On January 4, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game that has ended today, the Washington Wizards narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets at home 124-121.
The wizards of this game can beat the opponent and refuse to lose consecutively, which is inseparable from the wonderful performance of the two players of the team. One is bradley Beal, the team's core guard, who played 43 minutes and shot 11-of-22, including 3-of-8 from three-point range, with 35 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Although Beal's average score per game has dropped significantly after a major change in the team's lineup this season, he is still the team's number one scorer.
Another player who has excelled in this game is the Wizards' new signing this season, Kyle Kuzma, who played 41 minutes and shot 13-of-26, including 6-of-11 three-pointers, and efficiently had a comprehensive stat of 36 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists.
With his excellent performance in this game, Kuzma became the third player in Wizards history to score 30+10+5 in a single game and shoot 5+ three-pointers at the same time, the first two being Bradley Beale and Westbrook. Kuzma has played more confidently in the Wizards this season, and he has also hit key goals in games many times.
Meanwhile the two became the first pair in Wizards history since 1964 to score 35+5+5 at the same time in a single game.
Under the leadership of the two of them, the Wizards' record this season is actually quite good. They are currently seventh in the East with a 19-18 loss, and they've been in the ranks of playoff teams for most of the season, and if they remain so competitive, there's a good chance they'll make it into the playoffs later in the season.