Juwan Howard

Cross-checked Howard's official NBA profile, Wizards alumni biography and franchise history, his lone All-Star selection, and verified box scores. The five focus on his genuine on-court apex: the closing surge of his All-NBA season, Washington's playoff return, and his decisive contribution to Dallas's 2001 comeback against Utah.

1. #1. Howard set his NBA career high with 42 points on 19-of-29 shooting, adding nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals in Washington's 107–103 overtime loss at Toronto to close his lone All-Star and All-NBA season. Wizards alumni biography: Howard's 1996 All-Star and All-NBA season · NBA official Bullets–Raptors box score
2. #2. Two nights before his career high, Howard scored 40 points with 13 rebounds, three assists, and a block against Boston, beginning consecutive 40-point games at the end of his All-NBA campaign. NBA official Juwan Howard career profile · NBA official Celtics–Bullets box score
3. #3. Howard led Washington with 21 points, five rebounds, two assists, and a block against the defending champion Bulls in 1997 first-round Game 1, his playoff debut in the franchise's first postseason appearance in nine years. Wizards franchise history: Howard's era returns Washington to the playoffs · NBA official Bullets–Bulls first-round Game 1 box score
4. #4. Howard played 46 minutes and supplied 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and a steal as Dallas won 84–83 at Utah in 2001 first-round Game 5, completing a comeback from a 2–0 series deficit. NBA official Mavericks–Jazz first-round Game 5 box score · Wizards alumni biography: Howard's 19-season NBA career
5. #5. Howard delivered 36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and flawless 12-of-12 free-throw shooting as Washington beat eventual conference champion Indiana 123–113 in overtime. NBA official Pacers–Wizards box score · Wizards alumni biography: Howard averages 18.4 points over seven Washington seasons

Reviewed through 2026-07-19