Nba

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24), a DeMatha grad, taking a shot during the second half of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) about to dunk the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Corey Kispert (24) looking to make a pass during the second half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) driving to the basket during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler (4) putting up a shot during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24), a DeMatha grad, grabbing a rebound during the first half of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) putting up a shot during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) appealing to the ref during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) laying on the court appealing to the refs for a foul call during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) reaching for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) putting up a shot during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbling the ball while being guarded by Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 1, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) driving to the hoop during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 1, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards players Bilal Coulibaly (0), Alex Sarr (20), Justin Champagnie (9) and Bub Carrington (8) walk back onto the floor after a timeout during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 1, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)