The issue lies in the timing of their acquisition, as last night's win over Utah damaged their standing in the lottery ladder. In a meeting that saw the Jazz rest their experienced hoopers, Washington ran with the veterans and paid the price.

The bottom feeders of each conference square off in the nation's capital on Wednesday, when the Washington Wizards host the Utah Jazz.

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After reopening their 2024-25 season with a bang — a six-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves — it looked like the Rockets might re-claim the coveted No. 2

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit visits Utah looking to extend its four-game road winning streak. The Jazz have gone 8-23 in home games. Utah ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 45.6 ...

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