Bulls floored by streaking Wizards

(Nick Wass / Associated Press)

Washington holds Chicago to 11 points in the third quarter and earns a fifth consecutive win at home for the first time since 2008.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 25: Minnesota Timberwolves center Greg Stiemsma (34) and Washington Wizards center Nene (42) wait for the rebound under the basket after a free throw during the game at Verizon Center on Friday, January 25, 2013. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)

Wall starts as Wizards trounce Timberwolves

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Wall, Wizards showing signs of life --Post Sports Live

Wall, Wizards showing signs of life --Post Sports Live

The Post Sports Live crew discusses the Wizards’ improved play since John Wall’s return from injury and the emergence of some of the role players.
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Caps’ home opener, Wizards win on the road, Ray Lewis as a role model?--Post Sports Live

The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg, LaVar Arrington, Jason Reid and Jonathan Forsythe discuss some early-season observations on the eve of the Capitals’ home-opener, talk about the Wizards’ improved play since John Wall’s return to the lineup and weigh-in on Baltimore’s Ray Lewis as a role model.
How much pressure is on John Wall?--Post Sports Live

How much pressure is on John Wall?--Post Sports Live

The Post Sports Live crew discusses John Wall’s return from injury and debates how much pressure is on him going forward in this otherwise lost season.
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Remembering the Redskins; Caps set to start; Wall returns to Wizards – Post Sports Live

The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg, LaVar Arrington, Jason Reid and Jonathan Forsythe recall some of the more memorable moments from the 2012 season for the Washington Redskins, preview the upcoming lockout-shortened season for the Capitals, discuss the return of John Wall for the Wizards and finally offer some bold predictions for the NFL’s championship weekend.
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Redskins beat Browns; now lead NFC East — Post Sports Live

The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Jason Reid, Michael Lee, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the Redskins’ victory over the Cleveland Browns, grade backup quarterback Kirk Cousins’s performance, preview the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles and wonder when John Wall might return for the Wizards.
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When will John Wall play again? — Post Sports Live

The Washington Post’s Michael Lee updates the status of John Wall’s injured knee and offers predictions as to when he might play again.
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The Post Sports Live crew peers into their collective crystal ball to predict when the 0-12 Wizards will win their first game of the not-so-young season.
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