Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and provided six assists to help the Washington Wizards defeat the host Portland Trail Blazers 118-117 in the NBA last night. Tyus Jones contributed to Washington's victory by hitting five three-pointers and adding 24 points, while teammate Daniel Gafford scored 16 points and secured eight rebounds. This win marks the third for Washington in 20 games.
Anfernee Simons was the top scorer for Portland with 41 points, a season-high for him, but his team lost for the eighth time in nine games. Simons also set a season-high for three-pointers made with seven and contributed 22 points in the fourth quarter.
In another game, Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 118-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Edwards scored 27 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and provided five assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points for the winning team, which bounced back from a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers the night before. Anthony Davis scored 31 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Lakers, who lost their fourth consecutive game.
In other matchups last night, the Utah Jazz won on the road against the Detroit Pistons 119-111, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 134-115 at home. The Chicago Bulls also secured a home victory, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 114-95.
