Randle, Knicks Outmuscle Wizards In 109-91 Win
Julius Randle had 24 points and 18 rebounds, and the New York Knicks cruised to a 109-91 victory over the cold-shooting Washington Wizards on Friday night.
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Julius Randle had 24 points and 18 rebounds, and the New York Knicks cruised to a 109-91 victory over the cold-shooting Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Washington's Bradley Beal thought he had an open path to a layup in the opening minutes, unaware that Miami's Bam Adebayo was going to swat his shot out of bounds with ease. Beal's night didn't get any better.
Atlanta held NBA scoring leader Bradley Beal to a season low in points, and Trae Young's 41 helped the Hawks top the Wizards 116-100 Friday night in a game that saw Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook and Robin Lopez all get ejected.
Washington's second-half schedule might not be as jam-packed as first thought, after the NBA said Wednesday it was rescheduling some Wizards games after a half-dozen of their contests were postponed in recent weeks for virus-related reasons.
Washington struggled offensively and suffered some communication breakdowns defensively in crucial situations, but Wizards coach Scott Brooks could forgive those lapses. After being unable to play for two weeks, Brooks and the Wizards were simply happy to be back on the court.
At least Washington is back at practice, no small step in the right direction for a club dealing with so much uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington Wizards likely will be without center Thomas Bryant for the remainder of the season because of a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
First Kyrie Irving, then Kevin Durant. Once both superstars had missed, a Brooklyn Nets team that believes it's good enough to win a title wasn't even good enough for a winning record.
Zach LaVine scored 23 points, including nine straight in the third quarter, and Coby White added 18 to lead the Chicago Bulls to their first victory of the season, 115-107 over the winless Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Joel Embiid scored 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-107 win over Washington on Wednesday night and spoil Russell Westbrook's triple-double Wizards' debut.
Russell Westbrook made a few things clear Saturday.
Russell Westbrook is headed to the Washington Wizards and John Wall is moving to the Houston Rockets in a significant swap of point guards.
The Phoenix Suns selected forward Jalen Smith with the No. 10 overall pick in the NBA draft, opting for a young frontcourt player to build around their newly formed All-Star backcourt duo of Chris Paul and Devin Booker.
After finishing up his four years as a Terrapin on the University of Maryland's men's basketball team, Anthony Cowan Jr. is giving kids something to do after months in quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal won't take part in the restart of the NBA season, a significant absence in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
The Basketball Hall of Famer's family announced that he died Tuesday morning following battles with multiple health issues.
Millions of fans tuned into watch the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance" which aired over several nights for the past month and drew record viewership on ESPN.
Los Angeles Laker Quinn Cook grew up in Prince George's County, where he was best friends with Indiana Pacer Victor Oladipo.
A Tulane University basketball player who recently declared for the NBA draft is charged with murder and other counts in a Georgia slaying.
New Showtime documentary 'Basketball County: In The Water, ' a collaboration with hometown hero Kevin Durant, to look at PG County's importance to the game.
The NBA announced Wednesday it is suspending its season until further notice amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to multiple reports.
Bradley Beal got back to his high-scoring ways with 40 points, lifting the Washington Wizards to a 122-115 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Bradley Beal scored 35 points and the Washington Wizards held off the Atlanta Hawks 118-112 on Friday night.
Donovan Mitchell forgot all about his streak of missed shots because he was focused on winning.
Jerome Robinson's 3-pointer with 8.4 seconds left lifted the Washington Wizards to a 110-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Hours before a looming government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a new federal spending package bill that includes the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
WJZ First Alert Weather Days from tonight through Monday as temperatures stay below freezing.
Baltimore City Health Department has declared its first code blue extreme cold alert of the winter season.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
As the holiday season is in full swing, safety should be at the forefront of our celebrations.
Hours before a looming government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a new federal spending package bill that includes the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
As the holiday season is in full swing, safety should be at the forefront of our celebrations.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Baltimore City Health Department has declared its first code blue extreme cold alert of the winter season.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.
Santa chats with us about how busy he has been this season, and what toys are the most requested on Christmas lists across Maryland.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
WJZ First Alert Weather Days from tonight through Monday as temperatures stay below freezing.
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Rain showers and snow flurries that impacted the area throughout the late morning and afternoon on Friday will gradually end by this evening. Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.
Passing rain and snow showers are expected Friday. Artic blast for the next three days will result in frigid cold temperatures. WJZ has issued an Alert Day through Monday and recommend limiting time outside.
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