Knicks – Wizards 109-111
Mohamed Diawara contributes in Knicks preseason loss to Wizards
13 MIN
0 PTS
2 REB
3 AST
1 TOV
0/1 FG
0/0 3P
+5 +/-
The New York Knicks fell 109-111 to the Washington Wizards in a preseason exhibition. While the result did not affect the team's official record, the game offered a look at individual contributions.
Diawara played 13 minutes and recorded a line of 0 points on 0/1 shooting, 2 rebounds (both defensive), 3 assists, 1 turnover and 2 personal fouls. His plus-minus was +5, indicating the Knicks outscored the Wizards by five points while he was on the floor.
The 21-year-old showed his ability to facilitate the offense despite not scoring, adding a modest rebound effort and limiting mistakes. Although his performance was solid, it was not enough to change the outcome of the close preseason contest.