Washington Wizards News

Two teams headed in different directions meet at the American Airlines Arena in Miami tonight.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards When: 7:00 PM Where: TV/Radio: FSOHIO HD, WTAM 1100 Lineups Injuries Wizards : Javaris Crittenton , Antawn Jamison Cavaliers: Leon Powe Game Notes * The Cavaliers have defeated the Wizards five consecutive games at Quicken Loans Arena, winning the five games by an average margin of 99.8 a ' 88.6, shooting ...

The Washington Wizards have yet to figure out how to avoid injury, but if they ever do, they will be one step closer to their next mission: Learning how to win.

Gilbert Arenas knocked down a 20-foot jumper in Steve Nash's face late in the first quarter and brought back his old Hibachi move.

"We just have to keep moving, keep ticking away, keep learning, keep getting better until our pieces get here," Gilbert Arenas said.

INDEPENDENCE: The Cavaliers-Washington Wizards rivalry has become one-sided in two ways.

Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday.

Written by Truth About It on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 {flickr/Keith Allison} Tonight, the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers face off for the first time this season.

Wizards' Season Record: 2-4 Tomorrow's Game: Washington vs. Phoenix Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET.

* The series: Heat leads 59-27. * The game: The Heat swept last season's four-game series; the eighth time Miami has swept Washington.

Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller sprained his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Wizards' game against Miami on Wednesday night and is expected to miss seven to 10 days.

Remember when LeBron James said there was no rivalry between the Wizards and the Cavaliers, because the Wiz haven't yet won? DeShawn Stevenson was asked about that comment Monday afternoon, on the eve of the rivalry's first 2009-10 incarnation.

'He's the Golden Child, he's gonna say that,' Stevenson said. 'He has a lot of stuff to lose. I don't. I don't care.'

Later, Stevenson was asked about ex-teammate Antonio Daniels possibly signing with the Rust Belt infidels.

'I have nothing against [Daniels] as a person,' Stevenson said. 'It's just that jersey and that person that's over there.'

Overview: The Cavs survived an early 31-17 first-quarter blitz from the Wizards, dominating the final three quarters behind Shaq's best game as a Cavalier to date.

The Indiana Pacers hope to make it two straight wins when they commence a three-game homestand Friday night versus the Washington Wizards at Conseco Fieldhouse.

It's true that a large reason last night's game against the Miami Heat was so frustrating was the outcome.

In their victories, the Wizards have looked impressive. In their losses, the Wizards have looked lost.

By Henry Abbott These are the highlights of last night's Wizards vs. Heat game .

Washington is on the road tonight on this national Election Day, as the Wizards tackle the 2-2 Cleveland Cavaliers.

INDEPENDENCE: After struggling last season, it looks as if Daniel Gibson has returned to the rookie form that made him a fan favorite.

The Indiana Pacers will honor their late co-owner Mel Simon with a jersey-retirement ceremony before Friday's game against the Washington Wizards.