Clippers Edge Wizards 114–107 in Wall’s Return to Washington

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) and center Kristaps Porzingis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington, on Dec. 10, 2022. Nick Wass/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Nicolas Batum made a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 23.8 seconds remaining and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the Washington Wizards to their sixth straight loss, 114–107 on Saturday night, Dec. 10.

Paul George led all scorers with 36 points for the Clippers and John Wall added 13 in his return to Washington, but it was Batum who made big shots in the final quarter. He hit three 3-pointers in the last 4:52 and finished with 12 points.