Scoreboard
Wizards 130, Celtics 111
Hawks 120, Cavaliers 118
Raptors 106, Heat 92
Grizzlies 113, Magic 108
Hornets 137, Thunder 134
Warriors 120, Pelicans 109
What went down
The Boston Celtics were riding on a three-game winning streak heading into their matchup with the Wizards. Boston, which is on the heels of the East-leading Milwaukee Bucks, has been gaining momentum as it eyes the top spot in their conference.
Unfortunately, the Wizards have their own agenda. With aspirations of making the postseason, Washington surprised Boston today with a 130-111 rout.
Kristaps Porzingis came up big for the Wiz, who were playing without Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma, with a double-double of 32 points and 13 rebounds, on top of six assists. Deni Avdija also added 25 and 10.
With the win, the Wizards improved to 34-42 and came within 2.5 games from the 10th spot, which is owned by the Chicago Bulls (36-39). Washington can still boost its playoff chances with six games remaining in the regular season.
Big-time baller
The Charlotte Hornets have been a killjoy for teams with playoff aspirations. The Dallas Mavericks can attest to that. One of the reasons for their recent success is PJ Washington's stellar play.
In their win over the OKC Thunder—another team hoping to make the Play-In Tournament—Washington tallied 43 points (five triples), six rebounds, and five assists.
PJ Washington last 3 games:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 29, 2023
43 PTS | 6 REB | 5 AST
21 PTS | 12 REB | 4 AST
28 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST
3-0 in that stretch. pic.twitter.com/dXs0O9zWff
What he said
Looks like the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome new legends this year.
ESPN Sources: Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon and Gregg Popovich are among the finalists who’ve been elected into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2023. Formal announcement will come at Final Four in Houston this weekend.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 29, 2023
Did you see that?
Alley-oops like this are fun.
Draymond finds Kuminga for the alley oop SLAM! 💥 pic.twitter.com/CxYUoCVu1V
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March 29, 2023
But alley-oop wedgies are the best.
Alley-oop wedgie 😅 pic.twitter.com/05rHogp6m8
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 29, 2023
