Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (right) tries to get the ball away from Washington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford (left) during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors guard Charles Jenkins (22) battles for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin (13) during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) tries to get around Washington Wizards forward Cartier Martin during the first half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) passes the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and David Lee (10) during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton (31) during the first half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) dunks against Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (left) collides with Washington Wizards forward Martell Webster during the first half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)Ironically, after playing 17 games, the Wizards are 2-15, the exact same record they started off with last year, the mark which got former coach Flip Saunders fired.
“That’s kind of our luck now,” Wittman said when reminded of the identical records. “It’s tough. No fun. None of us want to be here.”
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