WASHINGTON WIZARDS 109 ATLANTA HAWKS 101 (WAS LEADS 2-0) WASHINGTON - John Wall earned "M-V-P!" chants as he carried the Wizards (49-33) with 32 points and nine assists. Backcourt mate Bradley Beal added 31 points. Marcin Gortat chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Paul Millsap had 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks (43-39). Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr. each … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Washington, Houston and Golden State all take 2-0 leads
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NBA Roundup: Howard’s homecoming and Dubs dominance of Clips continues
Rundown of Thursday's NBA action. ATLANTA HAWKS 113 HOUSTON ROCKETS 108 HOUSTON - Dwight Howard received a mix of boos and cheers in his return to Houston, and went on to drop 24 points and grab 23 rebounds to lead the Hawks (29-21) to the victory. Howard spent the last three years as a member of the Houston Rockets before signing with his hometown team last … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Howard’s homecoming and Dubs dominance of Clips continues
Wall’s clutch play leads Wizards past Knicks
Thursday's NBA action. WASHINGTON WIZARDS 113 NEW YORK KNICKS 110 NEW YORK - John Wall crossed up Brandon Jennings and took it coast-to-coast for the slam to give the Wizards (23-19) a three-point cushion with 13.7 seconds left. The first pick of the 2010 NBA Draft finished with 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds and three steals. The Knicks (19-25) had a chance to … [Read more...] about Wall’s clutch play leads Wizards past Knicks