Antawn Jamison was held without a rebound, and Boykins wasn't effective either, despite Saunders' pre-game praise of Boykins as a fourth-quarter standout. Boykins missed seven of his 10 shots and finished with six points.

Caron Butler led Washington with 19 points.

Notes

Brown said he was excited about the prospect of Allen Iverson returning to Philadelphia, where Brown coached him. "I don't think deep down he ever wanted to leave Philly," Brown said. "He's said, deep down, numerous times that's where he wanted to finish his career. Let's hope he has an opportunity to come back. If it's not Philly, somebody will pick him up. I'm confident of that." ... Jamison thanked the crowd before the game for their sympathies on behalf of the late Wizards owner Abe Pollin, who died Tuesday. A message from NBA commissioner David Stern was played on the scoreboard during the first quarter. ... Bobcats G Acie Law, who was acquired along with Stephen Jackson from Golden State on Nov. 16, was inactive. He's played in only one game since the trade.