Washington, DC – Jordan Crawford tied a season-high with 32 points on Wednesday and the Wizards defeated the playoff-hopeful Bucks, 121-112.
Nene returned to the lineup after a 10-game absence and scored 14 points in the win. John Wall had 14 points and 10 assists and Kevin Seraphin also scored 14 for the Wizards, who were coming off of Monday's victory over the Bulls.
The Bucks, losers of four of their last five, fell 2 1/2 games behind eighth- place Philadelphia for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. The 76ers beat the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Monta Ellis had 31 points and six assists in the setback, Brandon Jennings scored 25 and Drew Gooden finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
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