Kristaps Porzingis Scores a Career High as Wizards Defeat the Timberwolves
Wizards 142 – T-Wolves 127
Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr talks with guard Jordan Goodwin (7) during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, (top), works out prior to an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) blocks a shot from Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) putts up a shot during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) scored a career-high 41points as the Wizards defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-127 at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) puts up a shot during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots the ball during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) puts up a shot during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) is fouled as he takes a shot during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots over. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Will Barton (5) dribbles the ball during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) puts up a shot during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) glides to the basket for a shot during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) goes up for a dunk during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) goes up for a dunk during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) dunks the ball during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) dribbles around a screen during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) looks to make a pass during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) looks to make a pass during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) puts up a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) looks to make a pass during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) catches a lob pass during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC:Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball during an NBA game at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) dunks the ball during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) dunks the ball during an NBA game between the Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) holds his follow-through on a made three-pointer during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives to the basket during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) puts up s hot against Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots a free throw during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) dunks over Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) dunks the ball during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) dunks the ball during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) takes a shot during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) puts up a shot during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks the ball during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) dribbles the ball during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (5) puts up a shot during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 28, 2022; Washington DC: Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) grabs a rebound during an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).