Denver brushed past an overmatched Washington team today 91-78. Always politically correct, Denver coach Bob stated simply "We just managed to do what we needed to get done out there. The players had solid execution all around, and Phillips's effort helped set the pace. Washington is a team we've had success against in the past, which I think gave us a bit more confidence coming in."

Washington coach Bob was a little more frank. "We knew going in that we'd need a miracle to beat Denver, and we didn't get it. They have better players and a better coach, and did what they were supposed to do out there. I'm just glad the final score wasn't even worse."

Denver was led by Phillips (11 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, a block), Ferguson (19 points, 1 assists, a block), White (14 points, 8 boards, 2 assists). Washington was led by Davis (8 points, 8 boards, 5 assists, a steal), Taylor (11 points, 1 assists, 3 steals), Shuler (9 points, 4 assists, a steal).

Denver are now 36-23 and 19-11 at home. They hold at #2 in the Northwest and hold at #5 overall in the Western Conference. Washington fall to 18-39. They stay at #3 in the Southeast and stay at #12 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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