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Matisse Thybulle discusses challenges of Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle discusses the challenges of defending Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal.

MAY 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben Simmons

Doc Rivers can’t fathom criticism of Ben Simmons, especially after the three-time All-Star became just the sixth player in NBA history to have at least 15 rebounds and 15 assists i...

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

76ers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Wizards

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doc Rivers, Sixers happy with their defense against Russell Westbrook The Philadelphia 76ers were happy with their defense against Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook.

MAY 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Harris scores 37, leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1

Tobias Harris scored 37 points and Joel Embiid had 30 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-118 victory over the Washington Wizards in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

76ers trust playoff process leads to 1st NBA title since '83

The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to make quick work of the Washington Wizards as they open their first-round playoff series on Sunday

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Westbrook gives Wizards edge they need — on and off the court — for NBA playoffs Wizards players and coaches have credited Westbrook all season for helping to change the culture in Washington.

MAY 22, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Westbrook and the Wizards visit Philadelphia to begin playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Washington Wizards to start the Eastern Conference first round

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colin Cowherd makes his NBA playoff predictions, from the first round to the Finals

Colin Cowherd goes through each playoff series in the Eastern and Western Conferences to determine the 2021 NBA champion.

MAY 22, 2021

Look out, NBA — Russell Westbrook is working his magic

The Wizards were struggling, but a winning surge led by Russell Westbrook has them playing as well as anyone, Martin Rogers writes.

MAY 22, 2021

Wizards' Russell Westbrook details speech that helped spark Washington's playoff run Russell Westbrook carried the Wizards to the NBA playoffs on the court, and his leadership off the court helped them get there as well.

MAY 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Led by Westbrook and Beal, Wizards rout Pacers, 142-115, for eighth seed in East, will face 76ers in first round Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal did what they do — a near triple-double for one, 25 points in just 29 minutes for the other — and the Was...

MAY 21, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Bradley Beal, Russell Westbrook lead Wizards to rout of Pacers and No. 8 seed in East - The Boston Globe The Wizards will play the top-seeded 76ers in the playoffs.

MAY 21, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Russell Westbrook gave away shoes to Wizards fan before play-in game was even finished (Video) Wizards guard Russell Westbrook celebrated Washington's play-in game victory over the Pacers by giving his shoes to a young fan before it wa...

MAY 21, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Fred Katz: Scott Brooks on Russell Westbrook: "I love the... - The Athletic Scott Brooks on Russell Westbrook: "I love the guy to death."

MAY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Russell Westbrook leads Wizards past Pacers and into the 8-seed

The Wizards are headed to the NBA Playoffs on the back of their dynamic backcourt of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal.

MAY 21, 2021

Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seed

Russell Westbrook nearly had a triple-double and Bradley Beal scored 25 points in just 29 minutes to help the Washington Wizards reach the NBA playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s...

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sixers to take on Russell Westbrook, Wizards in Round 1 of playoffs The Philadelphia 76ers will take on Russell Westbrook the Washington Wizards in Round 1 of the playoffs.

MAY 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Fred Katz: Wizards starters: Russell Westbrook Raul Neto... - The Athletic Wizards starters: Russell Westbrook Raul Neto Bradley Beal Rui Hachimura Alex Len

MAY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Perspective | Steph Curry, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook redeemed this NBA season. Now comes postseason hell. Aging point gods were the best part of this NBA season, but they might not be around for long.

MAY 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Colin Cowherd compares NFL quarterbacks to the NBA's brightest stars

Colin Cowherd loves a good comparison. This week, he broke down which NFL QBs are most like today's leading NBA stars.

MAY 20, 2021

Wizards host Pacers for face-76ers-or-go-home play-in game

Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards will host the Indiana Pacers in a win-or-go-home game in the NBA's play-in round

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Westbrook's dud vs. Boston Celtics brings back unflattering nickname

Russell Westbrook's poor showing against the Celtics has an old, inauspicious nickname for the Wizards guard recirculating.

MAY 19, 2021

Wizards take on the Pacers in play-in game

The Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers meet for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS