Michael Jordan's Final Comeback, Rewritten

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Wizards avenge Madison Square Garden Massacre, but lose Laettner

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Washington (10-12) @ Toronto (11-13)

Raptors Update- It's finally here, Air Jordan vs. Air Canada. Vince Carter is currently 2nd in the league in scoring, averaging 27.6 points a game. He's only shooting 42%, but has been dealing with some nagging injuries. Toronto has lost three of their last four to dip them below the .500 line, so expect a solid team effort.

Wizards Update- Jordan looks primed and ready for this particular matchup. In the last three games he's averaging 33.3 points... in 31.3 minutes of playing time. Maybe he hasn't peaked yet? - Steve Caas

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And the winner of Carter vs. Jordan is ... Hakeem?

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Atlanta (9-15) @ Washington (10-13)

Hawks Update- Still in the Eastern conference cellar after many predicted otherwise, the Hawks have won three in a row, including their last game against the Pacers, the best team in the east. Theo Ratliff, out indefinitely, only played in the first three games of the season, so that might explain the lack of success. Could Shareef Abdur-Rahim (23.1ppg) and Jason Terry (19.9ppg) be turning their ship around towards the direction of the playoffs anyway?

Wizards Update- The Wizards were blown out by Atlanta in the second game of their season. They were also blown out by New York, but returned the favor last week. Could some more revenge be had? Another loss to the Hawks would bring them perilously close to overtaking the Wizards in the standings... - Steve Caas

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Wizards fall to (rising) lowly Hawks at home

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Washington (10-14) @ Orlando (12-15)

Magic Update- Tonight there will be no Jordan rematch against Tracy McGrady, as he is out with a sore back. Both Orlando superstars (he and Grant Hill) will be unavailable tonight. Not surprisingly, they've lost four in a row to slip back under .500, however they managed to beat Utah 94-90 two days ago.

Wizards Update- How many minutes will Jordan play? After being limited to 30-35 for awhile, he went 38 against the Hawks, but had a miserable 1 for 11 fourth quarter showing. If that was an anomaly, more minutes would help improve the Wizards' less than glorious scoring numbers. And perhaps Doug Collins's job security. - Steve Caas

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Wizards win, but lose #2 scorer Hamilton

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Washington (11-14) @ New York (11-15)

Knicks Update- The bottom has fallen out in New York since coach Jeff Van Gundy tendered his resignation -- the Knicks lost seven in a row before beating the lowly Grizzlies two nights ago. After getting crushed 94-69 by Washington last week, it might be their turn to exact a bit of revenge.

Wizards Update- Jordan's 1st visit to Madison Square Garden was a thoroughly underwhelming affair. Maybe now he's rounded into shape enough to create another legendary memory? It is the tail end of a traveling back-to-back, but sometimes mortal concerns still don't end up affecting him much. - Steve Caas