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Wizards' Stevenson Could Play Against 76ers
Stevenson has missed 15 straight games with lower back pain that came as a result of a slipped disk. "I hated not being out there with my guys, but it just got to the point where I couldn't play through it anymore," said Stevenson. "It's feeling a lot better now, and I'm looking forward to getting back out there. I just want to help any way I can. It's been a tough season." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Wizards' Blatche Out 2-4 Weeks With Knee Strain
Blatche said he felt his knee pop when he was bumped by Shaquille O'Neal in the fourth quarter. He is averaging 10.1 points and 5.4 rebounds as a center filling in for the injured Brendan Haywood although he is a natural power forward. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Wizards' Stevenson Hoping To Return Friday
Interim coach Ed Tapscott wants Stevenson to take part in at least two more practices before he returns. "It's still tight," Stevenson said of his back, "but the pain kind of went away in my leg -- a lot. I'm going to try to go out there and give it a shot. I just got to find a way to stop this pain." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Wizards Jan 2009 Archive
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DeShawn Stevenson could return to the court on Friday night when the Wizards take on the 76ers in Philadelphia.
Washington center Andray Blatche will miss two-to-four weeks after suffering a strained left knee against Phoenix on Monday night.