Butler injured as Wizards fall at Atlanta

ATLANTA | For about four minutes Friday night, it appeared the wizardry Flip Saunders and Co. performed in Washington's season-opening victory at Dallas would carry over into a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. But efficiency and a double-digit lead quickly were replaced by sloppiness and a double-digit deficit. The Wizards never fully recovered and fell 100-89. To make matters worse, forward Caron Butler bruised his left knee while diving for a loose ball, left in the second quarter and did not return. His status for Saturday's home opener against New Jersey is in doubt. Butler, who scored five quick points ... Email </a