The Wizards point guard will have his chance to improve upon his past two experiences in the NBA’s skills competition.
Washington believes making an extra pass can turn good to great, and the mentality is paying dividends.
Washington wins for the fourth time in seven days, beating New Orleans 107-94.
He has been on a tear since he was left off a list of the NBA’s top 30 power forwards.
Only a Georgetown legend can rush Otto Porter Jr. out of the door.
All five starters score in double figures as team improves to 10-4 in January.
The point guard’s fourth trip to the all-star game might be one of his greatest individual accomplishments, given his grueling recovery from surgery on both knees.
The team’s show of attitude — for example, its all-black attire — during its recent hot streak is a sign of camaraderie, Rick Mahorn said.
Team arrives dressed for a funeral, then buries the Celtics, 123-108, behind strong showings from Bradley Beal and John Wall.
“We desperately want to beat each other,” Otto Porter Jr. said.
