However, sports can serve to unite, or at least distract, during these moments, too. A game can be an outlet during moments of despair. It can uplift those who are feeling their lowest.
CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98 on Sunday night.
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