Clash in the locker room and reasons to worry about her loss: Washington wins, but not quiet

The flare-up between Earl and Coldwell Pop that was separated by the players clouded the win against OKC.

At the same time, there is a decline in the status of Abdia, but Dinvidi is confident: "He is still his defensive anchor, special vehicles can be put up with him."

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12/01/2022

Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 09:03

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Danny Abdia with Washington Wizards fans (from the Wizards' Twitter)

Despite the win over Oklahoma City, despite the team having positive momentum, the winds are not calm in Washington. According to Athletic, an unusual incident occurred in the first half of the game against the Thunder, when Cantabius Caldwell Pop and Montreux Harle physically confronted on the way down to the locker room and were separated by players and security guards.

The two who also collaborated together with the Lakers last season were seen arguing passionately after the move that locked up the first half, in which Caldwell Pop threw a hard three instead of handing over to Harrell who was free closer to the basket. According to a report by Shams Charania, the exchange turned into an exchange of blows in the tunnel, and as mentioned, the players hurried to separate the two with the help of the security forces who were at the scene.

In the second half they had already collaborated for quite a few minutes and took an important part in the 118: 122 victory, with both finishing with double digits.

Either way, the Wizards try to treat the incident in the right proportions, and are convinced that this is not an ongoing tension between the two, who are considered close friends.

The team has celebrated a second consecutive victory, and hopes to continue the momentum in the next seven games that will be held in their home hall.

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Not quiet again.

Coldwell Pop and Earl

Washington Wizards Monsters Harrell Actor (Photo: GettyImages, Michael Reaves)

Cantabius Caldwell Pop, Washington Wizards (Photo: Reuters)

In general, Wes Ansald Jr. is slowly enjoying a wide and full squad: Earl has left the Corona Protocol, Roy Hachimura is back to play after a long time, and in tonight's game against Orlando will also return Thomas Bryant who returns from an injury that sidelined him for a long time. By the time Bradley Bill leaves the Corona Protocol (to which he returned tonight), Ansald Jr. will already have a full squad.

But one of the victims of the new situation is Danny Abdia, who continues to get fewer minutes. Tonight, the Israeli forward was satisfied with 18 minutes, after receiving only 12 in the previous game. Abdia may have been quite effective in his minutes and finished with 7 points including 3 of 4 from the field, but had a hard time defending against Shay Gilges Alexander, and overall it looks like the coming period will be more challenging for him.

One reason for this is Ansald Jr.'s reliance on Roy Hachimura, who got into things quickly.

According to the coach, "Roy gives us things that no one gives us in the forward positions. I really like his attitude and his game, and hope to give him more minutes as he gets in shape and time passes."

Towards a challenging time.

Lost in action tonight (Photo: GettyImages, Patrick Smith)

The rumors in Washington recently link Abdia in a possible trade that will land Detroit forward Jeremy Grant in the capital, but it's still unclear how much truth there is in that, and whether his name does come up in Wizards executives' discussions.

Either way, the full staff can allow the Wizards new flexibility, which can indirectly also help with the loss.

"Now you can put up all kinds of interesting vehicles that everyone can keep everyone in," Spencer Dinwidi explains.

"Roy, Danny, Kozma - they can be the anchors of our defense. It will be special to see all three in the same quintet."

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In the meantime, Abdia was comforted by the special attention he received from the Jewish community in Washington, who marked with him an evening of Jewish heritage on behalf of the group.

At the end of the game, Abdia talked to the dozens of Jews who came to watch him especially during the game, answered questions and also found a unique way for multi-participant selfies.

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