SB Nation DC - Wizards Vs. Bobcats: Washington Gets Third Road Win Of The Season, Wins 97-91https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-04-04T11:52:19-04:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18529652011-04-04T11:52:19-04:002011-04-04T11:52:19-04:00Andray Blatche Sings 'Dirty Dancing' After Wizards Win Over Bobcats
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<p>You can forgive <span>Andray Blatche</span> if he decided to celebrate the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a>' second two-game winning streak of the 2011 season. You can also forgive him, I think, if he decided to do so by singing. </p>
<p>But can you forgive Andray Blatche for celebrating the Wizards' second two-game winning streak of the 2011 season <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wizards-insider/post/a-tad-tardy-but-wizards-finally-figuring-out-how-to-win/2011/04/04/AFf9p0YC_blog.html">by singing this song</a>?</p>
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<p>Blatche has scored 61 points and grabbed 36 rebounds in wins over Cleveland and Charlotte, showing what he is capable of when he mixes his talents with effort. After the game, he was in the locker room belting out the theme the movie, "Dirty Dancing."</p>
<p>"I've...had...the time of my life," Blatche sang at the top of his lungs. "And I never felt this way before."</p>
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<p>First of all, Blatche singing the "Dirty Dancing" song means that he needs to hit some really high notes that he has no chance of hitting. Could Blatche's out-of-tune singing affect the rhythm of the Wizards' locker room? THESE QUESTIONS NEED ANSWERS!</p>
<p>Second of all - look at those lyrics again. Blatche is singing that he is having the time of his life and he's never felt this way before after his team won two games against Cleveland and Charlotte. Such innocent words, such unintentional irony. Poor Dray. Now, this is all going to be spun out of context as sarcastic bloggers make snarky jokes about what constitutes Blatche's "time of my life."</p>
<p>(Hey, don't look at me! I'm just the messenger).</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-wizards/2011/4/4/2090149/andray-blatche-wizards-vs-bobcats-dirty-dancingMike Prada2011-04-03T20:33:18-04:002011-04-03T20:33:18-04:00Wizards Vs. Bobcats: Washington Wins 97-91 For Third Road Victory Of The Season
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<p>For just the third time this season, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> have secured a victory on the road. Their 97-91 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Charlotte Bobcats</a> Sunday night moved them into a tie with the Toronto Rapids for 13th in the Eastern Conference.</p>
<p><span>Jordan Crawford</span> once again had an electric fourth quarter, finishing the game with 23 points. <span>Andray Blatche</span> also had yet another productive game, contributing 25 points and an impressive total of 17 rebounds. The Wizards bench had only five points on the night, but they didn't need it as the starters played the majority of minutes, and played them well. Washington dominated the glass, collecting 50 rebounds to Charlotte's 39.</p>
<p><span>John Wall</span> contributed 18 points, five assists, and five rebounds for the Wizards.</p>
<p><span>D.J. Augustin</span> had 21 points and seven assists in the losing effort for the Bobcats.</p>
<p>The Wizards return home to the Verizon Center on Tuesday night to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Pistons</a>.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-wizards/2011/4/3/2089190/wizards-vs-bobcats-final-scoreMartin Shatzer2011-04-03T19:17:43-04:002011-04-03T19:17:43-04:00Wizards Vs. Bobcats Score: Washington Leads 48-43 At Halftime
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> look to be poised to make a run at their third road win of the season. They are leading the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Charlotte Bobcats</a> by a score of 48-43 at halftime.</p>
<p>Andre Blatche is leading all scorers with 13 points after the first 24 minutes of action, and has also added seven rebounds. <span>Jordan Crawford</span> is also in double figures for the Wizards. He has 11 points at the break.</p>
<p><span>John Wall</span> has been fairly quiet in his return from a one-game suspension. The point guard has only four points so far, but two of them came on an impressive coast to coast layup.</p>
<p>The Bobcats will need a stronger performance from their players to avoid falling at home. <span>Boris Diaw</span> is Charlotte's leading scorer at halftime with 11 points, including a three-pointer from 25 feet out to close the half. <span>D.J. White</span> has 10 points for the Bobcats off the bench.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-wizards/2011/4/3/2089099/wizards-vs-bobcats-score-washington-leads-48-43-at-halftimeMartin Shatzer2011-04-03T17:40:07-04:002011-04-03T17:40:07-04:00Wizards Vs. Bobcats: John Wall Returns For Matchup In Charlotte
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<p>Sunday night's matchup between the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Bobcats</a> is the closest Washington is going to get to the playoff race this season. Alas, that's because Charlotte currently sits two games back (one in the loss column) of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/">Pacers</a> for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.</p>
<p><span>John Wall</span> returns for the Wizards after serving a one-game suspension for punching Miami center <span>Zydrunas Ilgauskas</span> in a loss Wednesday night to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Heat</a>. Wall should be able to torment the Bobcats, who will toss out <span>D.J. Augustin</span> and <span>Garrett Temple</span> at the point guard spot.</p>
<p><span>Andray Blatche</span> was the major beneficiary of Wall's absence, as he was free to hoist up 32 shots en route to a 36 point, 19 rebound show against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cavaliers</a>. Blatche has repeated that he's happier to do less this year with Wall running the show. Let's see how it affects his game.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Wizards, be sure to click over to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/">Bullets Forever</a>. The opposition is covered over at SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rufusonfire.com/">Rufus on Fire</a>.</i></p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2011/4/3/2332691/wizards-vs-bobcats-john-wall-returns-for-matchup-in-charlotteMichael Katz