Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday November 17, 2021
Washington Wizards 51, Charlotte Hornets 43 (Q2 00:26)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
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Look at LaMelo’s feet. He “jumps” as low as possible to fool Montrezl Harrell while throwing the lob. Absurd athletic coordination. Do we call this the skip step? Skim step? Glide step?
(And yes, it’s legal. He releases the pass before his right foot touches the ground). pic.twitter.com/Wy1W9Q59o6 – 7:59 PM
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Spencer Dinwiddie posting on IG from the last time he was playing in Charlotte where he partially tore his ACL and making his return less than a year later pic.twitter.com/FsLbdHrv8d – 7:56 PM
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A thing of BEEauty! 💥
@Nick Richards x @LaMelo Ball
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/nqU70UNy8n – 7:54 PM
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Bully ball in the paint 💪
#DCAboveAll | @Montrezl Harrell pic.twitter.com/e8XVC9cUv3 – 7:54 PM
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5 pts, 5 reb and a blk for Deni Avdija already in 10 min.
This move right here shows the offensive potential he is just barely scratching the surface of. This is unusual for 6-foot-9. pic.twitter.com/gDlxTyhEkE – 7:45 PM
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This is a subjective observation, but Deni Avdija appears to be playing with increased confidence tonight. In addition to his defense, he’s playing with a welcome aggressiveness offensively. He has five points, five rebounds and one block with 8:13 remaining in the 2nd quarter. – 7:43 PM
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End of the 1st Quarter: Wizards 29, Hornets 24
Gafford: 10 pts., 2 rebs.
Beal: 5 pts., 2 rebs., 4 assts.
Ball: 8 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
FG%: Wizards 52%, Hornets 37%
Points in the paint: Wizards 20, Hornets 10 – 7:34 PM
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After one, the Wizards lead the Hornets 29-24.
Gafford: 10p
Wiz shooting 52% FG, 3-9 from three
Hornets 4-10 from three – 7:34 PM
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Things we know for sure:
Sky is Blue
Grass is Green
Water is Wet
Miles can DUNK!
@Miles Bridges | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/zMzc0twVIW – 7:34 PM
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Wizards lead the Hornets 29-24 after one. They went on a 12-4 run after Unseld Jr. called timeout at 20-17. Gafford leads all scorers with 10 pts. – 7:33 PM
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Great sign for the Wizards with Daniel Gafford having 10 pts on 5-5 FG early in the 1st quarter. He had 4, 4 and 6 pts in his last 3 games. – 7:28 PM
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LaMelo ball, a 38% three-point shooter this season, has knocked down two in the first quarter against Washington. Three-point shot has become a major weapon early in his career. – 7:27 PM
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Terry Rozier finds Miles Bridges up high for the lob slam ✈️🔨
pic.twitter.com/ttZsBuz0Mi – 7:26 PM
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The Wizards are No. 1 in isolation defense this year. Kyle Kuzma vs. LaMelo Ball, for example: pic.twitter.com/l6Et8XUwUR – 7:22 PM
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Daniel Gafford has been unhappy with his performance the last few games. Balling early for the Wizards with 8 points on 4-4 shooting in 5 minutes, one foul for now. – 7:22 PM
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S/O to these fans for showing love in Charlotte!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/HpElS0g0wD – 7:22 PM
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New cut got @Bradley Beal looking young 😂 pic.twitter.com/KTf93OhzIK – 7:19 PM
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The Hornets want to turn tonight’s game into a fast-paced track meet. That wouldn’t be good for the Wizards. The Wizards would be better off slowing the pace down, except when they generate live-ball turnovers. – 7:18 PM
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Daniel Gafford up to 8 points already. Not surprising given the Hornets’ struggles with defending the paint this season. – 7:18 PM
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Great pass @Mason Plumlee!
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/JXSoCUnepa – 7:17 PM
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is defending LaMelo Ball early tonight. He did a great job against Ja Morant earlier this season. – 7:12 PM
![Chase Hughes](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1281426428203094016/-4kDM-7j_normal.jpg)
The Wizards aim to tie their best start in franchise history as they play LaMelo Ball and the Hornets. Watch the game on @NBCSWashington or stream it here: smart.link/5bb65a2b6cedb?… – 7:10 PM
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Wizards extend contract of GM Sheppard on heels of team’s fast start nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/17/wiz… – 7:03 PM
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Are you 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘?!
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @Washington Wizards
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/102.5 FM pic.twitter.com/Wha33iwF91 – 7:03 PM
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Tonight’s Starting 🖐️
Check out @crumblcookies’ starters of the week: https://t.co/ogyvkEMqyP pic.twitter.com/ru0NLPsGzb – 6:46 PM
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Always good to see a familiar face!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/HCHivgtE1o – 6:41 PM
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#DCFamily, how many dunks is Trezz getting tonight? pic.twitter.com/g5hPGNK8m3 – 6:30 PM
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Tonight’s first 5️⃣! #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/XM4LhEdWOo – 6:30 PM
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Great to see this.
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/Pyiao5bE8W – 6:25 PM
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1️⃣ hour until tip!
📍 Charlotte
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM
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INJURY REPORT vs WAS
PJ Washington (L Elbow Hyperextension) is OUT.
Gordon Hayward (R Hamstring Discomfort) is available.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/itlf4iPYAa – 5:51 PM
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Someone meme Kuz for me.
Best meme gets a $1 cash app. pic.twitter.com/XK9TglSmbs – 5:46 PM
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Calling all @JrWizards!
The Wizards Kids Club, presented by @GiantFood, has memberships on sale now!
#DCAboveAll – 5:46 PM
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“I’m just so grateful and I’m very humbled… I look forward to greater days ahead.”
I caught up with newly promoted Wizards team president Tommy Sheppard on today’s big news and what’s next for the franchise. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 5:44 PM
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Tonight’s Wizards starters in Charlotte: Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. Wes Unseld Jr. said he expects to play Beal his usual stints, but the coaches will monitor Beal to make sure his wind is OK after a 2-game absence. – 5:43 PM
![Josh Robbins](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1358290326/Josh_Robbins_mugshot_normal.jpg)
The Wizards entered the season planning to be cautious with Spencer Dinwiddie on back-to-backs. Dinwiddie will start tonight in Charlotte, but the team likely will hold him out of tomorrow’s game in Miami, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 5:41 PM
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Unseld doesn’t expect Spencer Dinwiddie to be available tomorrow for the Wizards v. Heat. Part of the plan given the ACL surgery earlier this year. – 5:40 PM
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Spencer Dinwiddie is not expected to play tomorrow against the Heat, coach Wes Unseld Jr. says. Dinwiddie is being limited in back-to-backs due to his ACL surgery earlier this year. – 5:40 PM
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Wizards starters vs. Hornets
Spencer Dinwiddie
Bradley Beal
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kyle Kuzma
Daniel Gafford – 5:35 PM
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Tommy Sheppard predicted that Rui Hachimura may start practicing and maybe play in games with the Capital City Go-Go in 1-2 weeks. Thomas Bryant a bit later than that.
Of course, Sheppard said that a calendar is not going to dictate their return dates. – 5:27 PM
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Pregame availability with Coach JB starts now! 🎙 #WASvsCHA twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:19 PM
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