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The same fans who John Wall once joked get more excited for a free chicken sandwich when an opponent misses two free throws than a victory are now being treated to something even better: A winning streak. Wall and the Washington Wizards have won 12 in a row at home heading into the midpoint of the NBA season and haven't lost at Verizon Center since Dec. 6. Better starts and improved defense and bench play have sparked this run, pushed Washington to fifth place in the Eastern Conference and made home feel pretty sweet. Continue to Article

January 17, 2017 4:49:pm EST

Joel Embiid will remain on a minutes restriction, whether he likes it or not. Philadelphia coach Brett Brown all but ended that discussion after Tuesday’s practice, telling reporters Embiid’s 28-minute cap isn’t likely to increase for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. Continue to Article

January 17, 2017 4:38:pm EST

That the Washington Wizards are openly discussing the idea of home-court advantage in the playoffs shows just how far they've come since their early season struggles. Wrapping up their head-to-head series with the Memphis Grizzlies provides a good reminder. After opening 2-8, including a road loss in overtime at Memphis, the Wizards (21-19) have found their way. Continue to Article

January 17, 2017 2:51:pm EST

The Chicago Bulls will try to win their third game in a row and climb back above .500 when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Mavericks will go for their first three-game winning streak of the season. Chicago (21-21) is coming off weekend victories over the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies. Continue to Article

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