From there, the Rockets went 41-41 last year and now find themselves on pace to improve from that this season. Of course, the two situations are not entirely the same, but the Wizards should learn ...

The Sea Dragon, a 490-foot behemoth, would have been built of inexpensive steel and launched from the sea, minimizing ground infrastructure.

The Washington Wizards face off tonight against the Houston Rockets, a team that has finally escaped the doldrums of the NBA after being one of the worst teams in the league to start the decade.