Article updated: 11/28/2012 10:32 PM

Wizards beat Blazers for 1st win after 12 losses

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Washington Wizards center Nene, left, and forward Chris Singleton celebrate Wednesday in the closing moments against the Portland Trail Blazers in Washington. The Wizards won for the first time this season, beating the Trail Blazers 84-82.

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After their worst start in history, the Washington Wizards became a national punch line. On TNT, Charles Barkley compared them with the Washington Generals, and a local newspaper had photos of fans wearing paper bags over their heads at Monday's 26-point loss to San Antonio. The jokes can stop — at least for now. Washington earned its first victory after starting the season with 12 straight losses, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 84-82 on Wednesday night.

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