The Wizards are on fire, winning 6 of their last 8 games after Saturday’s thrilling 126-123 victory over Denver. Rookie Alex Sarr stole the show with a career-high 34 points in a performance that has fans buzzing.
The 19-year-old center didn’t just score big – he made NBA history as the youngest center ever to record 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a game.
It’s a bright spot in what’s been a tough season for Washington, who sit at just 15-51 overall.
Sarr, the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, is starting to show why the Wizards invested so heavily in him. The seven-footer from France has started 51 games this season, averaging 12.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks.
But Saturday was different.
The rookie was on fire against Denver, shooting 12-28 from the field including 5-9 from three-point range. He was perfect from the free-throw line too, making all five attempts.
What makes this performance even more impressive is how much Sarr has improved throughout the season. His previous career-high was just 22 points, and now he’s putting up numbers that have him in the NBA record books.
The timing couldn’t be better for Washington. After struggling for much of the season, they’ve suddenly found some momentum with two straight wins.
Sarr seems to be getting more comfortable with each game. The question now is whether he can keep it up or if this was just a one-time explosion.
He’ll get his chance to prove himself again on Monday when the Wizards travel to Portland to face the struggling Trail Blazers. The oddsmakers at BetOnline have Portland as 5-point favorites, but with Sarr playing like this, Washington might just pull off another upset.
Both teams are in the running for the #1 pick in next year’s draft, making Monday’s matchup a battle of rebuilding franchises looking toward the future.
For Wizards fans, that future is starting to look a lot brighter with Sarr’s development. If Saturday’s performance was any indication, they might have found their cornerstone player for years to come.
