On December 24, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the Wizards challenged the Knicks away. Bill was sidelined for triggering a health and safety agreement, and Walker scored 23 points in the second quarter to help the Knicks build an edge. The Wizards exploded 14-2 at the beginning of the third quarter to establish a 14-2 lead, and the Knicks fought back wildly, but Kuzma sent two key three-pointers in the decisive moment, and finally the Wizards beat the Knicks 124-117 to win two consecutive games.
Field data
Wizards: Dinwiddie 21 points, 7 boards and 12 assists, Kispert 20 points (scoring a career high), Kuzma 18 points and 10 boards, Holliday 16 points, Harrell 15 points, Avdia 14 points, Garford 11 points and 7 boards
Knicks: Walker 44 points, 9 boards, 8 assists, 0 turnovers, Randle 23 points, 9 boards, Burks 20 points and 7 boards, Fournier 8 points
Star of the Field: Walker bursts into a dream back to the top
He was once abandoned by Thibodeau this season, and recently due to injuries in the team, Walker returned to the rotation, this time he fired 23 points in the second quarter, making the whole stadium chant his name, such a game although it failed to help the team win, but Walker's play was still impressive.
Game tidbits
Difficult shot hits! Walker's 23 points in a single quarter led to a home mountain tsunami of revelry, and Knicks fans shouted Kemba Walker's name, giving him the highest courtesy for his magical performance.
Highlights of this session
Strong hits under the basket 1v2! Harrell converted the offense to play
Fantastic 2+1! Burkes stumbled to score
Air-connected violent buckle! Sims took off domineeringly
Hit a three-pointer after the shake! Walker celebrates passionately
Continuous shaking long-range shot hits! Walker played 3+1
Breakthrough send magic pass! Walker assists Robinson
Key three points! Kuzma almost killed the game
Game review
In the first quarter, Burks took the lead in three points, And Fournier sent three points on two free throws, and the Knicks made a fantastic 8-0 start. Keyspert broke the ice with three-pointers, Walker hit two free throws, Holliday scored three-pointers, then Walker sent a mid-range shot, Avdia threw a throw back, and the Wizards trailed to 12-15. Dinwiddie tied the three-pointer, Gibson jumped to stop the bleeding, Neto sent a three-pointer, Randle hit consecutive singles, And Kisspert made a layup, and the Wizards trailed 20-21. The Knicks scored four straight points to open the gap, but the Wizards responded with a 9-0 run to overtake four points. Burks hit a strong shot, Harrell hit both free throws, and the Wizards led 31-27 into the second quarter.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Burks hit a three-pointer, Kuzma sent a master, Sims and Harrell sent each other a strong attack from the basket, and Kispert hit a three-point shot to give the Wizards a 38-32 lead. Holliday fed Walker a free throw, Sims played under the basket, Harrell received a salute in the air, Holliday and Burks played a three-pointer, and the Wizards led 45-44. Walker overtook on a three-pointer, Dinwiddie tied on a jumper, Walker broke through, Avdia and Walker scored three-pointers, Dinwiddie made two free throws, Kuzma cut to give the Wizards a 53-52 lead. Walker and Randle scored five straight points, Kuzma played under the basket, Walker hit a layup and hit another shot to give the Knicks a 59-55 lead. Dinwiddie hit two free throws, Walker scored four points in a row, and the Knicks led 64-57 into the second half.
Fight again, Garford and Randall send each other a violent dunk, Dinwiddie three-point chase hit, Garford two free throws, Holliday broke through, Garford sent another berth, Holliday threw a shot, Garford made two free throws, and the Wizards exploded 14-2 to surpass the score. Walker made two free throws to stop the bleeding, Randall hit a strong shot, Holliday sent a three-pointer, then Burks and Keyspert played a three-pointer, Dinwiddie made two free throws to give the Wizards an 83-75 lead. Walker scored 3+1, Dinwiddie made a layup, Walker continued to hit three points and sent a breakthrough, and the Knicks trailed to 84-85. Avdia hit both free throws, Walker broke through and Harrell hit a strong shot. Walker scored 41 points in the third quarter and the Knicks still trailed 86-90.
In the final quarter, Dotson hit a whistle, Bertans sent three points, Kuzma made two free throws, Harrell sent a dunk, and the Wizards led by eight points at 97-89. Robinson and Dotson scored four consecutive points to stop the bleeding, Kuzma hit a layup, robinson sent another dunk, and the Wizards led 99-95. Avdia made two free throws and one shot, Topping responded with two free throws, and the Wizards scored four straight points to create a seven-point advantage. Walker's three-pointer stopped the bleeding, Dinwiddie hit a strong shot, Randall responded with a strong attack, Dinwiddie's magical three-point shot, Randle hit a layup, and the Wizards led 109-104. Fournier and Holliday faced off on three points, Randle hit two free throws, Kuzma sent a three-pointer and the Wizards led by six points at 115-109. Robinson hit a layup, but Kuzma sent another three-pointer to give the Wizards a 118-111 lead. Burks played 2+1, but there was little time left in the game, and the Knicks were powerless to turn over and swallow the defeat.
Player Ratings:
Wizards: Holliday 9.1, Dinwiddie: 9.5, Kispert: 9.6, Kuzma: 9.7, Garford: 9.1, Harrell: 8.6
Knicks: Walker: 9.9, Burkes: 9.6, Fournier: 2.4, Randall: 2.5, Robinson: 7.7