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Daily NBA Fix 2-24-14: Jason Collins’ 714th NBA Game Is A First

By Phil Watson

February 23, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins (46) attempts a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
February 23, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins (46) attempts a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Wizards 96, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 83
The Wizards lost Nene to a sprained knee in the third quarter before holding the Cavaliers to just 11 points in the fourth to return to the .500 mark, while Cleveland lost its second straight after winning six in a row. John Wall scored 21 points for Washington, Bradley Beal added 17 and Trevor Ariza had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Marcin Gortat also logged a double-double with 13 points and 13 boards. Luol Deng led the Cavs with 17 points, Kyrie Irving added 15 and Tristan Thompson had 11 points and 12 rebounds, but Cleveland shot just 38.5 percent and was 2-for-18 from 3-point range.

TORONTO RAPTORS 105, Orlando Magic 90
The Magic, playing without leading scorer Arron Afflalo, lost their 15th straight road game while the Raptors picked up their fifth win in six games despite 24 turnovers. Kyle Lowry scored 28 points for Toronto, DeMar ReRozan added 24 and Terrence Ross had 16. Tobias Harris led Orlando with 28 points and E’Twaun Moore tossed in 16, while Victor Oladipo had five steals.