WASHINGTON (AP) There was no way that last shot could go in. No way the Washington Wizards could lose their first game in 46 seasons without their beloved owner. Louis Williams' 3-pointer at the buzzer rimmed out, giving the Wizards an emotional 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, hours after the death of team owner Abe Pollin.
More photos » by Nick Wass - AP about 14 hours ago: Washington Wizards guard Nick Young (1) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) and Louis Williams (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Washington. The Wizards won 108-107. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Browse more photos » Game Hub | Boxscore | Game Flow [Ed. Note: Obviously,...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are now into 2 game winning streak, after they had that streak snapped by the Washington Wizards and the returning Antawn Jamison. Since then they have grabbed 2 comfortably wins against Indiana and Philadelphia, and will be looking to add more to the Pistons woes who are on a 5 game losing streak themselves. The absence of Tayshaun Price and Richard Hamilton look to be affecting...
WASHINGTON - The final shot, which could have been the winning shot, was exactly what 76ers guard Lou Williams wanted. He got the ball from the sideline out of bounds with 11.5 seconds left, and had Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas all lined up.
Los Angeles - The Washington Wizards lost their leader on Tuesday but remembered him the best way possible - with a victory. Antawn Jamison had 32 points with 14 rebounds, and the heavy-hearted Wizards held off the Philadelphia 76ers for an emotional...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin....
Wizards 108, 76ers 107On a night like tonight, basketball games, locker room feuds and the return of a former coach all seemed quite trivial. Abe Pollin, the patriarch of the Washington Wizards died on Tuesday afternoon, creating an emotional and somber tone as the players were informed only a few minutes before they arrived at Verizon Center. Pollin had close relationships with several of players,...
Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin.
Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin.
Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin.
The Essentials: 76ers (5-8) vs. Wizards (3-9) 7 p.m. Verizon Center TV : CSN Radio : 106.7 The Fan Notable early 76ers numbers this season 25th in expected winning percentage (.341) 22nd in pace (91.6 possessions per game) T21st in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (103.9) 24th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (108.9) Notable 76ers numbers last season 15th in expected winning percentage...
Miss me? (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) The locker room callouts about "egos" and "hidden agendas" and the recent spat involving Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler have overshadowed what the dominant theme of this game was expected to be: the reunion of Eddie Jordan and the Washington Wizards -- on the anniversary of his firing. How rich is that? "I didn't know it was the anniversary,"...