By BILLY HEYEN Thomas Bryant didn't waste time in his first game action in over a month, scoring after 31 seconds on a dish from Isaiah Thomas for a layup past the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert. Bryant made a hook shot and a jumper before the first quarter concluded, too. https://twitter.com/WashWizards/status/1216464999406686208?s=20 It was a productive … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant returns from injury for Wizards, scores 8 points in loss
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Thomas Bryant has stress reaction in right foot; to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks
By BILLY HEYEN Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right foot, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Bryant was evaluated Tuesday after experiencing pain following Washington's Dec. 1 game against the Clippers. The team will re-evaluate him in three weeks. The Rochester native and former Bishop Kearney star is … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant has stress reaction in right foot; to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks
Thomas Bryant keys Wizards’ comeback surge to beat Hornets
By BILLY HEYEN The final action on Friday night’s stat sheet was Thomas Bryant grabbing a defensive rebound. He held the ball up in his right hand, and as the buzzer sounded, he let it fall straight down, the metaphorical mic drop. It was an ending that didn’t seem likely for the majority of Washington’s game against Charlotte, but the Wizards completed a double-digit comeback … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant keys Wizards’ comeback surge to beat Hornets
Thomas Bryant’s career-high in assists helps Wizards beat Spurs, 138-132
By BILLY HEYEN Thomas Bryant handed out a career-high six assists Wednesday night as the Washington Wizards beat the San Antonio Spurs, 138-132. Bryant added 11 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes of action. Bryant was called for a charge on the game's first possession, but nailed a 2-point jumper for his first basket two minutes later. Then came the passing. An assist to … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant’s career-high in assists helps Wizards beat Spurs, 138-132
Thomas Bryant gets ‘makeup game,’ Wizards avenge earlier blowout
By BILLY HEYEN Thirteen days ago, the Washington Wizards and Thomas Bryant lost at home by 22 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bryant made just one of six shots, and the best shooting percentage in Washington’s starting lineup was 42 percent. Friday night, Bryant and the Wizards got a bit of revenge. In Minnesota, the Wizards beat the Timberwolves, 137-116. The Rochester-native … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant gets ‘makeup game,’ Wizards avenge earlier blowout