In the first game of NBA action since teams took a break for All-Star weekend, the Washington Wizards (24 - 28) emerged victorious with a 103 - 89 win over the Utah Jazz (26 - 27). The Wizards, a second - round playoff team in 2014 - 15, have disappointed thus far, currently holding tenth place in the Eastern Conference. The turbulent team was one of just a few franchises around the league to make a move before Thursday's trade deadline, dealing a top - nine protected 2016 first - rounder as well as Kris Humphries and Dejuan Blair for Suns power forward Markieff Morris. Washington got off to a good post - deadline start with an emphatic win over Utah. Center Marcin Gortat led the way for the Wiz with 22 points, which he complemented with 10 rebounds and a big five blocked shots. All-Star John Wall, meanwhile, notched a double - double with 17 points and 11 assists. As a whole, the Wizards posed a problem for Utah on offense, as the team stole the ball an impressive 14 times in total. The Jazz, meanwhile, entered the All-Star break with momentum, having won seven of their previous eight. It did not carry over into Washington, however, as the Wizards held a steady lead throughout. Star small forward Gordon Hayward led the team in scoring, per usual, with 19. Breakout contributor Rodney Hood, meanwhile, pitched in 18. Turnovers, however, killed the Jazz, as the team coughed the ball up 23 times in total. Utah will play host to the equally hot Boston Celtics on Friday. The Wizards, meanwhile, will visit the Heat on Saturday.
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