The Wizards were back on their home floor for another preseason tune-up Wednesday against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, notching their first exhibition victory of 2019, 137-98.
While the result of the game wasn’t in doubt, Washington used the opportunity to get valuable minutes for players batting for roster spots once the regular season arrives. Bradley Beal and Ish Smith (rest) sat out Wednesday’s contest, while Thomas Bryant (nine points, six rebounds) and Rui Hachimura (11 points, seven rebounds) only played in the first half.
"I'm getting used to this pace playing NBA basketball,” said Hachimura. “Honestly, it was different when I played in Summer League, but I'm getting used to playing more.