUSTON-The Washington Wizards hit the road to take on the Houston Rockets for the second game of their five-game road trip. This game was the first game of the season series between Houston and Washington. The Wizards defeat the Mavericks 127-126 in their last game and came into this game on a three-game winning streak.

Despite missing Kristaps Porzingis, Washington has been able to stay afloat the last couple of games especially with Bradley Beal back in the lineup. Washington had a chance to take advantage of a young and inexperienced Houston Rockets team, but that would not be the case early on.

The Rockets had control of the game until 8:19 left in the 4th quarter when Kyle Kuzma knocked down a three-pointer that would put Washington up for good. The Wizards completed the comeback winning 108-103 to win their 4th straight game.

For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma had a game-high 33 points with nine rebounds. Bradley Beal scored 17 points while newly acquired guard Kendrick Nunn scored 12 points in his debut.

The Rockets were led by Alperun Sengun’s 21 points and Jalen Green’s 19 points. The young Rockets continue to take their lumps in the 2022-23 season.

The Washington Wizards (21-27) will travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans (26-22) Saturday, January 28 at 8:00 PM from Smoothie King Arena.

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Published Jan 26, 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.