Recap: Wizards beat Knicks in 1st preseason game, 111-109
The Washington Wizards defeated the New York Knicks 111-109 in their first preseason NBA game. The game featured notable performances from Anthony Davis and Trae Young for the Wizards.
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The Washington Wizards defeated the New York Knicks, 111-109 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The win gives Washington a 1-0 record in the preseason.
As you might have expected, the Wizards started their Big Three of AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Washington even finished with a 30-29 lead. Dybantsa didn't start out too hot, but he did make this nice drive to the hoop in the second quarter.
And he made this nice assist to Bilal Coulibaly on the fast break.
Ultimately, the Knicks had the stronger second quarter and headed into halftime with a 63-57 lead.
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