Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat
The Washington Wizards clinched the worst record in the NBA on Friday night with a 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat. Washington (17-64) has lost nine in a row and 25 of its last 26 to tumble to the bottom of the standings. The Wizards became the first NBA team to lose 64 games in three consecutive seasons.
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Hawks clinch a playoff spot and Southeast Division behind 29 points from McCollum in rout of Cavs
CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks used a big third quarter to blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night, clinching a playoff spot and the Southeast Division title. The Hawks had not won the Southeast Division since 2021, when they ultimately advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. James Harden scored 20 points for the Cavs, who are locked into the No. 4 seed in the East.
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Las Vegas Aces set to bring back title-winning core of Gray, Young and Loyd, AP sources say
The Las Vegas Aces are set to run it back with the core group that helped them win the WNBA championship last year — the franchise's third in four seasons. The Aces have agreed to deals with Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Jewell Loyd is finalizing a deal, according to a different person familiar with the situation.
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