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1.03.07 A Tough Decision for Wade
Filed: Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, general
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Just last week, Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade went down with a possible season ending injury. He dislocated his left shoulder. Now he has the option of either a regular rehabilitation or a season-ending surgery. Wade may delay the surgery till after the playoffs, and may opt for a continued rehabilitation of his shoulder. [...]

13.02.07 I Plead for Joe Johnson
Filed: Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, general
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Atlanta’s Joe Johnson deserves to be in this year’s All-Stars more than Detroit’s Richard Hamilton. The numbers alone tell the big difference. Johnson is an all-around player and he is leading to one of the franchise’s best records since 1993, while Hamilton is just a scorer, nothing more. He can’t even create his own shots. [...]

24.01.07 My Suns Are On A Roll
Filed: Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, general
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The Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns are in their own worlds right now. No other team exists except the two of them. Both are on the race for the top spot in the NBA right now. And only both teams have two double-digit winning streaks. Dallas, however, is working on a third. The Mavericks [...]

11.01.07 Wizards: Streak Busters
Filed: Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, general
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 They have been called many names lately, but what amply fit them are the labels, “Streak Busters” and “Giant Slayers.” Yes, they have been breaking streaks as of late, and not just any four-game winning streaks, but huge ones. For instance, when the Dallas Mavericks have gained confidence, placing things together, and have bounced [...]

23.12.06 Washington Ends Another Winning Streak
Filed: Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, general
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After putting an end to the Dallas Mavericks’ 11-game winning streak, the Washington Wizards were at it again! They concluded the Phoenix Suns’ 15-game winning streak, the longest in the NBA this season, and in the process, anointing themselves as the biggest streak-busters in the league.  Gilbert Arenas played his second-best game this season [...]

10.10.06 Spaniards Led Raptors Past Washington in Pre-Season Opener
Filed: Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, general
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Spanish forward Jorge Garbajosa hit a big three-pointer with 38 seconds left to break the 88-all tie, and guard Jose Calderon iced the game with two free throws to lift the Toronto Raptors past the Washington Wizards, 93-88, in NBA’s first preseason game which was held at the Verizon Center in Washington. Garbajosa contributed 11 [...]