SB Nation DC - Wizards Vs. Bucks: Washington Drops 102-81 Decision In Milwaukeehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-12-31T11:48:15-05:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24342652011-12-31T11:48:15-05:002011-12-31T11:48:15-05:00Roger Mason, Washington Wizards Star In 'Roster Malfunction'
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> have had a tough start to the season, dropping their first three games in less-than-impressive fashion. But apparently losing in a dreary way is not enough for the hometown hoopsters, as Friday evening against the Milwaukee <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a> the Wizards pulled off a rather astonishing feat: having a player (veteran Roger Mason) enter and score in a game he was ineligible to even play in, and then having that player sent to the showers. Confused? Me too, a little bit. <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/wizards-vs-bucks-roger-mason-jr-ruled-ineligible-as-washington-falls-in-milwaukee/2011/12/30/gIQAWnicRP_story.html">I will let Washington Post scribe Michale Lee explain the bizarre situation</a>:</p>
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<p>Mason entered a game that he was ineligible to play in, made a jumper, received a technical foul and was sent to the showers for a situation that was beyond his control.</p>
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<p>In a nutshell, Wizards coach Flip Saunders OK'd the official active roster given to him by the Bucks prior to the game, failing to realize <i>Mason wasn't even listed on said active roster</i>. Hard to believe, really, given that Mason was indeed active and had played in the first two games on the year (albeit for only eight total minutes). To make matters worse, Mason then entered the game in the first quarter, made a jump shot, and was T'd up by officials during an ensuing timeout because of the roster snafu. Off to the locker room the veteran guard went, baffled by what had occurred.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/JohnCTownsend/statuses/152938243359387648">Via @JohnCTownsend</a>, visual proof that Roger Mason was persona non grata on Friday evening's Wizards active roster:</p>
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<p>This situation is so disappointing and frustrating even a proper "How u" joke won't make Wizards fans feel any better about the current incarnation of this team. Only 63 games to go, folks. </p>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/2011/12/31/2672586/roger-mason-washington-wizards-roster-malfunctionT.J. Doyle2011-12-30T23:08:14-05:002011-12-30T23:08:14-05:00Wizards vs. Bucks: Washington Remains Winless, Falls 102-81
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> suffered their third-straight loss to open the season on Friday night when they dropped a 102-81 decisions against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a> at the Bradley Center. </p>
<p>Milwaukee shot 53.4 percent from the field, including an 8-20 performance from behind the 3-point arc while Washington hit at just a 35.3 percent clip. The Bucks also worked the Wizards 50-35 on the glass, setting the stage for an easy victory.</p>
<p><span>Brandon Jennings</span> led five Bucks into double figure scoring posting a 22-point, 5-assist line while <span>Andrew Bogut</span> earned a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds.</p>
<p><span>Jordan Crawford</span> was a bright spot for Washington's offense, putting up 24 points on 9-20 shooting to go with five assists while <span>Andray Blatche</span> just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds. Point guard <span>John Wall</span> was held to six points on 1-9 shooting, but did have seven assists.</p>
<p>The Wizards will take their fourth shot at getting their first win of 2011-2012 when they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Boston Celtics</a> at 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Day.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2011/12/30/2671908/wizards-vs-bucks-washington-brandon-jennings-john-wall-nba-scoresFTG18552011-12-30T10:02:03-05:002011-12-30T10:02:03-05:00Wizards Vs. Bucks Game Time, TV Schedule And More
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<p>The Washington Wizards hit the road to close out the work week against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. They haven't looked good over the last six quarters, but a win in Milwaukee will go a long way to show that they are in fact the team we all hoped they could be.</p>
<p>The Bucks present an interesting matchup because they are as inconsistent as the Wizards. We'll have to wait until tonight to see which Milwaukee team the Wizards get.</p>
<p>Here is more information on where and when you will be able to find this game tonight.</p>
<p><b>Game Date/Time: </b>Friday, Dec. 30, 8:30 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> CSN+</p>
<p><b>Distribution Map: </b><a href="http://www.the506.com/nba/">The506.com</a></p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>Wizards: 106.7 FM</p>
<p><i>We'll have plenty more on this game throughout the day, so keep it locked to this StoryStream. For more on the Bucks, head over to our Milwaukee basketball blog <a href="http://www.brewhoop.com/">Brew Hoop</a>, and as always, check out <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/">Bullets Forever</a> for more on the Wizards. You can also visit the <a href="../../nba">SB Nation basketball hub</a> for more on the NBA. </i></p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2011/12/30/2670225/wizards-vs-bucks-game-time-tv-scheduleJordan Ruby2011-12-30T08:42:09-05:002011-12-30T08:42:09-05:00Wizards Vs. Bucks: Can The Wizards Avoid An 0-3 Start?
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<p>The Washington Wizards have limped to an 0-2 record so far this season, can they right the ship against the Bucks?</p> <p>The Washington Wizards haven't shown any of the promise that fans were hoping for heading into this season, and have two unimpressive defeats on their young season. On Friday night they travel to Milwuakee to face the 1-1 Bucks, hoping to avoid an 0-3 start.</p>
<p>When the Wizards face Milwaukee it will feature a matchup of two of the most exciting young point guards in the NBA in John Wall and Brandon Jennings, This will be an interesting matchup for Wall because Jennings is one of the few players in the NBA who can hang with him athletically. Jennings doesn't have the imposing size that Wall has, but he can get end-to-end with the best of them. It will be interesting to see how Wall handles this type of matchup.</p>
<p><i>We'll have plenty more on this game throughout the day, so keep it locked to this StoryStream. For more on the Bucks, head over to our Milwaukee basketball blog <a href="http://www.brewhoop.com/">Brew Hoop</a>, and as always, check out <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/">Bullets Forever</a> for more on the Wizards. You can also visit the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba">SB Nation basketball hub</a> for more on the NBA. </i></p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2011/12/30/2670201/wizards-vs-bucks-2011-game-previewJordan Ruby