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Todd Dybas

tdybas@washingtontimes.com

Todd Dybas was a sports writer for the Washington Times.

Articles by Todd Dybas

The Wizards' John Wall goes up for a shot against in a 104-98 win over the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Associated Press)

Wizards sore, but shake off rust to beat Hawks in Game 1

The Wizards left Philips Arena sore yet pleased on Sunday afternoon. They had flipped Game 1 on its head to find a way to a 104-98 win in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks.

May 3, 2015
Backup point guard Ramon Sessions did not play hefty minutes in the first-round series against the Toronto Raptors, but his flexibility helped the Wizards. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press Via Associated Press)

Ramon Sessions providing a lift off the bench for Wizards

During the sweep of the perimeter-oriented series against the Raptors, Sessions provided an option that Andre Miller would not have. He was fast enough to track Lou Williams and defend Kyle Lowry and Greivis Vasquez.

April 27, 2015
Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) battles for the ball against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Tuesday, April 21, 2015,  in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)  MANDATORY CREDIT

Washington Wizards in full control

Pushing the Toronto Raptors to the brink has placed the Washington Wizards in a dominating spot. No team has rallied from a 3-0 deficit in NBA playoff history.

April 25, 2015