Michael Jordan's Final Comeback, Rewritten

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Wizards embarrassed in the Garden again

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Washington (11-15) @ Charlotte (15-12)

Hornets Update- Jamal Mashburn is still out, but the Hornets have been keeping the ship afloat in the meantime, going 9-9 in his absence. Elden Campbell (15.6ppg) and Lee Nailon (10.5ppg) have stepped up to help Baron Davis (21.8ppg, 8.1ast) carry the load. Still, Charlotte has become the worst shooting team in the league (.414), so watch out for that defense.

Wizards Update- The Wizards are down a big scoring star themselves, as Richard Hamilton (pulled groin) has been moved to the injured list and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks. Backup Courtney Alexander (8.6ppg off the bench) has been activated, but probably will not get the start. - Steve Caas

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Jordan erupts for 51 points... 43 in the second half

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Washington (12-15) @ Indiana (22-8)

Pacers Update- The Pacers are in first place in the Central Division, second overall in the Eastern conference. In their last meeting with the Wizards they came within a last second Michael Jordan three point shot attempt of losing. Tonight they might be looking to prove that close of a finish was an anamoly.

Wizards Update- What are the odds of Jordan producing back-to-back 50 point classics? Not likely, but in the 39 games following Jordan's 50+ outbursts he has averaged 32.7 points. Last night Hubert Davis had 20 points, Courtney Alexander 18, and Tyronn Lue 14... all guards, but that might be enough to get things done. - Steve Caas

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Jordan scores 30, but Reggie scores the win

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Charlotte (16-13) @ Washington (12-16)

Hornets Update- Since losing to Washington three days ago, both teams have played a game each, but Charlotte's was last night at home. They won, beating Milwaukee 97-90, so maybe they'll be both satisfied and a little bit tired.

Wizards Update- Same team, only now he's got home court advantage... could Jordan go for 50+ on the Hornets again? Unlike against Indiana, he's had a day of rest in between, so that should increase the chances. Charlotte's defensive specialist Stacey Augmon only logged nine minutes last game. Perhaps he'll play more this time around, although they'd certainly miss Lee Nailon's offense (18 points in 33 minutes last meeting). - Steve Caas

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Jordan spectacular again against Charlotte, but in a different way

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New Jersey (20-8) @ Washington (13-16)

Nets Update- What a difference a Kidd makes. Last year the Nets were one of the worst teams in the league, but after completing the Jason Kidd-for-Stephon Marbury swap, they're now one of the best. Recently they went on a 12 game win streak tear, the longest in the league so far this season, but have lost their last two, so look out. There's still some MVP talk for Kidd despite his modest numbers (14.5ppg, 10.5ast), but he'd probably have to improve his dreary 36% shooting to at least something resembling his usual awful mark to get serious consideration.

Wizards Update- Not to beat it into the ground, but the hopes for another Jordan scoring feast should be high tonight. He scored 41 points against the Nets in an exhibtion, and New Jersey coach Byron Scott hates to double. 60, anyone? - Steve Caas