Found October 31, 2009 on
Agent Dagger:
PLAYERS:
Gilbert Arenas,
Caron Butler,
Antawn Jamison,
Andray Blatche,
Randy Foye,
Devin Harris,
Rafer Alston,
LeBron James
TEAMS: Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers
TEAMS: Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers
In his first back-to-back since returning from injury, Gilbert Arenas showed no ill effects as he poured in a game high 32 points to lead the Wizards to a 123-104 win over the New Jersey Nets in their home-opener.
The Wizards were without Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison, but Arenas and the new and improved Andray Blatche provided plenty of firepower in dismantling the Nets. Blatche scored a career high 30 points on 15-18 shooting as he continues his tepid start to the season.
The highlight of the night came when Arenas nailed a half court shot at the end of the first quarter, sending the Verizon Center crowd into a frenzy.
Arenas went 9-13 from the field and hit 11 of 12 free throws in his first 30 point effort of the season. The Wizards figured to need everyone of those points as they continue to take the court shorthanded.
However, Randy Foye continued his strong play as he scored 17 points and ran the offense efficiently, dishing out eight assists.
The Wizards shot a bli...
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