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Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) driving towards the basket during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 15, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) driving to the hoop during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 15, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0) driving towards the basket during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 15, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) jumping to save the ball from going out of bounds during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 15, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbling the ball during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 15, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) putting up a shot over Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 15, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) about to dunk the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 15, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Virginia Tech forward Ben Burnham (13) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons) **FILE**

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

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Washington Capitals forward Taylor Raddysh (16) deflecting the puck in front of the net during the third period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 14, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrating with teammates after scoring an empty net goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 14, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 14, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal with teammates defenseman John Carlson (74) and center Connor McMichael (24) during the first period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 14, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) reaching for the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the third period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 14, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson (9) talking it over with teammate Tage Thompson (72) during the second period of an NHL game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., December 14, 2024. (Photo for the Washington Times)