Michael Jordan's Final Comeback, Rewritten

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Jordan, Wizards crushed by Hawks

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Philadelphia (0-2) @ Washington (0-2)

Sixers Update- Be thankful that Jordan-Iverson I has been postponed. It may sound strange to say, but the Wizards should beat the Eastern Conference champions tonight. No team in the league is more decimated by injuries at the moment than Pilly, with three of their most important players (Allen Iverson, Eric Snow, and Aaron McKie) having yet to play this season. The Wizards would be wise to not underestimate them however, as Larry Brown is still in charge, and this still could be the toughest defense they've faced so far.

Wizards Update- After a depressing inaugural road trip, the Wizards are hoping some home cooking will help change their fortunes. While it may be easy to get caught up in all the criticism, Michael Jordan is averaging 21.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists -- great numbers for any age, phenomenal ones for about any 38 year old professional player that has ever played. If he can continue producing at this level and the Wizards keep losing, more fault will rest on Jordan the GM. -- Steve Caas

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Sixers stun Wizards in home opener

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Washington (0-3) @ Detroit (2-1)

Pistons Update- In theory, another team the Wizards should beat. The Pistons finished last season with a 32-50 record, but with new recruits Jon Barry and Cliff Robinson, they may not be the same squad. So far they've won two of their first three games. Fellow North Carolina alum Jerry Stackhouse (29.8ppg in 2000-01) is probably looking forward to resume his professional rivalry with Mr. Jordan, now that he isn't so wet behind the ears.

Wizards Update- With all the gloom and doom being bandied about, there have been some positive developments. Christian Laettner, who looked comatose through most of the preseason has been a solid contributor, especially on the boards, averaging 11 a game so far -- fifth best in the league. Doug Collins said that Tyronn Lue, who had 14 points off the bench against both the Sixers and the Hawks, would probably start tonight at point guard instead of superstruggling Chris Whitney. - Steve Caas

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Wizards still winless in Detroit

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Washington (0-4) @ Boston (4-0)

Celtics Update- Get it straight, the Wizards probably won't secure their first win tonight. The Celtics are so far undefeated in the early season and appear to be operating on a level the Wizards might never reach. Jordan rival Paul Pierce is averaging 29.0 points a game, while Jordan Comeback Camp 2 regular Antoine Walker is averaging 23.3. It will most likely be another rough night to get baskets; the Celtics are 4th in the league on that end of the court, giving up only 85 points a game.

Wizards Update- It'd be nice if the Wizards made it interesting, but let's face it, Michael Jordan vs. Paul Pierce should be exciting enough. In their preseason matchup Pierce was a nonfactor, while Jordan had 21 points. Tonight's game may be a different story, since it actually counts. - Steve Caas

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Wizards nearly snag a storybook first win

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Golden State (1-4) @ Washington (0-5)

Warriors Update- If there's a must-win in this young season for the Wizards, that has to be it. So far in their 01-02 campaign the Warriors are playing like, well, the Warriors, winning only one of their first five games. Starting forward Antawn Jamison is leading the way with a 20.8ppg scoring average. There doesn't seem to be anyone else in the Wizards starting lineup that can match up with him besides Michael Jordan, who may have problems with Jamison's size advantage.

Wizards Update- The Wiz might need more than one day to recover from the hard loss in Boston. Unfortunately, they don't have it. Some other bright spots to be found in that tough defeat: Richard Hamilton hit over half of his shots in the second half, and Christian Laettner, already almost three rebounds a game above his career average, had a whopping 19 boards. - Steve Caas