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Washington Wizards Get First Win

Found January 11, 2012 on LAYUP MAG:
PLAYERS: Rashard Lewis,  Nick Young,  Andray Blatche
TEAMS: Washington Wizards
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(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Just when things seemed like they were getting worse, the Wizards finally got their first win Tuesday night against the Raptors 93-78. Rashard Lewis and Nick Young led the Wizards in scoring with 15 points each.

Via Washington Post:

It felt good to get a win instead of getting booed,” Nick Young said after he and Rashard Lewis led the team with 15 points apiece. “It was like a playoff game. I felt like jumping in the stands.”

Andray Blatche:

“We should have confidence and some kind of swagger about ourselves. We didn’t just win, we actually played well. It’s fine with me. as long as we’re winning. If we’re not winning, that’s when things change.”

The Wizards start their two-game road trip tonight against the Bulls and Friday against the Sixers.

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