Wizards have lost all three games since trade
The Wizards (7-22) got a late Christmas present with rookie point guard John Wall returning to action during the team’s two-game swing through Texas. But Washington is still searching for an elusive first victory with recent acquisition Rashard Lewis in the lineup, not to mention an end to its 0-15 start to the year on the road.
Still working his way back from a right knee bone bruise, Wall came off the bench for 13 points, six assists and five rebounds in Monday’s 100-93 loss to the Rockets. He went to the line 13 times, the second-most in his young career. But he also missed all three of his free throw attempts in the fourth quarter as the Wizards surrendered a 10-point lead over the final 10 minutes.
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“We did a terrible job down the stretch and didn’t run our offense,” Wall said. “When Houston made their run, we tried to force our shots and hit the big home run.”
Lewis has averaged 17.0 points in three appearances with the Wizards since being swapped for Gilbert Arenas, including starts in the last two games.
While Wall has gotten healthier, the Wizards played without forward-center Hilton Armstrong on Monday due to a right mid-foot sprain suffered Sunday in San Antonio. He is listed as day-to-day.
Former Georgetown center Roy Hibbert’s much improved production (14.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.0 blocks per game) has been one of Indiana’s better stories this season, even though the Pacers (13-16) have lost five of their last seven games.
Washington and Indiana will rematch in Indianapolis on New Year’s Eve.
