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The Washington Wizards played the Philadelphia 76ers in a neighborhood that was torched during the 1968 riots.

In a season already full of losses for New Jersey, this might have been a new low.

There was no way that last shot could go in. No way the Washington Wizards could lose their first game in 46 seasons without their beloved owner.

Golden State was down to eight healthy players - and used only six. Warriors coach Don Nelson wasn't with the team as he recovers from pneumonia. Still, Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry wouldn't let injuries or sickness become an excuse.

When Lakers 7-footers Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum lined up for the opening tip against New York's comparatively pint-sized front line, anybody who has ever seen a pickup game between poorly chosen teams could have predicted what happened next.

The Oklahoma City Thunder passed the ball all over the court, played smothering defense and looked like a team with legitimate hopes of making the playoffs.

The Raptors didn't need a big game from Chris Bosh to beat the struggling Pacers. Another lackluster effort by Indiana made it easy work.

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When Lakers 7-footers Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum lined up for the opening tip against New York's comparatively pint-sized front line, anybody who has ever seen a pickup game between poorly chosen teams could have predicted what happened next.

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There was no way that last shot could go in. No way the Washington Wizards could lose their first game in 46 seasons without their beloved owner.