In the team’s victory, Porzingis played almost 40 minutes (39:24), during which he scored 20 points, won 17 rebounds, gave five assists, intercepted one opponent’s ball and blocked two shots. The Latvian hit one of six three-pointers, six of 14 two-point shots and five of seven free throws. With Porzingis on the floor, “Wizards” scored two points less than the guests.
Highlights of Porzingis’ game
Bradley Beal was the top scorer for the home team with 27 points. Kyle Kuzma added another 21 points.
On the other hand, Kyle Laurie scored 24 points for the guests.
“Heat” was in the lead for most of the game, and at one point in the middle of the game, the advantage reached as much as 15 points. In the second part of the game, the home team fought back and managed to win in a low-scoring extra time with 3:2.
It was Washington’s fifth win in the last six games.
Meanwhile, in another game, Bertāns spent only four minutes and 22 seconds on the field. Rujinietis did not score this time, but won one rebound. He made two long shots, both of which flew into the basket. With Bertan on the floor, “Mavericks” gained a one-point lead.
Luka Doncic scored 33 points in Dallas’ victory, and Christian Wood added 28 more.
Kentavius Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown scored 18 points for the Nuggets.
In the overall ranking of the season, “Wizards” with nine wins in 16 games are in seventh place in the NBA Eastern Conference. On the other hand, “Mavericks” are in fifth place in the Western Conference with nine points in 15 matches.
The Wizards will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Charlotte Hornets. A day later, the Mavericks will play the Denver Nuggets again.
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