Bullets Forever - Wizards vs. Heat: Defense struggles again in 103-93 loss"Ain't No Luck"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48097/BulletsForever-fv.png2013-11-04T10:03:24-05:00http://www.bulletsforever.com/rss/stream/48262752013-11-04T10:03:24-05:002013-11-04T10:03:24-05:00Chris Singleton's deep thoughts<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/4826275">Chris Singleton's deep&nbsp;thoughts</a></h3>
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<p>For a second, it looked like Nene might play, and the Wizards hung around long enough to give fans a glimmer of hope against the Heat. But in the end, there were no surprises en route to a 103-93 loss and 0-3 start to the season.</p> <p>Be honest. You knew this was coming. The <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a> don't lose two straight and then drop a home game to the <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Wizards</a>. Perhaps that's why the furor following Sunday's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5063170/wizards-vs-heat-final-score-no-moral-victory-in-listless-103-93-loss">103-93 loss</a> was a bit muted compared to the postgame hysteria after the team's home opener.</p>
<p>Did this train wreck at least start out well?</p>
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<p>Nene will not play vs MIA. Will have MRI on Mon to see what's wrong with left leg. Pain extends from calf to Achilles' tendon <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— <span>Michael Lee</span> (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397124794589515776">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> Starters: G- Wall, G- Beal, F- Ariza, F- Booker, C- Gortat <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizHeat&src=hash">#WizHeat</a></p>
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards/statuses/397129537000980480">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>I don't expect Nene to play 30 games this season.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397130416714293249">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Man..... <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> <a href="http://t.co/VjXOy4OL4o">pic.twitter.com/VjXOy4OL4o</a></p>
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) <a href="https://twitter.com/recordsANDradio/statuses/397153835979784193">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Nene has pain from the calf down to the Achilles tendon. I’m no doctor, but usually that means a bulging disc. <a href="http://t.co/Y95Gh9QxQK">http://t.co/Y95Gh9QxQK</a></p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397130588127125504">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Gah, if only doctors knew about Twitter.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> Nene having MRI Mon. Expect a close look at Plantaris & Achilles tendon given location of injury. Achilles injuries can be lengthy.</p>
— Dr. Ray Solano (@DrRaySolano) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrRaySolano/statuses/397129367933177856">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Why is it doctors <i>never</i> have good news? Or if they do, it's soon followed by far worse bad news? Anyway, sounds like we're gonna have to go without Nene again for the third consecutive game.</p>
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<p>Nene is listed as active. Doesn't mean he'll start but we'll see soon <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizvHeat&src=hash">#WizvHeat</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397129969953804288">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>WHAT THE HELL stop toying with us!! This is too much to process during pregame.</p>
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<p>Heat-Wiz pregame scene: Wizards rookie Glen Rice Jr walked out of the media dining room eating a bowl of ice cream.</p>
— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/statuses/397132933472858112">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>This will in no way lead to Twitter jokes.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FREEGRJR&src=hash">#FREEGRJR</a> MT "<a href="https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh">@tomhaberstroh</a>: Heat-Wiz pregame scene: Glen Rice Jr walked out of the media dining room eating a bowl of ice cream."</p>
— Umair Khan (@UKhanNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UKhanNBA/statuses/397133607871217664">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>bench nutrition!! MT <a href="https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh">@tomhaberstroh</a>: Heat-Wiz pregame scene: Glen Rice Jr walked out of the media dining room eating a bowl of ice cream.</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397133750330724352">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Wizards diet, expect it. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh">@tomhaberstroh</a>: Wizards rookie Glen Rice Jr walked out of the media dining room eating a bowl of ice cream.</p>
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) <a href="https://twitter.com/recordsANDradio/statuses/397134252145639424">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Heat-Wiz pregame scene: <span>Jan Vesely</span> walked out of the media dining room eating EVERYTHING. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BenchNutrition&src=hash">#BenchNutrition</a> is a noun & a verb!!!</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397133972347830272">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Heat-Wiz pregame scene: Nene walked out of the media dining room ... JUST KIDDING, HE CANT WALK!!!!</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397134139633446912">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>But I thought Nene was in the lineup?</p>
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<p>Nene (calf) out tonight vs. Miami <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizHeat&src=hash">#WizHeat</a>.... Live Chat underway: <a href="http://t.co/abHf8TFTu9">http://t.co/abHf8TFTu9</a></p>
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards/statuses/397137924434579456">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Anyone want to guess how many suits he owns? MT <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN">@JMichaelCSN</a> Nene is in a suit. No way he's playing. The list is incorrect</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397137653348327424">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>WHICH IS IT FUNNY MAN?!?!?</p>
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<p>Active list is authorized by a head/asst coach and theyre required to circle the active players. Nene's name was circled <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397138243394617344">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Not sure if Wittman was using shenanigans here or if again he thot Nene would be active and then it was an 11th hr change <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397138415411412992">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/tjackson85">@tjackson85</a> That's correct. That's what Wittman told all of us. But he also thought he had Nene and then Nene backed out.</p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397139410015092737">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>#Nenegate #SoWizards</p>
<p>Has the game started yet?</p>
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<p>Wiz start the game off running the loop which results in a Gortat make from 6 feet out.</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397139252766441472">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Wiz have been very good executing their Loop play this year, for what it’s worth.</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397139247158681602">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Promising...</p>
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<p>...and then follow it up breaking the record for most jumps in one defensive possession</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397139405808222208">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Better grab a beer.</p>
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<p>Gortat got clobbered. No call, of course.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397141369778896896">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Buckhantz "He just got la-sued" what? you mean lassoed?</p>
— Chris Ford (@DCSportsNexus) <a href="https://twitter.com/DCSportsNexus/statuses/397141476506746880">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Gortat needs more musk. Getting no respect from Heat or refs.</p>
— Conor Dirks (@ConorDDirks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDDirks/statuses/397141480055525376">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>This surprises everyone. #noitdoesn't</p>
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<p>Nothing you can do about those three LeBron threes.</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397143904018911232">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>^ This is a finalist for our "Things you did not hear three years ago" contest.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash">#Heat</a> lead 33-27 after 1st. 65% shooting. 5 made 3s. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397144979115479040">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Not bad being down 6 after that offensive performance by Miami, except that the same players who kept up also (didn't) play defense.</p>
— Conor Dirks (@ConorDDirks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDDirks/statuses/397145709319045120">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>what do u mean? we see Jan high-fiving air. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/dcsportsbog">@dcsportsbog</a>: wzzntzz see? Besties <a href="http://t.co/aho8AMev5Y">pic.twitter.com/aho8AMev5Y</a></p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397145824016474112">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Could be worse. At least the end of the bench is sticking together.</p>
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<p>Seraphin looked to pass out of the high post immediately. Unfortunately, he looked towards the wrong guy.</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397146205454487552">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p><span>Al Harrington</span> had a sweat lob pass to <span>Kevin Seraphin</span> for alley-oop. But otherwise, not the best unit for ball movement out here <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397146822293995521">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Wizards currently colluding to only allow two players to move at all during offensive possessions. Spoiler alert: shit is not going well.</p>
— Conor Dirks (@ConorDDirks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDDirks/statuses/397149770823008256">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Kevin Seraphin will redefine verticality.</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397146192934473728">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Seraphin knew he was about to get a rebound so...ZUT ALORS, JE NE TOUCHE PAS CE BALLON.</p>
— Conor Dirks (@ConorDDirks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDDirks/statuses/397146228921991169">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Don't tease us, Kev. We can't take it. Better switch our focus to the actual future of the franchise.</p>
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<p>Beal’s thinking too much. Had an easy pass to Gortat on that pick and roll. Didn’t make it.</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397150572266004480">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>What is Brad Beal doing? Looks very tentative again.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397150619242618880">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p><span>Bradley Beal</span> on <span>Chris Bosh</span> down low. <span>Marcin Gortat</span> on <span>LeBron James</span> out top. Mismatches all around. Beal quickly fouls Bosh <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397151437597077504">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Beal scared shitless again? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whitmanface&src=hash">#whitmanface</a></p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397150922914406400">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Is there any light at the end of this tunnel (so I can stretch this train wreck metaphor ever further)?</p>
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<p><span>Rashard Lewis</span> hits the three. This game has officially been ruled a disaster</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397151122684518400">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p>Welp, that's our cue to turn off the television. Thanks for tuning in guys, it's been a blast...</p>
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<p>Heat beatin the Wiz so handily Chris Bosh writing Fortran on the floor</p>
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<p>Heat beatin Wiz so handily Chris Bosh developed a Java app in transition</p>
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<p>Heat beatin Wiz so handily Chris Bosh just jailbreaked Martell Webster's phone</p>
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<p>Ask Bosh, he wrote the code RT <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever">@BulletsForever</a>: Quick: someone look up the cheat codes LeBron has on</p>
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<p>Heat beatin the Wiz so handily Chris Bosh inserted malicious code in G-Wiz's pacemaker</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397153381820944385">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Heat beatin the Wiz so handily Chris Bosh flying to Wheaton during halftime to fix Garbot</p>
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<p>Nope, can't leave after that. Glorious. I've caught a second wind.</p>
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— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397152586559524864">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>John Wall 3 ball answered by <span>Dwyane Wade</span> dunk. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397152692365041664">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>John Wall threes are the best threes.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397152655212294144">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I agree.</p>
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<p>Gortat!</p>
— The Nats Blog (@TheNatsBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNatsBlog/statuses/397153388569563136">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Gortat hits a 3 at the buzzer, but the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> trail the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash">#Heat</a> 61-48 at the half. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a></p>
— CSN Washington (@CSNwashington) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSNwashington/statuses/397153524389543937">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Nick Foles may have thrown 7 TD's tonight, but Marcin Gortart just hit a three at the buzzer</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397153488569769985">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Marcin Gortat lifted his arms, flashing 3 fingers on both hands, & smiled after drilling his 3rd career 3-pointer. He's now 3-14 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397153924441837568">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I take that back. Gortat threes are the best kind of threes.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397153829562511360">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I stand corrected. More importantly, looks the Wiz might actually have a chance at the upset, no?</p>
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<p>Wittman, Randy! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> <a href="http://t.co/ludiQD3c7L">pic.twitter.com/ludiQD3c7L</a></p>
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) <a href="https://twitter.com/recordsANDradio/statuses/397154864461283328">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Oh no. We all know what the face means.</p>
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<p>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash">#Heat</a> not playing well to start the 3rd. But neither are Wizards. Have a chance to capitalize. Matching bad offense <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397158216007548928">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Beautiful behind-the-back pass from John Wall to..... <span>Mario Chalmers</span>.</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397158585391525888">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>MIA has 16 pts off 15 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a> turnovers. WAS trails by 15. Go figure.</p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397159493227667456">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>No starter is in double figures yet for Wiz. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash">#Heat</a> have 3. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizHeat&src=hash">#WizHeat</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397158912618545152">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p><span>Trevor Booker</span> airball hook. <span>Trevor Ariza</span> airball layup, missed layup & missed dunk. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a>-MIA game summed up in 1 possession.</p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397159804013010944">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Free Al Harrington.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397158932273434625">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Trevor Booker is heading to the Wizards locker room. Al Harrington checking in..</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397160330372980736">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Trevor Booker is hurt. *pretends to be surprised*</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397160387856318464">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>AAAAAAHHHH GET TREVOR BOOKER’S JAMMED FINGER OFF MY SCREEN</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397161321130512384">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Love Ariza, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SoAriza&src=hash">#SoAriza</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> <a href="https://t.co/akeKlY3Oj9">https://t.co/akeKlY3Oj9</a></p>
— Kyle Weidie (@Truth_About_It) <a href="https://twitter.com/Truth_About_It/statuses/397161392186609664">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Another unbalanced step back from Al Harrington. No more cheddar for you sir</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397161617839767552">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Harrington is Jordan Crawfording the Wizards right now.</p>
— Conor Dirks (@ConorDDirks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDDirks/statuses/397161638643924992">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Random but irreverent & irrelevant statement: <span>John Wall's</span> facial hair must connect before the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> can compete.</p>
— Kyle Weidie (@Truth_About_It) <a href="https://twitter.com/Truth_About_It/statuses/397161858781564929">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>This raises a crucial but oft-neglected point: The lack of facial hair-related NBA analytics is a crime. It is up to the internet to correct this. Interlude over.</p>
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<p>Goddammit how do you have that basic of a defensive breakdown in transition???</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397162525852069888">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Game, set, match. Wizards fall to 0-3 before the end of the third quarter.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397162645461426176">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Ariza is a sub-.300 shooter on 3-pointers above the break. He takes a lot of them. It's dumb. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— HELLO my name is (@JohnCTownsend) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnCTownsend/statuses/397162651400146945">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Yeah, I don't think you need both Wall and Gortat rushing out on a shooter in the elbow, leaving Chalmers open in the corner.</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397162847257382912">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Really seems like the Wizards have changed their scheme. Dropped back on p&rs last year, hard hedging this year. Not sure why the change</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397162863459966976">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>The Heat have assisted 25 of 29 field goals tonight.</p>
— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/statuses/397162898486591488">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash">#Heat</a> extend lead to 18 over <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a>. 77-59 w/ 3:29 left in 3rd. Beal has 15, Wall w/ 11p, 7a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizHeat&src=hash">#WizHeat</a></p>
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards/statuses/397162988290859008">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Al is WIDE open above the break, but decides to step in for a long two. Why?</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397163239793885185">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Wiz exist to harsh ur buzz</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397163268424622081">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Ariza is 0-for-7. Harrington, who has had some really good open looks, is 0-for-6 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizHeat&src=hash">#WizHeat</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/397163289647411200">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Firing Wittman, which national media is yearning to do, won't solve any of Wiz issues</p>
— Adam McGinnis (@adammcginnis) <a href="https://twitter.com/adammcginnis/statuses/397163580191408128">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Scheme was good last year. This just adds to confusion RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristyWScott51">@ChristyWScott51</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN">@MikePradaSBN</a> want more traps, but not getting there in time...</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397163596020338689">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Trevor Booker nailed it when he said, "We can't just talk about it, we've got to be about it … we haven’t been about it." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— HELLO my name is (@JohnCTownsend) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnCTownsend/statuses/397163896106016768">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>You have Christmas next week? RT <a href="https://twitter.com/itsakram">@itsakram</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/HPbasketball">@HPbasketball</a> You think Randy Whittman lasts until Christmas?</p>
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/HPbasketball/statuses/397164063936880640">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Anyone who follows Wiz losing debacle closely knows what change needs to transpire, powers to be have fatefully disagreed</p>
— Adam McGinnis (@adammcginnis) <a href="https://twitter.com/adammcginnis/statuses/397164761982726144">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="http://t.co/92NgIvDUuX">http://t.co/92NgIvDUuX</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/dc_fusion">@dc_fusion</a>: Trevor Ariza: 0/8 fg, 0/3 downtown</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397164764499308544">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Birdman, Birdman! was setting a moving screen to free <span>Shane Battier</span> & Trevor Ariza picked up a flagrant foul for tossing him aside <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397164926591971328">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Trevor Ariza was trying to throw Birdman out of the nest so that he could fly. Sorry.</p>
— Jack Kogod (@Unsilent) <a href="https://twitter.com/Unsilent/statuses/397164999401287680">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>"GTFO" via The Human Hookah, Trevor Ariza. <a href="https://t.co/6T2Vhi8aOS">https://t.co/6T2Vhi8aOS</a></p>
— Conor Dirks (@ConorDDirks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDDirks/statuses/397165093873807360">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Are you sure you don't mean a <span>Mike Brown</span> timeline? RT "<a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz">@wzzntzz</a>: randy whitman onna flip saunders timeline"</p>
— DavidDunn (@ImDavidDunn) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImDavidDunn/statuses/397165410120122368">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Miami has 28 assists tonight. Wizards have just 15.</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397165762315444224">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>MIA closes 3rdQ on 15-5 run & take 87-64 lead. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a> 12 mins from 3rd straight 0-3 start</p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397165928057552897">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>TOP 12 PROECTED!!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsAgainstTheWorld&src=hash">#WizardsAgainstTheWorld</a></p>
— Andrew Sharp (@andrewsharp) <a href="https://twitter.com/andrewsharp/statuses/397165984965853184">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>"Don't worry, be happy."-Wizards management. RT"<a href="https://twitter.com/_ThatGuyCorey">@_ThatGuyCorey</a>: Gonna go cry in a corner"</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397166039513194496">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>can sumbody get randy a "massage" tonight? he gone hav so much rage, gotta get the poison out</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397166431537999872">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>So.... at one point do we change our twitter avatar to this? <a href="http://t.co/pqKorklwLF">pic.twitter.com/pqKorklwLF</a></p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397166486847889410">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>"Long Live <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WittmanFace&src=hash">#WittmanFace</a>." -Sincerely, Internets <a href="https://t.co/FU8RyCf8Ix">https://t.co/FU8RyCf8Ix</a></p>
— Kyle Weidie (@Truth_About_It) <a href="https://twitter.com/Truth_About_It/statuses/397166688648830976">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Phil Chenier's reaction to the game: "Watching this it's hard to believe that [the Heat] had that two-game losing streak." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23soWizards&src=hash">#soWizards</a></p>
— HELLO my name is (@JohnCTownsend) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnCTownsend/statuses/397167878027223040">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I get the feeling that Jan Vesely & Glen Rice Jr. will have a chance to make their season debuts in this one, no? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397167931554938880">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Yep, this seems like a good place to finally stop. Goodnight, everybody.</p>
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<p>Trevor Ariza hits back2back 3s & <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a> have cut 23-point deficit down to 11 with 7:12 left. Looks like Jan & GRJr will continue to sit</p>
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee/statuses/397168953367097344">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>All of a sudden it's an 11-point game. <a href="https://twitter.com/TrevorAriza">@TrevorAriza</a> has caught fire here in 4th Q, He's hit 3 triples & and 13 for game, 7:12 left <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizHeat&src=hash">#WizHeat</a></p>
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards/statuses/397168983549280256">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Ariza shot 47% from the corners last season. Hit two corner 3s right there. See the difference? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizards&src=hash">#wizards</a></p>
— HELLO my name is (@JohnCTownsend) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnCTownsend/statuses/397168919074439168">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>16-4 run for the <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards">@WashWizards</a> ....i'm grasping!</p>
— John Auville (@moneymetalcakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/moneymetalcakes/statuses/397169000494288896">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Its a damn shame moral victories aren't placed in the 'w' column.</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397169114315517952">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Damnit. Leave me be. We all know how this ends...</p>
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<p>Chris Bosh is so good.</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397169984108896256">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Someone send Chris Bosh back to Eagleton</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397170071514017792">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I'm in a wonderful mood because the Redskins won. Just casually pointing out that the Wizards will be 0-3 for a 3rd straight year. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HotStart&src=hash">#HotStart</a></p>
— danny rouhier (@funnydanny) <a href="https://twitter.com/funnydanny/statuses/397171113618206720">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>moral ambiguity in Camus' "The Stranger" > moral victories in Wizards basketball</p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397171726876147713">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Until Nene comes back, I like small ball, Gortat, Ariza, Webster, Beal, Wall <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards">@WashWizards</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wizheat&src=hash">#wizheat</a></p>
— Glenn Consor (@GCtalks) <a href="https://twitter.com/GCtalks/statuses/397171854747901952">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>"Give the Wizards credit for battling back here" Steve Buckhantz is all in for moral victories</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/397172048633417728">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I thought "playoff teams" didn't have moral victories</p>
— McCarrick (@McCarrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCarrick/statuses/397172505833918465">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Wizards would be in good shape if NBA games were 50 minutes long.</p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/397172751238057984">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Nobody gets quite as excited about about a 7 point deficit with under a minute as Buckhantz</p>
— Chris Ford (@DCSportsNexus) <a href="https://twitter.com/DCSportsNexus/statuses/397172849498013698">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I look forward to Ernie's impassioned reading of TS Eliot's "The Wasteland" later this evening</p>
— McCarrick (@McCarrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCarrick/statuses/397173248217333760">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>I wasn't able to make it to that. I'm sure it was riveting.</p>
<p>Looking on the bright side, hopefully the Wiz win their next game. I'll bet they're playing some patsy.</p>
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<p>Hey at least the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> play the Sixers next game, right? *Sixers are undefeated* Oh, never mind...</p>
— Ben M (@BenAgent0) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAgent0/statuses/397154532288782336">November 4, 2013</a>
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<p>C'mon now, internet, give me something to smile about.</p>
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<p>"He missed the defensive assignment." "No, he did." [shared laffter] RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDDirks">@ConorDDirks</a>: Machosensuous. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FashionWolf&src=hash">#FashionWolf</a> <a href="http://t.co/7hexicTnoJ">pic.twitter.com/7hexicTnoJ</a></p>
— wizznutzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/397123053723066368">November 3, 2013</a>
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<p><i>Yeessss. </i>Told you guys Airwolf is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/10/29/5038810/nba-predictions-2013-washington-wizards">the best fit</a> alongside the Polish Hammer.</p>
<p>As always, check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5062234/wizards-vs-heat-which-team-will-end-their-two-game-losing-streak">our Storystream</a> for coverage of Wiz-Heat, and here's some more recaps: [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/wizards-basketball-james-bosh-too-strong-as-miami-heat-drops-washington-to-0-3/2013/11/03/83e9a39c-44f6-11e3-bf0c-cebf37c6f484_story.html">WaPo</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/3/heat-keeps-wizards-winless-young-season/">AP</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/instant-analysis-heat-103-wizards-93">CSN Washington</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://districtsportspage.com/washington-wizards-game-3-review-wiz-wilt-in-miami-heat-for-0-3-start/20637">District Sports Page</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://wizofawes.com/2013/11/03/heat-beat-wizards-in-miami/">Wiz of Awes</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://hoopdistrict.net/game-recap-wizards-heat/">Hoop District</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/game-recap-wizards-93-heat-103">Wizards.com</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hothothoops.com/2013/11/3/5063062/crisp-offense-returns-as-heat-cruise-by-wizards">Hot Hot Hoops</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/03/3730184/big-3-puts-end-to-heats-two-game.html">Miami Herald</a> | Sun Sentinel (<a target="_blank" href="http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-11-03/sports/fl-heat-main-1104-20131103_1_center-chris-bosh-miami-heat-mario-chalmers">gamer</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-11-03/sports/sfl-miami-heat-winderman-column-s110313_1_miami-heat-big-three-era-brooklyn-nets">column</a>) | <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/11/heat_beat_wizards_103-93_snap.php">Miami New Times</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://allucanheat.com/2013/11/03/heat-return-form-103-93-win-wizards/">All U Can Heat</a>]</p>
<p>Here's links to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/video/games/heat/2013/11/03/0021300042-was-mia-recap.nba/">game highlights</a>, as well as postgame interviews with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/randy-wittman-postgame-11-3-13">Randy Wittman</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/john-wall-postgame-11-3-13">John Wall</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/bradley-beal-postgame-11-3-13">Bradley Beal</a>.</p>
<h4>More from Bullets Forever:</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5063170/wizards-vs-heat-final-score-no-moral-victory-in-listless-103-93-loss?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Wizards vs. Heat final score: No moral victory in listless 103-93 loss to defending champs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5062234/wizards-vs-heat-which-team-will-end-their-two-game-losing-streak?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Wizards vs. Heat: Defense struggles again in 103-93 loss</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5062102/washington-wizards-vs-miami-heat-preview-november?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Wizards vs. Heat preview: Battle of two teams already beaten by the 76ers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5061612/john-wall-injury-update-wizards-heat?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">John Wall injury update: Wizards' PG will play vs. Heat</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/2/5058934/john-wall-injury-washington-wizards-back?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">John Wall injury: Wizards' G sat out practice with back spasms, questionable for Sunday</a></li>
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https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/4/5064264/magical-pixels-wizards-vs-heat-washington-bullied-by-defending-champsJeff Newman2013-11-03T21:01:33-05:002013-11-03T21:01:33-05:00Winless Wiz trampled by Heat
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<p>The final score might not look that horrible, but the Washington Wizards never stood a chance as bad defense, turnovers and generally sloppy play led to a 103-93 steamrolling against the defending-champion Miami Heat.</p> <p>This one was a lost closer than it had any right to be, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> made one of their patented fourth-quarter runs with the game well out of reach to cover up the fact that for 36 minutes they played the same brand of sloppy, dispiriting basketball that now has them staring at their third consecutive 0-3 start following a 103-93 loss Sunday to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a>.</p>
<p>Nursing a 23-point lead entering the fourth quarter, Heat coach Eric Spoelstra pulled <span>LeBron James</span>, <span>Dwyane Wade</span> and <span>Chris Bosh</span>, and the Wizards capitalized with a 16-4 run featuring 11 points from <span>Trevor Ariza</span> to make the score 91-80. A running jumper from <span>Eric Maynor</span> pulled the Wizards within 10 before Miami re-seized control of the game. With a victory in hand, the Heat began coasting and the Wizards went on a little mini-run to make it 100-93 with 41 seconds to play, but <span>Bradley Beal</span> missed the free throw on a potential three-point play and the Wizards had to settle for a moral victory over the defending champs.</p>
<p>Except this team can no longer claim moral victories, not with their max-deal starting point guard writing "Playoffs" on his shoes before every game. <span>John Wall</span> didn't have the best game, finishing with 11 points, nine assists and five turnovers on 4-of-12 shooting. Beal led the Wizards with 19 points (6-for-14, 4-of-8 from three), while <span>Marcin Gortat</span> tallied a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Trevor Ariza tacked on 13 points on 16 shots. For the game, Washington tallied 20 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Heat shot 52 percent from the field. Hey, at least the Wizards outrebounded Miami 41-32...*retch*</p>
<p>If you're looking for some good news, Wall and Gortat showed a glimpse of what they could become on the pick-and-roll with a couple nice plays towards the end of the game, but that's all I got.</p>
<p>Washington started the game fast, going up 9-2 on the Heat, but followed it up with some shoddy rotations and poor transition defense that put the Heat up 18-13 midway through the first quarter. The Wizards actually shot well early, making half of their shots in the first quarter, but Miami started the game a scorching 12-of-14 from the field, thanks in part to three three-pointers from LeBron James that might have been considered bad shots for all but a handful of players in the league. The Heat cooled off towards the end of the quarter and missed some open jumpers (from <span>Ray Allen</span> and <span>Shane Battier</span>, no less), but they still ended up shooting 65 percent, so the Wizards were lucky to only be down six points at the start of the second quarter.</p>
<p>With an assist from some hapless Wizards defense, the Heat remained hot through the second quarter, looking calm and composed on offense as a defending champion should. Meanwhile, Washington looked tentative and sloppy on offense, settling for bad midrange jumpers and throwing the ball away with careless passes that led to easy transition buckets for Miami. A long three from Gortat beat the first half buzzer and pulled the Wizards within 13 heading into halftime, but even the 61-48 score wasn't indicative of how thoroughly they had been outplayed by the Heat.</p>
<p>Neither team started off the third quarter well, with both going scoreless for the first two minutes, and only four total points scored in the first four. The Heat really gave the Wizards a chance to get back into the game, but Washington resembled a middle-school rec league team, showcasing nothing that could pass for NBA offense other than a couple threes from Beal. The Wizards relied entirely on jumpers in the third quarter, abandoning all attempts to get the ball inside for easy baskets. <span>Al Harrington</span> was a prime offender, though to be fair, he may have simply been trying to inject some offense into a lineup without any. The gaffes actually began to reach comic levels towards the end the quarter as the Heat pushed their lead to 23 while the Wiz continued to jack threes, throw the ball away and leave Miami shooters wide open.</p>
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<li><span>I'm thinking Gortat might get a lot of open baseline jumpers playing with John Wall.</span></li>
<li><span>One thing Gortat will have to learn playing on the East Coast: LeBron could closeline you with a lead pipe, and the refs will call a jump ball.</span></li>
<li><span>Man, it's weird to see a Wizards big man sinking jumpers. #PolishHammer</span></li>
<li><span>Seemingly every Wizards miss in the first quarter was followed by an easy transition bucket for Miami. No one was getting back on defense.</span></li>
<li><span>Leave it to Ray Allen and Shane Battier to cool the Heat off from deep.</span></li>
<li><span>LeBron headed to the locker room towards the end of the first quarter and started the second on the bench with an apparent heat pack wrapped around his back.</span></li>
<li><span>Harrington with the alley-oop to Seraphin? Not sure how many more times we'll see that one.</span></li>
<li><span>Eric Maynor with the oop to Beal might be something we see more often.</span></li>
<li><span>It's an oop party in the second quarter with Chris Anderson getting in on the act.</span></li>
<li><span>Beal passed up an open layup to pass to Ariza in the corner. Unselfishness is a good thing, but not there.</span></li>
<li><span>I'm not sure <span>Trevor Booker</span> is the best long-term fit alongside Gortat, but other than a couple bad turnovers, he's played well offensively in the first half. He's the only member of the Forward Flotsam with more than one post move.</span></li>
<li><span>How many times are Beal or Wall going to let Wade sneak behind them for an easy layup?</span></li>
<li><span>Lulz @ Steve Buckhantz's "imagine that" reaction to Andray Blatche's fine for an obscene gesture from the Brooklyn bench.</span></li>
<li><span>Trevor Ariza took out Harrington rebounding a missed free throw. This game in a nutshell.</span></li>
<li><span>Holy crap did Seraphin make an accurate kick-out pass mid-fadeaway??</span></li>
<li><span>GAH ANOTHER SERAPHIN KICK-OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING?????</span></li>
<li><span>Taking (and making) a seven-foot jumper when no one is between you and the basket so is #SeraphinLife.</span></li>
<li><span>Dare I say...Eric Maynor hasn't looked half bad. *ducks*</span></li>
<li><span>The Wizards should win on that crazy shot by <span>Martell Webster</span> alone. No? Alright, I tried.</span></li>
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https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5063170/wizards-vs-heat-final-score-no-moral-victory-in-listless-103-93-lossJeff Newman2013-11-03T17:30:06-05:002013-11-03T17:30:06-05:00Your Wizards-Heat game thread
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<table cellpadding="5" align="center" border="1" cellspacing="5"><tbody> <tr><th style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3" align="center">2013/2014 NBA Regular Season</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center><img width="80" height="72" src="http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/wizards_alt_logo_hand.gif"></center></td> <th width="20" align="center">@</th> <td width="240"><center><img width="80" height="72" src="https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2911424428/303350a6a0a065cf415ba4bc1b7c022d.jpeg"></center></td> </tr> <tr><td style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3" align="center"><strong>November 3, 2013</strong></td></tr> <tr><td style="text-align: center;" colspan="3" align="center"><strong>AmericanAirlines Arena</strong></td></tr> <tr><td style="text-align: center;" colspan="3" align="center"><strong>6:00 p.m.</strong></td></tr> <tr><td style="text-align: center;" colspan="3" align="center"><strong>CSN, 106.7 The Fan</strong></td></tr> <tr><th style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3" align="center"><strong>Projected Starting Lineups</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right"><span>John Wall</span></td> <th width="20" align="center">PG</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Mario Chalmers</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right"><span>Bradley Beal</span></td> <th width="20" align="center">SG</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Dwyane Wade</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right"><span>Trevor Ariza</span></td> <th width="20" align="center">SF</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>LeBron James</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right"><span>Trevor Booker</span></td> <th width="20" align="center">PF</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Udonis Haslem</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right"><span>Marcin Gortat</span></td> <th width="20" align="center">C</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Chris Bosh</span></td> </tr> <tr><th style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3" align="center"><strong>2013/14 Advanced Stats</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right">100.2 (3rd)</td> <th width="20" align="center">Pace</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240">97.3 (9th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right">101.8 (17th)</td> <th width="20" align="center">ORtg</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240">108.5 (8th)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240" align="right">110.8 (29th)</td> <th width="20" align="center">DRtg</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240">106.1 (19th)</td> </tr> <tr><th style="text-align: center;" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver" height="20">Also see: <a href="http://www.hothothoops.com">Hot Hot Hoops</a> | <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5062234/wizards-vs-heat-which-team-will-end-their-two-game-losing-streak">StoryStream</a> | <a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/wizards-fast-break-11-03-13/index.jsp">Fast Break</a> </th></tr> </tbody></table>
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<p>John Wall is in. Nene's not.</p>
<p>Fun fact that I've already beaten to death in the preview: both of these teams lost to the Philadelphia 76ers this season. They are also both coming off of two losses in a row. They're playing in Miami, and the Heat are generally assumed to be the better team, so I'd say Miami's got the advantage to prevent the two-in-a-row from becoming an actual losing streak. However, Washington's got a lot to prove. And they also don't want <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/1/5057032/randy-wittman-washington-wizards-nba-2013">Randy Wittman to drop anymore F-bombs</a>. So, the Wizards have that going for them.</p>
<p>What are you predicting tonight? Drop your knowledge in the comments.</p>
<p>Go <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a>!</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5062254/wizards-vs-heat-game-time-tv-schedule-and-open-threadAmin Vafa2013-11-03T17:18:14-05:002013-11-03T17:18:14-05:00Nene out, getting MRI Monday<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/4826275">Nene out, getting MRI&nbsp;Monday</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>"Pain all the way down the leg" is the same thing that caused my back issue, for what it's worth.</p></p></div>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5062390/nene-out-getting-mri-mondayMike Prada2013-11-03T16:31:24-05:002013-11-03T16:31:24-05:00Can the Wiz get their 1st win tonight in Miami?
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<p>These two Southeast division powerhouses have both had their butts handed to them by the Tankotron5000 robot known as the Philadelphia 76ers. Have either of them emotionally recovered since their defeats?</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> are back on the road after a disappointing home opener against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">76ers</a> on Friday night. They'll be squaring off in Miami -- not actually South Beach, actually closer to Brickell -- against the reigning Southeast division and NBA champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a>.</p>
<p>I'm joking about the emotional distress both teams experienced losing to the Sixers, but isn't it weird how well they're doing? I mean, they beat the freaking <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a> last night, too. Jeez. OK, onto the game at hand.</p>
<p><b>Where and when? </b>Tonight's an early one, folks. It's Sunday after all. 6:00 p.m. tip, but it'll feel like 7 because farmers lobbied congress to mess with our clocks back in the day, based purely on some idea Ben Franklin had (damn you again, Philadelphia!). Comcast SportsNet is your go-to channel.</p>
<p><b>What happened last time these teams played?</b> The Wizards won in the preseason, but does that mean anything? YES IT MEANS EVERYTHING GO WIZ GO WIZ GO WIZ. Ahem, I mean, it's just preseason, so take it with a grain of salt. The Wiz had a pretty good streak of beating the Heat (or at least getting close) for a while in the last few years. That ended in the middle of last season when Miami started takin' care of business. It got... ugly. Like, ugly enough that in their last meeting of last season, Miami rested basically everyone of importance and still beat the Wizards.</p>
<p><b>Are they good? </b>Um, yes. But they've opened the season 1-2, so it could be better. But, yeah, they're still good. If you're unaware of this, I would like to buy a timeshare under the rock you're also living under when I want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.</p>
<p><b>Why should I care? </b>One: because basketball is awesome. Two: because the Wizards need a win, and how awesome would it be if their first win was against the Heat? Three: The Heat are fun to watch, despite my animosity towards them. Four: <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5061612/john-wall-injury-update-wizards-heat">John Wall is going to play </a>after fear that he may not.</p>
<p><b>Who's out?</b> Nene is still day-to-day, while it looks like <span>Michael Beasley</span> and <span>Greg Oden</span> are the same for Miami. I think <span>Dwyane Wade</span> is back in the fold tonight, so that'll be a tough test for Bradley Beal. Chris Singleton is also out, but that's what happens when you're recovering from a broken foot.</p>
<p><b>What are they good at?</b> Lots of things: Scoring. Passing. Defending. Fastbreaks. Having multiple <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba-finals">NBA Finals</a> MVPs on their roster. Being in commercials. Beating most teams.</p>
<p><b>What are they bad at?</b> Beating the Sixers. And sometimes, they're a little small inside and don't control the paint. If the Wizards control the boards and get a lot of easy baskets and extra possessions as a result, that'll go well for them.</p>
<p><b>Can the Wizards get their first win? </b>I hope so, but trying to get one over a Heat team that lost to the Sixers and then lost to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> (by 1 point!)... I think the Heat aren't taking any chances tonight and will try to throttle the Wizards from the get-go. But if the Wizards control the paint and slow down Miami's transition game, Washington's got a shot.</p>
<p><b>Want to read the Heat's perspective?</b> Visit <a href="http://www.hothothoops.com/">Hot Hot Hoops</a>.</p>
<p><b>Who's going to win? </b>Well, like I said two questions ago, the Heat are likely out for blood tonight. But the Wizards should be, too. I want the answer to be Washington, but I think it might be Miami. I'm not hating... I'm just terrified of what a grumpy Heat team is capable of. But boy howdy, how awesome would it be if the Wizards rained on their parade? Actually, let me answer that below.</p>
<p><b>Boy howdy, how awesome would it be if the Wizards rained on their parade? </b>Super, super awesome.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5062102/washington-wizards-vs-miami-heat-preview-novemberAmin Vafa2013-11-03T13:40:52-05:002013-11-03T13:40:52-05:00Wall will play vs. Heat despite back issue
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<p>Despite a scare with back spasms, the Wizards' max-contract man said he will suit up against the defending champions.</p> <p>A night of rest and treatment appear to have done enough to convince <span>John Wall</span> he can play in Sunday's game against the <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a> despite dealing with a back issue, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wizards-insider/wp/2013/11/03/wizards-john-wall-says-back-feels-much-better-expects-to-play-in-miami/">according to Michael Lee of the Washington Post</a>. Wall said he applied heat overnight to the area and he feels a lot better than he did on Saturday.</p>
<p>Wall also took the blame publicly for the <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Wizards</a>' uneven defensive effort against surprising juggernaut Philadelphia on Friday.</p>
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<p>"It starts with me," he said. "I'm the head of the snake on defense and offense and in the second half of the Sixers game, I wasn't playing the same defense that I did in the first half. That's one thing coach said, just play both ends the whole 48 [minutes]. We haven't played a game, 48 minutes yet, where we play defense. When you don't do that, teams find a way and get a lot of courage and feel like they can stick around and win games and that's what happened the last two games."</p>
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<p>That's nice lip service, but to back it up, Wall needs to stick more to his man and stop gambling off the ball.</p>
<h4>More from Bullets Forever:</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/2/5058934/john-wall-injury-washington-wizards-back?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">John Wall injury: Wizards' G sat out practice with back spasms, questionable for Sunday</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/2/5057730/magical-pixels-wizards-vs-76ers-fast-start-finishes-with-an-f-bomb?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Magical Pixels, Wizards vs. 76ers: Fast start finishes with an F-bomb</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/1/5056268/wizards-76ers-randy-wittman-brett-brown-quotes?utm_source=bulletsforever&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Wizards, 76ers deflect importance of matchups before Friday's game</a></li>
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https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/11/3/5061612/john-wall-injury-update-wizards-heatMike Prada