Washington Times · Feb 9, 2018
3 points: Wall’s absence felt vs. Boston, Beal’s off night, late-game errors
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives around Washington Wizards forward Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)Over the past few days, the Wizards have been on a full-on defense to make sure people know they are not better without John Wall. Bradley Beal said he would say it as many times as it was necessary to defend his teammate. Markieff Morris added you’d have to be a “fool” to even suggest the notion. Coach Scott Brooks called the idea “clickbait.”