Rui Hachimura Continues to Show Out

Darrell Owens | Jan 2, 2023

Rui Hachimura Continues to Show Out /

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MILWAUKEE-The Washington Wizards were set for the second game of their four-game road trip. This game was the first of a back-to-back with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Washington was on a four-game winning streak and had won five out of their last six games. Washington would have a big advantage coming into this game because close to game time it was announced that the Milwaukee Bucks would be without Giannis due to knee soreness.

The Wizards would do just that and take full advantage of the absences of the Bucks ' major stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton grabbing a 118-95 victory. Washington ended a five-game losing streak on the road to the Bucks, capturing their first away win against Milwaukee since Feb. 27, 2018.

For the second straight game, Rui Hachimura leads the way with 26 points coming off the bench. The former first round pick has been putting in work since his return to the Wizards lineup. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points for the Wizards, While Kyle Kuzma collected his second career triple-double with 10 points, and 13 rebounds and tied a career-high with 11 assists. Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 19 points. Here’s what Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr had to say after the game ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Wizards are now on a five-game winning streak and will stay in Milwaukee to take on the Bucks one more time. The game will start Tuesday, January 3rd at 8 PM from Fiserv Forum

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Published Jan 2, 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.