Clippers vs. Wizards: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Clippers (23-25) play against the Washington Wizards (24-24) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Tuesday January 25, 2022

Los Angeles Clippers 29, Washington Wizards 62 (Q2 02:24)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope seems to have taken a misstep and is a little bit hobbled, but staying in the game trying to play through it – 8:02 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards now lead the Clippers 60-27 with 3:40 remaining in the second quarter. That 33-point margin is the Wizards’ largest lead all season. The previous high was 32 points, set in a victory over Memphis on Nov. 5. – 8:02 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ty Lue looking for anything at this rate, turns to Jay Scrubb
Meanwhile, Reggie Jackson bucket finally ends a 20-0 scoring run by Washington (and nearly the second 6-minute FG drought of the half) – 8:01 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers went almost six minutes exactly between field goals in this second quarter. – 8:00 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
A 24-2 run is pretty good.
Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Pretty great really. pic.twitter.com/u70unBdXOT – 7:59 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are on a 15-0 run and have outscored the Clippers 22-2 in the second quarter so far. Completely different story than the other night vs. Boston. – 7:56 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
18-0 Washington run
5:01 scoring drought for Clippers
22-2 second quarter.
Washington up 54-25 with 5:29 left in first half. This is somehow worse than Philadelphia Friday night – 7:56 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The rookie with the range!
#DCAboveAll | @Corey Kispert pic.twitter.com/XxoBArtMCl – 7:56 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
The Wizards after the whistle tonight have been highlight central
Kyle Kuzma drained a half court shot
Montrezl Harrell threw down a reverse alley-oop from pal Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – 7:55 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers have rallied from down 24 and 25 this season and now they’re down 26. – 7:54 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal’s first FG attempt of the night comes with 6:47 left in the second quarter. The Clippers have been overloading on him so far. He’s helped in other ways with 5 reb and 4 ast. – 7:54 PM Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Wizards have 16 ast. already on 18 made field goals already. Excellent energy and urgency to start this game. – 7:54 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards have 16 assists on their first 18 made baskets midway through the second quarter – 7:53 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Beal finally attempts (and makes!) first field goal of the game with 6:47 left in first half.
Washington lead grows to 49-25, and Clippers FG drought #2 reaches 4+ minutes – 7:53 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/gDVFHi0EYr – 7:51 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
I think Rui Hachimura just stared down Jay Scrubb after his last basket. – 7:51 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clips start the second 1 for 5.
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Wizards go 4 for 5.
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Wizards 44, Clippers 25 (8:27 – 2nd) – 7:50 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Centers are dominating this matchup so far.
Zubac/Hartenstein/Ibaka: 6 points, 2/11 FGs, 2 rebounds
Gafford/Bryant: 17 points, 5/7 FGs, 4 rebounds
Washington shooting 57.7%, Clippers at 31.0% … Washington up 44-25 with 8:27 left in first half – 7:50 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Clippers had cut the Wizards early 18-point lead to 7 late in the first quarter, but to Washington’s credit they responded with a 14-2 run to stretch the lead out to 19 – 7:49 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Don’t look now but the Clippers have scored one basket in the last 4 minutes. They’re now down 44-25 after a 14-2 Wizards run. – 7:48 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🔘 pic.twitter.com/zKCERchacV – 7:44 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
WFT running back Antonio Gibson is here for Wizards-Clippers. pic.twitter.com/8Llbu8bPMg – 7:43 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Out to a strong start 💪
Gafford: 10 PTS, 4-5 FG, 1 BLK
Kuzma: 6 PTS, 3-5 FG, 3 REB
Dinwiddie: 5 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 7:43 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers bench went on a 15-4 run to somewhat make up for absent offense of first unit. One of these games, both units will click in a first half.
For now, Washington has a 32-23 lead through one quarter of play. Bradley Beal got some good cardio in (0 field goal attempts) – 7:42 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Wizards 32, Clippers 23 | End 1 | The Clippers’ reserves came on and outscored the hosts 15-6 in the final 5:30 or so — and good thing, because the Clippers trailed by EIGHTEEN outta the gate. – 7:42 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
After one: Wizards lead the Clippers 32-23. Daniel Gafford took advantage of his early minutes (10p) but still played just six mins.
Kuzma has 6p – 7:41 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Can’t see anything that happened in the Champagnie-Washington fracas that would cause the league to do anything extra; which would be a concern for the under-manned Raptors going to Chicago tomorrow – 7:41 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lead the Clippers 32-23 after the 1st quarter. Gafford leads all scorers with 10 pts. We’ll see if that helps him stay on the floor given the recent reduction in his role. – 7:40 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
End 1Q: Wizards 32, Clippers 23
Down nine, the Clippers still have much work to do but there’s a flicker of life now thanks to the reserves and you couldn’t say that in the first six minutes. – 7:40 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Isaiah Hartenstein and Luke Kennard are recapturing their connection, with the center hitting Kennard on some cuts other guys wouldn’t attempt a pass on. – 7:39 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Wow, Justin Champagnie and PJ Washington are both ejected for what looked like a pretty minor scuffle. So the Raptors, who were already without VanVleet, Barnes and Birch, are down another body.
Watanabe checks in, and… wait… is that Malachi Flynn’s music? – 7:38 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers telecast dusts off this picture of Ty Lue in his return to DC pic.twitter.com/R5LkTi7IMu – 7:37 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Champagnie and Washington get tossed. Totally get Champagnie’s instinct there — and my lizard brain applauds it – but Raptors are gonna miss him and just as important he’s gonna miss the minutes. A mistake by the rookie. – 7:37 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not only is Isaiah Hartenstein the first center off Clippers bench over Serge Ibaka … Thomas Bryant is first center off Washington bench over Montrezl Harrell. – 7:37 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Coffey heatin’ up.
📺 @BallySportWest | @coffeyshop_ pic.twitter.com/CrTL5phDyy – 7:37 PM Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Wow. Justin Champagnie and PJ Washington ejected! Might not have even gotten two minutes for roughing had the ice been down here. – 7:36 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
That’s a no from Gaff.
More like an ‘absolutely not’ tbh.
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/ZyRUq68IM4 – 7:35 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Yo that was a dirty hit from PJ Washington on the other end. Refs are only gonna see Champagnie’s hit and view him as the instigator though. – 7:34 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Washington jacked lead to 26-8 prior to Coffey and Kennard assisting each other for back-to-back baskets.
Unseld Jr. calls timeout with Clippers second unit heating up. Washington leads 26-13 with 3:26 left in opening quarter of play – 7:32 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
We’ve got some Justin Champagnie contretemps with P.J. Washington, I believe. – 7:32 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
These Clippers reserves have scored 9 points in about two minutes. Just a bit of a change from the first six minutes (with 1 FG). – 7:32 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nicolas Batum in foul trouble after review determined that his contest on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was right before a potential shot clock violation.
Batum’s previous foul was before an inbound. – 7:28 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🆙🆙🆙
@Bradley Beal @Daniel Gafford
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/22GHPtjGkb – 7:26 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It took 6 minutes, but Clippers have finally made a basket.
Drought to start the game put Clippers in a 17-2 hole. – 7:26 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue has seen enough of this starting unit, with Kennard, Winslow and Hartenstein all set to check in with LAC trailing 17-4. – 7:25 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Clippers have missed their first 10 shots against the Wizards tonight. It’s 17-2 Wiz midway through the 1st. – 7:25 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Terance Mann stripped Kyle Kuzma and went full #WhenInDoubtDunk with Daniel Gafford having 2 fouls.
But Gafford blocked the dunk, Kuzma got the layup, and Washington has a 13-2 lead.
Clippers have missed all 6 FGs and are trailing by double digits for the 13th time in 17 games. – 7:23 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue takes a timeout with LAC down 13-2. Daniel Gafford has taken advantage of LAC miscommunications on defense and also blocked Terance Mann’s dunk attempt in transition. – 7:23 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
These first five minutes of the game have been all about Daniel Gafford. Facing a minutes crunch as part of a three-center rotation, Gafford has six of Washington’s first 13 points and just blocked a Clippers dunk attempt in transition. – 7:22 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Kuz dropping a beauty of a dime!
#DCAboveAll | @Kyle Kuzma pic.twitter.com/B6F2ApY1x0 – 7:21 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford absolutely rejects Terence Mann despite already having 2 fouls, wow – 7:21 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Daniel Gafford two fouls in 3 minutes. – 7:18 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford with two fouls and Wes Unseld Jr. is leaving him in
Joseph Blair had done the same against the 76ers and then Gafford picked up his third foul and was subbed out – 7:18 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I like the Wizards chances to win if they continue to pitch a shutout over the Clippers. – 7:17 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Terrible offensive start for the Clippers. 0 points in 3:14, 0-2 on FTs, two turnovers. – 7:17 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Let’s get to work. 💪
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/iPyVYkHiSQ – 7:13 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Formerly Director of Athletic Performance and Rehab for the Wizards, now Clippers Senior Performance Physical Therapist Jesse Phillips makes his return to Capital One Arena and greeted by many familiar faces including Bradley Beal as we near tipoff. – 6:54 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Serge Ibaka hit an honestly impressive robot and then Justise Winslow cracked up the Clippers dancing before their pregame huddle. Team hasn’t lost its sense of humor halfway through the season’s longest road trip. pic.twitter.com/PZMA65jwNc – 6:51 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
On the money!
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/7P4WBzdFrg – 6:40 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards

#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/YhFER2KeZb – 6:35 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
While Clippers begin a 5-in-7 tonight to finish 8-game road trip, Washington has three days off after tonight.
Wes Unseld Jr. mentioned urgency repeatedly before game, and Wizards just gave up 51 to Tatum, so something to watch for tonight vs Clippers. – 6:35 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija rubbing off some Jewish culture on Kyle Kuzma pic.twitter.com/zcx79LXCBo – 6:30 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
STARTERS #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/c6zgLnIJNW – 6:30 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Keeping it on the right.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/cYBPl45MXb – 6:29 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Finishing touches.
🕖 4:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/IjpCGENNIP – 6:28 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
The low down on today’s game.
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa – 6:12 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards face the Clippers tonight at 7 pm on ⁦@NBCSWashington⁩. The Wiz badly need this W.
Here are my 3 keys to the game plus how my graphics department will be reprimanded for an unfortunate mistake. pic.twitter.com/xpGuiSdHz6 – 6:11 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Locked in. 🔒
🕖 4:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/zXBqyOPyOP – 6:08 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Almost game time!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Different.
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/fWNoyLUa9m – 5:56 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Highlights of Ty Lue’s pregame:
— With Morris out, Terance Mann will start.
— Called offensive reb., transition D keys vs. Wiz
— Feels team has to be locked in more defensively
— Feels Kuzma has “definitely taken a step forward” offensively – 5:49 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
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Ty Lue confirms Marcus Morris is out tonight due to personal reasons as @Andrew Greif tweeted earlier. Terance Mann will start. – 5:33 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Fits from the Capital City. pic.twitter.com/ic03bYP1TQ – 5:30 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers F Marcus Morris is OUT tonight in Washington because of personal reasons. – 5:25 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
“He’s kind of put this team on his back.”
He = Reggie. That’s according to Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr., who — via Zoom — also noted that the Clippers go as Reggie and Morris go. – 5:23 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
A welcome, familiar face is back with the Clippers in Washington: Assistant Dahntay Jones, who had been stuck in health and safety protocols in New Orleans since the team’s last stop there. pic.twitter.com/Ox38QOcxBV – 5:16 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Double-Double Trouble 😤 pic.twitter.com/zLwynXjbQk – 4:29 PM Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
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Through games on Jan. 24, here’s how all members of the Washington Wizards have fared on both ends of the floor during the 2021-22 NBA season, per TPA. pic.twitter.com/I7NZryojmV – 3:20 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
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Next 7 games Wizards have toughest schedule in NBA, opponents winning percentage is 63%
vs. LA Clippers (23-25)
@ Memphis (32-17)
@ Milwaukee (30-19)
@ Philadelphia (27-19)
vs. Phoenix (37-9)
vs. Miami (30-17)
vs. Brooklyn (29-17) – 1:50 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Ringing bells, bumping into mascots, passing the ball to fans at halftime — that is Duane Washington Jr.
The undrafted #Pacers rookie brings a “grateful vibe” to his game that culminated with a record-setting performance last night.
“It’s not fake.” indystar.com/story/sports/n… – 1:36 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Was told Gary Harris (back spasms) and Terrence Ross (right knee soreness) practiced today after missing Sunday’s win over the Bulls.
TBD on their status for tomorrow vs. the Clippers. – 1:30 PM