Wizards Romp Past Bucks, NBA Scores

Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman knew exactly what he wanted his team to do against the Milwaukee Bucks, and it complied.

"They don't want to play at a high pace -- and we do. Who's going to win out?" Wittman asked.

The answer was obvious. John Wall had 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and the up-tempo Wizards romped past the Bucks 115-86 Tuesday night for their first double-digit victory this season.

After three early losses by at least 15 points to Boston, Atlanta and Oklahoma City, Wittman simplified the defense and it's paid off. Washington scored a nine-point win Saturday night over Orlando and followed it up against Milwaukee.

"When they made their runs, we stepped up and made some shots," Wall said.

Washington took control in the last 8 minutes of the second quarter and outscored the Bucks 28-8 to take a 64-46 lead into halftime.

Tuesday, November 17 Scoreboard

Washington 115, Milwaukee 86
    
Brooklyn 90, Atlanta 88
    
Detroit 104, Cleveland 99

Minnesota 103, Miami 91

New York 102, Charlotte 94

Denver 115, New Orleans 98
    
Golden State 115, Toronto 110

Wednesday, November 18 Schedule (All Times Central)

Brooklyn at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Orlando, 6 p.m

Indiana at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Portland at Houston, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Denver at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Utah, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m.