Wizards vs. Clippers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Washington Wizards (29-34) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (33-33) at STAPLES Center Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Wednesday March 9, 2022 Washington Wizards 0, Los Angeles Clippers 0 (10:30 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @ …

The Washington Wizards (29-34) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (33-33) at STAPLES Center

Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Wednesday March 9, 2022

Washington Wizards 0, Los Angeles Clippers 0 (10:30 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Honestly, whatever it takes to get Reggie Jackson to get to the free throw line more, right?! pic.twitter.com/GLtKGFI1cu10:33 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Takin’ the floor.
🕦 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/NxUfp1oUH810:23 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks are 7 games out of the sixth spot. They’re tied for the 10th seed with the Hornets and a game ahead of the Wizards for missing the Play-In entirely. – 10:22 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Working late tonight 🏀
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/VmhluiL31310:20 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Hand in the cookie jar 🍪
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/JCL1rvlTYr10:06 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Tonight at the Crypt:
LAC (34-33)
Nicolas Batum
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Amir Coffey
Reggie Jackson
WAS (29-34)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kyle Kuzma
Kristaps Porzingis
Corey Kispert
Raul Neto – 10:05 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Right back to work.
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/qd4t6C4JGp10:04 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
After missing out on Aaron Rodgers & Russell Wilson, the Commanders went all in for a quarterback Wednesday. It wasn’t who most expected. Our @Ben Standig on why Washington made the move for Carson Wentz, in @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3hUQnRO10:01 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After the Warriors bounced back against the Clippers to snap a five-game losing streak, NBA Twitter weighed in with different reactions. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit…10:00 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Locked in. 🔒
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/oMzK9FehCn9:46 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards fan with the under the tunnel strat trying to get a Kristaps Porzingis autograph and it’s successful pic.twitter.com/B9XhcPisCg9:36 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue on any updates for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George: pic.twitter.com/UVX5CIVkeu9:31 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
1️⃣ hour until go time.
📍 Los Angeles
🎙 @Team980
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne9:30 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Midweek fit check.
📸| @Lexus Looks pic.twitter.com/kaVpVvPsRJ9:20 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics win 115-101
Tatum – 44/5/3/3/1
Brown – 15/5/5
Smart – 12 points, 9 assists
Horford – 10 points, 10 rebounds
Rob – 11 points, 11 rebounds
White – 11 points, 8 assists
Celtics – 49.5% FGs
Celtics – 30 assists
Bridges – 17 points
Washington – 17 points
Hornets – 16 TOs – 9:20 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija autograph mode pic.twitter.com/XejVASKGmV9:19 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics beat #Hornets 115-101. Tatum 44 on 16-24 FG, 6-9 3pt; Brown 15, Smart 12, RWilliams 11 and 11 rebs, Horford 10 and 10 rebs.; Bridges 17, Washington 17. – 9:19 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Final: Celtics 115, #Hornets 101
Miles Bridges 17 pts, 5 rebs, 3 ast
PJ Washington 17 pts, 4 rebs
LaMelo 15 pts, 8 rebs, 4 ast
Up next: at New Orleans on Friday – 9:18 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Bringing the drip in LA 💧
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/VxQUwsxqbU9:13 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Clean with the green.
📸| @Lexus Looks pic.twitter.com/sN36QNEccS9:12 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Wes Unseld says the Wizards have to guard the three and clean up defensive boards to come away with a win against the clippers.
#DcAboveall | #ClipperNation9:10 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Same starters for Wizards vs. Clippers:
Neto, Kispert, KCP, Kuzma, Porzingis – 9:08 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards starters tonight against the Clippers: Raul Neto, Corey Kispert, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. – 9:07 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Unseld Jr says the Washington Wizards have time to make up ground referring to the play-in/playoff race. – 9:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
So the Thunder just might be missing Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Kenrich Williams, Mike Muscala, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Ty Jerome and Derrick Favors. – 9:06 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach jokes that he doesn’t know if KP can come out and drop 25 again, but if he can, he wants him to do it. – 9:05 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr. on how long it took to get over the Clippers’ 35-point comeback victory against them: “I don’t know if I’m over it yet … terrible feeling, it’s one of those we took a hard look, want to stay away from those type of situations.” – 9:03 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
It sounds like Coach Unseld Jr is not over the comeback Loss over the clippers. – 9:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue after another Kawhi/PG progress question: “I’m tired of talking about that shit…” Would rather focus on who is playing right now. And adds that when they’re ready, they’re ready. – 8:53 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Ty Lue praising Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for helping behind the scenes, but no medical update. Ty mentioned he’s grown tired of questions about their return pic.twitter.com/hP4kDTlsCR8:52 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 87-78 after three
Tatum – 28 points
Brown – 12/5/4
Smart – 12 points, 8 assists
Horford – 10/8/3
White – 9 points, 6 assists
Celtics – 51% FGs
Celtics – 7-23 threes
Washington – 17 points
Bridges – 11 points
Rozier – 11 points
Hornets – 7-23 threes
Hornets – 13 TOs – 8:50 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue on facing this version of the Wizards (they added a Unicorn, right?): “Adds a different dimension to their team, a dynamic roller — Zu’s played against him before, we know what we have to do.” – 8:50 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards haven’t beaten the Clippers in Los Angeles since a 91-89 victory over the Clippers on Feb. 13, 2008. The Wizards’ starters that night were Antonio Daniels, DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison, Brendan Haywood and Andray Blatche. – 8:49 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics get some real breaks in last 13 seconds, sink 5 FTs in that span to lead 87-78 after 3Q. Tatum 28, Brown 12, Smart 12, Horford 10; Washington 17, Bridges 11, Rozier 11, Thomas 5. – 8:49 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue on Reggie Jackson, and whether he’s showing signs of wearing down the past couple games: “He probably is and I’m probably wearing him down!” – 8:49 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Corey Kispert watching film with Ryan Richman and Anthony Gill also joins in per usual even though it’s not always applicable to his position, but that’s the kind of teammate he is always looking to help pic.twitter.com/A2mf61VQ8g8:36 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Hello from Wizards at Clippers pic.twitter.com/k1WbkGIcSx8:31 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight, Clippers will play their 68th game of season, which will be tied for most in NBA.
The Wizards will play their 64th, the fewest of any NBA team so far. – 8:14 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @Adam Mares on Jokic, the wide range of styles in the NBA, Kyrie dropping 50, my gut feeling that Kawhi will be back, the Russell Wilson trade, and so much more.
Please listen wherever you get your podcasts. Soon we will also have a video from the pod. Thanks Adam! – 8:11 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
At tonight’s game, Reggie’s PB&J Bites will be passed out every time he’s at the free-throw line. Here’s what YOU do:
1️⃣ Chant “Reggie”
2️⃣ Catch PB&J Bites
3️⃣ Unwrap & Enjoy pic.twitter.com/7aBwmBft7k8:04 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 52-48 at the half
Tatum – 16 points
Horford – 7 points
White – 7 points, 4 assists
Smart – 6 points, 5 assists
Celtics – 4-17 threes
Celtics – 10 offensive rebounds
Washington – 15 points
Rozier – 9 points
Ball – 6 TOs
Hornets – 5-15 threes
Hornets – 12 TOs – 8:04 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Hornets 52-48 at half. Tatum 16, Horford 7, White 7, Smart 6; Washington 5, Rozier 9, Oubre 6, Thomas 5. – 8:02 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Really curious to see how the Hornets handle the Bridges and Washington contracts the next couple of years. I like them both, but that’s potentially a lot to lock in at for two guys who are natural fours. – 8:01 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
PJ Washington is knocking down his 3-pointers. When he does that the #Hornets are so much better. Has 15 points and made 3 of 6 three-pointers. – 8:01 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Before facing the Clippers on Tuesday, Klay Thompson and the Warriors were joined by Flint Tropic’s legend Jackie Moon during warmups. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/08/wat…8:00 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: The Wizards are, again, in the point guard market. John Wall is, again, looking for a gig. And, he’ll be entering the last year of his contract next season. So…would ya? In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3vTnXzE8:00 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🗣 Kyrie dropping 50
🗣 Will Kawhi and PG return this season?
🗣 Darius Garland’s style of play
🗣 How Jokic is influencing the game
‘The Void’ with @Kevin O’Connor and @Adam Mares: open.spotify.com/episode/4pvpnn…7:40 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 29-22 after one
Tatum – 10 points
Brown – 5 points
Rob – 4 points, 7 rebounds (6 ORs)
Smart – 4 points, 4 assists
Celtics – 10 offensive rebounds
Cetlics – 0-8 threes
Rozier – 7 points
Washington – 6 points
Hornets – 3-10 threes
Hornets – 5 turnovers – 7:36 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The #Celtics finish the quarter strong, leading the #Hornets 29-22 after an acrobatic, up-and-under lay-up by Marcus Smart as time expired.
Stars: BOS: Tatum (10 pts). CHA: Rozier (7 pts)
Studs: BOS: Smart (4 pts, 4 assists). CHA: WASHINGTON 6 PTS – 7:36 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Hornets 29-22 after 1Q. Tatum 10, Brown 5; Rozier 7, Washington 6.
Offensive rebounds:
BOS 10
CHA 4 – 7:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
New @FrontOfficeShow is up! @Trevor_Lane and I talk about how it will be hard for LA to keep Malik Monk, Clippers planning to be without PG and Kawhi, John Wall back to Washington? and more. Watch, like and subscribe below. 20K subscribers on the way!
youtu.be/PYwY_ctEpd07:18 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Daigneault said Tre Mann sprained his ankle last night from stepping on a fan’s foot. Doesn’t sound like it’ll be a long-term injury. – 6:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lindy Waters III is starting with Tre Mann OUT. – 6:43 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel believes Russell Westbrook can finish out the season “really strong” the way he did with the Wizards last season. – 6:37 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Hornets starters:
Mason Plumlee
P.J. Washington
Miles Bridges
Terry Rozier
LaMelo Ball
Reminder: Gordon Hayward remains OUT for Charlotte. – 6:35 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Kuz defense ➡️ Deni lob ➡️ KP slam!
Our @Clorox Clutch Play of the Week had the crowd on their feet 🙌 pic.twitter.com/pwqI7MQZeO6:30 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Essential pregame viewing.
📼 Roll The Tape vs. Washington Wizards pic.twitter.com/ENaQrkQXqe5:15 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The freshest wallpaper around 📱
#DCAboveAll | @DraftKings Daily Fantasy pic.twitter.com/bZZHkTAr6C5:00 PM

Nicolas Batum @nicolas88batum
Ah oui ça va vite la… bravo Benzema 👏🏽🙏🏽 – 4:38 PM