The Washington Wizards coach complimented the Israeli rookie, who opened the bench for the first time this season in a win over Chicago: "Danny was excited about the opportunity for a new role, he is an excellent guy who works hard"
Abdia tries to stop Lavin, tonight
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The Washington Wizards and coach Scott Brooks can release some pressure this morning (Tuesday), after recording a Friday win of 21 games this season, 101: 105 over the Chicago Bulls away.
Danny Abdia, who for the first time this season did not start in the Brooks' five-man lineup despite being healthy, scored a third game in a row with just 4 points (2 of 9 from the field).
However, the forward also dropped 10 rebounds and recorded three steals.
After two games in which he received only about a quarter of an hour, Abdia this time won 28 minutes on the floor from coach Brooks.
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The coach commented at the end that Abdia got off the bench.
"Danny was excited about the opportunity for a new role," Brooks said.
The coach added: "Abdia did a good job defending Zack Lavine, who is one of the candidates to be Allstar. He is fighting. His attack will come. He scored well. His toughness gave us a chance to win."
The Wizards will return home after the away game tour and meet the Toronto Raptors on the night between Wednesday and Thursday (02:00 Israel time).