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Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. speaks with reporters after practice on May 13, two days ahead of the team's Game 7 on the road against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinal. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Bask After Game 6 Thriller, Prepare for Final Showdown With Celtics

by William J. Ford May 13, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards guard John Wall drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder in the third quarter of the Wizards' 92-91 victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Verizon Center in D.C. on May 12. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Wall’s Game-Winning 3 Leads Wizards Over Celtics, Force Game 7

by William J. Ford May 13, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall speaks to reporters after practice at the Verizon Center in D.C. on May 9 before the team heads to Boston for Game 5 of its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Celtics. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Prepare for Hostile Environment for Game 5 in Boston

by William J. Ford May 9, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) drives pass Boston Celtics center Al Horford in the third quarter of the Wizards' 121-102 win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series at Verizon Center at D.C. on May 7. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Blow Out Celtics Again in Game 4, Tie Series at 2

by William J. Ford May 7, 2017October 30, 2020

Kelly Oubre Jr.

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Wizards’ Kelly Oubre Suspended for Game 4

by William J. Ford May 6, 2017October 30, 2020

John Wall (right) and the Washington Wizards bested Isaiah Thomas (left) and the Boston Celtics 116-89 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Verizon Center in D.C. on May 4. (Courtesy of the Wizards via Twitter)

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Wizards Blow Out Celtics in Game 3 as Tempers Boil

by William J. Ford May 5, 2017October 30, 2020

Jonathan Allen Roger Goodell

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Redskins Draft DL Jonathan Allen With No. 17 Overall Pick

by WI Guest Author April 27, 2017October 30, 2020

Gift Ngoepe

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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Gift Ngoepe Becomes 1st African Player to Reach Majors

by Stacy M. Brown April 27, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall drives for a dunk in the Wizards' 103-99 Game 5 win over the Atlanta Hawks at Verizon Center in D.C. on April 26. The Wizards lead the first-round series 3-2. (Courtesy of the Wizards via Twitter)

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Wizards Push Hawks to Brink With Game 5 Win

by William J. Ford April 26, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall speaks with reporters after practice at Verizon Center in D.C. on April 25, a day before the Wizards face the Atlanta Hawks at home in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Look to Regroup for Pivotal Game 5

by William J. Ford April 25, 2017October 30, 2020