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Wizards impress CNN’s Wolf Blitzer with first three-game winning streak since 2018

By Mike DePrisco

Wizards impress Wolf with first 3-game winning streak since 2018 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

Thanks to Davis Bertans’ insane 3-point shooting and Bradley Beal closing things out down the stretch, the Wizards won their third-straight game Wednesday night, which is something they haven’t done in over two years. 

Wizards fans had plenty of reason to celebrate after their team beat Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, and that includes CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer.

Blitzer, who famously announces election projections for the news network, did a similar type of job announcing the first half of the Wizards’ 2020-21 regular-season schedule with colleague John King. 

The Wizards securing a third consecutive win is a bigger deal for this team than most may realize. Not only will it help them dig their way out of an early-season hole in the standings, but it’s the first time since December 2018 that they’ve put together three-straight wins.

On December 1, 3 and 5, they beat the Nets, Knicks and Hawks to improve their record to 11-14. They just haven’t done it since, and it was the longest such streak in the NBA. 

With a third-straight victory wrapped up, the Wizards look to make it four in a row Saturday night against Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers. 

Tune in to NBC Sports Washington at 9 p.m. Saturday night for full coverage of Wizards vs. Trail Blazers

NBA says Clippers’ four-point shot to beat Wizards should not have counted

By Eduardo Razo
NBA says four-point shot to beat Wizards should not have counted originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Wizards had a tough Tuesday night in their 116-115 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. After blowing a 35-point lead, the Wizards fell in the final seconds when Luke Kennard's four-point play capped off the comeback win for LA. However, the NBA has acknowledged that the referees shouldn't have called the four-point play in those final seconds to end the game. In their review of the play, the league states Wizards guard Bradley Beal placed two hands on Kennard's body and made contact with his arm before starting his upward shooting motion. The NBA adds that a personal foul should have been assessed, and the basket should not count. Following the loss, Beal stated that the defeat to the Clippers was "10 times worse than" their lopsided defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics this past Sunday. The latest news won't help their mood. Washington will look to end a four-game losing skid on Saturday when they visit the FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. 
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