George totaled five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during Sunday's 119-118 victory over the Heat.
Despite starting in the season finale, George wasn't utilized much with Tristan Vukcevic getting a ton of run off the bench. George showed plenty of promise during his rookie season, posting averages of 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers on 37.2 percent shooting from the field and 75.3 percent from the line.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Notches 13 points in loss
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George contributed 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 loss to the 76ers.
After missing seven straight games due to a left ankle sprain, George ended up playing in both halves of the Wizards' Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set. The Wizards kept his minutes in check for both contests, with George logging 23 minutes in Tuesday's 104-98 loss to the Pacers and then 24 minutes Wednesday. Though Washington is likely to be without several key rotation players for the final two games of the season, George won't necessarily be in store for huge workloads, as all of Colby Jones, Justin Champagnie and JT Thor are also expected to continue to have meaningful roles of their own at the forward spots.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Removed from injury report
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George (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Following a seven-game absence due to an ankle sprain, George is set to be available against Indiana. The rookie first-rounder could have a minutes restriction Tuesday. Over nine games before suffering the the injury on March 24, George averaged 12.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Won't play against Boston
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George (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
George will miss a seventh straight game for the Wizards due to a sprained left ankle. Due to George's extended absence, Justin Champagnie will likely continue to get a boost in minutes.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Another absence coming
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George (ankle) is listed out for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
George's absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to a left ankle sprain. Justin Champagnie will likely continue to start in his absence. George's next chance to play will come Sunday versus Boston.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Won't play against Sacramento
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George is out for Wednesday's game against the Kings with a sprained left ankle.
The injury will cost the rookie first-rounder a fifth straight game Wednesday, with his next chance to suit up coming Thursday against Orlando. With Khris Middleton (knee) also out of action against Sacramento, Bub Carrington and Jaylen Martin should continue playing meaningful roles.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out vs. Miami
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George (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
George will miss his fourth consecutive contest Monday due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Kings. Tristan Vukcevic and Jaylen Martin will likely continue to receive a bump in minutes due to George, Khris Middleton (knee) and Anthony Gill (hip) being sidelined.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out for Saturday
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George (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
George will miss a third straight game for the Wizards on Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. Washington will likely continue to lean on Justin Champagnie to shoulder the load moving forward.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out Thursday
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George (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
George will miss a second straight game for the Wizards due to a sprained left ankle. Washington will likely turn to Justin Champagnie to shoulder the bulk of the load due to George's absence against Indiana.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Out against Philadelphia
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George (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers.
George rolled his ankle during Monday's game against the Raptors and was unable to return, and it's not a good sign to see him being ruled out 24 hours in advance of this contest. With George out, several players could see an uptick in playing time such as Jaylen Martin, AJ Johnson, Justin Champagnie and Tristan Vukcevic.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Exits Monday with ankle sprain
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George has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Raptors due to a left ankle sprain, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
George rolled his left ankle while attempting to grab a rebound. He was able to walk off the court without the help of trainers, and he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. George will finish the contest with three rebounds and one assist in two minutes of playing time.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Exits with ankle injury
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George went to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Raptors due to a left ankle injury, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
George's left foot landed on Jakob Poeltl while the two were battling for a rebound early in the period. The rookie was checked on by trainers but was able to walk off the floor under his own power. Expect the Wizards to provide an update on his status before the start of the second half, if not sooner.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Double-doubles in loss
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George provided 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-103 loss to the Knicks.
George not only grabbed a season-high mark in rebounds, but he also notched the first double-double of his young NBA career. George secured a regular starting role in late January and hasn't looked back since, cracking the starting lineup in each of his last 25 contests. He's averaging 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in that span.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Available vs. Orlando
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George (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Magic.
After missing Wednesday's loss to the Jazz, George will get back on the floor to face Orlando on Friday. The 20-year-old rookie is averaging 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game this season, shooting 36.9 percent from the floor and 32.4 percent from deep.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Ruled out Wednesday
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George (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
George won't be able to play Wednesday due to a bruised right knee. Khris Middleton (ankle) has also been ruled out for this game in Utah, meaning the team will likely lean on Justin Champagnie and Anthony Gill to help shoulder the load.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Questionable for Wednesday
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George is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a right knee contusion.
The fact that George is questionable suggests a decision on the rookie's status will be made closer to the 9 p.m. ET tipoff. George has started in each of his last 23 appearances, averaging 10.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game over that span.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Full stat line in win
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George recorded 19 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block across 40 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 victory over Denver.
George stuffed the stat sheet, finishing with three steals for a third consecutive contest. The 21-year-old forward also tied Jordan Poole for the second-highest scoring mark on the team behind Alex Sarr (34 points). George has been sound on the defensive end of late, averaging 1.7 steals and 1.7 blocks across his last 10 outings. Additionally, the rookie has scored double-digit points in six of those 10 games, during which he has averaged 11.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 32.0 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Records career-high five blocks
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George notched 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and five blocks in 28 minutes during Monday's 119-104 loss to Toronto.
George had a solid all-around performance in Monday's loss to Toronto, highlighted by a career-best five blocks. The rookie forward has blocked three or more shots six times this season.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Shines with 23-point effort
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George closed Wednesday's 125-122 victory over Utah with 23 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes.
George finished just one point shy of tying his season-best scoring output, and this was the third time the rookie scored at least 20 points. George has recorded double-digit points in three of his last five outings and seems to be settling nicely in a starting role. He's started in 17 appearances in a row, averaging 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per contest in that span.
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Wizards' Kyshawn George: Will play against Utah
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George (jaw) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
George has started the last eight games for the Wizards and will likely continue that streak Wednesday against Utah. The rookie forward has averaged 9.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, filling up the stat sheet on a nightly basis for Washington.
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