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voices.washingtonpost.com - 10/28/2009
Wizards 102, Mavericks 91
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After a game like that, it's really hard to pinpoint who was most responsible in leading the Wizards to victory in the first game of the Flip Saunders era. It's easy to credit Gilbert Arenas, who had 29 points and 9 assists in his first season opener in two years. Or Andray Blatche, who had 20 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots. But it would be difficult to ignore Brendan Haywood, who scored seven of the Wizards' first 15 points. Or Caron Butler, who had 16 points, eight rebounds and two ...
Flip and Gil Got This: Wizards Take Mavs 102-91
truthaboutit.net - 10/28/2009
Flip and Gil Got This: Wizards Take Mavs 102-91
— truthaboutit.net — There are two states Wizards fans should be in after last night’s game: anxiousness relieved and mid-range.... Between Jamison being out for the next ten games or so, and an inconsistent preseason where the Wizards’ major players ... (more) Flip and Gil Got This: Wizards Take Mavs 102-91

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Arenas Scores 29, Wizards Top the Mavs in Season Opener
agentdagger.com - 10/28/2009
Arenas Scores 29, Wizards Top the Mavs in Season Opener
— agentdagger.com — Well the speculation can end; Gilbert Arenas is back…for now. The formerly injury plagued star shined tonight,... as he scored 29 points to go with 9 assists leading the Wizards to a 102-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. There had been questions surrounding Arenas leading into tonight’s ... (more) Arenas Scores 29, Wizards Top the Mavs in Season Opener

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Washington Wizards 102, Dallas Mavericks 91
thetwomangame.com - 10/28/2009
Washington Wizards 102, Dallas Mavericks 91
— thetwomangame.com — Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images. Box Score — Play-By-Play — Shot Chart — GameFlow Team... Pace Off. Eff. eFG% FT/FG ORB% TOr Washington 90.0 113.3 48.8 23.8 22.5 10.0 Dallas 101.1 ... (more) Washington Wizards 102, Dallas Mavericks 91

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DMV: Agent 2.0 Era Starts With a Bang
Mr. Irrelevant — The Wiz, and especially Gilbert Arenas, played incredibly well in a season-opening win at Dallas. [Wizards Insider] Five things that stood out in the Wiz’ resounding win. [Bullets Forever] Washington beat Dallas and Philly yesterday. [DCLS] The Caps’ win over the Flyers is their fifth win in a row. [Caps Insider] Cooley’s surgery went well. [@tannercooley] The Skins drinking game, ladies and lads. [Hogs Haven] The Skins are now prohibiting tailgate interviews as well. [D.C. ...

Morning (afternoon) Briefing: We aren't the only ones impressed by the Wizards
Bullets Forever — ... steady. "He did his talking on the floor," Wiz coach Flip Saunders said. "Gil showed glimpses of . . . that unbelievable burst of speed and his ability to weave through people and score at the rim. I thought he ran our offense great as far as getting the ball to people. "I think that anyone that had questions about where he's at ... he's just going to continue to get better and better." Jump for more links and Tweets: Wizards 102, Mavericks 91 - Michael Lee, Wizards Insider The ...

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