Candace Buckner / Washington Post 12 hours ago Wizards’ defensive issues resurface in road loss to streaking Celtics
Washington has trouble getting stops and Bradley Beal’s 44 points go for naught in third straight defeat.
ClutchPoints 13 hours ago
Wizards’ Bradley Beal calls Celtics the Spurs of the East
For Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, the Boston Celtics are the San Antonio Spurs of the East. Per A. Sherrod Blakley of NBC Sports Boston, Beal has observed that the Celtics ‘come to play’ every single night. It doesn’t matter if their roster is complete or ridden with injuries. Theyre almost like the (San Antonio) […] The post Wizards’ Bradley Beal calls Celtics the Spurs of the East appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 15 hours ago
Wizards video: John Wall throws down lefty dunk as he continues to rehab torn Achilles
Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Wall threw down a lefty dunk in Boston before the Wizards took on the Celtics on Wednesday: .@JohnWall out here casually throwing down
ClutchPoints 20 hours ago
Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas knows he took the bullet that kickstarted load management
Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas was asked about the recent trend of load management after making some searing comments this summer that pegged him as the godfather of this heavy debate. A Wednesday morning media scrum got Thomas to double down on that belief, as Thomas, who has undergone several major hips surgeries since […] The post Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas knows he took the bullet that kickstarted load management appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog 20 hours ago
Preview: Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics Game #10
Photo by Omar Rawlings/ The Celtics welcome Isaiah Thomas and the Wizards to the Garden as they go for their 9th straight win. The Celtics host the Wizards for the first of 3 games this season. They will play again in Boston on March 13 and they will play just one game in Washington on January 6. The Celtics are 4-0 at home while the Wizards are 1-3 on the road. The Celtics have won 8 straight while the Wizards have lost their last 2 games and 5 of their last 6. Isaiah Thomas will return to the TD Garden as a starter for the first time since he was traded to the Cavaliers back in...
ClutchPoints Nov 13, 2019
Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas knows ‘for a fact’ he’s ‘going to be an All-Star again’
Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has endured a nightmare two years since suffering a right hip injury in the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals, journeying through the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Denver Nuggets in search of kickstarting his career again. Now a member of the Wizards, the 5-foot-9 dynamo is aiming high once […] The post Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas knows ‘for a fact’ he’s ‘going to be an All-Star again’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 12, 2019
Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura wants to dunk on Lakers’ LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is enjoying life at the moment; it’s Taco Tuesday and his team is 7-2 on the season. If he doesn’t look over his shoulder, though, he might get dunked on by Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura. Per Joe Heim in The Washington Post: Who is a player you dream […] The post Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura wants to dunk on Lakers’ LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Candace Buckner / Washington Post Nov 12, 2019 Isaiah Thomas: Celtics glory is the past, but ‘I’m going to be an all-star again, for sure’
Returning to Boston for the first time as a starter on an opposing team, Thomas is over the Celtics and ready for his next challenge with the Wizards.
CelticsBlog Nov 12, 2019
Daniel Theis doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Washington Wizards
Photo by Kathryn Riley/ The Celtics can’t seem to get fully healthy this season, especially at the center position. The Celtics eight-game winning streak hasn’t been just about the team’s strong play, but also Boston’s ability to post the best record in the NBA despite dealing with a rash of injuries. And the injuries didn’t stop when the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 116-106, on Monday as Daniel Theis sprained the pinky finger on his right hand in the win and is now listed as doubtful for the C’s Wednesday night tilt versus the Washington Wizards at TD...
Washington Post Nov 12, 2019
Wizards forward Rui Hachimura on growing up in Japan — and dunking on LeBron
The first Japanese player picked in the first round of the NBA draft discusses the transition into the league.
ClutchPoints Nov 12, 2019
Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas wants a permanent home
At this point, it’s safe to say that Isaiah Thomas has settled in quite nicely with the Washington Wizards. Now, the 5-foot-9 point guard is already thinking about his long-term future. While the 30-year-old veteran did not directly say that he wants to stay in Washington for the long haul, Thomas did imply that his […] The post Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas wants a permanent home appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 11, 2019
Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas claims his ‘joy’ is back, says there’s no longer grudge toward Celtics
Isaiah Thomas has started to rebuild his image as a game-changer in the league with an opportunity to play for the Washington Wizards. Once a force to be reckoned with as a member of the Boston Celtics, the 5-foot-9 dynamo has experienced plenty of shortcomings since injuring his hip and returning to play. Following failed […] The post Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas claims his ‘joy’ is back, says there’s no longer grudge toward Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Candace Buckner / Washington Post Nov 11, 2019 Even during practice, the Wizards’ defense gets called out
Coach Scott Brooks has been stopping scrimmages to hold impromptu one-on-one defensive challenges.
Candace Buckner / Washington Post Nov 9, 2019 There’s blame to go around for the Wizards, but Ish Smith points the finger at himself
The Wizards have lost control in the second quarter, which has factored into their consecutive losses.
Candace Buckner / Washington Post Nov 8, 2019 Wizards find a familiar formula for another home loss
Turnovers. poor defense and wasted possessions lead to 113-100 defeat, dropping Washington to 2-6.
