Michael Jordan's Final Comeback, Rewritten

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Jordan returns, but lowly Rockets still embarrass Wizards

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Washington (7-11) @ Dallas (11-8)

Mavericks Update- The Mavericks record may not look too much like a Western superpower's, since they've lost two games in a row. Those were against the Spurs and the Lakers, so don't judge them too harshly. Budding German Dirk Nowitzki (18.8ppg) won't be playing tonight due to an ankle injury. It is likely former Wizard Juwan Howard will start in his place. Will he have an axe to grind with MJ for trading him?

Wizards Update- Washington scored a mere 63 points against the Rockets, their worst total this season. They currently average 92.7ppg, 23rd in the league. They say MJ's status is questionable, but with the Wizards having lost four in a row the safe bet is he plays, even if his leg has to be amputated.. - Steve Caas

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Mavericks' offense still unstoppable without Dirk, Jordan erupts after Wizards lose fifth in a row

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Washington (7-12) @ Memphis (6-13)

Grizzlies Update- Nothing has changed since the Grizzlies moved from Vancouver to Memphis this year; they were at the bottom of the Midwest Division before Houston lost another two games. They lost shooting guard Michael Dickerson for the season after only three games (and signing him to a big contract extension). On the bright side Memphis's two selections from this year's draft, Pau Gasol and Shane Battier, look like fantastic building blocks for the future, averaging 17.2 and 15.4 points per game respectively.

Wizards Update- Bad news: sixth man Courtney Alexander has been placed on the injured list with a contusion in his left fibula and a left ankle sprain. Tyrone Nesby has been activated in his place. This is the last night of a four game, weeklong roadtrip, which in and of itself would inspire a lot less optimism about the possibility of a win. Will Jordan have much energy? If the Wizards lose this game, they will be six games under .500... exactly where they were at the beginning of the season. - Steve Caas

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Jordan scores 42 points in 30 minutes, ending Wizards' five game losing streak

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Miami (5-14) @ Washington (8-12)

Heat Update- The Heat didn't exactly catch fire after stopping their nine game slide against Washington less than two weeks ago. They're 1-4 in that span. They've gotten most of their players back from injuries, and have signed free agent Jim Jackson for some much needed offensive assistance. Eddie Jones has been their rock, taking his game to a new level (24.2ppg) in these trying times.

Wizards Update- Being back home after their Texas Triangle + Memphis road trip must be a welcome change for Washington. Unfortunately tonight's game is the tail end of a back to back they have to deal with right after getting off the airplane. MJ finding a way to be immortal again for a second night in a row seems unlikely. Luckily Miami played Milwaukee last night too, so maybe it will be somewhat of a fair fight. - Steve Caas

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Jordan and Hamilton combine for 60, beat the Heat

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New York (10-12) @ Washington (9-12)

Knicks Update- The Knicks had been holding up well without Marcus Camby, going 10-8 while he was on the injured list, before losing the their last four games. Coach Jeff Van Gundy resigned December 8th, and since assistant coach Don Chaney has been promoted they're 0-2 -- despite Camby returning to play in both of those contests.

Wizards Update- Here's another very winnable game that would get Washington closer back to .500. The Knicks wiped the floor with them in the season opener at the Garden 110-88... will the Wizards show they've improved? - Steve Caas