"Directing his players at Tuesday's practice session - the first in more than a month with all his core players healthy - coach Flip Saunders had to feel relieved.

Antawn Jamison, one of the cornerstones for the Washington Wizards, was back for the second straight day. Randy Foye also was back in his role as the key rotation player after missing the past two games with a sprained ankle.

Finally, Saunders & Co. were able to resume building on the foundation they laid during training camp and the first week of the preseason.

"We're not a team that you would say has lost six games in a row if you're watching," Saunders said. "I think it's good to have Antawn back in the fold. ... Now you can revert to what you're doing and guys can go back to their natural roles that were originally planned for them."

Saunders' reconstituted team will face a tough test right away: LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who visit Verizon Center on Wednesday.

"It will take a little while to blend together," Saunders said. "But I think the guys are looking forward to playing a good team with the best player in the league, and it's always a very exciting game when these two teams meet." "