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Tag: 2017 NBA playoffs

Otto Porter Jr.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Reflect on Season, Future After Playoff Disappointment

by William J. Ford May 17, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards players conducted exit interviews with head coach Scott Brooks Tuesday at Verizon Center in northwest D.C., a day after losing Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics.

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)
Posted inLocal Sports, National, Sports

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)
Posted inLocal Sports, National, Sports

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)
Posted inLocal Sports, National, Sports

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)
Posted inLocal Sports, National, Sports

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

by William J. Ford May 7, 2017October 30, 2020
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Posted inLocal Sports, National, Sports

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)
Posted inLocal Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Blow Out Celtics in Game 3 as Tempers Boil

by William J. Ford May 5, 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)
Posted inNational, Sports, William J. Ford

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)
Posted inLocal Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Look to Regroup for Pivotal Game 5

by William J. Ford April 25, 2017October 30, 2020
Bradley Beal
Posted inNational, Sports

Wizards Defeat Hawks in Foul-Laden Game 2

by William J. Ford April 20, 2017October 30, 2020

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