Blazers defeated Wizards without Unseld, Beal
The Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of a shorthanded Washington Wizards side to earn a 115-110 road win Saturday night.
With the loss, Washington (22-21) had its three-game winning streak snapped. Spencer Dinwiddie scored a team-high 27 points. Kyle Kuzma added 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Wizards were without head coach Wes Unseld Jr. and Bradley Beal, who were both under the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Washington, DC: Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell (6) scores in the second half during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: A member of the Washington Wizards entertainment team perform during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) shoots over Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell (6) during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks with guard Dennis Smith Jr. (10) during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) makes a pass during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) takes a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: A member of the Washington Wizards entertainment team perform during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: A member of the Washington Wizards entertainment team perform during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) defends Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell (6) reacts during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr. (10) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives on Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell (6) during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell (6) battles for a rebound during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) in action during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) scores on a layup during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: A member of the Washington Wizards entertainment team perform during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) warms up prior to a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) warms up prior to a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: A member of the Washington Wizards entertainment team performs during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell (6) muscles up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles the ball during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) takes a jumpshot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) dunks the ball during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) is fouled as s he. Takes a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) prior to a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) takes a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) takes a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) puts up a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (9) takes a shot during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The sneakers of Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during a game between Washington and Portland at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).