basketball Archives - Page 11 of 26 - The Washington Informer

basketball Archives - Page 11 of 26 - The Washington Informer

Lisa Willis, a former UCLA women’s basketball team standout and WNBA veteran, recently made history becoming the first female coach in New York Knicks history. Her duties will include serving as an assistant coach for the Knicks’ G League team – the Westchester Knicks. (Courtesy of Warren Doles)

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Lisa Willis Breaks Glass Ceiling Within NY Knicks Organization

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior EditorNovember 13, 2019December 21, 2021

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland attempts a layup over Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant during Cleveland's 113-100 victory at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Nov. 8. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Cavs Stave off Wizards’ Comeback

by William J. FordNovember 8, 2019December 21, 2021

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Wizards Beat Pistons, End Three-Game Skid

by William J. FordNovember 5, 2019December 21, 2021

The Washington Mystics celebrate with the championship trophy after its 89-78 win in Game 5 of the WNBA finals at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in D.C. on Oct 10. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Sports, William J. Ford

Champions at Last: Mystics Win Franchise’s First WNBA Title

by William J. FordOctober 11, 2019December 21, 2021

Dozens of Washington Mystics fans flock to National Harbor on Oct. 8 to watch Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Sports, William J. Ford

Mystics Set for Championship Showdown in D.C.

by William J. FordOctober 9, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant participates in a defensive drill at practice on Oct. 3. (Courtesy of the Wizards via Instagram)

Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Say Defense Key for Success This Season

by William J. FordOctober 3, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud protects the basketball while defended by Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas during the Sun's 99-87 victory in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on Oct. 1. (Photo by Yusuf Abdullah)

Local Sports, Sports, William J. Ford

Mystics Lose Delle Donne, Game 2 of WNBA Finals

by William J. FordOctober 1, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal speaks with reporters during the team's media day at the MedStar Wizards Performance Center in southeast D.C. on Sept. 30. (Photo by Yusuf Abdullah)

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Wizards Undeterred by Their Youth on Eve of New Season

by William J. FordSeptember 30, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics guard Aerial Powers attempts to drive past Connecticut Sun forward Morgan Tuck in the first half of the Mystics' 95-86 victory in Game 1 of the WNBA finals at Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on Sept. 29. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Mystics Hold Off Sun, Take Game 1 of WNBA Finals

by William J. FordSeptember 29, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver is defended by Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas during the Mystics' 102-59 win at Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on June 29. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, Sports, William J. Ford

WNBA Finals: Mystics Seek Redemption, Sun Out for Respect

by William J. FordSeptember 28, 2019December 21, 2021