The Wizards took the fight to the Mavericks yesterday and it showed on the scoreboard. Caron Butler was outstanding as he led the way for the Wizards with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Antwan Jamison also had a solid game with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. DeShawn Stevenson also had a solid game with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. The Wizards are now 22-17 on the season.

With Gilbert Arenas out, Antonio Daniels has taken over the starting point guard job and he’s done a good job. Daniels is not the same kind of offensive player that Arenas is but he’s a good defender who knows who to get the basketball to. Daniels has now played in 24 games this season and he is averaging 30.4 minutes, 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game. He also is a really good shooter as he is hitting 47.8% from the floor this year. The Wizards are lucky to have had someone of Daniels’ caliber to replace Arenas.

The Wizards have decided to release backup point guard Mike Wilks. Wilks didn’t last too long in Washington but the Wizards needed his roster spot so they let him go. Wilks played in 4 games for the Wizards and he averaged 11.0 minutes, 1.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. Wilks will be no loss for the Wizards.

G/F Nick Young is the kind of athletic player that fits perfect into the Wizards running style. He has played in 24 games so far this season and he is averaging 14.4 minutes, 7.0 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. Young is shooting 40% from the floor, 34.4% from the three point line and 87.2% from the free throw line. Look for Young’s playing time to increase soon as he’s too good of a player to be sitting on the bench.