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The Washington Wizards (29-40) play against the New York Knicks (40-40) at Madison Square Garden

Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Friday March 18, 2022

Washington Wizards 97, New York Knicks 100 (Final )

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers snap 11 game road losing streak, beat the Raptors in Overtime, 128-123…Russ clutch 3 to send game to OT
-Lebron 36pts 9rebs 7ast
-Russ 22pts 10ast 10rebs
-Wenyen 17pts
-Bradley 14pts
-Reaves 10pts 7rebs 6ast
Next up, tomorrow night at Washington…
@ESPNLosAngeles – 10:09 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
NYK holds on down stretch to beat WAS on a night they shoot 34% from floor. Solid night from Mitchell Robinson (15p, 10 offensive reb) & Immanuel Quickley (15p, 5a). Kristaps Porzingis had 18 p, 11r; Porzingis & NYK owner James Dolan shook hands as Porzingis walked off the floor. – 10:08 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Pulled out with the W. See you Sunday, New York! pic.twitter.com/Eyv3lEduYf – 10:06 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The comeback bid fell short.
Kuzma: 18 PTS, 9 AST
Porzingis: 18 PTS, 11 REB
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/cLXDxDnc7e – 10:04 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
RJ with the CLUTCH clamps 🔒 pic.twitter.com/xxlHIk589Z – 10:03 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Utah up 31.
And they’re not the Wizards – 10:03 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Final: Knicks 100, Wizards 97.
Knicks improve to 30-40, up to 11th in the East, 0.5 games ahead of Washington now.
• Randle 18-17-4, 6-22 FGs
• Barrett 18-6-3, 6-22 FGs
• Robinson 15 & 12 (10 offensive)
• Fournier 15 pts, 4 asts
NYK outscored WAS 20-4 in 2nd-chance pts. – 10:03 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
#DCAboveAll 97
#NewYorkForever 100
Final.
Porzingis 18 / Kuzma 18
Randle 18 / Barrett 18
Wizards host #Lakeshow tomorrow. – 10:02 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards winning percentage through 69 games is .420 – 10:02 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Knicks 100, Wizards 97
Offensive rebounds: Knicks 19, Wizards 3
Second-chance points: Knicks 20, Wizards 4
Porzingis: 18 pts., 11 rebs.
Kuzma: 18 pts., 5 rebs., 9 assts. – 10:01 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose to the Knicks, that’s 6 straight and 9 of 11. But… they have temporarily moved from the 12th-best lottery odds into 10th, contingent on the result of Lakers-Raptors. – 10:00 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The rookie isn’t scared of the moment!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/qBwA88iEoG – 9:59 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Per Nets PR:
Seth Curry has tallied 22 points (8-of-11 FG), his fifth 20-point game in a dozen games as a Net.
Curry is 6-of-8 from 3-point range, tying his Nets high for 3-pointers made in a game (previously: 6-of-9 on 2/16 at New York). – 9:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With 6:50 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Knicks have collected 19 offensive rebounds, leading to 19 second-chance points and counting. The Wizards have gathered two offensive rebounds and have scored zero second-chance points. New York leads Washington 86-77. – 9:36 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Mitchell Robinson has TEN offensive rebounds and only ONE defensive rebound. Hilarious. – 9:35 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Very Decembery shots from Randle tonight. – 9:34 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
I hope Knicks fans appreciate Quickley. He’s tough! – 9:31 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
You wanna know the difference in this game?
The Knicks have 17 second-chance points. The Wizards have ZERO.
Knicks have 17 offensive boards. Wizards have two. – 9:27 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards’ defense has been solid tonight, but it’s the offense that’s been the issue. Washington went 6 for 19 from the field and 4 for 8 from the free-throw line in the third quarter, scoring just 19 points. Washington trails New York 75-66 heading into the fourth. – 9:22 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Fans at MSG are now doing Karaoke louder than they booed Porzingis and I don’t know what to make of that. – 9:22 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Wizards 75-66.
• Randle 16-16-4
• Fournier 15 pts, 5-9 3Ps
• Quickley 10 pts, 5 asts
• Burks 10 & 5
• Porzingis 12 & 4 – 9:22 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards trail the Knicks 75-66 heading into the fourth and the Knicks are shooting 38.2% from the floor – 9:21 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Randle and Barrett are a combined 9-for-34 from the field, yet the Knicks still lead by nine. – 9:19 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
I keep thinknig how bad the Wizards look and then I remember they came into the game ahead of the Knicks and I think this season has made me numb. – 9:19 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Looks like Gafford caught Randle’s elbow/hand to his face/neck under the basket – 9:15 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks offense this quarter has been all Randle post-ups. – 9:13 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Strong take by the rookie 💪
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/5QBTaLomuG – 9:11 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The Hawks without John Collins and Trae Young are beating the Grizzlies by 19 at the half. Knicks not getting help. – 8:57 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
📸 Friday Night Pics 📸 – 8:53 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Julius came to BALL ♨
He’s got 15 points at the half 📈 pic.twitter.com/yufNGElUPx – 8:48 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Halftime: Knicks 54, Wiz 47 after a big second quarter from New York.
Porzingis: 9p 3r
Neto: 9p 2r
Randle: 15p, 10r
Quickley: 10p
NKY out-rebounding the Wiz 30-14 – 8:36 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Knicks lead the Wizards 54-47 at the half after New York was +13 in the 2nd quarter. Julius Randle has 15 pts to lead all scorers. – 8:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
At halftime, the Wizards are losing to the Knicks, 54-47. Washington is struggling on its defensive board, allowing 11 New York offensive rebounds, leading to 11 second-chance points. Julius Randle has a game-high 15 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. – 8:36 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Portland, which just lost by 30 to the Knicks, hangs 75 points on the Nets in the first half and leads by 13. – 8:36 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
#NewYorkForever 54
#DCAboveAll 47
Halftime.
Porzingis 9 | Randle 15 – 8:35 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Halftime. Knicks lead the Wizards 54-47.
• Randle 15 & 10
• Barrett 8 pts
• Quickley 10 pts, 4 asts
• Fournier 9 pts, 3 stls
• Porzingis 9 & 3
Knicks shooting 43-33-69. Wizards shooting 48-27-83. – 8:35 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lol!! KJ Martin nearly killed Duane Washington Jr. on that foul. #Pacers guard took a hard fall and got up smiling. Indiana leads 22-21 after he split a pair of FTs. – 8:31 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
So far, the return of Quentin Grimes has meant no Miles McBride in the rotation. RJ Barrett running with the second unit makes a nine-man rotation much easier to run than a 10-man. – 8:12 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🚨 Ish at the buzzer! 🚨
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/kuYOIUhZcS – 8:12 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Immanuel Quickley started talking about getting to the free-throw line more a couple of weeks ago. And since then, he’s done it. Getting to the line about five times a game over the last two weeks. Good development from him. – 8:10 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Off to a hot start! 🔥
Neto: 7 PTS, 3-4 FG
Porzingis: 5 PTS, 2-2 FG
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 8:07 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Sitting here watching Ish Smith and Tomas Satoransky play together and I’m 62% certain my time machine broke on my way back to 2019 – 8:07 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s 28-22 Wizards over the Knicks after one, as the Wiz are shooting 57.9%. Evan Fournier leads all scorers with 9 pts. – 8:04 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through one quarter, the Wizards lead the Knicks 28-22.
• Fournier 9 pts
• Randle 4 & 5
• Sims 4 rebs
• Kuzma 2 pts, 4 asts – 8:04 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
(Future Knick?) DJ Wagner Jr. will play in New Jersey’s Tournament of Champions final for Camden on Sunday. Rick Brunson (future Knicks assistant) is Camden’s coach. Best high school player in the nation. – 8:04 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
OBADIAH TOPPIN JR. 🔨 – 8:03 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Obi Toppin jumps extremely high – 8:03 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Effort plays ⏩ easy buckets.
Jericho x @Evan Fournier pic.twitter.com/yGPbZVLe8m – 8:00 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Defense ➡ Offense ➡ We’re runnin’
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/2fuNj53YTh – 8:00 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
John Starks and @squarespace surprised four entrepreneurs who were selected as our annual Make it Awards winners with a $30,000 grant to help the continued growth of their small businesses.
Congratulations to @withCOVERR, @legallyblkfund, @AdaptabilityI and Harlem Pilates. pic.twitter.com/XL5dlNu43e – 7:59 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Despite Rui Hachimura’s 0-5 shooting from 3 vs. Nuggets, Wes Unseld Jr. alluded pre-game that he wants Hachimura to take more 3s even if his comfort level is mid-range.
Rui drains his first shot, a 3, at MSG. – 7:59 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Wizards’ defense makes it eally difficult for the Knicks so far. Up by 7 (25-18) with 2:04 to go in 1st quarter. Really good signs on defense so far. #DCAboveAll – 7:58 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tobias lookin’ like Brad Beal after that foul call pic.twitter.com/ylEy8HPMWu – 7:58 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Attention @TonyHEAT3xWC — Mount Vernon rallied in the fourth quarter to win the state semifinals today and will play for the New York State Class AA title tomorrow in beautiful downtown Glens Falls. – 7:57 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Wizards are on a 13-0 run – up 22-13 on Knicks. The Wizards that is. – 7:55 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Quentin Grimes about to check into a game for the first time since the knee injury. – 7:54 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The Wizards have stops in MSG. Their defense shows effectiveness and that capitalized on offense. #dcaboveall – 7:54 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
AB making a deposit at the bank 💰 pic.twitter.com/ZvwCBl9c2U – 7:49 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
There were a huge range of outcomes when the Knicks traded Porzingis – but not many people would have predicted:
“He’ll come back in 2022 as a Washington Wizard. And no one will really care.” – 7:47 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
BACK-TO-BACK THREES from Evan to get us started ☔ pic.twitter.com/mrMHRK88Lk – 7:45 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
We are two minutes in here and both the Knicks and Washington have not missed a shot and Tom Thibodeau is rethinking all his life choices. – 7:42 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Three three’s for the Knicks off the bat here – 7:42 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Hello, Wizards Twitter – 7:42 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Extremely loud boos for Porzingis in lineup intros. – 7:40 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Tremendous amount of boos for Kristaps Porzingis during pregame intros. – 7:37 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Man, MSG fans still booing Porzingis during intros. – 7:37 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Pregame boos for Porzingis tonight at MSG, of course. – 7:34 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Ready to rock 💪
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/UeFRzDp7aF – 7:21 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Gearing up for the bright lights of MSG.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/pmOJOWX0GI – 7:10 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Tom Thibodeau says that NYK assistant coach Darren Erman will move up to the front of the bench with Kenny Payne in Louisville. – 6:44 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
6⃣0⃣ minutes until go time in The Garden.
📍 New York
🎙 @Team980
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green bobblehead night coming Monday. First 3,000 fans before Rockets-Wizards get one. pic.twitter.com/JbhzS9vPcA – 6:28 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
With Kenny Payne gone to Louisville, Darren Erman moves up to the front row tonight on the Knicks bench. – 6:26 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Quentin Grimes will play tonight, Knicks say. – 6:18 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks announce Q Grimes is available to play tonight – 6:18 PM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Quentin Grimes is available for tonight’s game. – 6:18 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Friday Night Knicks on deck. #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/3ebp18CosU – 6:15 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
Starting lineup for the #Blazers tonight against the #Nets: Brandon Williams, Josh Hart, Justise Winslow, Trendon Watford, and Drew Eubanks. Same starting five they used against the Knicks Wed. night. #RipCity – 6:04 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Spoke with Coach Wes Unseld Jr on tonight’s matchup with #NewYorkForever on a category the Wizards have to win tonight, defending and rebounding. He spoke about Robinson and Randle’s ability to grab boards. – 6:03 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards starters tonight against the Knicks: Raul Neto, Corey Kispert, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. – 5:58 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks starters:
Alec Burks
Evan Fournier
RJ Barrett
Julius Randle
Mitchell Robinson – 5:54 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Quentin Grimes is expected to play tonight, Tom Thibodeau says. – 5:51 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Quentin Grimes will warm up and if he feels good, he’ll play, Tom Thibodeau says. Grimes said yesterday he’s been feeling good after workouts for a bit now. – 5:51 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
For their preseason home opener Washington will face the Minnesota Lynx on April 27 at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
The Mystics open up the preseason on the road in Atlanta on April 24.
#wnba – 5:49 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Keep it simple. Keep it fresh.
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/ciQiMTZ2Zj – 5:40 PM

Zac Boyer @ZacBoyer
Kansas’ Joe Yesufu thought even further back into the UConn annals to recall Kemba Walker’s step-back 3 against Pitt and the Huskies’ run. That inspired him to want to play. #kubball – 5:06 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Former teammates battling it out tonight 💪
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/txzk8tjNNK – 4:13 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🎙 NEW POD
We’ve got @WashMystics guard @T_Cloud4 on the pod with @Chris Miller this week!
#DCAboveAll | @AlibabaGroup – 3:30 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
NCAA Coaching Carousel: Louisville Officially Names Knicks Assistant, Former Cardinal Star Kenny Payne Head Coach
forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 3:26 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Could Knicks guard Kemba Walker re-join Hornets? nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/18/cou… – 3:04 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
📊 Tale of the Tape
@DKSportsbook – 3:00 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
It’s 70 degrees in New York and all I can think about is that I’m going to play an insane amount of golf this year. ⛳ – 2:18 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Taking care of the rock 🏀
Our 1.86 assist-to-turnover ratio is tied for seventh-best in the NBA this season.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/RYbWVZmzEx – 2:01 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
We’re dropping 8 unique NFTs for each of the 8 remaining home games this season. Gain access when you purchase a ticket to one of our final games at The Garden.
🔗 Click below to get started
❤ Like this Tweet for updates – 2:00 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Quentin Grimes speaks on his rookie year with Friday’s quick return another notch in his belt #NBA #Knicks nypost.com/2022/03/18/que… – 1:59 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Mad Ants have added Troy Baxter Jr. to the roster to replace Justin Anderson, who the Pacers signed to a 10-day contract.
Their roster situation has been influx with Jackson, Washington Jr., Taylor, Sykes, etc. needed almost exclusively by the Pacers. – 1:37 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks have officially announced the two-way contract with Feron Hunt. – 1:35 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Welcome to New York, @feronhunt11! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/THZKqy00Dp – 1:31 PM