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Hawks v Wizards Game 5 Recap, Video and Photos

By:Brittney Berreth | Staff Writer Published on: May 13, 2015 6:05 pm Leave a Comment

ATLANTA (Sporting Alert) — Al Horford scored on a putback with 1.9 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a close 82-81 win over the Washington Wizard in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semi-final series on Wednesday night.

ATLANTA (Sporting Alert) — John Wall will try and play for the Washington Wizards in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-final against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

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Wall has missed the last three games of the playoffs series with a hand and wrist problem, which reportedly has 5 fractures.

With the series locked at 2-2 and the Hawks picking up momentum in the series, ESPN is reporting that the point guard will test his status during warmups to see if he will be able to feature in Game 5.

Wall took part in some dribbling activities with his left hand during Tuesday’s practice.

He said the swelling in his wrist has gone down, but is still feeling some discomfort.

Wednesday morning he went through shootaround and said the swelling “is actually doing a lot better,” Ramona Shelburne reports on SportsCenter.

It is understood the 24-year-old, will be assess by team doctors before the game and if needed to, will reportedly take pain killing shots in order to play.

The Wizards are still reporting that his participation will be a “game-time decision.”

If Wall misses his fourth successive game, then Ramon Sessions, who is averaging 14 points and five assists per game in the last three matches, will again start alongside Bradley Beal in the guard positions.

The Atlanta Hawks beat Washington 106-102 in Game 2 to even the series at 2-2, with Jeff Teague leading the way with 26 points, Paul Millsap scoring 19 and Al Horford added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

Bradley Beal bagged 34 points to be the leading scorer for the Wizards, while Paul Pierce added 22.

“We were still right there and we didn’t even play great,” Beal said. “So you can be frustrated with (losing) but at the same time it’s 2-2.

“It’s the first to get two wins now.”

Washington will look to Beal to lead the way in Game 5, with or without Wall, while the supporting cast of Pierce, Nene Hilario, Marcin Gortat, Otto Porter Jr. and Sessions will need to rally around him more.

Washington Wizards 93, Toronto Raptors 86: NBA Playoffs

By:KOBY FRANZ | Staff Writer Published on: April 18, 2015 3:03 pm Leave a Comment

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TORONTO (Sporting Alert, Box Score) — The Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 93-86 in overtime in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first round matchup at Air Canada Centre on Saturday.

Paul Pierce, who had a lot to say in the buildup to the game in Canada, led the Wizards (46-36) with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while pulling down four rebounds in 37 minutes of action.

Nene Hilario supported well with 12 points and 13 rebounds in the victory.

Washington was swept aside 3-0 during the regular season series, but Pierce was confident those results wouldn’t have affected the them.

“They beat us all year,” Pierce said during an interview. “But we just stuck with the game plan.

“We followed it, and got the win.

Pierce, who started the game with a lot of energy, revealed that he was well rested and felt good coming into these playoffs.

“Towards the end of the year I got the rest that I needed and I felt great coming into Game 1,” he added.

Despite the win, though, star guards Bradley Beal and John Wall both struggled from the floor after the pair combined for a dismal 9-of-41 in shooting.

Beal scored 16 points, but struggled from the floor, going 6-of-23 from the field. He also had nine rebounds and six assists.

Wall, in the meantime, was 5-of-18 for 10 points with eight assists and six rebounds in the win.

Amir Johnson paced the Raptors with 18 points and eight boards and DeMar DeRozan added 15 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in the defeat for the home side, which came into the game scoring well over 100 points per game.

Greivis Vasquez was 4-of-6 from the floor, include knocking down a three-pointer with 25.4 remaining on the clock to tie the game at 82-82, which send the battle into overtime. He celebrated his bucket with a shimmy.

Meanwhile, the defeat for the Raptors, who scored just two points in overtime, saw them falling to 0-7 in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs overall.

The Wizards led 46-42 at halftime.

Henderson, Hornets hand Wizards 5th defeat: Box Score

By:Kim-Wellington Published on: February 5, 2015 9:37 pm Leave a Comment

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sporting Alert, Box Score) — Gerald Henderson scored 27 points in a leading role to guide the Charlotte Hornets to a 94-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.

The win was Charlotte’s second over Washington the week, following the 92-88 victory on the road on Monday night.

Henderson, who is averaging 11.8 points per game and shooting 44.3 percent from the floor, was 10-of-15 from the field on his way to collecting his second highest score of the season on Thursday night.

Brian Roberts scored 12 points, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Jason Maxiell and Lance Stephenson all finished with 11 points for the Hornets (22-27).

Maxiell also finished with eight rebounds and seven blocks in the win, with Al Jefferson finishing with 10 boards, three blocks and eight points for Charlotte, which won three in a row and four of the last five games.

Paul Pierce led the Wizards with 19 points, with John Wall adding 15 points and 13 assists in the defeat.

Nene Hilario and Rasual Butler each scored 11 points for Washington (31-20), which dropped its fifth game in a row.

The Wizards played most of the game without guard Bradley Beal, who was forced to leave the contest in the first half with an injury to his right big toe. He played just 11 minutes.

Washington led 54-49 at halftime, but were held to just 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting in the fourth quarter.

The current losing streak is the highest at the moment and is one more than the Denver Nuggets, who are on four.

Charlotte Hornets pulled down an impressive 50 rebounds — 38 on the defensive side — while grabbing 15 block shots at the Time Warner Cable Arena.

The defeat on Thursday saw the Wizards falling 10 ½ games behind the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte is seventh — 18 ½ games back of the front-runner, but will be more worried about those behind them — including the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets.

Next up for the Hornets is a trip to the Wells Fargo Center to take on a struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

Washington’s next game is also on Saturday, and it will be against fellow Eastern Conference rivals Brooklyn Nets at Verizon Center.

Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Live ESPN, WatchESPN Streaming

By:BARBARA SAMPSON Published on: January 26, 2014 5:19 pm Leave a Comment

BOSTON (Sporting Alert) — Former Boston stars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett both start for the Brooklyn Nets against the Celtics on Sunday night at TD Garden.

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All-Star point guard Deron Williams will continue to come off the bench, with rookie head coach Jason Kidd sticking with Shaun Livingston in the starting lineup.

The on form Joe Johnson and Alan Anderson are the others in the starting five for the Nets (19-22) which have won its last four contests and nine of its last 10 games overall.

Meanwhile, Boston Celtics (15-30) head coach Brad Stevens confirmed that Avery Bradley, Jerryd Bayless will both miss the game.

Forward Brandon Bass will start at the four tonight, with Jared Sullinger starting at center.

Boston says Kris Humphries will come off the bench.

Brooklyn Nets Team: Shaun Livingston (PG) Alan Anderson (SG) Joe Johnson (SF) Paul Pierce (PF) Kevin Garnett (C).

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By:DWAYNE SIMPSON Published on: December 12, 2013 6:48 pm Leave a Comment

NEW YORK (Sporting Alert) — The following are the starting lineups for tonight’s NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center.

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Star point guard Deron Williams scored 25 points in the Nets’ (7-14) 104-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night and the fans are delighted to see their ball handler back.

However, veteran forward Paul Pierce, who started as a reserve in the Boston win, will again come off the bench again tonight against the Clippers.

Meanwhile, the LA Clippers (15-8) come into the game on the back of a 96-88 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night and they will be hoping to go on a run.

Doc Rivers’ side has won three of its last four.

Brooklyn Nets: Deron Williams (PG) Alan Anderson (SG) Joe Johnson (SF) Kevin Garnett (PF) Brook Lopez (C)

LA Clippers: Chris Paul (PG) Willie Green (SG) Jared Dudley (SF) Blake Griffin (PF) DeAndre Jordan (C)

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By:DWAYNE SIMPSON Published on: November 1, 2013 4:16 pm Leave a Comment

Brooklyn, NY (Sporting Alert) — Dwyane Wade will return to the Miami Heat starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after missing the defeat at the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night.

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Wade was rested for the 114-110 loss to the Sixers because of sore knees, but returns for the contest at Barclays Center, after he took part in Friday’s morning shootaround.

The Nets, with former Boston Celtics veterans, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in the lineup, were beaten 98-94 at the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night.

The game welcomes a new rivalry between the two sides, following comments made by Deron Williams, who says he believes this new-look Brooklyn setup is in a much better position to beat the two-time defending champions this season.

Brooklyn has suffered defeat in their last 13 clashes against the Miami Heat.

“I don’t know if we felt we were a better team than the Heat last year,” Williams said on ESPN.

“I think in order for us to be able to beat them this year, we have to feel like we are a better team and we can beat them. And I think we do.”

Brooklyn Nets: Deron Williams (PG) Joe Johnson (SG) Paul Pierce (SF) Kevin Garnett (PF) Brook Lopez (C)

Miami Heat Lineup: Mario Chalmers (PG) Dwyane Wade (SG) LeBron James (SF) Udonis Haslem (PF) Chris Bosh (C)

Boston Celtics at home against New York Knicks: Live on ESPN, ESPN3, WatchESPN

By:DWAYNE SIMPSON Published on: April 26, 2013 7:01 pm Leave a Comment

BOSTON (Sporting Alert) — The Boston Celtics will look to pull a game back when they take on the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference NBA playoff first round game.

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The game will take place at TD Garden and Boston are down 2-0 after dropping the first two games at Madison Square Garden.

Star center Kevin Garnett remains active for the game, despite team staff reporting that he is still feeling pains from an injury he picked up in Game 2, which “appears to be floating between his foot and ankle.”

Pain or not it certainly seems as though Garnett is gearing up for Friday night’s clash.

“I’m looking forward to tomorrow (tonight), being home, back in Beantown. Very much so,” he said. “We haven’t been home since all the current events and everything.

“So, yes, we’re anticipating it being very emotional, very inspiring, and we’re looking forward to coming out and trying to get this Game 3.”

In fact, team lineups are confirming that will start and play alongside Paul Pierce, Jeff Green, Avery Bradley and Brandon Boss.

Meanwhile, Carmelo Anthony, who has been in rich form lately and scored 70 points in the first two games, heads the starters for the New York Knicks, which will be hoping to move within a win of making it into the second round with victory tonight.

Raymond Felton, Pablo Prigioni, Iman Shumpert and Tyson Chandler are also confirmed starters for the Knicks.

J.R. Smith of the Knicks is expecting a tough game at Boston.

“It’s going to be hostile for us,” Smith said. “Boston’s always — if you’re the home team, it’s a great place to play.

“If you’re the away team, it’s a nightmare. We’ve just got to keep our composure, play through everything.”

Live on ESPN & WatchESPN.com: LA Lakers v Boston Celtics

By:Sports Desk Published on: February 20, 2013 9:31 pm Leave a Comment

LOS ANGELES (Sporting Alert) — One of NBA’s oldest rivalries, the Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics is set to highlight the fixtures on Wednesday night at Staples Center.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials: #56 Mark Ayotte, #48 Scott Foster, #59 Gary Zielinski

The LA Lakers (25-29) enter the contest after losing 125-101 to the Los Angeles Clippers just before the All-Stars break last Thursday, but have put that defeat behind them and are looking forward to taking on the Celtics.

Kobe Bryant and Lakers have won eight of its previous 12 games, but one of those four defeats was a 116-95 loss to the Celtics on Feb. 7. Bryant did score 27 points and seven rebounds in that defeat, Paul Pierce, who scored 24 and Jeff Green, who had 19 piloted the hosts to the win at TD Garden.

Boston (28-25) has also dropped its last game, losing 97-90 to the Denver Nuggets, but has won eight of the previous ten, despite being without the injured Rajon Rondo (ACL), Leandro Barbosa (ACL) and Jared Sullinger (back surgery), who are all out for the rest of the season.

Following the defeat to the Nuggets, Pierce said: “We got stagnant with ball movement. We just didn’t make the adjustment.

“A little too much one-on-one. On the other end, we didn’t get key stops.

“We fouled a little bit too much. Every crucial possession that we needed a stop, we didn’t get the stop that we needed and they were able to pull away.”

Boston Starters: Courtney Lee – G; Avery Bradley – G; Paul Pierce – F; Brandon Bass – F; Kevin Garnett – C

Starters LA Lakers: Kobe Bryant – G; Steve Nash – G; Metta World Peace – F; Earl Clark – F; Dwight Howard – C

New York 89, Boston 86: Celtics drop five straight

By:DWAYNE SIMPSON Published on: January 24, 2013 10:08 pm Leave a Comment

BOSTON, MA (Sporting Alert) — Carmelo Anthony recovered from a poor first half shooting to lead the New York Knicks to a narrow 89-86 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Thursday night.

Anthony, who was constantly booed on the night, after his confrontation with Kevin Garnett when these two teams last met, collected 28 points and nine rebounds, as the Knicks (26-14) bounced back from the 88-85 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.

Rajon Rondo paced the Boston Celtics with a triple double of 23 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the defeat.

Boston have now dropped its last five games, three of which have come at the Garden and head coach Doc Rivers was not a very happy man.

Captain Paul Pierce finished with 22 points and six boards, but Kevin Garnett struggled on the night and only had eight points.

He did, however, finished with a game-high 12 rebounds.

Amar’e Stoudemire had 15 points and nine rebounds for New York, who will next play back-to-back games against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday and Sunday.

New York 89, Boston 86
When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 24, 2013
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Officials: #27 Dick Bavetta, #17 Joe Crawford, #68 Marat Kogut

HT: New York Knicks 50, Boston Celtics 48

By:DWAYNE SIMPSON Published on: January 24, 2013 8:25 pm Leave a Comment

Boston, MA (Sporting Alert) — Carmelo Anthony has knocked down 13 points in the first half and the New York Knicks take a 50-48 lead over the Boston Celtics at half-time in their NBA clash at TD Garden.

Boston forward Paul Pierce leads all scorers on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.

Anthony, who struggled with his shots, has shot 4-for-13 from the flooring, including 0-2 from 3-point range for New York.

He has so far pulled down seven rebounds, including five at the defensive end.

Amar’e Stoudemire has so far contributed 11 points and seven boards from the bench, while Iman Shumpert, who has 10 points, hit 2-for-2 from three-point range and is 4-of-5 from the field.

The Boston Celtics are shooting 40-percent from the field, while the New York Knicks are at 38-percent.

The Celtics have scored 32 points in the paint in the opening 24 minutes, which is twice as many as the Knicks’ 16.

New York Knicks 50 at Boston Celtics 48
When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 24, 2013
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Officials: #27 Dick Bavetta, #17 Joe Crawford, #68 Marat Kogut

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Hawks v Wizards Game 5 Recap, Video and Photos

ATLANTA (Sporting Alert) — Al Horford scored on a putback with 1.9 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a close 82-81 win over the Washington Wizard in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semi-final series on Wednesday night.

ATLANTA (Sporting Alert) — John Wall will try and play for the Washington Wizards in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-final against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

Washington Wizards 93, Toronto Raptors 86: NBA Playoffs

TORONTO (Sporting Alert, Box Score) — The Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 93-86 in overtime in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first round matchup at Air Canada Centre on Saturday.

Henderson, Hornets hand Wizards 5th defeat: Box Score

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sporting Alert, Box Score) — Gerald Henderson scored 27 points in a leading role to guide the Charlotte Hornets to a 94-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.

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BOSTON (Sporting Alert) — Former Boston stars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett both start for the Brooklyn Nets against the Celtics on Sunday night at TD Garden.

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NEW YORK (Sporting Alert) — The following are the starting lineups for tonight’s NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center.

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Brooklyn, NY (Sporting Alert) — Dwyane Wade will return to the Miami Heat starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after missing the defeat at the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night.

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BOSTON (Sporting Alert) — The Boston Celtics will look to pull a game back when they take on the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference NBA playoff first round game.

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LOS ANGELES (Sporting Alert) — One of NBA’s oldest rivalries, the Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics is set to highlight the fixtures on Wednesday night at Staples Center.

New York 89, Boston 86: Celtics drop five straight

BOSTON, MA (Sporting Alert) — Carmelo Anthony recovered from a poor first half shooting to lead the New York Knicks to a narrow 89-86 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Thursday night.

HT: New York Knicks 50, Boston Celtics 48

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ATLANTA (Sporting Alert) — Al Horford scored on a putback with 1.9 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a close 82-81 win over the Washington Wizard in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semi-final series on Wednesday night.

ATLANTA (Sporting Alert) — John Wall will try and play for the Washington Wizards in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-final against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

TORONTO (Sporting Alert, Box Score) — The Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 93-86 in overtime in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first round matchup at Air Canada Centre on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sporting Alert, Box Score) — Gerald Henderson scored 27 points in a leading role to guide the Charlotte Hornets to a 94-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.

BOSTON (Sporting Alert) — Former Boston stars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett both start for the Brooklyn Nets against the Celtics on Sunday night at TD Garden.

NEW YORK (Sporting Alert) — The following are the starting lineups for tonight’s NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn, NY (Sporting Alert) — Dwyane Wade will return to the Miami Heat starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after missing the defeat at the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night.

BOSTON (Sporting Alert) — The Boston Celtics will look to pull a game back when they take on the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference NBA playoff first round game.

LOS ANGELES (Sporting Alert) — One of NBA’s oldest rivalries, the Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics is set to highlight the fixtures on Wednesday night at Staples Center.

BOSTON, MA (Sporting Alert) — Carmelo Anthony recovered from a poor first half shooting to lead the New York Knicks to a narrow 89-86 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Thursday night.

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