Miami Heat Too Hot for Pacers in Game 1: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Heat got off to a good start in their first round series against the Indiana Pacers, walking away with the 95-86 victory on May 13.
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Miami Heat Send New York Knicks Home: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Heat advanced to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs on May 9, defeating the New York Knicks 106-94 at the American Airlines Arena. With the win, the Heat will now get three days off, before starting their second round series against the Indiana Pacers on May 13.
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The 10-man rotation, starring Larry Coon’s collective bargaining agreement FAQ (Ball Don’t Lie)

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out.
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Miami Heat Prepare to Finish Off Knicks: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Heat weren’t able to close out their first round series against the New York Knicks in Game 4, but they’ll give it another shot when the Eastern Conference rivals meet on May 9.
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Clippers 101, Grizzlies 97 (OT) (The SportsXchange)

LOS ANGELES — The story throughout the first-round Western Conference playoff matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers has been the Clippers trying to match the Grizzlies’ physicality.
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Chris Paul leading Clippers’ comeback story (Yahoo! Sports)

Back in the postseason for the first time in six years, the Clippers are winning thanks to Chris Paul’s clutch play.
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Magic’s Anderson chosen NBA Most Improved Player (The Associated Press)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Magic forward Ryan Anderson entered this season knowing he’d have a chance to contribute to an NBA team like never before.
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Miami Heat Take 3-0 Lead in Series Against Knicks: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Heat are now one game away from winning their first round series against the New York Knicks, winning the May 3 encounter between the two teams 87-70.
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Miami Heat Ready for Game 3 Against Shorthanded Knicks: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Heat have dominated the first two games of their first round series against the New York Knicks, and they’ll look for another victory when the rival teams meet on May 3.
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Haslem fitting in with rest of starting lineup (The SportsXchange)

Among the subtle moves Erik Spoelstra has made late in the season has been inserting power forward Udonis Haslem into the starting lineup.
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Miami Heat Improve to 2-0 Against Knicks: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Heat continued their dominance on April 30, defeating the New York Knicks 104-94. With the win, the Heat now have a 2-0 lead in their first round series against the Knicks, and they’ll now head out to New York for Games 3 and 4.
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Losing Wizards see hope in Nene-Wall combo (The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON (AP) Nene for President!
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Miami Heat Smash Knicks in Playoff Opener: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Heat couldn’t have asked for a better start in the playoffs, smashing the New York Knicks 100-67 on April 28.
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Jordan’s Bobcats end year worst in basketball (AFP)

Two years after Michael Jordan purchased the Charlotte Bobcats, they have suffered the worst season in the history of the NBA by going 7-59 after losing their final 23 regular-season games.
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Wizards, President Ernie Grunfeld agree to deal (The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON (AP) The question put to Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld was simple and to the point: Does he feel he deserved a new contract? The Wizards, after all, are wrapping up a fourth consecutive season of far more losses than wins.
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Bobcats-Wizards Preview (The Associated Press)

The Charlotte Bobcats continue to inch closer to finishing with the lowest winning percentage in league history.
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Wizards-Heat Preview (The Associated Press)

In the Miami Heat’s last eight games, Dwyane Wade has sat out the four against opponents with losing records while playing four times against playoff teams.
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Bulls Defeat Bobcats 100-68: Local Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

When the Chicago Bulls went on the road to face the Charlotte Bobcats on April 18th, I felt it would be the perfect cure for a team that had not been playing well for nearly a month and were coming off a bad loss to the Washington Wizards. As expected, the Bobcats did not put [...]

Bulls rout Bobcats 100-68 without Rose, Deng (The Associated Press)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Richard Hamilton scored 22 points in just 24 minutes as the Chicago Bulls took a step closer to wrapping up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 100-68 rout of the dreadful Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.
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Bulls-Bobcats Preview (AP)

After Derrick Rose sat out for the 14th time in 17 games, Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau admitted concern about his oft-injured star and the lack of time the starting unit has been together.
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Wizards sign Almond; Mason waived after surgery (AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards have signed guard Morris Almond and waived Roger Mason Jr., who is out for the season after surgery on his broken left index finger.
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Wizards’ Mason out for season with finger injury (AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards guard Roger Mason will have surgery Monday on an injured finger and will miss the rest of the season.
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Knicks Dominating Defense Allows 65 Points: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It was refreshing to witness a New York Knick game (April 13) that might have had letdown written all over it, yet resulted in an overwhelming victory. It might also be perceived as a statement on the developing maturity of the team.
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Knicks Forward Steve Novak Initially Confused by Fans’ ‘Forty-seven!’ Chant During Wizards Game (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will not soon forget fans at Madison Square Garden mockingly chanting “Forty-seven! … Forty-seven!”
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The 10-man rotation, starring Jeremy Lin’s ‘uncanny valley action figure’ (Ball Don’t Lie)

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out.
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John Wall spins, scores, reminds us of his talent (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

The Washington Wizards have been really, really bad this season, currently holding the second-worst record in the NBA at 14-44. A big reason for that record, apart from organization-wide dysfunction, has been the stagnant growth — some might even say regression — of point guard and franchise centerpiece John Wall. When he was drafted [...]

Charlotte Bobcats lose to Wizards by 28 points, prove that they’re the NBA’s worst team (Ball Don’t Lie)

Things got real sad in Charlotte on Monday night, as the NBA’s two worst teams — the Charlotte Bobcats and the Washington Wizards — locked up for a battle of who could care less . The winner (well, relatively speaking)? The Bobcats, who played at home against a Wiz squad without big-minute forwards Nene [...]

Create-a-Caption: The Washington Wizards’ coaches are very impressed with you (Ball Don’t Lie)

Hey there, friend. You’re doing a great job. Look how happy you’re making Washington Wizards interim head coach Randy Wittman! He can’t help it; he’s just got to sit there and smile, because you’re doing so well. And assistant coach Don Zierden, on the right there — well, he can hardly believe what he’s [...]

Washington Wizards Lose to Indiana Pacers, Struggle to Find Motivation for Remaining Games: First-Person Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

There is a lot of separation between the “haves” and “have-nots” of the NBA, and no example of this is greater than in the case of the Washington Wizards, who have won just 12 of their first 54 games on the year.
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Bargnani has game-winning shot in Raptors win (The Canadian Press)

TORONTO – When the three-point shot stopped falling, Andrea Bargnani settled into the post to take advantage of a favourable matchup down low.
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Chris Singleton’s $10,000 Mega Millions splurge: ‘Either that or blow it in the club’ (Ball Don’t Lie)

Like many Americans, Washington Wizards rookie Chris Singleton wanted to win last week’s Mega Millions lottery jackpot, a mammoth windfall estimated at a record $ 500 million. I mean, according to his Twitter account , he really wanted to win. Like, “willing to drop $ 10,000 on tickets to improve his chances” [...]

Winning moments rare for Wizards’ top pick Wall (AP)

John Wall banked in a 3-pointer just before the shot clock expired, giving his team a 99-96 lead with 17.1 seconds to go. He threw hands up to celebrate, flashed a big broad smile and traded high-fives with his teammates. Then he played some solid defense, forcing his man to miss a potential game-tying shot.
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Videos: Brandon Knight gets a sideline shower, then Rodney Stuckey knocks down the game-winner ()

Sure, you got very wet, but look on the bright side, Brandon Knight. At least your entry to the crowd, shown above thanks to our friends from the Yahoo! Sports Minute , was more graceful than Blake Griffin’s .
Howard Fendrich of The Associated Press called Knight’s fourth-quarter launch “the aesthetic highlight” of the [...]

NBA Plus-Minus Rating Leaders on Wednesday, March 21, 2012: Fan’s Review (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The plus-minus rating is an often ignored statistic that is useful for highlighting great overall games by NBA players. Although a player may not score the most points for his team, this statistic helps measure their on-court impact and their overall effectiveness when they are in…
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Andray Blatche will sit out to get in shape ()

At last Thursday’s trade deadline, the Washington Wizards signaled a new direction for the franchise when they traded goofballs JaVale McGee and Nick Young. They were getting serious about winning, forgoing one ineffective youth movement for a more adult rebuilding plan.
Yet, even with McGee and Young gone, the Wizards still have Andray Blatche, [...]

Washington Wizards April 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Washington Wizards are doing all they can to make it through this season. With April marking the final month of the NBA season, a strong showing is necessary for them to salvage some pride. Look for John Wall, Nene Hilario, and Jordan Crawford to come up big in their final…
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Johnson scores 34 as Hawks top Wizards 102-88 (AP)

Joe Johnson says his left knee “feels 15 times better.” The proof is in his production. Johnson matched his season high with 34 points, including the first two baskets of a decisive 11-0 run in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 102-88 on Friday night. He also had 34 points [...]

Wall carries Wizards past Hornets, 99-89 (AP)

John Wall hardly seemed fazed by a trade that left the Wizards without their starting center and one of their top scorers. The Washington reserves who had to step in didn’t shy away from their chance to show what they could do, either. Wall had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Wizards won hours [...]

Mavericks get much-needed win, 107-98 over Wizards (AP)

Rodrigue Beaubois finished for the Dallas Mavericks, a good sign for a team trying to get back on track while also preserving veterans like Jason Kidd. Beaubois made some acrobatic moves to keep balls in play and scored 19 points, including five straight in a clinching stretch early in the fourth quarter as the Mavericks [...]

NBA Plus-Minus Rating Leaders on Monday, March 12, 2012: Fan’s Review (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The plus-minus rating is an often ignored statistic that is useful for highlighting great overall games by NBA players. Although a player may not score the most points for his team, this statistic helps measure their on-court impact and their overall effectiveness when they are in…
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Aldridge scores 30, Blazers end road losing streak (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers have had trouble on the road all season, and were coming off one of the low points the previous night. They got a much-needed win against one of the league’s worst teams. LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 10 rebounds as the Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 110-99 on Saturday [...]

Wizards come from 21 down, top Lakers 106-101 (AP)

Roger Mason led a spirited fourth-quarter comeback with nine points in the period, Kobe Bryant lost his shooting touch down the stretch, and the Washington Wizards rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit Wednesday night to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 106-101. Mason hit three 3-pointers in the fourth, turning what had been a pro-Lakers scene [...]

Raptors Use Bench to Run Past Warriors: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Golden State Warriors had won five in a row and 10-of-12 against the Toronto Raptors, while hoping to use their game against Toronto as a way to try and turn their woes around. Turns out Leandro Barbosa and the Raptors had other ideas for when the Warriors came into town on March 4. The [...]

Wizards F Blatche back from calf injury (AP)

Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche will return against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing more than a month with a strained left calf. Blatche is not in the Wizards’ starting lineup for Saturday’s game, but coach Randy Wittman says he will play. Wittman says he expects Blatche’s playing time to be limited to short stretches as [...]

The 10-man rotation, starring noted shutterbug Boris Diaw ()

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out.
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Video: Jeremy Evans dunks two balls at once over Jazz teammate, wins Slam Dunk Contest (Yahoo! Sports)

The 2012 Sprite slam dunk contest didn’t start off well for Jeremy Evans. The little-known Utah Jazz forward — a late entrant into the grand finale of the NBA’s annual All-Star Saturday proceedings after New York Knicks rookie Iman Shumpert pulled … Continue reading →
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Irving leads Team Chuck to Rising Stars game win (PA SportsTicker)

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press
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Ex-NBA player Crittenton freed from jail (AP)

Former NBA player Javaris (jah-VAHR’-is) Crittenton has been freed from jail following his arrest on charges of obstructing a police officer and speeding. Crittenton has been out on bond on charges that he killed a woman in south Atlanta. He faces a murder charge after police accused him of killing 23-year-old Jullian Jones during an [...]

Bosh joins James and Wade as All-Stars (Yahoo! Sports)

The third member of the Miami Heat’s Big Three had to wait a week longer than LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, but Chris Bosh’s ticket has been punched for the Feb. 26 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando. Bosh was among the seven Eastern Conference reserves selected by coaches after…
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D’Antoni believes streaking Lin will ‘only get better’ (Yahoo! Sports)

If one game is an event, is three enough for a trend? Whatever the case, Jeremy Lin and “Lin-sanity” has become a trending topic, not just for the Knicks but the entire NBA. The undrafted point guard from Harvard continued his stunning ascension to stardom with yet another…
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