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  6. article_body => "<p>Not only are the Washington Wizards dominating the NBA 2K simulation, but they are also doing it against some tough competition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With a 70-61 win over the Toronto Raptors, Washington has now won seven of nine simulations. Other victories have come against the likes of the Bucks, Lakers and 76ers. In the 2K world, the Wizards are consistently beating the best.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest win, the formula remained the same as past simulations. Behind another big night from Rui Hachimura&nbsp;(21 points) and some added scoring from Bradley Beal (12 points), the Wizards offense was able to put up enough to get past Toronto. Timely runs in the second half and some stingy defense left the Raptors with no chance to mount a comeback as the final seconds ticked off the clock.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some key takeaways from the Wizards win.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rui keeps on rolling&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There has been no stopping the Wizards rookie in 2K as of late. With 21 points, he now has back-to-back 20-point performances. The first-round pick of Washington in 2019 has been doing it on both ends of the floor, sparking big plays with blocks and finishing at the rim.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Coming out strong on both ends \ud83d\udcaa <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XBgsY8skUp\">pic.twitter.com\/XBgsY8skUp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSWizards\/status\/1247661988404174849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 7, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<p>Hachimura also stepped behind the line and showed some range on Tuesday, hitting a smooth-looking three-pointer.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This catch and shoot from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rui_8mura?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rui_8mura<\/a> was P U R E <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OUcL9HefRm\">pic.twitter.com\/OUcL9HefRm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSWizards\/status\/1247664532769701894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 7, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<p>It's been a great 2K run for Hachimura overall as of late, as he also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/rui-hachmiura-takes-water-break-uses-real-waterboy-nba-2k20-player-tournament-victory\" target=\"_self\">took down Donovan Mitchell in the first round of the 2K Player&nbsp;Tournament<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Strong finish<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Though the Wizards played well throughout, it was a dominant stretch toward the end of the third quarter and beginning of the fourth that sealed the win.<\/p>\n<p>A 16-6 run to close the third coupled with a 16-3 run early in the fourth gave Washington a comfortable lead. After taking a 42-41 lead in the third, the Raptors would never lead again.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What is bigger: The Wizards lead or the space Davis Bertan had on this dunk? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jmsvsaguZw\">pic.twitter.com\/jmsvsaguZw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSWizards\/status\/1247672760903532544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 7, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<br \/>\n<h3><strong>Dominant inside, efficient outside<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to other simulations, the Wizards once again did a lot of their scoring inside the paint. Washington outscored the Raptors 46-32 in the paint, finishing at the rim in multiple ways consistently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Bryant was once again a beast down low, throwing down dunks and recording a team-high 16 rebounds in addition to 10 points to complete a double-double.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ferocious (adj): Thomas Bryant when he dunks \ud83d\ude08 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ly3KzHsDm1\">pic.twitter.com\/ly3KzHsDm1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSWizards\/status\/1247671875527942144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 7, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<p>Though the real NBA has become a three-point heavy game, it hasn't quite translated to 2K. The Wizards only attempted eight shots from behind the arc on the night, a number that could sometimes come from just a few possessions in a real game. Even more peculiar, Davis Bertans didn't register a single three-point attempt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yet, the Wizards made the most of the attempts, going 4-from-8 from three. Of course, Bradley Beal was in the mix.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealDealBeal23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RealDealBeal23<\/a> knew what would happen as soon as he released \ud83d\udfe2\ud83d\udfe2\ud83d\udfe2 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ArNex9bnZE\">pic.twitter.com\/ArNex9bnZE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSWizards\/status\/1247672436797161476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 7, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<p><strong>Run for the (simulation) playoffs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the 2K universe, the Wizards entered Tuesday just two games behind the Brooklyn Nets for the eighth spot in the East. With&nbsp;a win, the virtual team may have inched even closer to the playoffs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Simulation-wise, Washington could not have asked for a better stretch of play.<\/p>\n<p>The 2K Wizards will be back in action Friday at 7 p.m. ET against the Rockets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/wizards-tipoff\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE WIZARDS TALK PODCAST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/wizards-tipoff\/episodes\/bafc54ed-1043-466a-a92b-3cff73f27458\/embed?theme=light-custom\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe> \n<p><strong><em>Stay connected to the Capitals and Wizards with the MyTeams app.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/smart.link\/5bb65a2b6cedb?site_id=Dig_RSN_Wash&amp;creative_id=nbcswash1200&amp;cp_4=www.nbcsports.com&amp;cp_1=washington&amp;cp_2=myteams-nbc-sports&amp;cp_3=nbcswash1200\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to download for comprehensive coverage of your teams.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MORE WIZARDS NEWS:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Giving back:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/bradley-beal-jayson-tatum-partner-donate-250k-coronavirus-relief-their-hometown\">Beal, Tatum donate to coronavirus relief<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>H-O-R-S-E:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/nba-reportedly-working-televising-h-o-r-s-e-competition-while-players-are-isolation\">NBA plans new competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scary:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/wizards-troy-brown-jr-says-it-was-scary-hearing-rudy-gobert-contracted-coronavirus\" target=\"_self\">Brown Jr. on Gobert contracting COVID-19<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"
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Wizards

Wizards

Not only are the Washington Wizards dominating the NBA 2K simulation, but they are also doing it against some tough competition. 

With a 70-61 win over the Toronto Raptors, Washington has now won seven of nine simulations. Other victories have come against the likes of the Bucks, Lakers and 76ers. In the 2K world, the Wizards are consistently beating the best.

In the latest win, the formula remained the same as past simulations. Behind another big night from Rui Hachimura (21 points) and some added scoring from Bradley Beal (12 points), the Wizards offense was able to put up enough to get past Toronto. Timely runs in the second half and some stingy defense left the Raptors with no chance to mount a comeback as the final seconds ticked off the clock.

Here are some key takeaways from the Wizards win.

Rui keeps on rolling 

There has been no stopping the Wizards rookie in 2K as of late. With 21 points, he now has back-to-back 20-point performances. The first-round pick of Washington in 2019 has been doing it on both ends of the floor, sparking big plays with blocks and finishing at the rim.

Hachimura also stepped behind the line and showed some range on Tuesday, hitting a smooth-looking three-pointer.

It's been a great 2K run for Hachimura overall as of late, as he also took down Donovan Mitchell in the first round of the 2K Player Tournament.

 

Strong finish

Though the Wizards played well throughout, it was a dominant stretch toward the end of the third quarter and beginning of the fourth that sealed the win.

A 16-6 run to close the third coupled with a 16-3 run early in the fourth gave Washington a comfortable lead. After taking a 42-41 lead in the third, the Raptors would never lead again.


Dominant inside, efficient outside

Similar to other simulations, the Wizards once again did a lot of their scoring inside the paint. Washington outscored the Raptors 46-32 in the paint, finishing at the rim in multiple ways consistently. 

Thomas Bryant was once again a beast down low, throwing down dunks and recording a team-high 16 rebounds in addition to 10 points to complete a double-double.

Though the real NBA has become a three-point heavy game, it hasn't quite translated to 2K. The Wizards only attempted eight shots from behind the arc on the night, a number that could sometimes come from just a few possessions in a real game. Even more peculiar, Davis Bertans didn't register a single three-point attempt. 

Yet, the Wizards made the most of the attempts, going 4-from-8 from three. Of course, Bradley Beal was in the mix.

Run for the (simulation) playoffs?

In the 2K universe, the Wizards entered Tuesday just two games behind the Brooklyn Nets for the eighth spot in the East. With a win, the virtual team may have inched even closer to the playoffs. 

Simulation-wise, Washington could not have asked for a better stretch of play.

The 2K Wizards will be back in action Friday at 7 p.m. ET against the Rockets. 

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