Anthony Gill won the Wizards’ Defensive Player of the Game belt. | Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Anthony Gill won the belt after Washington’s win against the Chicago Bulls last Friday. The Washington Wizards, with a few exceptions like the Randy Wittman years, have not been known for their stalwart defense. Yesterday, the team released a postgame locker room video … [Read more...] about The Wizards have a new incentive to improve their defense
Wizards at Cavaliers GameThread
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Washington starting off on a high note… It’s Sunday evening and the Washington Wizards will be on your television screens tonight on NBA TV (NBC Sports Washington for those who don’t have it) facing the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Wizards are currently 2-0 after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road and then coming home to defeat the … [Read more...] about Wizards at Cavaliers GameThread
Recap: Wizards lose to Cavaliers in OT. 117-107
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Wizards are no longer undefeated. The Washington Wizards lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, 117-107 in overtime Washington started the game strong, racing to an early 10 point lead. Rui Hachimura in particular looked very sharp, scoring 10 points in his first four minutes! @rui_8mura has 10 points in 4 minutes so … [Read more...] about Recap: Wizards lose to Cavaliers in OT. 117-107
Wizards stick to script to go 2-0
Wizards guard Bradley Beal celebrates after hitting the game winner with seven seconds left on the clock. | Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images For a second straight game, the Wizards built a sizeable lead and withstood a strong comeback from a feisty opponent to emerge with a win. They’re now 2-0 after holding off DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls and eking out a … [Read more...] about Wizards stick to script to go 2-0
SBN Reacts: Are you feeling good about the Wizards after their first two games?
How are we feeling about the Wizards in the first week of the season? | Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images You know I love these surveys! And it’s back with a vengeance! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Wizards fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to … [Read more...] about SBN Reacts: Are you feeling good about the Wizards after their first two games?