The Southeast Division controlled the top two selections in the NBA draft, with Atlanta and Washington picking 1-2. NBA comparision for Risacher: He said he and Golden State shooting guard Klay Thompson have “the same game.” Risacher then quickly added Thompson has the advantage of being a veteran while he must improve. Washington Wizards Needs: Washington is only a year …
The Milwaukee Bucks was eliminated last season in a Game 7 on the road. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Jrue Holiday nearly added a triple-double of his own as the Bucks took another step toward wrapping up the NBA’s best record with a 140-128 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The Bucks …
The season series will be on the line when the Washington Wizards visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. “Overall, I thought it was a terrific team effort,” Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said. “Corey’s career high was a plus, and we got tremendous output from our bench, which was good to see.” The Wizards will be out to keep its …
Bucks became the first team to advance in this year’s playoffs, beating the Heat 120-103 on Saturday and finishing off a first-round sweep over last season’s Eastern Conference champions. Brook Lopez scored 25 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double — 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists — and the Bucks became the first team to advance in this year’s …
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