By BILLY HEYEN The screams and shouts have different causes. A big block, maybe a 3 in front of the opponent's bench, or a strong dunk. But in every Washington Wizards game, the physical origin of the sound is Thomas Bryant's chest. He'll make one of those exciting plays. He'll flex, or sometimes swing his arms through the air wildly in celebration. Regardless, the sound … [Read more...] about Twist and Shout: Thomas Bryant leads Wizards to bounceback win
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Thomas Bryant struggles for 1st time this season as Wizards fall to Minnesota
By BILLY HEYEN In an 82-game NBA regular season, some outings are bound to be disappointing. Saturday was just one of those nights for Thomas Bryant and the Washington Wizards. Bryant and the Wizards were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, 131-109. The Rochester native finished with three points, 10 rebounds, two steals and a block in 20 minutes of … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant struggles for 1st time this season as Wizards fall to Minnesota
Thomas Bryant sets career-high with 4 blocks in Wizards’ home opener
By BILLY HEYEN The biggest questions asked of Thomas Bryant each and every night on an NBA court have to do with defense. Is he laterally quick enough? Can he defend the pick-and-roll well enough? Will he provide rim protection? Faced off with one of the best pick-and-roll guard tandems in basketball Wednesday, the Rockets' James Harden and Russell Westbrook, Bryant had … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant sets career-high with 4 blocks in Wizards’ home opener
Thomas Bryant, Wizards come up just short in San Antonio
By BILLY HEYEN Rochester-native Thomas Bryant and the Washington Wizards couldn't conclude their road trip on a high note. The Wizards lost, 124-122, to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night, and will head home for next week's home opener with a 1-2 record. Bryant, the former Bishop Kearney star, finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. He had his worst … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant, Wizards come up just short in San Antonio
Thomas Bryant leads Wizards with 21 points in win at Oklahoma City
By BILLY HEYEN Two days after a double-double in a season-opening loss, Thomas Bryant led the Washington Wizards in points, rebounds and blocks to snatch a road victory for Washington's first win of the season. The Wizards outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder, 97-85, on Friday night in OKC. Bryant finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant leads Wizards with 21 points in win at Oklahoma City