NBA schedule: Clippers steal a road win in Minnesota

It appeared that the Wizards were on their way to an easy victory after extending a 75-48 lead in the second half, but the Cavaliers eventually came back to trail only 90-86 with less than two minutes remaining. For a team that’s struggled to close out games this season, Washington found its footing to avoid another last-minute debacle in Cleveland.

Meanwhile, Smith didn’t do so hot against his old teammates:

Once there, George simply took over the game. For those wondering whether the Pacers’ wing is ready to take the leap as an offensive focal point, plays like this signal the affirmative:

Indiana’s started cold, scoring just 14 points in the first quarter and 37 points by halftime. Overall, the Pacers shot 38 percent from the field and 9-of-30 from three-point range, but it hardly mattered late as George carried the offense late. He finished with 35 points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists in a starring effort.

Ankle injuries have been an ongoing issue for Williams this season, even causing him to miss time over the weekend. He sounded optimistic before returning to the lineup against Charlotte, but it appears he aggravated the issue in the first half Wednesday.

In 13 minutes before leaving, Williams recorded four points and two assists, hitting just 1-of-5 shots from the field. He’s having the worst season of his career thus far, averaging 10 points and 6.5 assists per game entering the action on Wednesday night.

Burke played in three preseason games and put up averages of 7.0 points and 4.8 assists in 21.8 minutes per game. The Michigan standout was awarded the John R. Wooden Award for his outstanding sophomore season. He averaged 18.6 points, 6.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals while leading the Wolverines to the NCAA Championship game.

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