Even after the roster changes, the Washington Wizards are having a hard time achieving NBA victories.
Tonight (Saturday through Sunday) the team from the U.S. capital lost 123: 110 to Sacramento and went down to a 30:25 balance.
Danny vs. the Kings: 10 points (3/9 from the field), 3 rebounds, 2 assists in 28 minutes pic.twitter.com/V487h61fFJ
- Washington Wizards 🇮🇱 (@washwizardsil) February 13, 2022
Danny Abdia got up off the bench as usual and opened well.
Already during his first on the field he snatched a ball and led an explosive attack which was finished by Kyle Kozma.
The Israeli then scored a three and was part of the Wizards' run in the first quarter.
In both games since the trade deadline Abdia has scored in double digits.
Against Brooklyn he scored 13 points, and tonight he finished with 10 points (3 of 9 from the field, 1 of 5 from three, 3 of 4 from the line), 3 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 28 minutes.
Danny to the ring pic.twitter.com/rORxatzRUQ
- Washington Wizards 🇮🇱 (@washwizardsil) February 13, 2022
Washington introduced Ishman Smith, who has returned to the team trade and is already a partner in the rotation, while Christopher Forzingis, who arrived in the trade from Dallas, sat on the bench while still recovering from an injury.
The Wizards started well and closed out the first quarter with a 6:15 run that gave a 24:29 lead after 12 minutes of basketball.
The trend continued into the second quarter as Kozma led Washington to a record 37:50 lead, but Sacramento woke up and down to half the scoreboard showed 59:65 to the host.
Abdia and Bryant try to stop Savonis, Photo: USA TODAY Sports
In the second half Sacramento completely took control of the point and managed to equalize to 80:80.
Washington started to lose balls and towards the last quarter the Kings led 88:92.
From there the Kings no longer looked back and a 4:11 run closed a story.
The winner in the new lineup after her big trade with Indiana was led by Diaron Fox with 26 points.
Harrison Barnes added 21 points, and new addition Domantas Savonis finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.
"What's the matter Israel? Here KP. Looking forward to a strong half year of the season and can not wait to play with my guy, Danny."
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- Washington Wizards 🇮🇱 (@washwizardsil) February 12, 2022
Washington was led by Kozma with 22 points, to which he added 7 assists and 8 rebounds.
Corey Kispert finished with 20 points and 6 assists, Roy Hachimura and Thomas Bryant added 13 points each, Cantabius Caldwell-Pop finished with 11 points, Raul Neto and Danny Abdia with 10 points each close out seven Washington players in double digits.
The Wizards' next game will be on the night between Monday and Tuesday (02:00 Israel time) away against Detroit.
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