The Washington Wizards took advantage of their home-field advantage to tie a series that seemed over for both teams due to how they played during the first two games of the series. But unpredictability is something that has been a tendency for the Wizards this season. And this is something …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Cavs Move On, Other Series Ongoing
The NBA playoffs are continuing with several series still underway but others have come to a conclusion. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a series sweep of the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards evened up their series with Boston Celtics at two games apiece. Out West, the Houston Rockets defeated the …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: The Chase to the Championship Continues
The NBA Playoffs continue Wednesday night after a set of dramatic games Tuesday night. After Isaiah Thomas’ 53-point showcase and a Warriors win, what’s next? The @celtics went up 2-0 and the @warriors went up 1-0 in Tuesday’s #NBAPlayoffs action! pic.twitter.com/f9TpLGvdv4 — NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2017 NBA Playoffs: Looking …
Read More »Wizards Defeat Hawks Behind Huge Night From Wall
The last time the Wizards hosted the first game of a playoff series, they were the Washington Bullets. It was Easter Sunday , 1979. Elvin Hayes had 31 points, Bob Dandridge had 30 points and the Bullets knocked off the Hawks 103-89. Fast forward 38 years and not much has changed, …
Read More »NBA Playoff Preview and Predictions
After a long and arduous regular season, it’s officially the start of the best time of the year: the NBA Playoffs. While most people expect a Warriors/Cavaliers final for the third straight year, there’s no guarantee. The Cavaliers have been cold, losing four straight games to end the year and …
Read More »The NBA Goes to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend
The best of the NBA is back to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend for the second time in four seasons. All-Star Game tip-off will be Sunday, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Eastern Conference: Starters: Kyrie Irving, DeMar DeRozan, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler. Reserves: Isaiah Thomas, John Wall, Carmelo Anthony (in replacement …
Read More »Miami Heat Snap Six Game Skid Against Milwaukee
The Miami Heat defended their home court last night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Miami shooting guard Dion Waiters came up big for his team with a 23 point showing. His offensive efforts, combined with Heat center Hassan Whiteside’s lockdown defense in the paint, snapped a six game losing streak for …
Read More »NBA Preview: The Orlando Magic Rebuild is Coming to an End
Basketball is back, the Orlando Magic are ready to make a name for themselves in this upcoming season. We are still one day away from the start of the 2016-2017 season and two from the Magic’s opening game, but there a still many questions to be answered. The Magic are …
Read More »Warriors Move Closer to an All-Time Best NBA Record
The Golden State Warriors (67-7) are on a roll and are one win closer to history following a 102-94 win over the Washington Wizards (36-38) on Tuesday at Oracle Arena. Golden State extended its home run to 54 wins and stay a game ahead of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ pace, who currently …
Read More »Wizards burn Heat, 106-87
The Miami Heat fell to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night at the Verizon Center, 106-87. Washington never trailed and had six players in double figures. John Wall and Bradley Beal led the way with 18 points apiece, Nene had 16, and Marcin Gorat had 15 with 12 rebounds. Despite …
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