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NBA: Wizards Snap 16-Game Losing Streak With 122-113 Win Over Denver Nuggets

The Washington Wizards ended their 16-game losing streak with a 122-113 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Jordan Poole led the charge with 39 points, overshadowing Nikola Jokic's career-high 56 points. This marks the Wizards' first win since October 30 after their 16-game skid matched a franchise record. Meanwhile, for the Nuggets despite missing key players like Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Dario Saric, Jokic put up an incredible performance, recording 38 field goal attempts, 16 rebounds, and eight assists.

NBA: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie seals a victory with a dunk in the final seconds of the 4th quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Washington.

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NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
NBA: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole, left, passes the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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Wizards Nuggets Basketball: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets
Nuggets Wizards Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is defended by Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, center, and guard Carlton Carrington (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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Nuggets Wizards Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
Wizards Nuggets Basketball: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) competes for a rebound against Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III, second from left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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NBA Basketball Game: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, prepares to shoot a basket against Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) and guard Jared Butler (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
NBA Basketball Game: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) loooks to score a basket over Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and Wizards guard Jordan Poole, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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NBA Basketball: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) steals the ball from Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
NBA Basketball: Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther, left, fouls Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie, left, looks to score a basket against Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/John McDonnell

Washington Wizards guard Carlton Carrington (8) races up the floor against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, second from right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

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