Felix Okpara makes NBA preseason debut for Washington
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Washington defeated New York, 111-109, Thursday in a NBA preseason game at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
Former Vol Felix Okpara made his preseason debut for the Wizards. He totaled seven points, six rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. Okpara converted 3-of-7 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.
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Anthony Davis was the Wizards' leading scorer with 16 points. He also recorded seven rebounds, two assists and one block. Trae Young totaled 15 points, four assists and two steals, while Kyshawn George finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block for Washington.
2025 No. 1 overall selection AJ Dybantsa scored 11 points for the Wizards.
Washington will next play Saturday versus Detroit. Tipoff between the Wizards and Pistons is slated for 7 p.m. EDT at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Okpara was selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft (No. 46 overall) by Orlando and traded to the Wizards. He played for the Vols from 2024-26 after transferring from Ohio State.
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