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NBA: Washington 102, Charlotte 99

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Published: Jan. 28, 2012 at 10:15 PM

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- JaVale McGee scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Saturday, leading Washington to its first road win of the season, a 102-99 victory over Charlotte.

McGee also blocked five shots for the Wizards, who came into the contest with an 0-8 record away from home.

Nick Young pumped in 21 points, while John Wall provided 13 and 10 assists as the Wizards improved to 4-18 overall.

Trevor Booker came off the bench for 16 points and Jordan Crawford added 12 and seven assists for Washington.

Charlotte dropped an eighth straight game despite the first career triple-double for rookie Kemba Walker, who produced 20 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.

Byron Mullens provided a career-high 23 points and Boris Diaw donated 21 and 10 assists for the Bobcats.

Topics: JaVale McGee, John Wall, Trevor Booker, Jordan Crawford, Kemba Walker, Boris Diaw
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