nba Game Recap
Wizards Down Minnesota 142-127 - Match Report
The Wizards got a 41-point performance from Kristaps Porzingis as Washington handed Minnesota a 142-127 defeat on Monday at Capital One Arena.
Washington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 227.5.
Washington got 23 points from Kyle Kuzma and another 22 points from Bradley Beal. Kyle Kuzma contributed 9 assists, while Kyle Kuzma cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Timberwolves got a 29-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who was supported by 23 points from Jaylen Nowell. D'Angelo Russell had 5 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Kyle Anderson grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Wizards hit the break winning 77-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-34.
Washington heads into a battle against the Nets. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.