Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. After the All-Star Game, the focus shifted from Jordan's skills to nostalgia, as his performance declined. Yang Rui traveled to Sacramento for a game against the Kings, where the Wizards suffered a heavy defeat of 82 to 109. The Kings, with Jason Williams back, showcased strong teamwork, while the Wizards struggled defensively. Yang Rui's strategy to have Boozer face Divac one-on-one backfired, leading to Boozer's quick fouls. The next day, the Wizards rebounded with a win against the Clippers, despite Kwame Brown's struggles as a center for the Clippers. The Wizards aimed to strengthen their roster for the playoffs, recognizing the need for a physical player to compete against stronger teams. They secured a win against the Hornets, with David Wesley excelling. The team's performance improved with Maggette's return, while veteran Wright faced injury issues. Yang Rui focused on developing younger players, and the addition of Paget enhanced their three-point shooting capabilities, keeping the Wizards competitive as the regular season approached its end. .

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