Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The Wizards enjoyed a four-day break after Thanksgiving before facing the Rockets. David Stern aimed for Jordan to retire in glory, planning an All-Star farewell ceremony, which would hinder Jordan's potential return. Stern was wary of Jordan's comeback, fearing it could undermine the new stars like Carter and Kobe. Yang Rui's influence on the Wizards became evident as the team improved, shifting the focus from Jordan to Yang Rui as the key contributor. Yang Rui enhanced training for outside players, aiming to elevate their performance. . On November 20, the Wizards defeated the Pacers 94 to 88, extending their winning streak to eleven, with Jordan scoring 29 points. The Pacers struggled against Jordan, and despite Jaylon Rose's strong performance, their playoff aspirations were at risk. The Wizards faced the Pacers again on the 29th, where Brad Miller's triple-double led to a 100 to 84 victory, ending the Wizards' streak. The Wizards bounced back on the 30th, defeating the 76ers 104 to 95, with Marshall scoring 38 points. By the end of November, the Wizards held a record of 14 wins and 2 losses, ranking first in the league. .

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