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Washington Wizards win in San Antonio for 1st time since 1999
Kristaps Porzingis drives to the basket throughout the recreation towards the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 30, 2023.
SAN ANTONIO — The Washington Wizards ended a 22-game shedding streak to the Spurs in San Antonio with a 127-106 victory Monday night time.
Deni Avdija had a career-high 25 factors, Bradley Beal had 21 factors, and Kristaps Porzingis had 17 factors and 9 rebounds after a quick begin for the Wizards, who had final received right here on Dec. 11, 1999.
Washington’s beginning lineup that night time featured Mitch Richmond, Juwan Howard, Rod Strickland, Isaac Austin and Michael Smith. The then-reigning champion Spurs boasted third-year large man Tim Duncan and had simply begun the primary of a three-year watch for second-round choose Manu Ginobili.
Twelve complete gamers in Monday’s recreation, seven for the Spurs and 5 for the Wizards, weren’t but born the final time Washington triumphed in San Antonio.
Washington has received six straight for its longest profitable streak since a six-game run in 2015.
The Related Press contributed to this report.