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Kastles on ESPN SportsCenter -- Breakdown of Kastles and Heat

Published on March 14, 2013 under World TeamTennis (WTT)
Washington Kastles News Release


The Washington Kastles received national attention on Wednesday night when ESPN SportsCenter highlighted the team's unbelievable unbeaten run.

As anchor Neil Everett discussed the 20-game NBA winning streak of the Miami Heat, he pointed that the Kastles have won 32 straight World TeamTennis matches.

A video of the segment is available on the Kastles' Facebook page.

Washington is preparing for the chance to tie and break the all-time record for the longest winning streak by a major U.S. pro sports team.

The Kastles could match the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers with their 33rd consecutive victory when they host the New York Sportimes in the Mylan WTT season opener on July 8. One night later, Venus Williams, Leander Paes and Bobby Reynolds could help Washington break the Lakers' longstanding record at home against the Boston Lobsters.

Meanwhile, the Heat are quickly catching up to the Kastles. To do so, Miami would need to continue winning through its April 5 game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

It won't be easy for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and company. Nine of Miami's next 12 games are on the road -- including four straight beginning tomorrow night in Milwaukee.

Though they play on different courts, the Kastles and Heat have shared a flair for the dramatic during their respective runs. Here's how the two streaking teams stack up:

WASHINGTON KASTLES vs. MIAMI HEAT

Streak Stat WASHINGTON KASTLES MIAMI HEAT

Win Streak 32 20

Home Wins 14 12

Road Wins 14* 8

Overtime Wins 8 1

Halftime Deficits 7 6

Biggest Deficit Trailed NYS by 6 Trailed NYK by 16

Close Calls 7 wins by 1 game 1 win by 1 point

Biggest Rout Beat KCE 25-8 Beat LAC 111-89

Average Margin 5.75 games 10.85 points

Last Loss 7/22/10 at BOS 2/1/13 at IND

Big Three Bobby/Leander/Venus James/Wade/Bosh

Leading Scorer Bobby: 222 games James: 531 points

New Addition Martina Hingis Chris Andersen

2012 Finish WTT Champions NBA Champions

* Remaining 4 Kastles wins came at a neutral site (Charleston, SC)

With the historic streak and back-to-back championships on the line, the 2013 Kastles season is one you won't want to miss! Stay tuned to your inbox for more information on individual match tickets, which will go on sale during the spring. In the meantime, season tickets are now available to see the streaking Kastles play for their fourth WTT title since 2009.

For as little as $150, you could have the first choice of seats to all seven Kastles home matches during the 2013 regular season, along with a package of perks exclusive for season ticket holders. Most matches sell out each season, so this is the best way to make sure you don't miss any of the action.

A very small supply of Premier Courtside Boxes and Kastles Boxes and one VIP Dinner Tables are also on sale, providing fans with VIP hospitality, multi-course dinners and the closest seats at Kastles Stadium. Visit WashingtonKastles.com or call the Kastles at 202-4-TENNIS (483-6647) for more information and to place your season ticket order today!

And don't forget to follow the Kastles on Facebook and Twitter for exclusive content such as our brand-new weekly trivia contest. Every Tuesday, we're giving away two tickets to a 2013 Kastles match as we strive to improve our presence in social media!

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