WASTrae Young · Anthony DavisGameplanPresser1d

The Wizards are still working out their spacing and pace with Davis on the floor.

“We just got to get to our spots faster. We just got to move, play with more pace. We just got to get into our spacing better when AD got an ISO... These guys haven't played with AD, we're still trying to figure each other out.”

WASKyshawn GeorgeGameplanPresser3d

Staff emphasized more paint touches for George.

“He had a lot more paint touches tonight, which we wanted to emphasize, and he was more of a catalyst for that.”

WASKyshawn George · Bilal CoulibalyRole & RotationPresser4d

George and Coulibaly share the floor together and give Washington good defensive size.

“We have good size when they're out there together because that really helps us defensively. They're going to continue to grow in that role.”

CLEMeleek ThomasDevelopmentPresser1d

Meleek Thomas stood out for his defensive attention to detail and his shot making.

“His attention to detail defensively, I think was the biggest thing. Offensively, he makes shots. Like, he's a killer.”

CLEMeleek ThomasNewsPresser1d

Mitchell explains Meleek Thomas' 16-point debut.

“for him to be the spark in his first game of the year, like, it's not normal... he made some mistakes, but they were aggressive mistakes... The best part of his game wasn't even the 16 points. It was just the energy.”

CLEMeleek ThomasNewsPresser1d

Thomas had no advance word on playing and stayed ready to go on the fly.

“No advanced knowledge, just going on the fly, staying ready... just knowing as much knowledge as I could know before potentially getting in and just working in my favor.”