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LeBron Travels, Wizards Hold On, 80-77

Major League Jerk found this 1/5/2009 on voices.washingtonpost.com

When Wizards interim coach Ed Tapscott walked into his post-game press conference, he look flushed. His cheeks were red, his mood was glum, and his tie was undone. Tapscott approached the podium as if he was about to discuss the Wizards' 26th loss of the season instead of their seventh win. The Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 80-77 on Sunday - a quality win against one of the elite teams in the NBA - given how the Wizards gave away a 12-point lead in the final 6 ½ minutes, and their inability to ...