Washington Wizards

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Washington Wizards known for?Won the NBA Championship in 1978 as the Washington Bullets
2. What is the playoff appearances?Has appeared in 28 NBA Playoffs
3. Why did the team change its name from Bullets to Wizards?They changed the name in 1997 to modernize the team’s image and appeal to a new generation of fans, moving away from the "Bullets" name.
4. Where do the Washington Wizards play their home games?They play at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., a venue that also hosts the Washington Capitals and Georgetown University basketball.

Expansion Team: A team added to a sports league as a new member.
Rebranding: The process of changing a company's or team's corporate image and identity.
Franchise Relocation: The movement of a professional sports team from one city to another.