Clippers vs. Wizards: Why the late-game small lineup worked so well

The Wizards pulled away from the Clippers last night by employing a small lineup with Trevor Ariza as the de-facto power forward. Why did it work so well? We asked the players and coaches.

Clippers vs. Wizards recap roundup: Randy Wittman doesn't want L.A.'s sympathy

Your roundup of coverage from last night's 98-90 Wizards win over the Clippers, featuring Randy Wittman not wanting to hear any sympathy from the Clippers about injuries.

Wizards vs Clippers recap: Washington ends four-game losing streak with a 98-90 victory

The Washington Wizards defeated the Blake Griffin and Chris Paul-less Los Angeles Clippers, 98-90.

Blake Griffin a late scratch against Wizards with hamstring injury

Here's a surprise: no Blake Griffin tonight.

Blake Griffin (left hamstring strain) is a late scratch from the Clippers lineup tonight in Washington. Will update soon.

— Los Angeles Clippers (@LAClippers) February 5, 2013

Griffin was listed in the starting lineup before the game, so I'm not sure what ended up changing. Lamar Odom is starting in Griffin's place.

Wizards vs. Clippers game time, TV schedule and open thread

Discuss the game here.

Randy Wittman: Ball movement is the focus

WASHINGTON -- The emphasis for tonight's game against the Clippers, according to Randy Wittman? Getting better ball movement.

"This team has to play a style of play that's conducive to all five guys playing together. As I told these guys after the San Antonio game, we don't have that player that we're going to say, 'Give the ball to, and give us 35 tonight and carry us.' That's not a knock on them. It's just the makeup of our team," Wittman said. "When we play that way, we're very good and we can compete. But when we don't, we try to do too many things like, 'I'm going to take over and carry the team,' we get ourselves in trouble."

I asked Wittman why the team gets away from moving the ball, and he gave a classic quote in response:

"Human nature's a bitch," he said. "It happens. You get feeling good about yourself. Maybe you get loose, or something, I don't know why you're feeling good about yourself."

Bradley Beal is out, Trevor Booker is in vs. Clippers

WASHINGTON -- Just a quick note: Bradley Beal will miss his fourth straight game with a wrist injury, Randy Wittman said. Trevor Booker, who did not play Saturday against the Spurs, will give it a go off the bench.

John Wall, Eric Bledsoe prepare to do battle as starters

John Wall and Eric Bledsoe will oppose each other in the starting lineup for the first time in their young careers. What can we learn from a battle between two players who are so similar and yet so different.

Wizards vs Clippers preview: Lob City comes to D.C.

The Washington Wizards host the Los Angeles Clippers on February 4, 2013. Can Washington take advantage of Chris Paul's absence and pull off an upset?

Bradley Beal and Trevor Booker doubtful for Clippers game

Sore wrists will likely keep Bradley Beal and Trevor Booker from lacing up against the Clippers.