Kwame Brown had his second surge in performance, marking the first time he showed a good game in front of Jordan, with a total of 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks, effectively neutralizing the adverse impact of Jordan's shooting inefficiency on the defense.
Yu Fei was most noticeably affected by Jordan's comeback.
When Jordan was absent, he was the big brother; with Jordan around, he even ranked below Hamilton. As a versatile small forward who did all the menial work on the court but hardly had any possession of the ball, he relied solely on his own enthusiasm and Chris Whitney's tendency for high passes to score 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
103 to 94
The Wizards beat the Mavericks, achieving a two-game winning streak and climbing to the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference.