Pelicans 132, Wizards 112: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Pelicans 132, Wizards 112: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Pelicans 132, Wizards 112: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

January 9, 2023- by

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The New Orleans Pelicans (25-16) play against the Washington Wizards (24-24) at Capital One Arena

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Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday January 9, 2023

New Orleans Pelicans 132, Washington Wizards 112 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Naji Marshall: “There’s one thing I can’t do in front of my people and that’s look trash. My people are not playing around. They would not let me hear the end of it.”
On Naji’s night and the Pels first win in DC since they were the Hornets:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:51 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
When the Pelicans hired Willie Green, Naji Marshall dove into his highlights. Marshall was impressed. Since then, the partnership between player and coach has been symbiotic. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 12:15 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
The Pelicans snap a 9-game skid in Washington, scoring a season-high 132 points against the Wizards.
“I think for us to be in this position, having the injuries that we’ve had, is a testament to our team, our staff and our development.” — CJ McCollum https://t.co/CGQIoTlUr6 pic.twitter.com/hDYIFFScqX – 12:05 AM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
A little frustration and a lot of turnovers for the Wizards tonight as they dropped their third straight: wapo.st/3GSiOgf – 11:36 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
It’s time to start talking about @CJ McCollum for #NBAAllStar2023 – 11:02 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“CJ McCollum was raining jumpers in the District of Columbia, while Jonas Valanciunas was punishing Washington’s frontcourt, throwing down dunks and tossing in hook shots Monday.” – ✍️ @Jim Eichenhofer
Postgame Wrap: neworlns.co/3ZrwxlF | @PanzuraNews – 11:00 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
10 best defenders inside 6 feet (min % FGA defended)
1. Giannis -15
2. Nic Claxton -14
3. LAURI MARKKANEN -13
4. Stephen Adams -13
5. Jaren Jackson -13
6. Porzingis -13
7. Al Horford -12
8. Daniel Gaddord -12
9. WALKER KESSLER -12
10. Jaden McDaniels -11 – 10:41 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Final stats from the #Pelicans W in DC:
@CJ McCollum: 34 Pts, 5 Rebs, 4 3PM, 2 STLs
@Jonas Valanciunas: 27 Pts, 12 Rebs, 4 ORebs
@marshall_naji8: 18 Pts, 4 Ast, 3 Rebs, 1 STL
@Devonte Graham: 11 Pts, 6 Ast, 2 3PM, 2 Stocks
@AlvaradoJose15: 10 Pts, 5 AST, 2 3PM, 1 STL
@FDSportsbooks pic.twitter.com/uvsMVzU5YK – 10:41 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Chimezie Metu got some first-quarter run. He already has four points, one rebound and one assist in two minutes. Prior to tonight, he played vs. Memphis on Jan. 1 (1 minute); Washington on Dec. 23 (3 minutes); Detroit on Dec. 16 (4 minutes); and Toronto on Dec. 14 (5 minutes). – 10:37 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
“Ugly game from us, not our best game, but we have a home stretch, and we’ll figure it out.” – Kristaps Porzingis postgame pic.twitter.com/kVt76USmpR – 10:35 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum on one piece of #Pelicans success: “Our bench has been very helpful for us. Their plus-minus has been great. That’s a sign of a really good team, when you have the depth that when you have injuries, you can still pull off wins like we have.” – 10:06 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum on being a DNP (rest) at Dallas two days ago: “I don’t like taking games off, but I needed it. I was starting to feel a little rugged, a little tired, and that’s when injuries occur. Obviously my load has shifted a little bit with B.I. and Zion being out.” – 10:03 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans brought the energy to D.C., shaking off a rough opening few minutes to end the team’s 0-3 stretch on road (all quality opponents: Mem, Phi, Dal) pic.twitter.com/HqvhXokglS – 9:55 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Is it time for CJ McCollum to make the All-Star Game?
Full podcast coming soon:
https://t.co/D3rFGvVdMB pic.twitter.com/Eg1xfPStXB – 9:54 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Daniel Gafford sustained a right ankle sprain, Wes Unseld Jr. said. The severity is unknown right now, Unseld said. – 9:48 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Daniel Gafford has a right ankle sprain, Wes Unseld Jr. said. He’ll be re-evaluated in the morning. Gafford left with 4:47 left in the game. – 9:47 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Right Ankle Sprain for Daniel Gafford, per Coach Wes Unseld Jr. He does not know the severity. – 9:47 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Coach on Naji’s leadership early in the game: pic.twitter.com/Zr435J1fAv – 9:44 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans pick up road win over Wizards behind 34 pts from CJ McCollum and 27 by Jonas Valanciunas. New Orleans pulls away in second half for 132-112 triumph in Washington. @PanzuraNews postgame wrap: https://t.co/lE69TpllJO pic.twitter.com/1cXiccA24p – 9:41 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Final: Pelicans 132, Wizards 112
Porzingis: 23p 10r
Kuzma: 19p 8r
McCollum: 34p
Pelicans had 39p off of 20 Wiz turnovers – 9:39 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum with one of the quotes of the year in describing an advantage on the court.
“It’s kind of like its mealtime for my son, right? You see his eyes light up. He starts grabbing for the bottle. … That’s how I feel when I get certain matchups on the fast break.” – 9:35 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
In tonight’s 132-112 win, New Orleans sets their season high in points and marks the highest total since 5/1/21 (140).
Tonight’s win marks the team’s first at Washington since 1/1/2011. – 9:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
That’s a W!
#Pelicans | @HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/UaJb6EZeRM – 9:32 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Capital City Go-Go fall to the Raptors 905 122-119 and moved to (5-1).
Vernon Carey Jr led the team with 25, Jordan Schakel 22, Kris Dunn 18, Jules Bernard 11, Davion Mintz 10.
The teams will run it back tomorrow on NBATV @ 7:30 pm – 9:32 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
The last time the Pelicans won in DC, Willie Green was a player. January 1, 2011.
Streak broken. – 9:31 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Washington Wizards fall to the New Orleans Pelicans.
#DCAboveAll 112
#Pelicans 132
Kristaps Porzingis led the team with 23, Kyle Kuzma with 19, Corey Kispert with 15, Daniel Gafford and Monte Morris each had 13. – 9:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
back at the crib Wednesday.
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/oHoOSB4pxl – 9:30 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards allowed a season-high 39 points off turnovers to the Pelicans. Those came off 20 turnovers. The Wizards are usually good at limiting turnovers, but have slipped lately. – 9:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jonas Valanciunas tonight:
27 PTS
12 REB
10-15 FG
5 straight double doubles in January. pic.twitter.com/2fjTVdfjmb – 9:30 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
That’s a W to begin the road trip!
#Pelicans | @HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/SoNbmBtrqq – 9:30 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Pelicans 132, Wizards 112
McCollum 34 pts
Valanciunas 27 pts, 12 rebs
Marshall 18 pts
Pels score 74 points in the paint en route to a blowout win over the Wizards. It’s the first time the Pels have won a game in DC since 2011. This was a physical domination by NOLA. – 9:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
CJ McCollum tonight:
34 PTS
5 REB
12-21 FG
4-8 3P
Averaging 24/4/8 without Zion this season. pic.twitter.com/JbBMDYCI94 – 9:29 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
FINAL: Pelicans 132, Wizards 112
– CJ: 34p, 5r
– JV: 27p, 12r, 10/15 FG
– Naji: 18p, 4a, 3r
– Devonte: 11p, 6a
– Jose: 10p, 5a, 4r
Pels: 53.3 FG%, 10/26 3P, 24/31 FT
Wizards: 51.2 FG%, 13/34 3P, 14/18 FT – 9:29 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Pelicans 132, Wizards 112
Porziņģis: 23 pts., 10 rebs., 1 asst.
Kuzma: 19 pts, 8 rebs., 2 assts., fouled out
McCollum: 34 pts., 5 rebs.
3-pointers: Pelicans 10/26, Wizards 14/34
Points scored off turnovers: Pelicans 39, Wizards 9 – 9:28 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Pelicans 132, Wizards 112
CJ McCollum with a game-high 34 points.
Jonas Valanciunas has a 27-point, 12-rebound double-double.
New Orleans wins in D.C. for the first time since January 2011. – 9:28 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose to the Pelicans, dropping their third straight game. They are 17-24 on the year as they reach the halfway point of the season. – 9:28 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Dereon Seabron gets his first NBA points on that putback.
Also, gives the Pelicans a season-high 132 points as a team. – 9:28 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Dereon Seabron just scored the first points of his NBA career – 9:28 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
another game, another KP double-double.
📊 23 PTS, 10 REB pic.twitter.com/6AYwuNY84r – 9:22 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Just letting y’all know JV has another double-double:
23 PTs | 10 REBs
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/dddVshOfHm – 9:18 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Daniel Gafford has left the game with 4:47 remaining in the fourth quarter and walked gingerly to the locker room after he elevated to contest a shot and appeared to turn one of his ankles as he landed. – 9:14 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum (32 pts) probably was headed for his third 40-point game since Dec. 22, but #Pelicans may not be needing any more of his bucket-getting in 4Q – 9:09 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Would be fantastic if the Pelicans can maintain this huge lead and CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas don’t have to re-enter. Three games remain on this road trip. A little extra oomph in their tanks for the Boston matchup could potentially make a difference. – 9:08 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Call is overturned.
Larry gets his block.
Wizards still haven’t scored in the 4th quarter. – 9:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Cross, tween, hit em with a 3 👌 pic.twitter.com/xBWHgsN7ev – 9:07 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Don’t think any of it was malicious or intentional but #Pelicans are much safer now on the court with Kyle Kuzma having fouled out – 9:06 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
15-0 run to start the fourth quarter. No Zion or B.I. CJ and JV on the bench. Deepest team in the league. – 9:05 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Frustrating night for Kyle Kuzma: 5 turnovers, technical foul, flagrant foul, fouled out in the 4th. Left straight for the locker room with Marcin Gortat and James Posey following behind him. – 9:05 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
13-0 start by the Pelicans to the 4th quarter has given them a 113-88 lead over the Wizards.
And Kyle Kuzma just bowled over Larry Nance Jr. to pick up his 6th foul. His night is over. – 9:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Kyle Kuzma just picked up his 6th foul and immediately just walked off the court, into the tunnel and back to the locker room.
Clearly frustrated after getting a flagrant on him earlier in the quarter. – 9:03 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kyle Kuzma picked up his sixth foul and went directly to the Wizards’ locker room. Assistant coach James Posey and guest assistant coach Marcin Gortat followed Kuzma to the locker room about 20 to 30 seconds later. – 9:03 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kuzma fouls out and the Wizards are down 115-88 to the Pelicans without Zion and Ingram with 8:41 left to play. – 9:03 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Kuzma just picked up his 6th foul and walked straight to the locker room. Looked like he was really upset. – 9:03 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jose Alvarado’s face is literally a magnet for opponent hands and elbows.
Enter a boxing ring with him at your own risk. Cause as we’ve seen, he can take MULTIPLE shots. – 9:01 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Dodged the GTA but couldn’t avoid the Knife 😤 pic.twitter.com/vYUQMqT2ZS – 9:01 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
work to do in Q4.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/PFX7wxhR7H – 8:56 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
That’s 3⃣! One more to close out!
#Pelicans pic.twitter.com/ECtlGZvXHE – 8:54 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 3rd: Pelicans 100, Wizards 88
McCollum 32 pts (11-19 FG)
Valanciunas 20 pts, 9 rebs
Marshall 15 pts
Points in the paint
NOP: 58
WSH: 40 – 8:53 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards enter the 4th quarter down 100-88 to the Pelicans. Going to need a comeback to avoid their 3rd straight loss. – 8:53 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Wizards trail the Pelicans after 3.
#DCAboveAll 88
#Pelicans 100 – 8:53 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
The Pelicans were down 10-0 to start this game and have been pretty damn good ever since. – 8:52 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Trey Murphy: Flyer than the rest of ’em pic.twitter.com/dTh4FkpIDx – 8:52 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Loving what we’re seeing right here! pic.twitter.com/kc1cr28wCJ – 8:50 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Already looks like New Orleans and Memphis will be winning tonight so Denver will have to also take care of business to keep themselves in the 1st seed in the West. – 8:47 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ is up to 30 points and we’re not even done with the third 👀 pic.twitter.com/OL24FaFNlg – 8:47 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards are down 91-75 with 4 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, on pace to give up 135 points. – 8:47 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Let’s play the Wizards all the time, please – 8:45 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Dyson has Monte Morris in jail just now. Leads to a Trey Murphy steal and Larry Nance dunk on the other end.
Pels lead 91-75. – 8:45 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Great Dyson Daniels defense on Monte Morris leads to a Pels steal. New Orleans has opened up a 16-point lead. – 8:45 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
NAJI LOB ➡️ TREY SLAM: YESSSSSSIR pic.twitter.com/Dekyr5lpbJ – 8:43 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ back with anotha smooth reverse 😏 pic.twitter.com/3BRQ9PYEMI – 8:36 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Rough start to the 2nd half for the Pelicans – 8:31 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Big BIG personal foul on Kyle Kuzma just seconds into the second half. That’s his 4th. With likely no Herb Jones for the rest of this game, danger exists of him catching fire, but not if he’s saddled with foul trouble. – 8:27 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Dyson Daniels starts 3Q in place of Herb Jones, who is doubtful to return with a right low back contusion – 8:26 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
JV in that first half:
20 Pts | 7 Rebs
Doing what he does best pic.twitter.com/KCDymZqb92 – 8:24 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Herb Jones (lower back contusion) is doubtful to return – 8:23 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb Jones doubtful to return. Lower back contusion. – 8:22 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb Jones (right lower back contusion) is doubtful to return to tonight’s game, Pelicans say. – 8:22 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Capital City Go-Go trail Raptors 905 at the half 53-63.
Vernon Carey Jr leads the team with 12, Jordan Schakel with 9, and Jules Bernard has 8. – 8:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Herb Jones (right low back contusion) is doubtful to return to tonight’s game – 8:22 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
📊 halftime numbers:
Kuz: 13 PTS, 4 REB
KP: 9 PTS, 3 REB
Monte: 8 PTS, 4 AST
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/EImenQpRtH – 8:13 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
New Orleans held Washington to 19 points in the second quarter. Have turned Wizards’ 10 turnovers into 18 points. – 8:11 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Pelicans 68, Wizards 56
McCollum 22 pts
Valanciunas 20 pts (8-11 FG), 7 rebs
Marshall 10 pts
It’s been the CJ & JV show so far in DC. Wiz have no answer for those two guys. Pels also locked in on D, holding the Wiz to 19 in the 2nd quarter. – 8:11 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Pelicans 68, Wizards 56
– CJ: 22p, 4r, 8/15 FG, 4/7 3P
– JV: 20p, 7r, 8/11 FG
– Naji: 10p, 2r
Pels: 52.1 FG%, 5/13 3P, 13/17 FT
Wizards: 57.5 FG%, 6/13 3P, 4/4 FT
Wizards: 10 TOs into 18 Pels pts
Pels: 4 TOs into 4 Wizards pts – 8:11 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Halftime: Pelicans 68, Wizards 56. Pels started to run away in the second quarter.
Kuzma has a scoreless second after 13p in the first quarter.
Porzingis has 9p
Valanciunas has 20, McCollum has 22p – 8:11 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Spectacular first half performance by McCollum/Valanciunas gives the Pelicans a 68-56 halftime lead over the Wizards.
CJ:
22 points
4 rebounds
4 threes
JV:
20 points
7 rebounds
8-11 FGS – 8:10 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Washington Wizards trail the New Orleans Pelicans at the half.
#dcaboveall 56
#Pelicans 68
Kyle Kuzma leads the wizards with 13.
Cj McCollum leads all with 22. – 8:10 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Up at the half!
#Pelicans | @HUBInsurance pic.twitter.com/3DqIFs8kKK – 8:10 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas slam, Larry steal, & a CJ 3: we hoopin’ out here! pic.twitter.com/elXjV2sJqY – 8:10 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Pelicans won the 2nd quarter 33-19, leaving the Wizards down 68-56 going into halftime.
McCollum (22 pts) and Valanciunas (20 pts) have been problems so far. – 8:09 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas combine for 42 first-half points. CJ’s hit four 3s. JV is feasting in the paint. Pels have a 12-point lead. – 8:09 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ and JV are roasting the Wizards right now – 8:06 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
C.J. McCollum vs. Jordan Goodwin has been a fun game within the game to watch. On this play, McCollum got the best of him but you can see the creativity it took to counter Goodwin’s defense. pic.twitter.com/ZfIxVyfS3W – 8:06 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“That is tough” – AD
CJ’s just different 😀 pic.twitter.com/FHOCQBC3sf – 8:02 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Naji Marshall is the hero the Pelicans deserve – 8:00 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb Jones subs out and is walking back to the locker room after that fall. – 7:57 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Herb Jones took a nasty fall on that last drive, but he’ll stay in the game. Looks a little stiff walking around tho. – 7:56 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
After one-quarter of play, the Capital City Go-Go trail Raptors 905, 26-23.
Vernon Carey Jr leads the team with 6 points. – 7:56 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
There’s something very funny about the 7-foot-3 Kristaps Porzingis seeing a double team from the 6-foot-1* Devonte Graham and the 6-foot* Jose Alvarado.
*Allegedly – 7:52 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“Right Play Tae” – Garrett Temple. pic.twitter.com/YI3ZIyXajS – 7:51 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija looks like he jammed a finger on his left hand after missing a layup, getting attention from the Wizards training staff on the bench.
He signals to Wes Unseld Jr. thumbs up that he is ok to come back in. – 7:49 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma: “I gave him the ball.”😂
I mean, he’s not wrong. pic.twitter.com/Q7ablWdyzy – 7:49 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jonas Valanciunas is killing Gafford inside. He’s got 14 already. Pels feeding him early and often. – 7:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Naji with the “sharp” cut and the great finish 😏
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/fRViIwJCmY – 7:47 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ in that 1st quarter:
16 Pts
2 3PM
60% from the field 👀 pic.twitter.com/Oi6fj6vv4R – 7:45 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kyle Kuzma says the magic word after he disagreed with an offensive foul call and gets a technical foul. – 7:44 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
up 2 after 1.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/2UPuhSJ602 – 7:42 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
It sounds like there are a lot of Pelicans fans in DC – 7:41 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Down by 2 to end the first
#Pelicans | @TaxAct pic.twitter.com/e5LMUL5Uwu – 7:39 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Kyle Kuzma hit 3 of 4 triples on the move in the first quarter. He is shooting 33.7% from deep on the season. Those fireworks should be ending soon.
Pelicans trail Wizards 37-35. CJ McCollum had 16 points and Jonas Valanciunas with 6. – 7:39 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans are seeking their first win in Washington since Jan. 1, 2011. Willie Green played on that New Orleans team and scored five points in 20 minutes in that game – 7:38 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Wizards 37, Pelicans 35
McCollum 16 pts
Valanciunas 6 pts
Jones 4 pts
Pels shot 59 percent in the 1st but only had 5 assists on 13 buckets. Gotta get the ball moving a bit more and cut down on the open-court turnovers. – 7:38 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kyle Kumza scored 13 points during the first quarter. Two of his three 3-pointers came on stepbacks. Washington leads New Orleans 37-35 going into the second quarter. – 7:38 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Whole lotta offense in the 1st quarter. It’s 37-35 Wizards over the Pelicans. Wiz shooting 65.2%, Pels at 59.1%.
Kuzma has 13 pts, McCollum with 16 already. – 7:38 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
After one-quarter of play, the Washington Wizards lead the New Orleans Pelicans after 1.
#DCAboveAll 37
#Pelicans 35
Kyle Kuzma leads the team with 13. – 7:38 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kuzma has three very nice three-pointers in the first quarter and the Wizards lead the Pelicans 37-35.
Kuzma: 13p
McCollum: 16p – 7:37 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
kyle kuzma: feeling himself – 7:37 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
soarin’ higher than the pelicans ⬆️
flight of the week x @NATCA ✈️ pic.twitter.com/o73YigKV5R – 7:37 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
lol what was Taj Gibson doing there? – 7:36 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jose steal + CJ bucket = perfect combo 👍 pic.twitter.com/RUwXXwzW1k – 7:35 PM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
CJ McCollum on a heater here in D.C. — 14 points in the first eight minutes. – 7:30 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pels got in a 10-0 hole. They now lead by 4. CJ McCollum up to 14 points. Herb Jones has done a nice job on Porzingis. – 7:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ’s too cold with it tbh 🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/igNOwZLltp – 7:30 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum is ON one. 12 straight points. Pelicans have grabbed a 22-20 lead over the Wizards. – 7:30 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
The Wizards went up 10-0 to start the game.
It’s currently 24-20 Pels who are on a 10-0 run of their own right now.
CJ McCollum with 14 points in the first quarter. – 7:30 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Not related to the Pelicans:
Lee Corso is still awesome – 7:26 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Started in a 7-0 hole, the Pelicans have now closed the gap to 14-12. Jonas Valanciunas beating up Daniel Gafford has been super effective, so too has Herb Jones frustrating Kristaps Porzingis. Can’t drive past Herb and doesn’t look comfortable trying to shoot over Jones’ length. – 7:24 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Naji gets us started!
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/1ixd60yVfT – 7:22 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb on Kristaps has been fun to watch. – 7:22 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Glad to hear that Willie Green was talking to the team about entry passes to Jonas Valanciunas. That has to get better for the team to score without Zion or BI – 7:21 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
The Pelicans scored a point! – 7:18 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
7-0 start
up a touchdown early 👀 – 7:14 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Jonas Valanciunas – 6:52 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Larry Nance Jr. (right shoulder soreness) is AVAILABLE to play tonight at Washington – 6:51 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Jonas Valanciunas – 6:49 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Let’s get it.
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/hn4RDJ1a8f – 6:48 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Larry Nance Jr. will be available tonight, per the Pelicans – 6:47 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Larry Nance Jr. is available. – 6:47 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
lookin’ to bounce back 😤
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/ofdDyFyYOG – 6:42 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Naji hoopin’ in his hometown tonight … love to see it 🫡 pic.twitter.com/3lELWLu2V2 – 6:30 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: Are Commanders fans all in again after Sam Howell’s promising debut Sunday in Washington’s rout of the Cowboys? Is the rookie QB the guy? And who should decide if he’s the guy? In @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/3Zj7vVD – 6:00 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
tonight’s starting 5 from home 🖐️
#DCAboveAll | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/jUfBagrJcQ – 6:00 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hour away from hoopin’ in the Nation’s Capital 😁
⏰: 6 pm
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/ay5KwgBubK – 6:00 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green said Brandon Ingram has not been able to go through a full practice yet. Said they’re “hopeful” he will be able to practice on this trip. – 5:37 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Larry Nance (right shoulder soreness) will work out pregame before team sees if he can go, Willie Green says.
Green also said Brandon Ingram hasn’t gone through a full practice yet but they are hopeful that happens on this trip.
Pels will practice in Boston tomorrow. – 5:37 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says he’s “hopeful” Brandon Ingram will be able to go thru a full practice at some point during this road trip. – 5:37 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Here at Capital One Arena the Washington Wizards have “I voted for” buttons. #DCAboveAll
• Bradley Beal
• Kyle Kuzma
• Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/iD8x8ITgIc – 5:30 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
first home fits of 2023 🏠
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/kvvJAUExVz – 5:24 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Washington Wizards’ starters tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans, with Bradley Beal out:
PG: Monté Morris
SG: Corey Kispert
SF: Kyle Kuzma
PF: Kristaps Porziņģis
C: Daniel Gafford – 5:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Fresh fits in Naji’s City
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/QSKk69mvuM – 5:11 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
The culture is changing in New Orleans. The roster is changing in Dallas. Thirty-four thoughts for 34 points in Luka’s latest triple-double, with a special shoutout to ⁦@Jason Lloyd⁩ ⁦@The Athletic⁩ theathletic.com/4067774/2023/0… – 5:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Answer 5 questions with your predictions for your chance to win!
📲 https://t.co/QhtgzfpM1X
#Pelicans | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/5XGNI4ekJK – 3:57 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
If the Pelicans wish to stop their recent slide, winning the first 12 minutes against the Wizards may dramatically increase those odds.
New Orleans is 1-7 in road games when trailing at the end of the first quarter but 5-4 when leading. https://t.co/CB51Z2GpX1 pic.twitter.com/mTX5HXpGGs – 3:51 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jose Alvarado ranks 1st in steals and 2nd in deflections on the NBA’s 5th-ranked defense. New Orleans’ defensive rating is 105.7 when he plays. Rises to 112.6 when he sits. The rare sub-6-foot defensive game changer. – 3:50 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Delon Wright ranks near the top of the NBA in deflections per game and the Wizards have their lowest def rtg with him on the floor.
The latest Chasing Stats (@ITCadre) pic.twitter.com/3vE40C6DFr – 1:40 PM

Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
ICYMI: From Saturday… only at @HeavyOnSports
🏀 NBA execs on whether the Pelicans be true contenders?
🏀 Will Minnesota ever be able to make the Gobert-Towns combination work?
🏀 Celtic archeology: A couple of fun notes from a long ago trip
bit.ly/3QjFN7f – 1:29 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Commanders fan: you’re all in again, aren’t you? You’re all about Sam Howell! Washington’s rookie QB put some promising tape out on Sunday in the Commanders’ rout of the Cowboys. Is he the guy? And who should decide if he’s the guy? In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3Zj7vVD – 1:04 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
the bigs are key tonight vs. the Big Easy 🔑
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/BuKmFpwzn6 – 1:00 PM

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