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Wizards impress CNN’s Wolf Blitzer with first three-game winning streak since 2018

By Mike DePrisco

Wizards impress Wolf with first 3-game winning streak since 2018 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

Thanks to Davis Bertans’ insane 3-point shooting and Bradley Beal closing things out down the stretch, the Wizards won their third-straight game Wednesday night, which is something they haven’t done in over two years. 

Wizards fans had plenty of reason to celebrate after their team beat Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, and that includes CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer.

Blitzer, who famously announces election projections for the news network, did a similar type of job announcing the first half of the Wizards’ 2020-21 regular-season schedule with colleague John King. 

The Wizards securing a third consecutive win is a bigger deal for this team than most may realize. Not only will it help them dig their way out of an early-season hole in the standings, but it’s the first time since December 2018 that they’ve put together three-straight wins.

On December 1, 3 and 5, they beat the Nets, Knicks and Hawks to improve their record to 11-14. They just haven’t done it since, and it was the longest such streak in the NBA. 

With a third-straight victory wrapped up, the Wizards look to make it four in a row Saturday night against Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers. 

Tune in to NBC Sports Washington at 9 p.m. Saturday night for full coverage of Wizards vs. Trail Blazers

Raul Neto joins Cavs after two years with Wizards

By Chase Hughes
Neto joins Cavs after two years with Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAfter two years with the Wizards, backup point guard Raul Neto is moving on in free agency to join the Cleveland Cavaliers on a 1-year deal, NBC Sports Washington has confirmed.The news, which was first reported by The Athletic, leaves the Wizards with an opening for a third point guard. They traded for Monte Morris, who is expected to start, and signed Delon Wright in free agency. In addition to Neto leaving, they traded Ish Smith to the Nuggets and saw Tomas Satoransky sign to play in Europe.The Wizards may have some decent options for the third point guard spot on their Summer League team, which begins play in Las Vegas on July 9. They have former fifth overall pick and NBA veteran Kris Dunn on the roster, plus EuroLeague standout Pierria Henry.Both players are big for the position at 6-foot-4 and are known for their defense, a trait the Wizards are focusing on in many of their offseason moves. The Wizards could also try running plays through other guards on the roster like Bradley Beal or Johnny Davis, both of which were mentioned in the point guard conversation by team president Tommy Sheppard. The Wizards have also shown interest in expanding Deni Avdija's ball-handling roles as a point forward.Neto, 30, will now join a Cavs team that made the playoffs last season. He played in 70 games for the Wizards last year and averaged 7.5 points and a career-high 3.1 assists.
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