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00:01Hi everyone and welcome. We've got a special one for you as tonight's action is part of the NBA
00:07Cup. I'm Brian Anderson. With me at the table, Stan Van Gundy and Tim Legler. Our reporter
00:13tonight will be Ali LaForce. On Monday, they'll be taking on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
00:20And then on Tuesday, they'll be playing against LaMelo Ball and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
00:25Could be seen as a tough challenge or a great opportunity to come together and grab a tone
00:33setting win. They've got a difficult schedule ahead of them and you always want to start a
00:39stretch like that strong. And now the Washington Wizards starters. A lot of length inside. It's AD
00:45at the four, Sarr at the five. Trey Young out there with Johnson. And it's Depansa in at the three
00:51slot.
00:51They've got Paul Reed. Marcus Smart out there with Miller. Then there's Kevin Porter. And it's Bailey
00:56in at the two guard position. This has been another whirlwind start to the NBA regular season.
01:02How's it been for you so far, Legs?
01:04Well, it's amazing. I love the start of the new year. The buzz from the previous season is still
01:09in the air. And you can feel it. The fans, the players, the coaches, everybody excited to be back.
01:15Now here's Porter. Smart for three. Nice start for him. Sinking his first shot.
01:21Well, good-looking three there from Smart. He knocks down his fair share of those.
01:29Here's to Bonta. It's tipped!
01:38Reed passes to Miller. Shoots. And that one's on target from the wing.
01:44This is why they will go to him often. He's going to take and make shots.
01:50There's Young with the three. Second shot opportunity. And he lays it up and in.
01:56And not boxing out to Bonta is inexcusable. Because once A.J. grabs the offensive rebound,
02:04he's locked in on scoring. Now here's Porter. Coming off a solid outing against Memphis.
02:10And he gets that one. Well, you love assistant hoops. That's good offense.
02:16A chance here to catch up with Allie from the sideline. Thanks. I caught up with the home team's
02:21head coach. He really highlighted the impact that Anthony Davis has on defense. Saying, quote,
02:26even over a decade into his career, he's one of the best rim protectors our game has to offer.
02:31You have to be very smart going in there against him. I guess some things never change. Back to you,
02:36Brian. As always, Allie, we thank you. Shots good by Sar. And right now, this is where Sar is doing
02:42the
02:43most damage. Right under the hoop, where he has a huge size advantage. Tim, over years of losing,
02:49players can develop bad habits. That's a concern for the Wizards. Well, I do think it's something you
02:54have to overcome, Brian, without question. And that's before you get to the leap they're being
02:59asked to make now. The hope is that these new veterans they've added can make things easier
03:04for the younger guys along the way. Young can't hit. Now he is fighting through it right now. Still
03:10looking to get his first make of the quarter, but it's been an ugly start.
03:16Reed passes to Smart.
03:21Now Bailey, covered by Johnson. Six to shoot. And it's good for two.
03:27Everybody will remember the bucket, but how about that pass to set it up?
03:33And he lobs it up top.
03:38Sar down low. Guarded by Reed.
03:42A little mid-range shot is up. Off the left rim and out.
03:46And you see the frustration on his face. He had a great opportunity there and he blew it.
03:52Smart passes to Reed.
03:55That shot, no good. Good D by Sar. Wizards trail by seven.
03:59Buckets just not coming easy for him.
04:01Yeah, you can tell they're pressing a little bit at this point.
04:05Reed with it. And Davis picks him up defensively.
04:09Here's Miller outside. That one dropped. And it comes off an assist from Porter.
04:14Miller's got five now.
04:16Washington has gone 0 for 4 from deep to start this one.
04:20And Young, here we go.
04:22And that time, also a missed shot.
04:24Well, this period, he's been his own worst enemy.
04:27And now he's pressing.
04:31Reed passes to Bailey. Over Johnson.
04:34And Bailey gets it to go.
04:40And Young has got the ball here for the Wizards.
04:43A 12-point game.
04:45And now a timeout call by Brian Keefe.
04:47We might see him looking to make some tweaks to the strategy.
04:50All right, guys. We're lucky to have Shams Charania joining us now.
04:54Our 2K insider calling in with a story.
04:56What do you got, Shams?
04:57Well, guys, leaders and the Players Association have argued that softening the second apron restrictions
05:02have led to cost-cutting moves like the Jalen Brown trade.
05:06But Commissioner Adam Silver says those restrictions improve competitive balance.
05:10And so changes, I'm told, are very unlikely before the CBA's mutual opt-out in 2028.
05:17Yeah, we'll continue to track that story.
05:18Okay, Shams. Thank you, Davis.
05:21And the layup falls.
05:23If Davis gets the ball there, forget about it. It's two.
05:30Gone two of two at the perimeter.
05:33Quarter of the pass to Reed.
05:38It's smart on the wing.
05:41He's in his comfort zone. Two for two to start this one.
05:45The Wizards trail by 12.
05:48Young from long range, counted from distance.
05:52And that's what he does every night.
05:54He stretches the floor.
05:56Trey Young at his best.
05:57Quarter of the pass to Reed.
06:01It's rebounded by Washington.
06:05Here's Young.
06:07And he was fouled in the act of shooting.
06:09Opportunity for a three-point play here.
06:12That's only his second make on seven attempts.
06:15Not the start he was aiming for.
06:18Washington shooting their first free throw tonight.
06:31Three throws good.
06:32Young.
06:33Tim, you're on record saying Trey Young is one of the most entertaining players to watch in the league.
06:37Well, he's boxed offense.
06:38There's no doubt.
06:39He's got a guy his size with that kind of shooting range and passing ability.
06:44So creative.
06:45He's just a fun player to watch.
06:48And it's smart missing.
06:49The Wizards trail by six.
06:52Outside Carrington.
06:53Down low.
06:56To the left wing.
06:58Here's Koulibaly.
07:00Washington again can't hit.
07:02Got eight of 13 attempts to go.
07:05It's deflected.
07:09Right side Young.
07:11Goes up on the wing.
07:12It's good.
07:14Young's got eight.
07:15And he is one of the most prolific jump shooters in this league.
07:18In large part to that quick release that Trey Young gives you.
07:22The home team calls timeout.
07:31The Wizards making a switch here.
07:33Davis has checked in.
07:36And though it's early, let's take a look at the cup standing.
07:39Yeah, getting off to a hot start is really important in this tournament.
07:43Because there's so little margin for error.
07:52Gone two of two at the perimeter.
07:56Lee passes to Jerome.
08:01Here's Riley.
08:04Pass to Jerome.
08:09Shot clock at three.
08:11Ooh, nothing falling for them right now.
08:14The Wizards trail by four.
08:17Here's Carrington.
08:18And that's out of bounds.
08:20It was last touched by Porter.
08:23Just a superb read on defense to come up with a block.
08:27What a powerful rejection.
08:30He's not wanting them to get an advantage in this competitive game.
08:40And it's Washington with the ball.
08:44Davis with a screen on Jerome.
08:47Carrington no good.
08:49Shooting 53%.
08:50Setting the tone right from the opening tip.
08:53Riley's shot is off.
08:56And Washington shooting only 35% so far in this quarter.
09:01And a foul called on the way up.
09:03So he'll take two from the free throw line.
09:07Washington shooting their second and third shots at the line here.
09:10Washington shooting their second and third shots at the line here.
09:13Washington shooting their second and third shots at the line here.
09:19The first one falls.
09:28And so he hits both.
09:32So it's the home team now.
09:34Gives us a chance to catch up with Ali LaForce.
09:39The Wizards are hoping that Trae Young can help to unlock their young big man Alex Saar.
09:43Young said being smart and athletic at that type of size is very uncommon.
09:47He was the number two pick for a reason.
09:48He's got a lot of talent and potential.
09:50And I want to be a part of the process of bringing that out.
09:53Back over to you, Ryan.
09:54A great pass.
09:55All right, Ali.
09:56Thanks a lot.
09:57And Carrington.
09:58Here we go.
09:59Deflected.
10:02Pass to Porter.
10:04Uses the glass on the layup.
10:06Well, when you take it to the rim, good things happen.
10:10Sometimes you just got to keep it simple.
10:14Here's Carrington.
10:16Off the mark there with a three.
10:18He's certainly had trouble finding the mark this way.
10:22And here's Reed to the inside.
10:25Jerome lays it up and banks it in.
10:28Jerome's got his second basket on the night.
10:30Hey, they're playing well right now.
10:32Getting a little lead going.
10:33Well, it's tough in this league to maintain momentum.
10:36Let's see if they're up to the task.
10:38Good work there as it goes.
10:40Well, you just need to get Aiton the ball inside.
10:42He'll do the rest.
10:43He knows how to go to work in there.
10:46Pass to Reed.
10:48Jerome outside.
10:52Back to Porter.
10:54Got it up.
10:56Perry from outside.
10:58I don't know.
10:59I think we may get a review here.
11:01That was close.
11:02And it looks like they are going to review the play.
11:05The previous play is under review.
11:22After the review, the ruling on the floor is overturned.
11:27So after taking a look at it, they've decided to overturn the call.
11:31That basket is good.
11:32Well, it would have been very unfortunate if those points hadn't counted.
11:35Glad the officials were able to use the second look there to make the right call.
11:40No shortage of scoring here at the end of the first quarter.
11:44Leading by nine.
11:45And we'll get things started in the second quarter when we return.
12:02And so far through one quarter, it's been a lopsided game.
12:06We'll see if that changes here in the second.
12:08And from what we've seen here from the home team, what should take so far?
12:11I love their game plan defensively.
12:14They're taking guys out of what they like to do.
12:17And one thing that has stood out to me is their communication.
12:20It's just excellent right now.
12:23Everybody on the floor is talking and moving in sync.
12:28Gone three of three from outside here in this one.
12:31And so in the game for Washington, DeAndre Ayton is out there with Anthony Davis.
12:36Then there's Bilal Koulibaly.
12:37Then it's Keyshawn George.
12:39And it's Carrington in at the one.
12:43And Carrington, here we go.
12:46Davis, that's good.
12:47Interior passing is so difficult if you aren't precise.
12:52They were right there.
12:53Nice work.
12:55Pass to Riley.
12:56Back to Jerome.
12:59And it falls for him.
13:01He's hit three of his first four attempts.
13:04And it's Washington with the ball.
13:07They trail by 11.
13:08They'll take on the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after this one.
13:11And that'll be game four of this six-game stretch on the road.
13:16Quarter number two and about a minute in.
13:23Pass to Melton.
13:24Launches a three.
13:25Count it.
13:26One for one to start the game.
13:28And the ability to space the floor negating any size disparity there.
13:34Yeah, that's a little easier to do out on the perimeter.
13:37Now here's Ayton.
13:39Here's Davis.
13:42The rebound by Riley.
13:47Back to Marshall.
13:50Jerome outside.
13:51Pulls it from the top of the key.
13:53And he hits the jumper.
13:55Jerome's got four points this quarter.
13:57Hey, why not stretch this lead as far as you can?
14:00Yeah, he can taste a win right now just trying to close it out.
14:05Shots good by Carrington.
14:07The home team calls timeout.
14:10And one of the expressions you hear, boundary basketball.
14:13What in the world does that mean, coach?
14:15Well, I guess, VA, what it means is forcing the ball to the side.
14:19What they call the outer third of the court.
14:22And using the corners, also known as the dead zone.
14:26When you can keep the ball there, the offense has fewer options as far as passing you.
14:32So it's both teams making substitutions here.
14:42We're now about two minutes into the second quarter.
14:46That's O'Reilly.
14:47Miller, right side.
14:51Here's Smart.
14:52Jerome outside.
14:53Shoots over Koulibaly.
14:54And Jerome the bucket on the assist from Smart.
14:58Jerome's got ten points in the game.
15:03George's shot is good.
15:05Nice work there by George.
15:06Making the most of a high percentage shot.
15:10Got all four threes to drop from downtown in this game.
15:17Back to Jerome.
15:20Outside quarter.
15:21Here's Miller.
15:23Ooh, excellent D there from Aiden.
15:26Well, the defense did just enough to force that miss.
15:29Because he is a good finisher.
15:32Here's Koulibaly.
15:34Offline with a three.
15:36Gotten five of their first six attempts to fall in the second.
15:40Miller can't get it to go.
15:42Well, they got the ball to the rim.
15:43Just couldn't convert.
15:45Yeah, that's a tough break.
15:46But listen, you've got to shake it off.
15:49You can't let it affect the next play.
15:51Here's Riley.
15:53Nine points for him in his last game.
15:54Back to Miller.
15:58Smart outside.
16:01And it comes off the front of the rim.
16:03Wizards trail by 12.
16:05Here's Mann.
16:06Up again.
16:08Controls the rebound and the putback.
16:10Koulibaly's gotten his first bucket of the night.
16:12And that is just a credit to Koulibaly's activity level.
16:16That's a great job going after it and coming up with an offensive board.
16:21Now here's Porter.
16:23Smart finds Porter.
16:25Shoots over Davis.
16:27Porter's shot is off.
16:29Washington shooting about 41%.
16:31Flourishing with a larger opportunity.
16:34As Davis, Kevin Porter turning a corner.
16:36Well, that's a good point.
16:37We may be seeing it now.
16:39We've always seen the talent level.
16:40It's just been about harnessing all of that potential.
16:44Here's Jerome.
16:45Following the score by Washington.
16:47Releases.
16:49Porter's shot is off.
16:54George against Smart.
16:56George passes to Mann.
16:59Takes a 13-footer.
17:01Jerome grabs the miss.
17:03Including a fantastic 57%.
17:06Good.
17:07Riley's got five points.
17:09They are not letting up.
17:12Attacking the rim and trying to stretch this lead out.
17:15That's exactly what you want to do in this case.
17:18Keep your foot on that accelerator.
17:21And so now a timeout called by Brian Keith.
17:23And we might see some changes.
17:25Coach potentially looking to adjust.
17:27Hope we'll keep changing it up here.
17:30And let's take this time to bring up the list of last season's elite shot blocking teams.
17:36Washington in fifth.
17:38And when you look at their block totals from last year, I really love how this team protected the rim.
17:53Passed it to Bonson.
17:56And that one makes him two for two.
17:59He's in his rhythm.
18:02Gone six of 11 here in the second quarter.
18:05Bailey on the wing.
18:07Miller, the pass to Porter.
18:11Here's Bailey.
18:13And the bucket counts.
18:15And he is on his way to the line.
18:16He'll try to make it a three-point play.
18:19George, he's checked in for Washington.
18:22First team foul.
18:32And the free throw.
18:33No good.
18:34The Wizards trail by 10.
18:37From deep Johnson.
18:39And he's in the books.
18:40Now one for two.
18:44Gotten seven of 12 shots to go here in the second.
18:47Reed passes to Porter.
18:49Back to Reed.
18:54Good shot.
18:55No good.
18:55Good D by Saar.
18:57And here's Young.
18:58He'll bring it up for Washington.
19:01No good on the triple.
19:05And here's Porter.
19:07Here's Miller.
19:09Cash.
19:10Assisting on the play with Porter.
19:12Porter's got his seventh assist of the game with that last one.
19:18Young from long range.
19:20Smart grabs the miss.
19:21Well, this has been far from his best game.
19:24And if they're going to come back here, he's got to find a way to get going.
19:29But in that pass, right in his stride, didn't have to slow up and was able to complete the play.
19:36Young can't hit.
19:39Got all four threes to drop from downtown in this game.
19:44Bailey, the pass to Miller.
19:48Shot from the mid-range.
19:49And the shot falls short that time.
19:52Well, he's certainly more than capable of hitting that shot.
19:55But somehow, even with no defense, he came away empty.
19:59It's good.
20:00Well, I don't know how you stop that.
20:02The bonds are very crafty in that mid-range.
20:05The home team calls timeout.
20:29Heating 56% for the second quarter.
20:32Quarterly pass to Reed.
20:37Smart left side.
20:38Pass to Miller.
20:42And it falls for him.
20:44He's now four of seven from the field.
20:471-0-3 left to play in the second quarter.
20:50Young, the pass to Johnson.
20:55For the right side.
20:57From deep to Bonson.
20:59Rebounded by Bailey.
21:01Shooting around 59%.
21:03They've been outstanding on the offensive end.
21:07Miller outside.
21:11And he converts the layup.
21:13Miller's got 11.
21:16Wizards trail by 13.
21:19Young from long range.
21:22Miller pulls it in.
21:24Miller's got his sixth rebound on the night.
21:27Pass to Reed.
21:28Now here's Bailey.
21:32Here's Miller.
21:34Oh, and that one had the right spin on it.
21:36It's good.
21:37Miller's got eight points in the quarter.
21:42Looking to win this cold spell.
21:44And Reed pulls it down.
21:46Reed's got seven rebounds in the game.
21:50Up in time.
21:52And the first half now in the books.
21:55Up by 15.
21:57And time now for the halftime break.
21:59With the third quarter soon to follow on 2K Sports.
22:08Please go ahead and get ready for the back and left court shot.
22:19Drugs, please.
22:22And that's very much the shot.
22:38Sponsored by Kia, the 2K Sports halftime report.
22:45Hello and welcome.
22:47Before we take a look at the action from the first half, a brief overview of some upcoming games.
22:55When I look at the Wizards, it's been a painful start for them 0-2.
23:00I know the season's young, but they're probably feeling a little desperate for that first win.
23:04Yeah, if you include the offseason, it's been months, months, Shaq, since this team's won a game.
23:11Not a great feeling.
23:14And let's move on to that first half.
23:17Talk about a rough start for the Washington Wizards.
23:21Number one goal in the offseason, get yourself some rim protectors.
23:26The guys you have cannot do it.
23:28And credit their opponent for relentlessly exploiting that here.
23:37That's it for us.
23:38Thanks for tuning in.
23:39Now let's send you over to Brian Anderson with the third period.
23:57And with a big gap on the scoreboard, the second half begins with very different goals for these teams.
24:03One side trying to mount a comeback, one side trying to protect their lead.
24:38Got all four threes to drop from downtown in this game.
24:41Kevin Porter is out there with Bailey.
24:43Then it's Miller.
24:44Then it's Paul Reed.
24:45And it's Smart in at the small forward position.
24:49Here's Porter.
24:51Washington with a rebound.
24:54Last season, the Washington Wizards making a splash with their acquisition of Trey Youngton.
24:59Well, they brought in an all-star caliber point guard.
25:01And they didn't have to give up any of those draft picks.
25:05I'd say that's a pretty good value by any measure.
25:08And for the Wizards, a lot of length inside.
25:11It's AD at the four, Sarr at the five.
25:13Johnson is out there with Trey Young.
25:15And it's Depansa in at the three.
25:19That's the quarter.
25:23And here's Bailey, covered by Johnson.
25:26And there's Bailey.
25:27That looks good.
25:28On the assist by Miller.
25:29Bailey's got nine points.
25:31Terrific ball movement leading to the basket.
25:34You love to see it.
25:36There's Young with the three.
25:38And Reed pulls it down.
25:40Another miss.
25:41At some point, they need to tap someone else for a boost offensively.
25:46Wizards trail by 18.
25:50Got a hand on it.
25:52And that miss makes them 0 for 4 to start this quarter.
25:55Not exactly the start they were hoping for.
25:57Miller can't get it to go.
25:59This is definitely not how they envisioned starting the second half.
26:03Young from long range.
26:05Oh, he hangs in there and cashes in on the second chance points.
26:09Eight points for him.
26:10Yeah, I love the work ethic there by AD.
26:13He just committed to out-hustling everybody.
26:16All right, let's get a report from Allie.
26:18Thanks, guys.
26:19One thing that sets Anthony Davis apart from other stars is his defensive impact.
26:23He said if you're able to guard in this new era of basketball where it's all offense,
26:27if you're able to stand out defensively, I think it's more credit to you.
26:31There's not a lot of guys who are defending.
26:32Brian?
26:33A two-way talent.
26:35Allie, thanks very much for the report.
26:36And so now a timeout called by Brian Keith.
26:39I think right now he might be looking at some adjustments.
26:42And players are known for their routines and rituals around game day.
26:46Anything special, Tim, when you played?
26:47A lot of things, B.A.
26:49Same meal at the same time every game.
26:53Had to get my nap in for exactly two hours.
26:56And then I love being the first guy out on the court to get my shots up without distractions.
27:12Outside Johnson.
27:15Again the miss by Johnson.
27:17Gone a perfect five for five from deep tonight.
27:20Pass to Smart.
27:24The rebound by the Wizards.
27:26DeBonce has got four rebounds in the game.
27:29On up the court.
27:30Johnson with a bucket.
27:32Johnson's got his second bucket of the night.
27:35Outworking the competition has its reward.
27:38And that's the advantage of pushing the ball up the floor before that defense can get back and set up.
27:45Wizards trail by 16.
27:51Here's Young.
27:53Smart grabs the miss.
27:56Smart has got four rebounds now.
27:58And here's Bailey for three.
28:00It's rebounded by Washington.
28:02Davis has got a rebound.
28:04Number five here tonight.
28:07Pass to Young.
28:10Fires the three.
28:12Smart grabs the miss.
28:13It's been a rough quarter for him.
28:16Wow.
28:17And with each miss you can feel him pressing just a little bit more.
28:22Miller with the bucket.
28:23He has a lot of belief in himself.
28:26And he's been awesome lately.
28:28And that confidence has carried over to tonight.
28:31He is playing great basketball.
28:34And again, Washington, no good.
28:37Gone one of two shooting from the perimeter since halftime.
28:40Smart finds Porter.
28:42Back to Smart.
28:44To the wing.
28:45Right side.
28:46Here's Reed.
28:48The shot off that time.
28:50Good D by Sar.
28:51The Wizards trail by 18.
28:55Pulls it.
28:57Shot by Johnson.
28:58No good.
28:59They haven't wasted too many possessions tonight.
29:02Yeah, they've been productive.
29:04Communicating.
29:05Making the most of their chances.
29:09Washington moving the ball around.
29:11Sar.
29:11Nice assist.
29:12And nice finish.
29:13Solid play all the way around.
29:15Well, he's had it rolling all night.
29:17He just hasn't had enough support to give them the lead.
29:21The home team calls timeout.
29:26Drones checked in for Porter Jr.
29:29All right, with this break, let's take a look at the teams that were the toughest to score against last
29:33year.
29:34And their gritty mentality when it came to defense was really infectious.
29:39They were the best last year at holding opposing teams to low scoring totals.
29:45He's gone five of six from three-point land so far.
29:51Here's Reed.
29:53Good D by Sar.
29:54Yeah, it's been a tough game for him with his shooting.
29:57Fortunately, the rest of the team has picked him up, and they have the lead.
30:01Johnson with a bucket.
30:02And I like the fact they didn't settle there.
30:05They worked for a higher percentage shot.
30:11Smart right side.
30:14Bailey's shot is off.
30:16Wizards trail by 14.
30:20Pass to DeBonsa.
30:21Here's Young.
30:26Here's DeBonsa.
30:28Plenty of contact on that shot.
30:31Officials call the foul, and he'll take two free throws now.
30:33A true star during his time as a college player.
30:37A.J. DeBonsa is brimming with physical potential and talent, and he's ready to carve out his place in the
30:45NBA.
30:46First free throw is good.
30:48George, he's checked in for Washington.
30:49Koulibaly comes in for Johnson.
31:01Good on both.
31:03Well, good free throw shooting is such an important quality for a big man.
31:08You don't want to give them an excuse to foul.
31:11Now here's Reed.
31:12To the middle.
31:14Ooh, nice.
31:15Smart.
31:16Slipping inside.
31:17Well, you can see how comfortable Smart is inside.
31:21He doesn't fear anybody.
31:25Pass to George.
31:26The three is up.
31:28Miller with a block.
31:29And they'll get another chance.
31:31George's shot is good.
31:32Yeah, he just needs more shots.
31:34He has to get more involved.
31:37Gone one of two shooting from the perimeter since halftime.
31:40Back to Bailey.
31:43That's good.
31:44And it's Smart with the assist.
31:47Smart has got assist number five here tonight.
31:50Well, he's piling it on here.
31:52Well, the way this game is going, I'm actually not surprised it was that easy for him.
31:57Well, if you're struggling like this, unless you have a wide open look, make that next pass.
32:02Wizards trail by 14 to the paint.
32:05Here's George.
32:06Ooh, lots of contact on the shot.
32:08So two free throws will follow that whistle.
32:10And with his activity level, George just finds a way to make things happen out there.
32:15And Tim, what you love about Keyshawn George are the many ways he can attack offensively.
32:20Well, he's got a great rhythm and pace to his game.
32:23And he plays with confidence on all three levels.
32:26DeAndre Ayton, he's checked in for Washington.
32:29Carrington comes in for Young.
32:37And he sinks the second.
32:38Well, the best thing about George is his versatility.
32:42He gives you a little bit of everything.
32:44And I just like the way this guy plays.
32:46Now here's Miller.
32:4915 in this one.
32:51Jerome passes to Smart.
32:53Outside Bailey.
32:54Shoots over Kulivale.
32:55And there's Bailey.
32:56That one's good.
32:57On the assist from Smart.
32:59Smart's got six assists now in the game.
33:04Wizards trail by 15.
33:08Pass to George.
33:15Outside for Davis.
33:18Three-pointer.
33:19No good.
33:20Gone.
33:21Five of six from three-point land so far.
33:24Jerome passes to Bailey.
33:28Here's Miller.
33:29Back to Bailey.
33:31Over George.
33:33Bailey's shot is off.
33:34Well, that's a shot he should make a majority of the time.
33:38Here's Kulivale.
33:39And such a nice move to make that bucket possible.
33:43Kulivale's gotten his second bucket.
33:45Well, that is just determination.
33:47Kulivale not being denied.
33:50About seven seconds separating the shot and game clocks.
33:53Smart passes to Reed.
33:55Shoots over George.
33:57Rebound Washington.
33:59Well, they executed everything but making the shot.
34:02Well, it just shows you.
34:04You can do everything right and still come away empty-handed.
34:08Unselfish basketball.
34:09That's what coaches love to see.
34:13Here's Smart.
34:15And no good.
34:16Trying to get that one to fall.
34:18Well through three quarters of play.
34:20Down double digits.
34:20It may be difficult to overcome.
34:23Up ten.
34:24And fourth quarter basketball will be coming your way on 2K Sports right after this.
34:295.
34:32In the headlights.
34:33So.
34:40So.
34:44That's good.
34:45So.
34:46So.
36:17Out to the right wing.
36:19Back to Marshall.
36:23Jerome against Koulibaly.
36:25Jerome.
36:25That's good.
36:30Well, the Wizards shooting just 38% for this game so far.
36:35Outside Davis.
36:38Nifty move.
36:40A.D. feasting down low.
36:43What a dominant force inside.
36:45There are few guys who can slow Davis down when he's that close to the hoop.
36:50There's Marshall.
36:52Oh, and there's the whistle on the shot.
36:54So two free throws for him coming up.
36:57It's going to be on Keyshawn George.
36:59Well, you hear about three and D players, Tim.
37:01How about this one?
37:02Najee Marshall is a key and D player.
37:05Well, he certainly is.
37:06And he loves to get both feet in the lane.
37:08Whether that's finishing at the rim or he's got that nice little floater.
37:12First one falls for him.
37:24That one falls.
37:26So he hits both of them.
37:28One minute in now in the fourth quarter.
37:32That's good from Aiden.
37:34On the assist by Koulibaly.
37:36Here's Jerome.
37:38That's O'Reilly.
37:39Here's Bono.
37:43Now here's Jerome.
37:45Shot from the top of the key.
37:47It's rebounded by Washington.
37:49Davis has got double-digit rebounds now in the game.
37:53And a step-back J.
37:54And another basket for Washington.
37:57Well, he goes with the step-back, and it created plenty of space for him.
38:04Here's Jerome.
38:05He buries it from three.
38:08Jerome's got five points now in the quarter.
38:10Well, his team is up, and he's a big reason why.
38:13And it's a little easier to shoot when you know you've got an advantage on the scoreboard.
38:18And timeout is called by Brian Keefe.
38:21He clearly wants to talk it over and make sure everyone is focused.
38:25Reed's checked in for Bono.
38:26And a switch here also for Washington.
38:29Young's checked in.
38:30Let's go now to the sideline and catch up with Allie LaForce.
38:33Hey, guys.
38:34While Brian Keefe was just reviewing the plan with his team, he did his best to light a fire under
38:39them, saying,
38:39We have to fight.
38:41Now is the moment we have to come out of this deficit swinging.
38:44Guys?
38:44Appreciate the report, Allie.
38:46Riley's shot is off.
38:48And so George will bring it up for Washington.
38:51Nine-point game.
38:52That is an outstanding job getting all the way to the rim.
38:56How about that athleticism showed by Koulibaly?
39:00Jerome passes to Reed.
39:02Inside.
39:03Here's Marshall.
39:05No good off the glass.
39:07The Wizards have gotten five of six shots to go in the fourth.
39:11George for three.
39:12And again, Washington with a triple.
39:15Well, George is not shy when it comes to taking that three-point shot.
39:20Here's Jerome.
39:22No luck on that one.
39:24Some solid defense from Koulibaly.
39:27Pass to Davis.
39:28Back to Young.
39:31Let's it go from deep.
39:33The rebound by Riley.
39:35Riley's got five rebounds tonight.
39:37Well, he was able to sink a triple back in the first half,
39:40but he has yet to connect here after the break.
39:43Ooh, excellent D there from Aiden.
39:46Wizards trail by four.
39:47Pulls up.
39:50Here's Davis.
39:52No luck.
39:53They battled on the glass, but they couldn't knock it down.
39:57Pass to Marshall.
39:59Back to Reed.
40:00And here's Jerome.
40:03Here's Riley.
40:05Here's Porter.
40:08The layup misses.
40:09It's been a quiet game for him to this point on the offensive end,
40:13but the team has still played well enough to hold the lead.
40:16And it's in there.
40:18Game on the line, and he gets something right at the rim.
40:22He is in attack mode every time, up the floor, every single night.
40:29Now here's Jerome.
40:30And it goes straight through with a swish.
40:33He must have visualized this one because everything is falling.
40:40There's Young with the three.
40:42The rebound by Riley.
40:44Riley's got his seventh rebound of the game with that last one.
40:47Here's Porter.
40:48Played it in with a nice touch off the window.
40:53Wizards trail by six.
40:56Pass to Koulibaly.
40:59But he makes no mistake.
41:01Slam dunk.
41:02Well, Koulibaly is just an unbelievable athlete living above the rim.
41:09Jerome passes to Reed.
41:11Looking to get it going.
41:12And it's good on the layup.
41:15They will take that shot every time down the floor if they could.
41:19It's just great execution.
41:22Outside Young.
41:26Here's Koulibaly.
41:28No good on the three.
41:30Well, this was his shot to miss, honestly.
41:33Poor coverage.
41:34Good setup.
41:35He just couldn't knock it down.
41:38Now Porter.
41:43Reed inside.
41:44He's against Aiden.
41:48Click two.
41:49All net.
41:53Wizards trail by Aiden.
41:55And timeout is called by Brian Keith.
41:58He wants to make sure they're purposeful with the game plan.
42:09Go for the Wizards.
42:10Cars checked in for Aiden.
42:12Devansa comes in for George.
42:14He's handed to Johnson.
42:15In for Koulibaly.
42:34Young inside.
42:35Young inside.
42:35He's guarded by Porter.
42:36Showing off his agility and touch inside.
42:39Trey Young.
42:40How about Trey Young from close range?
42:43And this guy is such an impressive all-around scorer.
42:54First personal foul.
42:56Second team foul.
42:58At the line for two.
43:01Paul Reed.
43:07That free throw misses.
43:17No good on the second free throw.
43:21Here's Miller.
43:22Another chance.
43:24Rebounded by Saar.
43:29Johnson on the way.
43:31Oh!
43:32Off target from downtown.
43:36Outside Smart.
43:40Davis against Miller.
43:45Outside Bailey.
43:50Johnson with the rebound.
43:52And so it's Johnson with it.
43:54He brings it up for Washington.
43:56They trail by six.
44:02Washington's final foul.
44:04Slade, Johnson.
44:05Second personal foul.
44:07Third team foul.
44:09At the line for two.
44:11Kevin Porter, Jr.
44:16And he cannot get the first one to drop.
44:18Tough one to miss.
44:29And the second and two is good.
44:31And that makes it a seven-point lead.
44:34Washington has gone one for five shooting from the arc here in the fourth.
44:39Young.
44:41He's off from three.
44:42Oh, he is off from deep.
44:44Maybe it's time to look for another option.
44:47Both hands on the ball.
44:49He put that thing up with a purpose.
44:52Nobody was going to stop that one.
44:57Takes a three.
44:58Oh, the lethal three ball of Young.
45:01What a shot.
45:02That's exactly why you go to Young right there.
45:06Gone six of eight from the three-point line in this matchup.
45:09The nine-foot shot.
45:12Rebounded by Saar.
45:14And the Wizards shooting a terrific 56% so far in the fourth quarter.
45:19Oh, money!
45:20And that shows how much trust they have in DeBonson.
45:24They won him with the ball in front.
45:27Now here's Porter.
45:29Miller is doubled.
45:31Stolen by Young.
45:3734 seconds left in the fourth.
45:42And an intentional foul right there.
45:56And that hurts as he doesn't get the first one to fall.
45:59Trying to focus now for the second.
46:06That's good.
46:07Going one of two from the line.
46:08And that puts him up five.
46:10And we've got a timeout from Brian Keith.
46:12No doubt.
46:14He's going to utilize the opportunity to make sure they're all on the same page here.
46:44The pre-ball is down.
46:46Oh, man, that is showing some guts. Nice shot.
46:52Completely unfazed by what's at stake.
46:55That's just what.
47:03He hits the first one, and that makes it a three-point lead.
47:16So he goes two for two at the line, and it's a four-point ballgame.
47:20Well, and now those free throws make this a two-possession game.
47:25Young attacking.
47:28A rack attack from Young.
47:30And that's exactly what you want from your best player,
47:35unafraid to run to the bright lights.
47:37And they foul intentionally.
47:39That's what they have to do at this point.
47:47First free throw is good, and that makes it a three-point lead.
47:58Second one is good, getting both at the line.
48:01And it's a four-point ballgame.
48:02Safe to say, that should do it.
48:05This is why making free throws down the stretch is so important.
48:08Oh, he rips it down off the miss.
48:11Yeah, I can't tell you what a different second chance point's making a game.
48:15That can be the factor that sweetens the outpour.
48:30He gets the first, and that makes it a three-point lead.
48:41And so both free throws good, and it's a four-point ballgame.
48:50And so the home crowd treated to a win.
48:53It wasn't easy, but they were able to defend home court and get the win.
48:57Well, you know, in a close win like this, sometimes being at home is the difference.
49:03It might have been tonight.
49:05And that's going to do it tonight, folks, for our broadcast.
49:08For Tim, Stan, and Allie, Brian Anderson thanking you for tuning in to our NBA action.
49:14And before we go, we'll leave you with our player of the game.