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Celtics show respect … and some D.C. travel tips
The Boston Celtics are treating the Cavs with a little more respect than Washington did. The Celtics said many things that show they are taking the Cavs seriously. If they mean what they say, that is. There are some interesting … Continue reading
Some bitter folks in D.C.
There are some bitter folks in our nation's capital. And it has nothing to do with John McCain's energy plan. Fans of the Wizards — and the folks that cover them — seemed especially bitter about the suspension of Darious … Continue reading
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Cavs win Game 6, and end Washington's season again
I'll let Mike Brown sum up the Cavs 17-point win over Washington in Game 6 of their playoff series. "Terrific, terrific, terrific, terrific, terrific performance by our guy LeBron James," Brown said. "Terrific." Guess it was terrific. Brown was right, … Continue reading
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NOW they suspend somebody?
In this Wizards-Cavaliers series we've seen LeBron James twice get knocked down going in for a layup in Game 1, then responding with an elbow to the jaw of Andray Blatche. We've seen Brendan Haywood push James when he was … Continue reading
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A (half-hearted) Wizards guarantee, and maybe LeBron didn't get fouled
Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said this after Game 5: "I think we are going to play great on Friday. I'm not predicting a win but I think we are going to play great on Friday and then bring it back … Continue reading
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Cavs lose Game 5 and it's back to Washington
Tonight's loss was pretty dadgum frustrating. How else to say it when a team has a five-point lead with less than two minutes left, has the ball — and loses. This game was lost for three reasons: 1) Poor offense … Continue reading
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A view from D.C.
Tom Knott of the Washington Times started his column today this way: "So Brendan Haywood has joined the trash-talking fun by calling LeBron James a crybaby, which is an accurate enough description of someone who believes the Wizards are torturing … Continue reading
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A voice of reason … from Washington
Antawn Jamison is a pro. Always has been. Be a great addition to the Cavs, if ever the money and wherewithal could be found to add him. Jamison was the one who stated clearly after Game 2 that he knew … Continue reading
Stevenson fined $25,000
The NBA fined Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson $25,000 Monday, but not for the flagrant foul given to LeBron James. Stevenson was fined for making a "menacing gesture" during the Cavs' Game 4 win. The Washington Post reported Stevenson gave … Continue reading
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Cavs lead 3-1 … and the chatter continues
It appears the off-court garbage will never cease in this Washington Wizards-Cleveland Cavaliers series. Sunday LeBron James said the Wizards were trying to hurt him. "It ain't working," he said. Monday, the Wizards, especially Brendan Haywood reacted. The Washington Post … Continue reading
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More Jay Z as we head to Game 4
This Lebron James-Jay Z/Deshawn Stevenson-Soulja Boy stuff has gone to new lengths. Reports in this morning's Washington Post have Jaz Z writing a new song that tore into Stevenson, and that the song was played at a Washington club called … Continue reading
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The Cavs, disease and Irish pubs as we head to Game 4
It would be nice at this point to state that we all know what the Cavs will do in Game 4. But we don’t. This is pretty much what happens when a team goes from the highest to the lowest … Continue reading
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Humorous LeBron
LeBron James had some interesting reactions to a couple of questions after Game 3. Check out the story here.
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Cavs lose … boy do they lose
Well there's something to be said for just getting obliterated. As one of my colleagues in the media said, "No angst over that one." The Cavs stunk up the joint in losing by a franchise-record 36 Thursday night. They really, … Continue reading
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Agent Zero to start?
Here we are in Washington, D.C., and no matter how many times a person visits — or even lives here (which I did in a previous life) — there's always something special about arriving and seeing the monuments and the … Continue reading
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Ready for tonight?
I saw it live and didn't quite believe it. It's still amazing the second and third time.
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One night before the Cavs-Wizards play in Game 3
Some random thoughts with the Cavs in the air heading to Washington for Game 3 – –Cavs have a longer trip than one might think. They had to fly into Dulles, not National. Some post 9-11 security thing about private … Continue reading
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