Wizards resume march to playoffs; Improved health keys progress.(SPORTS)

Washington Times, The, March, 2008

Byline: Mike Jones, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

During a dismal February in which they finished with a 3-10 record, Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan and his players said they needed to find a way to stay afloat until March.

March arrived, and sure enough, the Wizards have gotten their groove back. They have won five of their last six games and moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference by beating Miami on Friday.

For all but two February games, the Wizards played without forward Caron Butler. The two-time All-Star, who led the team in scoring with 21.4 points a game ...