The Washington Wizards upset the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference second-round matchup on Monday night, 102-96. Second-year guard Bradley Beal did it all for the Wizards, compiling 25 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, five steals and one block. Drew Gooden made a huge contribution off the bench with 13 points and 12 rebounds. For the Pacers, David West led with a double-double...
It’s no secret how historically bad the Indiana Pacers’ Roy Hibbert has been in these 2014 NBA playoffs. He’s turn into one of the biggest spring punchlines. Former Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas clowned Hibbert on Instagram, not kicking, but stomping the man while he’s down. Arenas had absolutely no mercy for the Pacers big man. The post Gilbert Arenas Clowns Roy Hibbert and Pacers on Instagram...
One commonality and shared attribute amongst sports fans is the formulation of opinion, whether based off true facts, or merely a personal bias. The more popular the topic, the stronger the opinion. The strongest of opinions generally get stamped with a concluding #RealTalk hash tag, expressing implacable belief. With the Wizards slated for Game 1 […] The post Wizards – Pacers #RealTalk: Who is the...
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We have finished off what may be the most exciting first round in NBA Playoff basketball history. With the NBA being the hottest sport right now, whether it’s the playoff TV ratings or the media sideshow of Donald Sterling, everyone is talking basketball in one way or another. We are ready to kick off the second round of the playoffs with Washington Wizards visiting the Indiana Pacers followed by...
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GAME NOTES: The Washington Wizards won their first game in the second round of the playoffs since 1982… THE GAME TURNED WHEN… The Wizards responded when the Pacers cut their lead to 82-76 with 7:41 left to play. With Bankers Life FieldHouse roaring to spur the Pacers on to a comeback win, Washington coolly took control of the game, led by their youngest player, Bradley Beal, and one of their oldest,...
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While spending some time with his oldest son, Tajh, in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, Trevor Ariza was startled by a question that required both a response and an explanation. “How come you didn’t name me Trevor?” Tajh, 6, asked his father. Ariza was planning to share the story with his son, waiting for a time when Tajh would fully understand what the name meant and why it will always serve as an inspiration....
Trevor Ariza was asked whether he wanted to return to the Washington Wizards as a free agent in the offseason. “I don’t know. It would be nice to come back here, but again, who knows what’s going to happen,” said Ariza, denying a rumor that he desires a return to the Western Conference to be closer to family. “That’s not . . . I don’t have to. Wherever I’m wanted. Whoever wants me on their team, I...
It was unveiled today that the Washington Wizards have a hustle board for the 2013-14 season. It consists of charges taken, deflections and contest %. As you would guess the likes of John Wall, Trevor Ariza and Marcin Gortat lead the way. It isn’t as kind to rookies Otto Porter and Glen Rice though, as even former Wizards that are listed are raked a bit higher. Check it out: Otto RT @AnaheimAmigos:...
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Photo: sport.tvp.pl As it turns out, when you are good they are really all out to get you. Just ask Washington Wizards center, Marcin Gortat. Gortat was being hated on on twitter after the Wizards Game 2 win over the Chicago Bulls. This one gentleman, however, took things way over the edge. After Thursday’s practice, Gortat had this to say to the media: “one gentleman who really threatened us, actually...
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The most exciting time of the year (for me) is well underway. The 2014 NBA playoffs kicked off Saturday, April 19 and have been nothing short of jaw-dropping since then. Among a slew of enjoyable match-ups was a very interesting one in that of the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls. I mean, it’s the Wizards. This year is the first one that the Wizards have appeared in the playoffs since the 2007-’08...
Eastern Conference First Round – Game 5 – Wizards win series 4-1 Wizards 75 – Bulls 69 April 29, 2014 United Center, Chicago, IL Johnny Franchise books his team a flight back to DC. And the Bulls are not on the itinerary. Remember about a week-and-a-half ago when only one ESPN “expert” picked the Wizards […] The post Game 5 Recap: Wizards 75, Bulls 69 appeared first on Hoop District....
The Washington Wizards just advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, thus ending another failed season for the Chicago Bulls. Considering where these two teams were three years ago, this is a major step in the right direction for a Wizards team that will be getting scary good. Like right now. At first glance, the Wizards’ roster isn’t full of many exciting names that you find on other elite...
Artist Samuel Ho was commissioned by ESPN to create an editorial piece depicting the “House of Guards” meme coined by comedian Joe Mande and created this dope piece inspired by “House of Cards” show using John Wall and Bradley Beal as the main subjects. The post Washington Wizards ‘House of Guards’ Illustration appeared first on Hooped Up....
The Wizards can credit their collective effort to a 4-1 series win over the Bulls. Domination is what the Washington Wizards brought down on the Bulls in a physical first round clash. Below are the “test scores” for some of the key contributors to the Wizards’ shocking upset and how those players fared during the duration of the series: Top of the Class Trevor Ariza (A ) Ariza raised his regular season...