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Wizards end Summer League with a win

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The Wizards finished their Summer League schedule with an 89-84 win over the New York Knicks, improving Washington’s record to 3-2. It was Sam Cassell‘s first win coaching the team.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS SUMMER LEAGUE RESULTS
Date Opponent Result
07/14/2009 Cleveland W 96-93
07/15/2009 Denver L 77-70
07/17/2009 Minnesota L 89-82
07/18/2009 :L.A. Clippers W 74-64
07/19/2009 New York W 89-84

The final game was all about two players: Jordan Hill for the Knicks and Javale McGee for the Wizards, both starting at center. Hill scored 21 points on 9-17, but McGee followed up his strong 19 point performance in the win over the Clippers with a monstrous 31-point, 8-rebound domination against the Knicks. McGee shot 11-17 from the field, 9 of 10 from the line and also blocked 4 shots. It was a great finish to the Summer League games for McGee, who hit 20 of his last 28 shots and led the team to a 2-game winning streak that allowed Washington to end with a winning record. 

Whether McGee can build on this record during the regular season is something else entirely. Every year there are a number of Summer League superstars who fade when real games are being played. 
One who will not fade, I think, is Blake Griffin, first overall pick in the 2009 Draft and power forward for the LA Clippers. Watch McGee dunk on him during Washington’s 10-point win over the Clips last week.

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