The Washington Wizards (18 - 6) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (5 - 19) 109 - 95 on Tuesday. Washington has won five straight games. John Wall led the way for the Wizards on Tuesday, putting up a double - double of 21 points and 17 assists. Paul Pierce sat out the game with a sore right toe. Otto Porter was given the spot start in Pierce's absence, but Rasual Butler was the player who stepped their game to cover the hole, putting up 23 points and five rebounds off the bench. Minnesota has lost three straight games, but they did some things particulary well in Tuesday's loss. They made it to the free - throw line 35 times, though they were only able to convert 20 of their attempts there. Thaddeus Young scored a game - high 29 points, and Shabazz Muhammad put up 21 points in 28 minutes off the bench. Mo Williams (back) returned from a six - game absence, playing 14 minutes off the bench. The Wizards will go on the road to Miami to face the Heat on Friday. Minnesota will continue their road trip in Boston on Friday against the Celtics.
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