The Washington Wizards (43 - 33) defeated the New York Knicks (14 - 62), 101 - 87. John Wall recorded a career - high 18 assists in 29 minutes. The Wizards held a 30 - 10 advantage after the first quarter and never looked back, sweeping the season series against the Knicks. The Wizards are the five seed in the East with little chance of moving down any further. Paul Pierce, who rested the previous game, was joined on the sideline by Nene Hilario. Otto Porter and Drew Gooden drew the start and combined for 16 points and 21 rebounds. Marcin Gortat scored a team - high 19 points, grabbed six rebounds, and blocked three shots in under 30 minutes. Bradley Beal scored 18 points on 8 - 18 shooting in a team - high 36 minutes. The Knicks extended their streak to nine straight losses. Tim Hardaway Jr. returned to the lineup after missing the previous nine games with a sprained wrist. He scored two points and missed all seven shot attempts in 18 minutes. Cleanthony Early exited the game due to a sprained left ankle. Quincy Acy chipped in with 14 points, five rebounds, one assist and one block. Ricky Ledo, on the strength of his second 10 - day contract, scored a career - high 21 points, grabbed a career - high nine rebounds, dropped three assists, recorded a steal and hit two three - pointers in 30 minutes. The Wizards turn around quickly for a road game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, the first of three road games. The Knicks begin a three - game homestand Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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 "TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 62 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 10 Points in 1st quarter ,has 14 Wins ."]