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Washington Commanders guard Sam Cosmi (76) looks on in frustration during a sloppy first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders punter Tress Way (10) warms up in the rain prior to kickoff as the Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday Night Football at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times) ** FILE **

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Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin (17) picks up a first down against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) tucks the ball and runs past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols (26) celebrates after successfully converting a two-point attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) making a pass from the floor 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 guard Corey Kispert (24) celebrating making a shot 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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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) putting up a shot over Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the second half of an NBA game 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 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 Dejounte Murray (5) dribbling the ball while being defended by Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) during the second half of an NBA game 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) dribbling the 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 guard Bub Carrington (8) saving the ball from going out of bounds 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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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)