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Jordan Poole shoots the Wizards out of the NBA cellar with a late 3-pointer

WASHINGTON — In dramatic fashion, Jordan Poole lifted the Washington Wizards out of the NBA cellar. Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining put Washington ahead, and the Wizards went on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Thursday night. “I’ve always felt like I’ve been the man for the moment, and I make big shots all the time,” said Poole, …

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Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left lifts Wizards to a 113-110 win over Hornets

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining lifted the Washington Wizards to a 113-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Green missed both free throws, and a tip-in by Wizards rookie Alex Sarr put Washington up 109-108 with 14.8 seconds remaining. Charlotte took the lead back when Mark Williams dunked home an alley-oop pass from LaMelo …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Charlotte visits Washington, looks to end road losing streak

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -2.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to stop its three-game road skid when the Hornets play Washington. The Wizards average 107.4 points per game, 5.6 fewer points than the 113.0 the Hornets give up. The Wizards average 106.4 points per game, 15.8 fewer …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jordan Poole, Malcolm Brogdon help Wizards snap 3-game skid with a 123-114 win over the Hornets

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole scored 27 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 25 in his return from injury as the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-114 on Thursday night. Wizards: Brogdon’s effort came after missing four games and two weeks with a hamstring strain. He has been arguably Washington’s most efficient player, scoring 15 or more points while playing 30 …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics

The Hindu

Dejounte Murray scored 19 points, dished out 15 assists and made the go-ahead basket with one minute left to help Atlanta Hawks overcome a 30-point deficit and stun the visiting Boston Celtics 120-118 on Monday. Rockets 110, Trail Blazers 92 Jalen Green scored 27 points, including 12 during a decisive third-quarter run, to help Houston overcome a sluggish start and …

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11 months ago

Mavs bolster frontcourt in trades for Hornets’ P.J. Washington, Wizards’ Daniel Gafford

Associated Press

The Dallas Mavericks made two moves to bolster their frontcourt just as star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are healthy and playing together again in a push for the playoffs. The Mavericks, who are getting two second-round picks in the Charlotte trade, acquired center Daniel Gafford from the Wizards for center Richaun Holmes and a first-round selection this year. …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Timberwolves respond after Chris Finch’s strong rebuke after loss to Hornets

New York Times

WASHINGTON — The steam was still coming out of Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s ears when he took his seat for the postgame news conference following Monday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets at home. The words “disgusting” and “immature” following a game in which Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points catapulted Finch’s remarks from the local level to national, …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hollinger: NBA’s bottom five teams are worse than ever + is the Blazers’ Scoot Henderson a bust?

New York Times

The Detroit Pistons set an NBA record by losing 28 consecutive games this season. From San Antonio to Washington to Charlotte to Portland, you can hear the sotto voce whispers, “Thank God for the Pistons.” On Thursday, the Trail Blazers lost a game by 62 points, with the biggest deficit after three quarters in NBA history; they’ve also lost games …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Trae Young pressure, Heat’s waiting game: Previewing the Southeast Division

New York Times

Editor’s note: This story was published hours before The Athletic reported that Blazers guard Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Although the Miami Heat are the defending Eastern Conference champions, it’s important to note they finished the regular season in seventh place in the East standings, only three games ahead of the Atlanta Hawks. To break down the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

NBA mock draft: Hornets and Blazers have big decisions, here’s what might happen

LA Times

Victor Wembanyama tries to block a layup by Scoot Henderson during an exhibition game between their French and G League teams last fall in Las Vegas. Charlotte Hornets: Scoot Henderson, PG, G League Ignite Unless it’s all smokescreens, there must be a reason teams are trying to leapfrog into the top 3 picks reportedly to grab the 19-year-old. Washington Wizards: …

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1 year, 7 months ago

NBA post-lottery Mock Draft 2023: Wembanyama goes No. 1 to Spurs; Henderson to Hornets

New York Times

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, with the San Antonio Spurs winning the No. Portland Trail Blazers Brandon Miller | 6-9 wing | 20 years old | Alabama The Scout: Miller was one of the best players in college basketball this past season. Golden State Warriors Jalen Hood-Schifino | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Indiana …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Cleveland Cavaliers clinch playoff berth as Jarrett Allen's double-double steals the show

Daily Mail

Jarrett Allen scored 24 points and had 14 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and the Cavs clinched a postseason spot for the first time since 2018, beating the Houston Rockets 108-91 on Sunday night. Another stellar performance from talented PG Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a sixth straight win CELTICS 137, SPURS 93 Jaylen Brown scored 41 points …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Washington Wizards cast a spell on Detroit Pistons with dominant 117-97 victory

Hindustan Times

The Washington Wizards dominated the Detroit Pistons with a 117-97 victory on Tuesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak. Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards drives around Jared Rhoden #8 of the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Capital One Arena. Detroit played without several players due to injuries and health protocols, including Jaden Ivey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cade …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Kings rise, Knicks drop, plus lineup analysis for all 30 teams

New York Times

We’re about a month out from the end of the regular season, and it feels like a good time to check in on some lineups that either have or haven’t been working for teams. Golden State Warriors | 35-33 | +0.5 net rating Weekly slate: Loss at Thunder, Loss at Grizzlies, Win over Bucks Lineup: Steph Curry | Klay Thompson …

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1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Kristaps Porzingis’ 3-point barrage boosts Washington Wizards over Charlotte Hornets

The Hindu

Kristaps Porzingis scored 18 of his 36 points in the third quarter to fuel the host Washington Wizards to a 118-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Washington’s Deni Avdija collected 20 points and 13 rebounds and Bradley Beal contributed 17 points and 10 assists in his return from a two-game absence due to left foot soreness. Washington’s basket …

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2 years, 11 months ago

NBA roundup: Clippers' 35-point comeback stuns Wizards

The Hindu

Luke Kennard converted a four-point play with 1.9 seconds to play as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point deficit to post a 116-115 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Lakers 106, Nets 96 LeBron James totaled 33 points, seven rebounds and six assists as Los Angeles led most of the way and recorded a win over …

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3 years, 4 months ago

From Pistons to Rockets, No. 10-1: Ranking the NBA’s best offseason moves by team

New York Times

The Summer of Giannis became Leaning Into Lowry. 2020-21 record: 52-20; lost in conference semifinals Added: F Rudy Gay ; C Hassan Whiteside ; F Eric Paschall ; G Jared Butler ; 2027 second-round pick ; $7.4 million traded player exception Lost: C/F Derrick Favors ; F Georges Niang ; executive vice president Dennis Lindsey ; 2024 first-round pick Retained: …

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3 years, 7 months ago

NBA roundup: Warriors tops Grizzlies to clinch eighth seed

The Hindu

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 46 points en route to his second NBA scoring title and Jordan Poole stalled a rally with a late 3-pointer Sunday afternoon as the Golden State Warriors held off the visiting Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco for a 113-101 win to claim the No. #TakeNotepic.twitter.com/wUjLQrWRsR — NBA May 17, 2021 Miami Heat 120- Detroit Pistons …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Valentine’s Day blowout shows how badly Celtics miss their ex, Gordon Hayward

New York Times

Kemba Walker looked optimistically despondent, perhaps something only he can pull off. “Teams go through adversity every single year at some point in the season and it’s just all about how you overcome it,” said Walker. We’ve got to change some things, and we will.” The Celtics had been holding together fairly well for a team that was mostly cold …

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3 years, 11 months ago

NBA adjusts schedules for virus-affected teams, like Wizards

The Hindu

Washington's second-half schedule might not be as jam-packed as first thought after the NBA said it was rescheduling some Wizards games after a half-dozen of their contests were postponed in recent weeks for virus-related reasons. The original intent was to push all those postponed games into the second half, when possible; now, the league said it would move some games …

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3 years, 11 months ago

NBA Adjusts Schedules for Virus-affected Teams, Like Washington Wizards'

News 18

Washington’s second-half schedule might not be as jam-packed as first thought, after the NBA said Wednesday it was rescheduling some Wizards’ games after a half-dozen of their contests were postponed in recent weeks for virus-related reasons. The original intent was to push all those postponed games into the second half, when possible; now, the league said it would move some …

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5 years, 9 months ago

NBA round-up: Young makes improbable game-winner as Hawks beat Bucks

The Hindu

Trae Young has been on a roll lately, and his late-game heroics helped the Atlanta Hawks top the Milwaukee Bucks 136-135 in the NBA on Sunday. Aldridge heroics not enough LaMarcus Aldridge posted 27 points and 18 rebounds in the San Antonio Spurs' 113-106 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Stephenson slumps Lance Stephenson was held scoreless on 0-of-seven shooting in …

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Jordan Poole shoots the Wizards out of the NBA cellar with a late 3-pointer

Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left lifts Wizards to a 113-110 win over Hornets

Charlotte visits Washington, looks to end road losing streak

Jordan Poole, Malcolm Brogdon help Wizards snap 3-game skid with a 123-114 win over the Hornets

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics

Mavs bolster frontcourt in trades for Hornets’ P.J. Washington, Wizards’ Daniel Gafford

Timberwolves respond after Chris Finch’s strong rebuke after loss to Hornets

Hollinger: NBA’s bottom five teams are worse than ever + is the Blazers’ Scoot Henderson a bust?

Trae Young pressure, Heat’s waiting game: Previewing the Southeast Division

NBA mock draft: Hornets and Blazers have big decisions, here’s what might happen

NBA post-lottery Mock Draft 2023: Wembanyama goes No. 1 to Spurs; Henderson to Hornets

Cleveland Cavaliers clinch playoff berth as Jarrett Allen's double-double steals the show

Washington Wizards cast a spell on Detroit Pistons with dominant 117-97 victory

NBA Power Rankings: Kings rise, Knicks drop, plus lineup analysis for all 30 teams

NBA: Kristaps Porzingis’ 3-point barrage boosts Washington Wizards over Charlotte Hornets

NBA roundup: Clippers' 35-point comeback stuns Wizards

From Pistons to Rockets, No. 10-1: Ranking the NBA’s best offseason moves by team

NBA roundup: Warriors tops Grizzlies to clinch eighth seed

Valentine’s Day blowout shows how badly Celtics miss their ex, Gordon Hayward

NBA adjusts schedules for virus-affected teams, like Wizards

NBA Adjusts Schedules for Virus-affected Teams, Like Washington Wizards'

NBA round-up: Young makes improbable game-winner as Hawks beat Bucks