Just Like Magic: A Washington Wizards Story

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(1-0) Wizards Get Opening Day Win Over Nets 96-92
- Beal has 23 points on 3-6 shooting from deep.
- Lonzo Ball had a nice debut with 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
- Caris LeVert lit up the Wizards for 23 points.

(1-2) Bull Topple Wizards, Wizards Take 2nd Straight L, 106-93
- Jimmy Butler had 29 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.
- Rajon Rondo had 13 points and 10 assists.
- Lonzo Ball contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.

(4-2) Wizards Demolish Westbrookless Thunder 128-87
- Victor Oladipo had 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, but it wasn't enough.
- Lonzo Ball, Otto Porter, and Bradley Beal all scored 20+ points.
- John Wall had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists.

The Wizards are currently 5-2 and 4th in the conference behind New York (3rd), Orlando (2nd), and Cleveland (1st).

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Boogie To Washington!

The Wizards and Kings orchestrated a big trade that involved 5 players and two picks. DeMarcus Cousins had been wanting a trade ever since a 1-7 start to the season for the Kings. The Kings wanted another big man to take his place. The Kings will end up with J.J. Hickson, Markieff Morris, and Buddy Hield plus the Wizards's 2019 and 2021 first-round picks. The Kings will be parting ways with Cousins and Papagiannis. Morris and Hickson will help cover the hole left by Boogie, but come 2019, their two first round picks will lead to them quite possibly getting an elite college big man who could be a day one starter.

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(7-7) Wizards Demolish Kings 85-56, Cousins Misses Debut With Wrist Injury
- Markieff Morris lit up his former team for 23 points.
- Wall had 17 points and 6 steals.
- Porter had 9 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

(8-8) Cavs give Wizards Reality Check, Win 103-97
- Lebron had 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, George Hill, and De'Aaron Fox missed the game with injuries.
- Boogie had 20 points, 13 rebounds.

(8-9) Wizards lose head-scratcher to Hawks 88-80.
- Paul Millsap had 19 points and 8 rebounds.
- Dwight Howard had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
- Lonzo Ball had 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

The Wizards are 8-9 and 11th in the East.

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(10-9) Wizards Get Revenge on Hawks 116-97
- Lonzo Ball had 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
- DeMarcus Cousins had 18 points and 14 boards.
- Paul Millsap had 30 points and 10 rebounds.

(11-10) Warriors Show Superiority in 124-103 Demolishing of Wizards
- Curry had 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- KD and Draymond combined for 41 points, 25 rebounds, 14 assists.
- Bradley Beal had 20 points but went down with a thigh injury that could keep him out for 10 games.

(14-10) Wizards Make Free Throws, Escape Hornets Comeback 107-100
- Cousins had 26 points and 10 boards.
- Lonzo Ball 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Kemba Walker had 28 including four threes on the day.

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Top 3 Draft Prospects
1. Austin Knox, SG, USC Trojans, Freshman, Enter Draft = 90%

Strengths:
- Knox is great at drawing fouls and knocking down free throws.
- He can hit open threes or blow past defenders with his elite speed.
- He has potential to be a great player.

Weaknesses:
- He isn't the greatest ball handler.
- He has a tendency to force a shot if he can't find an open teammate.
- Struggles to create turnovers on defense.

2. Brent Rich, PG, Kentucky Wildcats, Freshman, Enter Draft = 99%

Strengths:
- Great at shooting off the dribble.
- One of the best passers in the draft.
- Good ball handler.

Weaknesses:
- Only 5'10". We've seen success stories from guys under 6', but those are rare at best.
- Very poor rebounder.
- Doesn't get steals very often.

3. Trevor Jones, PG, Villanova Wildcat, Sophomore, Enter Draft = 75%

Strengths:
- All around player; has two triple-doubles this year.
- Quick hands; gets a lot of steals.
- Incredible midrange game

Weaknesses:
- Poor three-point shooter.
- Average ball handler
- Not the strongest player

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(26-11) Washington Escapes Clippers 113-112, Win Streak at 10
- Cousins had 24 points and 10 rebounds
- Lonzo Ball had 11 points and 12 assists
- CP3 had 29.

(27-11) Cavs Fall to Wizards at Home 95-91
- DeMarcus Cousins had 21 points and 17 rebounds.
- Otto Porter had 13 points and 12 rebounds.
- Lebron had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.

(28-12) Win Streak Ends, Hawks Dominate Wizards 101-89
- Dwight had 18 points and 10 rebounds.
- Galloway had 16 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds.
- Bradley Beal had 26 points and 8 rebounds.

The Wizards are 28-12 and 3rd in the East.

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MVP Candidates:
In no particular order

1. Paul George, Indiana Pacers, SF
27.3 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 3.4 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1 BPG

2. James Harden, Houston Rockets, SG
26.3 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 6.8 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.7 BPG

3. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, PG
26 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG

4. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks, SF
21.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.6 BPG

5. Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers, SF
22.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 4.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.4 BPG

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(29-12) Wizards Get Back On Track, Beat Lakers 100-96
- John Wall had 16 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds
- Bradley Beal had 26 points and 8 rebounds.
- Brandon Ingram had 23 points and 4 boards.

(31-13) Celtics Dominate Wizards 122-104
- IT4 had 14 points and 8 assists.
- Avery Bradley had 21 points.
- Beal had 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

(32-13) Wall Posts Triple-Double in 108-87 Blowout of Knicks
- John Wall had 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists
- Lonzo Ball also added 20.
- Harry Giles scored 26 and grabbed 6 rebounds.

The Wizards are 32-13 and 2nd in the East.

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(38-14) Wizards Beat T-Wolves in Shootout 144-121
- Boogie had 33.
- John Wall had 27 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Rubio had 26 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.

(39-15) Pacers Best Wizards to the Tune of 121-108
- Paul George had 32 points and 12 rebounds.
- Lonzo Ball scored 34, he was the lone bright spot for the Wizards.
- Jeff Teague scored 29, dished 5 assists, and grabbed 8 rebounds.

(41-16) Wall Has Triple-Double, Wizards Win 105-80 Against Bucks
- Wall had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists.
- Lonzo Ball had 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
- Tyler Ennis had 17 and was the Bucks leading scorer.

The Wizards are 41-16 and 1st in the East.

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More Draft Prospects:
1. Kyle Campbell, SG, Wisconsin Badgers, Freshman, Already Entered Draft

Strengths:
- Good Three Point Shooter
- Unstoppable inside
- Elite Playmaker

Weaknesses:
- Struggles with midrange game
- Gets tired quickly
- Doesn't get many steals

2. Vandon Leonard, C, Oklahoma Sooners, Enter Draft = 80%

Strengths:
- Elite inside finisher
- Can hit midrange jumpers
- Can knock down open threes

Weaknesses:
- Poor interior defender
- Not very strong
- Not a ton of potential

3. Antonio Leviticus, PF, Kentucky Wildcats, Junior, Enter Draft = 95%

Strengths:
- Extremely strong
- One of the best inside finishers
- Elite inside defender

Weaknesses:
- Poor endurance
- Terrible free throw shooter
- Poor rebounder

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(41-17) Warriors Edge Wizards 100-98, Oubre and Hill Go Down Injury
- Bradley Beal had 27.
- Curry had 29 points, but only 3-13 from three-point range.
- Green had 19 points and 14 rebounds.

(43-18) Bulls Sneak Past Wizards 92-90 On Wade Buzzer Beater
- Dwayne Wade had 25 points.
- Mirotic had 17.
- Lonzo Ball had 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.

(44-18) Wizards Demolish Nets in Oubre's Return 104-85
- John Wall had 22 points and 6 assists.
- Gortat added 15 off the bench in a surprising game.
- Anthony Bennett had 15 points for the Nets.

The Wizards are 44-18 and 1st in the East.

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(45-20) Lakers Knock Off Wizards 95-81
- D'Angelo Russell had 21.
- Luol Deng had 14 points and ten rebounds.
- Beal had 25 points for the Wizards.

(46-21) 2nd Place Pistons Gain Ground On Wizards 100-92
- Tobias Harris had 23.
- Reggie Jackson added 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
- DeMarcus Cousins scored 20 and grabbed 9 boards.

(48-23) Wizards Demolish Heat 125-84 and are now 1.5 Games Ahead of Pistons
- Bosh had 24 points.
- Lonzo Ball scored 21 points, dished out 6 assists, and grabbed 4 boards.
- Papagiannis scored 14 points off the bench.

The Wizards are 48-23 and 1st in the East.

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(51-24) Solomon Hill Returns, Wizards Beat Bulls 85-80
- Wade scored 24.
- Boogie scored 22.
- Papagiannis and Gortat turning into great bench players, they scored 12 apiece.

(53-24) Bucks Crushed By Wizards 113-81, Win Streak At 5
- Lonzo Ball had 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists.
- Gortat and Papagiannis in double digits off the bench again.
- Khris Middleton scored 17 for the Bucks.

(54-25) OKC Ends Win Streak, Beat Wizards 93-86
- Oladipo had 20 for the Thunder.
- Westbrook also scored 18.
- Beal had 19 for the Wizards.

The Wizards are 54-25 and 1st in the East.

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Playoffs

West

(1) Golden State
(8) Pheonix

(4) Minnesota
(5) Clippers

(3) Houston
(6) Oklahoma City

(2) San Antonio
(7) Lakers

East

(1) Washington
(8) New York

(4) Philadelphia
(5) Orlando

(3) Milwaukee
(6) Chicago

(2) Detroit
(7) Toronto

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(1-0) Wizards Edge Knicks 97-91

- Pheonix Upsets the Warriors 112-95
- Toronto Takes Down the Pistons 98-92
- Chicago Knocks Off Bucks 105-93

(2-0) Wizards Take Commanding Lead With Blowout of Knicks 128-102

- Pheonix Surprisingly Takes Down Warriors Again 127-120
- Raptors Go Up 2-0 on Pistons 100-83
- Lakers Beat Spurs 103-96 to Even Series at 1

(3-0) Wizards Escape Knicks 88-85, Burke Goes Down Hurt

- Warriors Obliterate Suns in Game 3 118-97
- OKC Wins Game 3 122-100, Up 2-1 On Rockets
- Pistons Win Game 3 Against Raptors 98-88

(4-0) Wizards Complete Sweep 101-95

- Bulls Go Up 3-1 Over Bucks With 111-108 Win
- Warriors Even Up Series With 128-104 Win
- Rockets Tie Up Series With OKC 104-100

- Warriors Beat Suns in 7
- T-Wolves Edge Clippers in 7
- Rockets Take OKC in 6
- Spurs Beat Lakers in 5

- Wizards Beat Knicks in 4
- Magic Knock Off 76ers in 5
- Bucks Come Back From 3-1 And Win In 7
- Pistons Also Come Back Against Raptors For Win in 7