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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.

A red-hot Phoenix club resumes a grueling five-game road trip against Washington in the nation's capital Sunday.

So this is what it was like, huh? Gilbert Arenas found himself thinking that Friday night after a 102-86 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

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.

Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night.

A healthy Gilbert Arenas will challenge Zydrunas Ilgauskas and the rest of the Cavaliers Tuesday night at The Q. CAVALIERS VS.

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.

The Washington Wizards had a number of places where they wanted to affix the blame after a disappointing loss in Cleveland.

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

After sleeping through a first half in which they trailed the visiting Miami Heat by double digits for long stretches, the Wizards rallied for a dramatic second-half comeback Wednesday.

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.'

Two Southeast Division foes resume their rivalry tonight, as the Washington Wizards host the Miami Heat at the Verizon Center.

The third quarter of the Washington Wizards ' win over the New Jersey Nets tonight was dominated by two things - Wizards' baskets and Gilbert Arenas free throws.

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers hope the ship has been righted after a disappointing start to the season, as they resume a three-game homestand tonight versus the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena.

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

Jake's computer is having problems, so I'll post the morning briefing today. Let me know if you have any links to add.

Did you attend this game? If so, start chronicling your sports memories today with ESPN's Sports Passport.

A pair of early unbeaten teams get together this evening in Atlanta, where the Hawks will host the Southeast Division-rival Washington Wizards at Philips Arena.