John Wall, Wizards rout Milwaukee 115-86

Otto Porter also scored 19 points to help the Wizards (5-4) win by double digits for the first time this season.

The Bucks led, 29-27, after one quarter but were outscored, 37-17, in the second quarter to trail by 18 points at halftime. “We’re not a surprise as past year, and that means teams are going to prepare for you and you can’t have any mental breakdowns”. “We’re the second youngest team in the league”.

After three early losses by at least 15 points to Boston, Atlanta and Oklahoma City, Wittman simplified the defense and it’s paid off. Washington scored a nine-point win Saturday night over Orlando and followed it up against Milwaukee.

Midway through the fourth quarter, Porter drove and scored and then fell into the stands.

“I avoided him at all costs”.

In five games played this season, Parker is averaging 7.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 22.4 minutes of action per contest.

When Milwaukee Bucks Coach Jason Kidd was asked about the team’s decision to trade Brandon Knight to Phoenix before last season’s trade deadline, he did his best to frame the argument to his liking. Milwaukee has never exactly been a free agent destination, and for Kidd, General Manager John Hammond and co-owners Wes Edens and Marc Lasry, landing Monroe – who had been courted by the NY Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers, among others – was seen as a landmark signing, and one that could push the Bucks into the next level in the Eastern Conference.

The Bucks were playing without forward Jabari Parker, who is not traveling with the team during its three-game trip due to a sprained right foot. “It’s not a serious injury. Hopefully he’s back sooner than later”. They’ll play at Cleveland tomorrow (Thursday) night. Mayo practiced on Monday but was sent back to Milwaukee for an examination.

NOTES: Wizards G Garrett Temple started in place of injured G Bradley Beal (shoulder), who missed his third game. If a guy’s hurt, you’ve got to make sure he’s ready before he comes back, ” Wittman said.

While they own the fastest pace in the National Basketball Association, they are also giving up 109 points per game. “I think we’ll be fine, we’ve just got to figure it out, which is what good teams do and I think we’ll do that”.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (4-4): Washington’s offense had a new look on Saturday as well, with veteran power forward Kris Humphries stepping out to the perimeter to knock down 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.

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