Archive | December, 2011

Bucks build big lead, top Wizards

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Brandon Jennings wouldn’t let the Milwaukee Bucks blow another big lead. Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night.

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Jennings keys Bucks’ victory

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night. Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points, and Carlos Delfino, who missed the first two games of the season with a sprained right wrist, added 15 off the bench for Milwaukee (2-1).

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Jennings scores 22, Bucks keep Wizards winless…

“Right now we should really be 3-0,” Jennings said. “We were up at halftime against Charlotte, and we lost a lead. And tonight we were up (24) at half and let a team come back

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Jennings, Bucks keep Wizards winless, 102-81

Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night. Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points, and Carlos Delfino, who missed the first two games of the season with a sprained right wrist, added 15 off the bench for Milwaukee (2-1)

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Wizards vs. Bucks: Roger Mason Jr. ruled…

MILWAUKEE — Roger Mason Jr. angrily walked from the scorers’ table to the baseline in search of his warmups

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Wizards vs. Bucks: Washington Remains Winless,…

Read More: Andrew Bogut (C – MIL), Andray Blatche (F – WAS), Brandon Jennings (G – MIL), Jordan Crawford (G – WAS), John Wall (G – WAS), Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics The Washington Wizards suffered their third-straight loss to open the season on Friday night when they dropped a 102-81 decisions against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center. Milwaukee shot 53.4 percent from the field, including an 8-20 performance from behind the 3-point arc while Washington hit at just a 35.3 percent clip.

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Same old Wizards drama: Blatche tells everyone to…

Same old Wizards drama: Blatche tells everyone to…

“Every body need to shut up I didn’t call out my coach or team mates I said I had a bad game need it n the post instead of jump shots,” Blatche tweeted. Blatche wasn’t happy after the 90-84 defeat in which the Wizards blew a 21-point lead, saying afterward he wasn’t being used to the best of his abilities. He scored 11 points on 5-for-13 shooting and was called for a technical for exchanging words with Kris Humphries “You can’t keep having me pick-and-pop and shooting jump shots,” he said in the locker room.

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2011-2012 Washington Wizards Season Preview

2011-2012 Washington Wizards Season Preview

  Sophomore guard John Wall brings an element of excitement and intrigue to the Wizards that they desperately needed. The belief is that he is going to carry them to prominence, regardless of what is put around him. Luckily for Wall, there are a lot of serviceable players on the roster right now including some young guys who have the potential to improve significantly just like him.

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Wizards vs. Nets: Washington blows 21-point lead…

Any good feelings were all gone after a disheartening and disconcerting 90-84 loss that set an ominous tone for this truncated, 66-game season. Coach Flip Saunders complained of selfish play, Andray Blatche called out the coaching staff for the play-calling on offense and rookie Chris Singleton questioned the team’s desire to win. “It’s a fine line.

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Washington Wizards: Three more keys to upcoming…

Before training camp began less than three weeks, the three keys involved whether John Wall is ready to have a breakout season, the ability of Andray Blatche and JaVale McGee to be more consistent, and if Flip Saunders can help this young roster reach its full potential.

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Wizards getting ready for the NBA’s 66-game…

“Once we start come Monday, it will be full-speed ahead,” Lewis said. “I know it’s going to be a lot of games. Like coach said before training camp, you’ve got to be mentally prepared and listen, watching game film and shoot-around, because there’s not going to be much practice time.

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What to expect from the Wizards this season

The Washington Wizards’ season begins Monday, the day after Christmas. Like lots of kids, the Wizards have a long holiday wish list. Let’s look at what the Wizards want for the upcoming National Basketball Association (NBA) season.

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Wizards Compete Hard, but Lose 101-94 in…

For those that watched the Washington Wizards get spanked in their preseason opener, take heart. The team again faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers, which roasted them 103-78 on December 16 in D.C

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Holiday leads 76ers to 101-94 win over Wizards

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – December 9, 2011 (WPVI) — Jrue Holiday scored 24 points, including 15 in the last 5:35 of the fourth quarter, to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-94 preseason victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. JaVale McGee led Washington with 20 points, 12 in the fourth quarter.

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‘Don’t want to touch 1 ‘til I win 1’: With…

“They wanted to get rid of it, and I said, ‘No.’ That’s the goal,” Wall explained, his rat-a-tat patter off the court as swift as his play is on it. “I don’t touch it, though

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NBA Preseason: Three Things to Watch for in…

The first time these two met in the first preseason game, the Philadelphia 76ers made quick work of the Washington Wizards defeating them 103-78 Friday night in Washington D.C. What we looked for, and learned about this team was that they’re cohesive, Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner are poised to take their next steps, and that the Sixers may have trouble defensively in the paint.

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NBA Free Agency: Nick Young Signs One-Year Deal…

The Washington Wizards have officially re-signed Nick Young, according to a press release sent out by the team. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, but according to sources, it is for the one-year qualifying offer for just under $4 million

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