SB Nation DC - Bucks Vs. Wizards: Washington Gets First Win In Nine Tries 100-85https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-02-09T21:17:57-05:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/17491252011-02-09T21:17:57-05:002011-02-09T21:17:57-05:00Bucks Vs. Wizards: Washington Gets First Win In Nine Tries 100-85
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a> by a score of 100-85 to end an eight-game losing streak. Washington established the lead early in the game, taking a 47-37 lead at the half, and held on for a comfortable win at the Verizon Center.</p>
<p><span>Nick Young</span> led the way with 26 points and a highlight slam over <span>Ersan Ilyasova</span>.</p>
<p>The Wizards got a strong effort from their bigs, led by JaVale McGee. McGee finished with 16 points and 17 rebounds for the Wizards, who owned a 51-39 advantage on the glass. <span>Andray Blatche</span> chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds.</p>
<p>The Wizards were also able to limit <span>Andrew Bogut</span>. The Bucks center had eight points in the first quarter, but finished with just 12 points, though he added 11 rebounds.</p>
<p><span>Brandon Jennings</span> -- playing with a screw in his foot -- was also not particularly effective. He picked it up in the second half to finish with 20 points, but needed 24 shots to get there.</p>
<p>The Wizards get one more home game Saturday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a> before heading back on the road with a trip to Cleveland on Sunday, Feb. 13.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-wizards/2011/2/9/1985379/bucks-vs-wizards-washington-gets-first-win-in-nine-tries-100-85Michael Katz2011-02-09T20:11:35-05:002011-02-09T20:11:35-05:00Bucks Vs. Wizards: Nick Young Keys Wizards to 47-37 Lead at Half
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<p>The John Wall-Brandon Jennings matchup has taken a back seat as Nick Young lead the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> in points and highlight dunks in the first half. Washington enters intermission leading the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a> by a score of 47-37.</p>
<p>Young provided the future YouTube material when he drove from the wing and rose up over <span>Ersan Ilyasova</span> for the slam. He has 13 points and three rebounds at the half.</p>
<p>The Wizards also got production down low from <span>JaVale McGee</span>, who already has a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. That effort has helped the Wizards own the glass with a 27-18 advantage in an area that gave them trouble in Saturday's loss to Atlanta.</p>
<p><span>Andrew Bogut</span> has had success for Milwaukee at the other end with eight points and six rebounds. He added two blocks.</p>
<p>Jennings has been a relative non-factor for the Bucks, shooting just 2 for 8 and handing out just one assist. Wall meanwhile has seven points and four rebounds in 15 minutes.</p>
<p>The Wizards have controlled a somewhat ugly game, leading by as many as 12. The Bucks have not led by more than two points.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-wizards/2011/2/9/1985247/bucks-vs-wizards-nick-young-keys-wizards-to-47-37-lead-at-halfMichael Katz2011-02-09T18:51:37-05:002011-02-09T18:51:37-05:00Bucks Vs. Wizards: Brandon Jennings, John Wall Face Off
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<p>Do you like point guard play? You'll like this <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> matchup at the Verizon Center on Wednesday night.</p>
<p>Jennings may score the ball a little more than Wall (17.3 points per 36 minutes to 14.3 per 36 minutes), but each are lightening quick, young and exciting.</p>
<p>One thing in Wall's favor, Jennings recently returned to action after missing 19 games with a foot injury. Jennings told me before the game that he's getting used to playing with a screw in his foot, which he can feel especially when he makes hard cuts.</p>
<p>The Wizards are dealing with some injuries as well, and will only dress 10 players. <span>Yi Jianlian</span> and <span>Al Thornton</span> are each out. That could mean another chance to hitch yourself to the <span>Trevor Booker</span> bandwagon.</p>
<p>For the Wizards, this game represents as good a chance as any to nab a win and stop their now eight-game losing streak. Next up is the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a> and then Washington is back on the road. Even if that first road game is against Cleveland, we don't need to revisit the <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-wizards/2011/2/3/1970781/washington-wizards-road-losing-streak-nick-young-flip-saunders">Wizards' road prowess</a>.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2011/2/9/2329506/bucks-vs-wizards-brandon-jennings-john-wall-face-offMichael Katz