Today's links:
- Video of Randy Wittman expressing dismay at the 33-9 free-throw disparity between the Magic and Wizards last night. A quick note on the officials: while there were some iffy calls, it's important to note that the Magic are really good at defending without fouling. They're currently ninth in the league in lowest defensive free-throw rate (foul shots attempted per 100 field goal attempts). Last year, they were seventh. The year before that, they were fourth. Point being: they defend well without fouling, and that means they usually win the free-throw battle. [CSN Washington]
- Recaps [Us | SB Nation D.C. | CSN Washington | Washington Post (gamer, blog) Washington Times | Wiz of Awes | Orlando Sentinel | Orlando Magic Daily | Howard The Dunk | Magic Basketball | SB Nation Tampa Bay | Orlando Pinstriped Post | HoopData advanced box score | Popcorn Machine]
- Ernie Grunfeld thinks the Wizards are playing much better under Randy Wittman, sees a lot of positives, says a lot of nothing like always. [Washington Post | Wizards Insider]
- Great look at the Wizards' press that was used to get them back into the game against the Bulls. [Truth About It]
- JaVale McGee got posterized by Dwight Howard. Yikes. [SB Nation]
- The Magic waived Larry Hughes within minutes of last night's game ending. Cold. Blooded. [Orlando Sentinel]
- Trevor Booker is stepping up big-time. [Washington Examiner]