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Wizards try to keep winning without Wall against Sixers

NBA // 6 years ago

Wizards try to keep winning without Wall against Sixers

The Washington Wizards lost All-Star point guard John Wall to a knee injury five games ago.

Wizards visit Magic hoping to increase winning streak

NBA // 6 years ago

Wizards visit Magic hoping to increase winning streak

The first two times the Washington Wizards posted four-game winning streaks, John Wall was healthy and participating.

Wizards face tough task vs. Raptors without Wall

NBA // 6 years ago

Wizards face tough task vs. Raptors without Wall

WASHINGTON -- Suggesting no John Wall is no problem for the Wizards isn't right, but Washington has won back-to-back games since losing their All-Star point guard to a lingering knee injury. Extending the streak against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday is the next challenge.

Doctor says Wizards' Wall right to 'proceed conservatively' after injury

NBA // 6 years ago

Doctor says Wizards' Wall right to 'proceed conservatively' after injury

A top orthopedic surgeon says John Wall and his doctor were right to proceed conservatively after a knee injury before taking an "aggressive" step for surgery.

Wizards could be without John Wall against Thunder

NBA // 6 years ago

Wizards could be without John Wall against Thunder

The Washington Wizards could not slow down Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road last week.

Wizards, Pistons look for better starts

Sports News // 6 years ago

Wizards, Pistons look for better starts

Scott Brooks and Stan Van Gundy want better starts from their teams so they can get improved results.

Golden State Wizards go for 5 straight as they host Milwaukee Bucks

NBA // 6 years ago

Golden State Wizards go for 5 straight as they host Milwaukee Bucks

The Washington Wizards cannot feel great about their latest late-game performance.

Washington Wizards, New York Knicks meet for first time this season

NBA // 6 years ago

Washington Wizards, New York Knicks meet for first time this season

After weeks of inconsistent performances, the Washington Wizards might finally be headed down a stable, winning path.

Otto Porter helps Washington Wizards send Houston Rockets to fifth straight loss

NBA // 6 years ago

Otto Porter helps Washington Wizards send Houston Rockets to fifth straight loss

The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards entered Friday night's matchup coming off difficult losses and dealing with different kinds of struggles.

Brooklyn Nets rout Washington Wizards to halt four-game skid

NBA // 6 years ago

Brooklyn Nets rout Washington Wizards to halt four-game skid

Which came first for the Brooklyn Nets Friday night? Defensive intensity or an aggressive, attack-the-rim offensive mindset?

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Scott William Brooks (born July 31, 1965 in French Camp, California) is a retired American professional basketball player from Lathrop, California and is the current head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. A 5' 11" (1.80 m) point guard, Brooks played collegiately at San Joaquin Delta College and Texas Christian University (TCU), before finishing his final two years at the University of California, Irvine. He was inducted into UCI's Hall of Fame in 2001.

Brooks played ten seasons (1988–1998) in the NBA, appearing as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, and was a member of Houston's 1994 NBA Championship team.

He also played in the CBA (under Bill Musselman with the Albany Patroons) and the defunct World Basketball League (WBL) for the Fresno Flames. He was named to the CBA's all-rookie team in 1988 and was a member of Albany's CBA Championship team that same season.

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