Bullets Forever - Wizards at Heat: Washington falls in Miami 114-94."Ain't No Luck"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48097/BulletsForever-fv.png2016-02-21T13:29:38-05:00http://www.bulletsforever.com/rss/stream/108432192016-02-21T13:29:38-05:002016-02-21T13:29:38-05:00Links over the last three Wizards' games
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<p>Let's share some of the best links after each of the last three days.</p> <p>First off, I'm sorry that I wasn't able to do any postgame links for the last couple days as things were quite busy for me at work. Also, same goes for Jake. To make up for it all, I'll just combine everything into one post.</p>
<p>The Wizards went 2-1 over the last three days. First, they <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/1/21/10811564/wizards-vs-jazz-january-2016">defeated the Utah Jazz</a> on Thursday, 103-89. On the following day, they beat the Pistons, 98-86 in a rare win when they failed to get a #WIZ50. But hey, I'm just glad the Wizards won.</p>
<p>Finally, Washington traveled on the road to Miami on Saturday, but <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/20/11079178/wizards-vs-heat-february-20-2016">they lost 114-94</a> since they ran out of gas. Given that the Wizards are the only NBA team to go through a back-to-back-to-back this season and that they won two games out of three, I'll take it.</p>
<h4>Postgame videos</h4>
<p>Here are Randy Wittman's pressers from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/randy-wittman-postgame-2-18-16">Thursday</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/randy-wittman-postgame-2-19-16">Friday</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/randy-wittman-postgame-2-20-16">Saturday</a>. Jared Dudley is one of my favorite guys to listen to after a game, win or lose. He also had video interview from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/jared-dudley-postgame-2-18-16">Thursday</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/jared-dudley-postgame-2-19-16">Friday</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/jared-dudley-postgame-2-20-16">Saturday</a> as well.</p>
<h4><b>More takes on the Markeiff Morris Trade</b></h4>
<p>You may have read that the Wizards made a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/18/11053814/Washington-Wizards-markieff-morris-nba-trade">trade deadline deal for Markeiff Morris</a> which sent Kris Humprhies and DeJuan Blair to the Phoenix Suns. Here are some other sites' takes on the move.</p>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/02/19/five-reasons-im-kind-of-okay-with-the-wizards-trade-for-markieff-morris/">Dan Steinberg of the D.C. Sports Bog</a><b> </b><span>gave five reasons why he isn't totally opposed to the deal. </span> </li>
<li><span><a target="_blank" href="http://wizofawes.com/2016/02/19/washington-wizards-open-letter-to-markieff-morris/">John Cannady of Wiz of Awes</a> wrote an open letter to Morris. Cannady's message is simple. He likes the competitive fire Morris brings, but he needs to develop a thicker skin with coaches and teammates.</span></li>
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<h4>A combined three-game roll-call</h4>
<p>We had 110 users comment 3,036 times in our GameThreads for each of the last three games in the last three days. <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/20/11080496/washington-wizards-miami-heat-final-score-nba-recap" target="_blank">I also included our recap of the Heat game</a> as a GameThread because it was posted a mere four minutes or so after the postgame reaction thread was out.</p>
<p>Here's how you did in the aggregate over the three-day stretch.</p>
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<th width="20">#</th> <th>Commenter</th> <th># Comments</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Hands11">Hands11</a></td>
<td>180</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Rice2012">Rice2012</a></td>
<td>179</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ovechkinsgoal">ovechkinsgoal</a></td>
<td>163</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/JW2BB3">JW2BB3</a></td>
<td>159</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/BEALiever">BEALiever</a></td>
<td>157</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/qthaballa">qthaballa</a></td>
<td>154</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ARendon6">ARendon6</a></td>
<td>150</td>
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<td>8</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Hypemaster">Hypemaster</a></td>
<td>136</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/PeDroDr">PeDroDr</a></td>
<td>126</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/SmileyAllMighty">SmileyAllMighty</a></td>
<td>111</td>
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<td>11</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/WhyKnotUs">WhyKnotUs</a></td>
<td>88</td>
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<td>12</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Illmatic12">Illmatic12</a></td>
<td>85</td>
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<td>13</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/elliotlevy2">elliotlevy2</a></td>
<td>84</td>
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<td>14</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TheBackCourt">TheBackCourt</a></td>
<td>82</td>
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<td>15</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NRKgoSKINS">NRKgoSKINS</a></td>
<td>68</td>
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<td>16</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/GreatWallOfWizards">GreatWallOfWizards</a></td>
<td>61</td>
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<td>17</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/LRJ">LRJ</a></td>
<td>58</td>
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<td>18</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/rvWizPH">rvWizPH</a></td>
<td>57</td>
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<td>19</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Newjamarcus">Newjamarcus</a></td>
<td>57</td>
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<td>20</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCrez">DCrez</a></td>
<td>56</td>
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<td>21</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Bobby%20Marley">Bobby Marley</a></td>
<td>45</td>
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<td>22</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DowSize">DowSize</a></td>
<td>44</td>
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<td>23</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/itsgame">itsgame</a></td>
<td>39</td>
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<td>24</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/jayxelo">jayxelo</a></td>
<td>35</td>
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<td>25</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NatP">NatP</a></td>
<td>35</td>
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<td>26</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/neualex308">neualex308</a></td>
<td>34</td>
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<td>27</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Izzy.Bae">Izzy.Bae</a></td>
<td>32</td>
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<td>28</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/.hambonejackson">.hambonejackson</a></td>
<td>32</td>
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<td>29</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Demj">Demj</a></td>
<td>31</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>30</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TilltheBitterEnd">TilltheBitterEnd</a></td>
<td>27</td>
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<td>31</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/abala">abala</a></td>
<td>25</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>32</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/12AaronJones21">12AaronJones21</a></td>
<td>22</td>
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<td>33</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/subarwu">subarwu</a></td>
<td>21</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>34</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Nolan%20Howell">Nolan Howell</a></td>
<td>20</td>
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<td>35</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ChillVillain">ChillVillain</a></td>
<td>19</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>36</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Robert%20Flom">Robert Flom</a></td>
<td>19</td>
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<td>37</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/wiz20">wiz20</a></td>
<td>18</td>
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<td>38</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/jones-y">jones-y</a></td>
<td>16</td>
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<td>39</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/novadada">novadada</a></td>
<td>16</td>
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<td>40</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Lossless">Lossless</a></td>
<td>15</td>
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<td>41</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/WizardsFan">WizardsFan</a></td>
<td>14</td>
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<td>42</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Edu_duda_dudu">Edu_duda_dudu</a></td>
<td>14</td>
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<td>43</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/willbull">willbull</a></td>
<td>13</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>44</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/batmanwithprep">batmanwithprep</a></td>
<td>13</td>
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<td>45</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NaturalDeadPessimist">NaturalDeadPessimist</a></td>
<td>13</td>
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<td>46</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/MisterWu">MisterWu</a></td>
<td>11</td>
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<td>47</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Rook6980">Rook6980</a></td>
<td>11</td>
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<td>48</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/CharGrayJ">CharGrayJ</a></td>
<td>11</td>
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<td>49</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Craig_">Craig_</a></td>
<td>10</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>50</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/bartek.biadasiewicz">bartek.biadasiewicz</a></td>
<td>9</td>
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<td>51</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Wall_Hopeful">Wall_Hopeful</a></td>
<td>9</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>52</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/John%20Wall%20Stan">John Wall Stan</a></td>
<td>8</td>
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<td>53</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/SDfromDC">SDfromDC</a></td>
<td>7</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>54</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ATrueNigerian">ATrueNigerian</a></td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
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<td>55</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/MC-Sneaks">MC-Sneaks</a></td>
<td>6</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>56</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Albert%20Lee">Albert Lee</a></td>
<td>6</td>
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<td>57</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/fundermental">fundermental</a></td>
<td>6</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>58</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/oneiroi">oneiroi</a></td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>59</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/little%20stevie%20colter">little stevie colter</a></td>
<td>4</td>
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<td>60</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/nichobert">nichobert</a></td>
<td>4</td>
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<td>61</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/pcakes00">pcakes00</a></td>
<td>4</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>62</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Chetho">Chetho</a></td>
<td>4</td>
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<td>63</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/chn">chn</a></td>
<td>4</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>64</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/yop32">yop32</a></td>
<td>4</td>
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<td>65</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KB5">KB5</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>66</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ststone4614">ststone4614</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>67</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Perm">Perm</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>68</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/cthulhu2016">cthulhu2016</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>69</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/MarTrey">MarTrey</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>70</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/jaytyla">jaytyla</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>71</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/kkaleta">kkaleta</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>72</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/goodtimes1999">goodtimes1999</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>73</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/cheergirl">cheergirl</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>74</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCallday">DCallday</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>75</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/jayscott">jayscott</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>76</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/season%20ticket%20holder%20417">season ticket holder 417</a></td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>77</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ronoD%20nagrO">ronoD nagrO</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>78</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/verlierer">verlierer</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>79</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Wizard%20Smile">Wizard Smile</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>80</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Todd%20L">Todd L</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
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<td>81</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/FalconNik">FalconNik</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>82</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/djt411">djt411</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
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<td>83</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Gators2015_BB3">Gators2015_BB3</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>84</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Big%20Spoon">Big Spoon</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
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<td>85</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Spicy_Curry425">Spicy_Curry425</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>86</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/WarsawKen">WarsawKen</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>87</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Gooden4MVP">Gooden4MVP</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>88</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/082288">082288</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>89</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/BackScreenLob">BackScreenLob</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>90</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Houseofguards">Houseofguards</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>91</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/natron10">natron10</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>92</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Hoosenberg">Hoosenberg</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>93</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/tgrizzle47">tgrizzle47</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>94</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/nbilka">nbilka</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>95</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCPerspective">DCPerspective</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>96</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/VBfan">VBfan</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>97</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Emelen90">Emelen90</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>98</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/oakhillsteeze">oakhillsteeze</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>99</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/wync">wync</a></td>
<td>1</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>100</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KappakidToo">KappakidToo</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
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<td>101</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Nolando17">Nolando17</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>102</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/benofficial202">benofficial202</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
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<td>103</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/VFLJoe">VFLJoe</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>104</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Nickdogggmoneycash">Nickdogggmoneycash</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>105</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Born%20of%20Osiris">Born of Osiris</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>106</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Kend3zy">Kend3zy</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
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<h4><b>Most rec'ed comment</b></h4>
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<h4><b>Pancakes</b></h4>
<p>The Wizards won twice, so I have to share two pancake recipes.</p>
<p><b>Palačinke</b></p>
<p>First, here's a recipe on how to make Palačinke, or <a target="_blank" href="http://betterthanramen.net/palacinke-serbian-pancake-recipe/">Serbian Pancakes</a>. This video below has some music that I'm not the biggest fan of, but video recipes are always fun to watch:</p>
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<p><b>Latkes</b></p>
<p>Latkes are potato pancakes that <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jspacenews.com/brief-history-potato-latkes-hanukkah/">originate from Eastern Europe</a> and the Jewish community. They are deep fried and are especially popular during Hanukkah. Try <a target="_blank" href="http://www.whats4eats.com/vegetables/latkes-recipe">this recipe here</a>, and of course, a video is below.</p>
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<h4><b>Food Specials</b></h4>
<p>We don't have food specials for Sunday. But you did get an Egg McMuffin for Washington's Thursday and Friday performances. You also got a #WIZ50 at Papa John's for the Thursday win as well.</p>
<p>John Wall's also happy that you are out there to support the Wizards each and every night</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">FYI: for those who randomly overreact, John Wall praised the fans before he joked about the free chicken sandwiches. <a href="https://t.co/OIQlNuM9Px">pic.twitter.com/OIQlNuM9Px</a></p>
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) <a href="https://twitter.com/recordsANDradio/status/700872739993886720">February 20, 2016</a>
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<p>and he's glad that you received one free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich too if you have a ticket to the game of course.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">John Wall!!! /cc Wizards fans at Verizon <a href="https://t.co/mKDjHAp16c">pic.twitter.com/mKDjHAp16c</a></p>
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) <a href="https://twitter.com/recordsANDradio/status/700869858377015297">February 20, 2016</a>
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<p><i>That's all I have. Enjoy the rest of your weekends.</i></p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/21/11081982/wizards-vs-heat-postgame-links-video-moreAlbert Lee2016-02-20T22:05:03-05:002016-02-20T22:05:03-05:00Recap: Wiz lack legs to beat Heat, lose 114-94
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<p>After two inspiring wins to kick things off after the All-Star break, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> came back to earth on Saturday falling to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Heat</a> 114-94.</p>
<p>From the get-go, it was clear the Wizards didn't have the same pep in their step for their third game in as many nights. The Heat started the game on a 13-5 run and never looked back. <span>Goran Dragic</span> was able to blow by whoever he wanted on the offensive end, and the Wizards were unable respond in kind at the other end, no matter how much they tried to push the pace to get easy shots.</p>
<p>In a game where it was clear they wouldn't have the legs to win, at least they didn't make things worse with silly mental mistakes. They only committed 6 turnovers and came up with more steals than the Heat. If not for that, the game could have been much, much worse.</p>
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<span>Markieff Morris</span> still needs time</h4>
<p>It was pretty clear Morris wasn't comfortable on Friday night, and he shouldn't have been, considering he just came to town. So you can't really blame him for not being much further along 24 hours later, especially since they had to squeeze in a trip to Miami during that time.</p>
<p>Still, he looked quite a bit better in his second showing with the Wizards, at least on the offensive. He had 4 points, 3 boards and 2 steals in 12 minutes of action. He also had 5 fouls, which isn't as great but understandable.</p>
<h4>Kelly Oubre had a nice dunk</h4>
<p>This was the highlight of the game for Wizards fans.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let there be light! Kelly Oubre Jr. with the crossover, slam + the foul. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wizards?src=hash">#Wizards</a> <a href="https://t.co/INPDLBwh7b">pic.twitter.com/INPDLBwh7b</a></p>
— Dan Roth (@DanRothDC) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanRothDC/status/701238122768535552">February 21, 2016</a>
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<span>Randy Wittman</span> still doesn't understand the fatigue thing</h4>
<p>In the Wizards' third game in three nights, Randy Wittman played <span>Otto Porter</span> 36 minutes, <span>John Wall</span> 33 minutes, <span>Jared Dudley</span> and <span>Marcin Gortat</span> 30 minutes each, and <span>Bradley Beal</span> 29 minutes while Kelly Oubre, <span>Drew Gooden</span>, and <span>Jarell Eddie</span> all logged less than 6 minutes in a game it was clear the Wizards weren't going to win by the time the fourth quarter began. It's okay to concede defeat early every now and then.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/20/11080496/washington-wizards-miami-heat-final-score-nba-recapJake Whitacre2016-02-20T22:01:34-05:002016-02-20T22:01:34-05:00Wizards at Heat postgame reaction thread
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<p>Considering how tough it is to play three games in three nights, I'm not disappointed with the Wizards' loss tonight.</p>
<p>If they win two-thirds of their games from here on out, that also isn't a bad thing, right? Talk about the outcome here. Recap's coming shortly.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/20/11079296/wizards-at-heat-postgame-reaction-threadAlbert Lee2016-02-20T20:45:54-05:002016-02-20T20:45:54-05:00Wizards at Heat second half GameThread
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<p>Bummer... so far.</p> <p>If only Markeiff Morris or Jared Dudley could explode<a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/20/11079426/belgium-vs-poland-eurobasket-2017-women-qualifier-final-score-emma-meesseman-ann-wauters" target="_blank"> like Emma Meesseman did</a> against Poland today... Or maybe Marcin Gortat is bummed out that Poland lost that game in Belgium. He definitely has to know a few of their players.</p>
<p>Whatever, my game's off today too. The Wizards are tired, and this game clearly shows it. Perhaps they can make this game a bit more exciting in the second half, but I'm not holding my hopes up on that.</p>
<p>24 minutes left in this one.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/20/11079288/wizards-at-heat-second-half-gamethreadAlbert Lee2016-02-20T00:00:37-05:002016-02-20T00:00:37-05:00Preview: Wizards look to stay hot in Miami
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<p>The Wizards roll into Miami looking to win three straight games in as many days</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> travel to Miami looking to win back-to-back-to-back (queue Drake voice) games in as many nights. Miami is coming off of a win in Atlanta in which they beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> without Dwayne Wade (knee) and <span>Hassan Whiteside</span> (Suspension).</p>
<p>After taking care of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Pistons</a> last night, the Wizards have an opportunity to take down a divisional foe and a team sitting ahead of them in the standings. A win by the Wizards would give them a 3-1 regular season series record against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Heat</a>.</p>
<p><span>John Wall</span> has been his usual All-Star self in the past two games. The coaching staff is utilizing <span>Bradley Beal</span> extremely well off the bench during this stretch. And Marcin Gortat continues to stay rock solid. <span>Otto Porter</span> better come ready to play as <span>Luol Deng</span> took a sip from the fountain of youth and scored 30 last night.</p>
<h4>Game Info</h4>
<p><b>When: </b>February 20th @ 7:30 PM EST.</p>
<p><b>Where: </b>American Airlines Arena</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> CSN Mid-Atlantic</p>
<p><b>Radio:</b>99.1 WNEW</p>
<h4>Injury Report</h4>
<p><span>Alan Anderson</span> and <span>Gary Neal</span> are questionable for the Wizards.</p>
<p>For the Heat, <span>Chris Bosh</span> is out and <span>Dwyane Wade</span> is questionable.</p>
<h4>What to Watch</h4>
<p><b>Tired Legs: </b>The Wizards will be playing their third and final game of their post All-Star break back-to-back-to-back. Will the team have enough gas in the tank for the entire game? In back-to-backs, if a team is going to wear down due to fatigue, it usually (but not always) occurs in the second half. Three games in a row is a different story. I wouldn't be surprised if the Wizards found themselves in a hole early. They key here is that the team keeps the game within reach and gives themselves a fighting chance entering the fourth quarter.</p>
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<p><b>Another chance to dig in defensively: </b>Once again, on paper, this is a good matchup for the Wizards to have a strong defensive output and hold a third straight opponent under 100 points. <a href="http://stats.nba.com/league/team/#!/?sort=PTS&dir=1" target="_blank">Miami is the second lowest scoring team in the league averaging just 96 points per game.</a></p>
<p>The Wizards must make it a priority to keep Hassan Whiteside off the offensive glass as the big man averages three offensive rebounds per game. Outside of Whiteside, no one on this team averages more than 1.3 rebounds a game. If the Wizards can limit offensive rebounds and second-chance opportunities for the Heat, that should put them in a position to sneak out of Miami with the W.</p>
<h4><b>Wizards Killer Nominee - <span>Gerald Green</span></b></h4>
<p><b></b>Green is averaging just 9.3 points per game against the Wizards so far this season but when this guy gets hot, watch out. He'll also have some extra motivation as he'll want to show off for his buddy back in Phoenix, Markieff Morris. Just don't let this guy get going.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/2/20/11076698/washington-wizards-miami-heat-how-to-watch-nba-previewAlan Jenkins