Washington Wizards News

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.

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

When Flip Saunders took over as coach of the Washington Wizards last spring, his future and past players, league officials and analystspraised him for his impressive career winning percentage and offensive genius.

Caron Butler is expected to return from a bruised left kneecap on Tuesday in Cleveland, and Antawn Jamison, sidelined with a right shoulder injury, will make his season debut some time in the next few weeks. But through the first three games of the season, the Washington Wizards (2-1) have shown that even without an all-star forward or two, they can succeed through double D: Depth and defense.

Neither had been present much in past seasons, when injuries left the Wizards without talented veterans, and an indifference to anything other than offense shortened their win totals and had them vacationing in May.

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.

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WASHINGTON INJURY REPORT : Antawn Jamison and Javaris Crittenton are out. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY : Atlanta -6.5, 203 o/u OTHER PERSPECTIVES : Truth About It , ...beat the Mavericks 102-91 in Dallas Tuesday night.

It was a little past 11 p.m. on Wednesday when Andray Blatche sauntered into Verizon Center with Washington Wizards assistant coach Sam Cassell. As they took the practice court to work on post moves and jump shots for an hour before retreating to the locker room, Blatche noticed the eerie silence.

Usually the building courses with activity even on non-game days. But after midnight, the only person around was a security guard.

'It was kind of scary, I ain't going to lie,' Blatche said. 'I brought my best friend. I had to go to the locker room by myself. I was a little scared.'

Outlook: The Wizards' $111 million franchise player appears to be healthy for the first time since April 2007.