It was one of those starts for the Capitals. Almost immediately after the opening faceoff the Avalanche had a breakaway chance thanks to their speed, and continued to do so for the first few minutes of the game before eventually finding the back of the net – twice – before the first period was five minutes old. The Capitals did not fold, though, and got two goals of their own … [Read more...] about Morning After: Just not enough
Archives for February 2024
The Numbers Crunch: Breaking down the Wizards’ loss to the Mavs
Wizards forward Deni Avdija against the Dallas Mavericks. | Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary. The Washington Wizards led by 11 with 10:08 to play and got outscored 30-11 the rest of the way to lose to the Dallas Mavericks by eight, 112-104. It was an ugly game replete with bricks (a combined 23.5% from three-point range), turnovers (16 for … [Read more...] about The Numbers Crunch: Breaking down the Wizards’ loss to the Mavs
SBN Reacts: Wizards fans give Keefe a C for his job coaching so far
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images It’s early, but Keefe seems to have also righted the ship since taking over a few weeks. Thank you for your responses to last week’s SB Nation NBA Reacts survey. With my workplace having a snow day, I have some more time to write on this Tuesday during lunch hour. Last week, we asked you to give a grade for Brian Keefe as the … [Read more...] about SBN Reacts: Wizards fans give Keefe a C for his job coaching so far
Report: Winger allowed Kuzma to decide on Mavericks trade offer
Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Wizards forward was effectively allowed to exercise a no-trade clause, which he doesn’t have by the way. Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma was linked to a possible trade to the Dallas Mavericks. But no one knew the exact circumstances of it until today. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Kuzma said in … [Read more...] about Report: Winger allowed Kuzma to decide on Mavericks trade offer
Thibault named to Team USA women’s coaching staff for 2024 Olympics
Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Mystics general manager will be on his second Olympic team as an assistant coach. On Monday, USA Basketball announced the members of its women’s national team assistant coaching staff for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve will be Team USA’s head coach. In addition, … [Read more...] about Thibault named to Team USA women’s coaching staff for 2024 Olympics