Martin explodes off bench

After playing a combined six minutes over the previous three games, Wizards forward Cartier Martin saw an increased role on Saturday night against the Warriors. He played 30 minutes off the bench and scored a season-high 23 points in the 101-92 loss. He went 8 for 13 from the field, including 6 for 9 from downtown, and made 1 of 2 free throws. Martin also posted three rebounds, three assists and a steal in the defeat.