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Wall's return gives Wizards win over Hawks

Associated Press, ESPN.com

John Wall gave his teammates a lift with 14 points and four assists in his first game of the season, and the worst-in-NBA Washington Wizards have their first winning streak after a 93-83 victory Saturday night over the Atlanta Hawks.

Ashley Brooke Nevel, dimemag.com

Orlando Magic guard Ish Smith hustles through the Los Angeles Clippers’ defense and throws down a monster dunk despite the hard foul that lands him on the floor.

Ashley Brooke Nevel, dimemag.com

Chris Paul lobs it up to Blake Griffin who throws down the alley-oop dunk over J.J. Redick in today’s matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and Orlando Magic.

CNNSI.com

Hawks' fan's half-court shot rests perfectly on rim

Associated Press, ESPN.com

J.J. Redick gave Orlando its first lead on a 3-pointer with 42 seconds left, Arron Afflalo tied his season high with 30 points, and the Magic beat the Los Angeles Clippers 104-101 on Saturday to snap a 10-game skid.