The Wizards defeated the Blazers, 118-117. Kyle Kuzma led Washington with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists as Tyus Jones (season-high 24 points) and Daniel Gafford (16 points, eight rebounds, four steals, six blocks) totaled 40 points. Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 41 points (22 points, 5-7 3PT in the fourth quarter) and seven assists as Deandre Ayton added 23 points and 16 rebounds. The Wizards improve to 5-22 as the Blazers move to 7-19.