Growing up to the tune of video games, a lot of us learned about the concept of “closing out” at a fairly adolescent age. For Mortal Kombat aficionados the concept, though always tough yet always anticipated, was termed as a “Fatality” with the famous catchphrase “FINISH HIM!” While I share the same age as some […] The post Mortal Wizards: Will Game 5 impose a “fatality” for the Bulls? appeared first...
The Washington Wizards closed out the Chicago Bulls in Game 5 on Tuesday night with a 75-69 win. It is the Wizards’ first playoffs series win since 2005. John Wall scored a game-high 24 points to go with four assists and seven rebounds. Bradley Beal compiled a full stat sheet, recording 17 points, four assists, five rebounds and two steals on the night. A key component to Washington’s success in this...
Lets go Wizards! Washington leads three games to one in the best of seven series and can end it tonight in Chicago. Thomas Threlkeld will have a full wrap up when its all over! Pregame scene from CHI & sound from Randy Wittman on Gameday Blog: http://t.co/XxxNFoYcpZ #dcRising #WizBulls pic.twitter.com/A3D5hx0UUG — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 29, 2014 Starting lineups for Game 5 of #WizBulls...
Ahhh. The series finale. In what some regard as the Golden Age of television, the phrase is bittersweet. In one aspect, it’s the end of a perceived era. In another, it’s potentially a definitive answer to all curiosities and usually a tying up of loose ends. It’s not always conclusive, but it does provide closure. […] The post The Wizards’ Series Finale: How will it go down? appeared first on Hoop...
The Washington Wizards handled business Sunday afternoon, beating the Chicago Bulls, 98-89, led by Trevor Ariza. Although, Washington suited up without Nene due to a one-game suspension, Ariza’s playoff career-high 30 points was the ingredient for a Wizards 3-1 series lead. NBA reporters caught up with the 30-point man postgame: “I think we’re a smart enough group to understand that when one of your...
To pinpoint one particular reason as to why the Wizards made the 2014 NBA playoffs is simply impossible. One could surely point to the emergence of John Wall who transformed himself from a solid player on a bad team to a borderline superstar. The Wizards trade for Marcin Gortat before the start of the season that caused many a head scratch could easily be looked at as the deciding factor in their season....
As you take a hard look around the Eastern Conference playoff scene, you begin to wonder, “Why not the Washington Wizards?” Possessing a seemingly commanding 3-1 series lead against an offensively challenged Chicago Bulls team the Wizards seem well on their way to advancing to the conference semi- finals. Nothing in any sport is guaranteed yet it looks like they are well on their way to advancing....
The Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls are locked into a tough first round playoff series where Wizards’ guard John Wall has demonstrated his impressive athletic ability that has given the Bulls fits. Today during game four of the series, John Wall exploded down the court in a burst of speed going for a steal against D.J. Augustin and as he tried to save the ball from going out of bounds he effortlessly...
Led by Trevor Ariza, the Wizards cruised to a victory over the Bulls in game 4. The Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls on Sunday 98-89 and moved one step closer to advancing to the next round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Trevor Ariza led the offensive attack for the Wizards. As a matter of fact, he took control of the game in multiple ways. Ariza finished with a game-high 30 points...
The owner of the Washington Wizards, Ted Leonsis, sits courtside during most Wizards home games. At times his son or other business partners get the tickets, but during the playoffs, Leonsis is the man you will see right near the Wizards bench. Before today’s game, there was a shirt draped over Mr. Leonsis’ seat. When he arrived he put the shirt on and it looked a little something like this: Ted...
Lead by Trevor Ariza the Washington Wizards beat the Bulls 98-89 in Washington. Trevor Ariza scored 30 points on 10-17 shooting along with 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 0 turnovers. Ariza shot 6-10 beyond the arc with 5 in the first half. Bradley Beal followed up with 18 points on 7-13 shooting, while Wall struggled for […]The post Wizards Defeat the Bulls to Take a 3-1 Series Lead appeared first on Hoops-Nation....
John Wall dropped an f-bomb on live TV, reminding the Washington Wizards to "play some f*cking D" against the Chicago Bulls....
Photo: espn.com This is the news all Washington Wizards fans have been waiting for today as it has now come out that Nene will be suspended for Game 4 against the Chicago Bulls. This could be a series changer as the Chicago Bulls have not beaten the Wizards this season in which Nene has played the game in its entirety. With Nene now suspended for his actions with Jimmy Butler in Game 3, The Wizards...
Washington Wizards center Nene has been suspended one game without pay for head-butting and grabbing guard-forward Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls around the neck with both hands and attempting to throw him down, the NBA announced Saturday. Nene tangled with Butler in the fourth quarter of the Bulls 100-97 victory on Friday night. Nene was ejected for the play, while Butler received a technical....
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Generally on a local network, like a Comcast SportsNet, you will hear a few words that you should not hear on cable television. ESPN is usually good at keeping these things from happening, but during the Wizards/Bulls game they failed! John Wall, during a timeout, was caught dropping the F-bomb and it did not get bleeped out. Check out the video of Wall and his uncensored language: Follow us on Twitter:...
Game 3 between the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards was a close contest, with the Bulls pulling themselves back into the series thanks to a 100-97 victory. The Bulls were aided by the ejection of Wizards big man Nene, whose involvement in a 4th quarter altercation with the Bulls’ Jimmy Butler earned him some extra time in the locker room. After Nene finished a play with a layup, he appeared to...
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall nearly jumped from the free-throw line for the left-handed flush. The 2013-14 Slam Dunk Champion brought the crowd to its feet at home in the nation’s capital after the monstrous fast-break finish. Wall contributed 23 points and seven assists in a 100-97 loss in Game 3 against the Chicago Bulls. The post John Wall Skies High For Fast-Break Dunk (Video) appeared...
The Chicago Bulls are currently playing the Washington Wizards in the NBA Playoffs. The Wizards currently hold a 2-1 series lead over the Bulls after the Bulls won on Friday night – 100-97. Derrick Rose, Chicago’s best player, is not able to participate in the playoffs due to injury. He;s currently still rehabilitating and ACL injury he suffered in the same knee he injured two years ago. Rose decided...
Joakim Noah is a passionate basketball player, and his passion for the game doesn’t ebb during practice. During the Chicago Bulls pregame shoot-around on Friday, Washington Wizards security manager Jackie Miles began screaming at the Bulls players to leave the court so the Wizards could begin their own practice, according to the Chicago Sun-Times’ Joe Cowley. Noah, who tends to be the last Bull on...