Wizards beat Timberwolves 105-103 to end 16-game losing streak

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, left, work around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Minneapolis.

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, left, work around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)


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MINNEAPOLIS — Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 105-103 on Saturday night to end a 16-game losing streak. Jordan Poole scored 19 points, Bilal Coulibaly had 14 and Jonas Valanciunas added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help Washington win for the seventh time this season. Washington, which led by seven with under four minutes to play, turned the ball over with 11 seconds left clinging to a two-point lead. But a 3-point try by Minnesota's Nickeil Alexander-Walker rimmed out with three seconds left. Corey Kispert grabbed the rebound and the Wizards ended a 21-game road slide. Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 23 points and 12 rebounds.

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