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10:25 AM…dave johnson checking in..back home and BLOGCAST should be back…becasue I know the internet works at Verizon Center..yes defense cost us down the stretch…negative–we have had a collection of games that we could have won–bulls, hawks, pacers, and last night nets(i know you can’t win them all but wish we could have grabbed two of those)—but still despite all the injuries a chance to get though the first 2 months of the season with a winning record….this team has really worked hard..hope that hard work is rewarded tonight…check bak later…BLOGCAST starts at 7
6:30PM…Dave and Glenn checking..ready to blog and ready to win..no Antonio Daniels tonight…and too early to tell about Detroit….thanks for the posts today…laughing about chenierfans comments about the noise…. it is loud in alot of arenas..but new jersey is actually one of the quieter ones….
6:45PM…starters are in….mason, stevenson, haywood, jamison, butler……wade, davis, barron, haslem, wright…
7:10pm…Jumoke shot some pre-game behind the scenes stuff for us again. He has a couple shots of Daniels warming up, Blatche receiving a gift and Haywood talking about boxing.
December 29th, 2007 at 5:44 PM
It sounds like Shaq did not travel with the team and therefore Earl Barron will most likely get the start for the Heat.
December 29th, 2007 at 6:05 PM
We should have a dominating win tonight. No questions asked. This team is in turmoil and we need to take advantage.
December 29th, 2007 at 6:06 PM
I was at the game in NJ last night (I live in NJ) and was disappointed in the loss but pleased with the way the Wiz are playing. They really need Daniels back at the point. His absence really shows the last five minutes of the game - on both ends of the court.
Seeing the game in person and later on tape I think Jordan needs to protect his players a bit. Particularly Blatche and Young. They were fouling Young all over the place and nary a call. One that play where he tried the dunk, he got clobberred in the face, which is normally an easy and obvious flagrant foul call. And Blatche got fouled around the hoop a couple of times. A couple of fouls on Blatche were very questionable, particularly the moving screen call where the guy wasn’t even trying to defend. Oh, Yes…The Wiz were not allowed to touch Jefferson and Carter.
On the other hand, the reason the Wiz lost is that the Nets brought their absolute best game last night. Being in NJ I see them play a lot and that was their best game of the season. Too bad it had to happen against the Wiz.
Another observation…Is it just me or does attending these NBA games pose a clear and present danger to my sense of hearing? The constant noise at these games is downright painful. I remember when the game itself was all that was needed to generate excitement.
What’s this talk about getting Larry Hughes? He is nowhere near the player he was, let alone worth $13MM/yr. I’m sure the Cavs are disappointed in his play. Tough luck for them. They expected an All-Star level player, but he left his game in DC that last year he was here. He looks like he is heavier and has lost a step.
Now let’s go after the Heat. Without Mourning they should a lot softer when they go to the bench.
December 29th, 2007 at 6:29 PM
Coach Jordan just spoke to the media, AD will not be in the lineup tonight.
December 29th, 2007 at 6:37 PM
Thank’s for the news SportWiz (as usually). Were there any information about wheter or not Antonio would play against Detroit on wednesday??
Btw ChenierFan interesting post, I also thought Nick would get a flagrant foul on that dunk atemp, I remember coach Jordan spoke with him just after that play, I guess he had realize how hard they were playing him.
December 29th, 2007 at 6:42 PM
All I can tell you is that Daniels went through warmups today. Unfortunately I am guessing I will have a better idea after shoot around on Wednesday whether he will be able to go that night. But he is definitely moving a lot better, it just sounds like he is not quite game ready.
December 29th, 2007 at 6:43 PM
By the way I don’t want to change topics, but the Nick Young and Dominic McGuire vlog 7 is going to be up soon, as soon as it is on Washingtonwizards.com I will provide a link. And all I can tell you is it is hilarious!
December 29th, 2007 at 6:43 PM
Okay thank’s, let’s hope the couple days of rest we’re about to get will give him the time to get back to game mode.
December 29th, 2007 at 6:46 PM
dave johnson checking in…internet works—-chenier fan..i hear you about the noise…and would you believe new jersey is one of the quieter arenas….
December 29th, 2007 at 6:49 PM
Domi.Nick Vlog 7 is up.
http://www.nba.com/wizards/multimedia/dominickvlog7_071229.html
December 29th, 2007 at 7:01 PM
I just watched it and well I don’t know who had the most fun? Me watchin it and laughin or them doing it and laughing lol.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:02 PM
glenn consor checking in…keys: good sold traps on Wade, make him a passer, front court play: Brendon, Caron, and Antawn, must rebound and be effective in the paint, and finally, do not fall in love with the 3, drive the ball!
December 29th, 2007 at 7:06 PM
Why isn’t Shaq playing? Just curious..
I’ll wait to see how the first half go. The Wiz has a way with the trap games..
December 29th, 2007 at 7:10 PM
sore left hip…no williams becasue of sore left knee
December 29th, 2007 at 7:13 PM
and no chris quinn sprianed left ankle
December 29th, 2007 at 7:20 PM
team is eager to get one..as i said..games against the bulls hawks, pacers and last night nets..games we could have grabbed…
December 29th, 2007 at 7:26 PM
brickjp..i like your comment..playing at home…we need to seize this one
December 29th, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Agreed. It’s time for a blowout. Last couple of games have either been close victories or losses.
Go Bullets.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:31 PM
The look live is posted above. As always if there is anything else you would like to see pregame we will do our best to accomodate you (sorry we aren’t allowed pregame speeches or strategies).
December 29th, 2007 at 7:33 PM
bex750 welcome
December 29th, 2007 at 7:35 PM
Brendan’s playing terrific this year.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:37 PM
especially on D
December 29th, 2007 at 7:38 PM
good ball movement by wizards
December 29th, 2007 at 7:39 PM
Roger makes it look so easy. 14-8 good start.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:40 PM
roger has relly delivered starting at the beginning of this month
December 29th, 2007 at 7:43 PM
Caron … Tough Juice … just so good. Has to be an allstar.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:46 PM
Mike Wilks … finally scores for the Wiz. He’s a good guy.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:47 PM
nice pass by butler..and then great cut by darius
December 29th, 2007 at 7:48 PM
7 assists on 10 fgs … folks are running eddie’s offense. 22-16 wiz.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:52 PM
Blatche looks more active today. Hope he finally gets out of his slump.
December 29th, 2007 at 7:52 PM
amen
December 29th, 2007 at 7:53 PM
blatche more active…wilks and songaila good d on the final play
December 29th, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Wilks D is crazy i would give him a few $ to do that all day long
December 29th, 2007 at 7:55 PM
wilks is getting it done
December 29th, 2007 at 7:55 PM
and w ehave noticed he can shoot..kindnof lkike a brevinb kbigfht
December 29th, 2007 at 7:57 PM
is it funny that i still can read that lol
December 29th, 2007 at 7:58 PM
but i agree i think right now he is trying to do what he and EJ think the team need and that is to assist and play hard D
December 29th, 2007 at 7:59 PM
sorry..i was looking up at the time
December 29th, 2007 at 7:59 PM
damn turnovers …. damn wade, too
December 29th, 2007 at 8:00 PM
haha … what a play
December 29th, 2007 at 8:01 PM
in 11 years i don’t know if i have ver seen a missed dunk lead to a three
December 29th, 2007 at 8:04 PM
Darius is really playing one of his better games.
December 29th, 2007 at 8:05 PM
yes and they are a finding him
December 29th, 2007 at 8:06 PM
Nick … such a sweet stroke
December 29th, 2007 at 8:08 PM
in wade’s face
December 29th, 2007 at 8:09 PM
nice save
December 29th, 2007 at 8:10 PM
NY hasn’t missed a shot
December 29th, 2007 at 8:11 PM
no like last night.. a big spark off the bench..and we like nick drivoing to the basket
December 29th, 2007 at 8:12 PM
question: why do you think has Blatche struggled in the last games/weeks?!
December 29th, 2007 at 8:13 PM
i wish we knew…had a good game again charlotte but not last night..but tonight consistent
December 29th, 2007 at 8:17 PM
confidence in my opinion he just missed a few and lost that swagger i am sure he will get it back soon
December 29th, 2007 at 8:17 PM
gotta love our bench today … already 27 points
December 29th, 2007 at 8:19 PM
wizards have done a good job doubl teaming wade..adn then prevemnting davis from driving
December 29th, 2007 at 8:21 PM
i agree blacthe may have had a confidence swoon..this could be big for him
December 29th, 2007 at 8:25 PM
Wade with 6 turnovers. Credit to the D
December 29th, 2007 at 8:27 PM
great finish… 59-39 … actually a blowout?!
December 29th, 2007 at 8:28 PM
good point about the d…..8 steals in firdss half
December 29th, 2007 at 8:34 PM
how about 16 assist in first half
December 29th, 2007 at 8:35 PM
hey guys, just got back from the airport….hrmm i guess maybe i should miss more games which will = more potential wins? =)
December 29th, 2007 at 8:36 PM
jasonc…welcome…16 asist by wizards…and 10 steal in firts half..jump out
December 29th, 2007 at 8:39 PM
Thanks for the update DJ. Nice, i see that our bench is getting the job done too…which is bad for my fantasy team, but well worth the sacrifice.
December 29th, 2007 at 8:42 PM
you are a team player
December 29th, 2007 at 8:46 PM
we’re so active defensively. absolutely love it
December 29th, 2007 at 8:51 PM
yes d has been terrific protecting the rim
December 29th, 2007 at 8:55 PM
its about time to let the ohter 2 guys that dont play alot get into the game lol
December 29th, 2007 at 8:56 PM
wizard big lead and onluy needing nine from jamsions
December 29th, 2007 at 8:56 PM
up 29!!!
December 29th, 2007 at 8:58 PM
i would like to see Wilks N1 Dom AB an D.song play at the same time~
December 29th, 2007 at 8:59 PM
you might get that..jamison tired from l,ast night…but good time out by eddie heat on 7-0 run
December 29th, 2007 at 9:01 PM
dsong mason butelr darius blatche
December 29th, 2007 at 9:04 PM
great pass by Darius.
December 29th, 2007 at 9:05 PM
now dmac in for butler
December 29th, 2007 at 9:06 PM
phil chenier is wearing his championship ring
December 29th, 2007 at 9:08 PM
Mike Wilks at the buzzer … sweet
December 29th, 2007 at 9:08 PM
that was a nice shot…. and wish granted !
December 29th, 2007 at 9:10 PM
yes bench is responding
December 29th, 2007 at 9:15 PM
well this should be a mobile bunch i wish they would run the O for a little longer before the shot
December 29th, 2007 at 9:18 PM
thats a good call…mcguire trying to create from low post
December 29th, 2007 at 9:19 PM
haha thanks, do we have anyone from the bench left who hasn’t played?
December 29th, 2007 at 9:24 PM
plot thickens…rushing shots..not the extra pass….and heat have made a serious denbt…14-0 last 3:30 wizards o-6 heat 6/7
December 29th, 2007 at 9:24 PM
sorry for the delayed response, i went to wendy’s after i realized how much we were up by. =D
December 29th, 2007 at 9:24 PM
nuts i guess i spoke too soon.
December 29th, 2007 at 9:27 PM
how about … DAGGER … weird shot
December 29th, 2007 at 9:29 PM
jamiosn a 6-0 run off time out…..
December 29th, 2007 at 9:32 PM
guess you were right about wade not comin back glenn…good call
December 29th, 2007 at 9:35 PM
yeah he got it
December 29th, 2007 at 9:36 PM
no im not consort.
December 29th, 2007 at 9:37 PM
you can tell that i have no relation as i spelled the name wrong.!
December 29th, 2007 at 9:37 PM
good win
December 29th, 2007 at 9:40 PM
gang thanks for being ewith us tonight…i wish everyone a very happ new year..glenn and i appreciate your friendship and support
December 29th, 2007 at 9:42 PM
Thanx for the blogcast and the audio as usually, happy new year everyone, great game
December 29th, 2007 at 9:44 PM
+1
thank you guys.
also happy new year everyone.
Cheers
December 29th, 2007 at 9:45 PM
same, happy new year ppl, thanks again.
December 30th, 2007 at 3:07 AM
Happy New Year Everyone!
Wonderful team win tonight. Everyone contributed. The team scoring was even, we had over 20 assists again (that seems to be very “key”), and they played with energy. ELEVEN team steals!
It’s one thing to beat the Bobcats and the Heat “right now”. The real test will be wednesday against the Pistons. If we can get AD back and get that one we will be “for real”.
Ernie… Tom makes a good point, one I hadn’t thought of, Sign Mason to an extension before he “goes up for bid” at the end of the season!! I keep kidding you, Tom, about Mason, and, never thought once other teams are seeing him too! I always knew he could play, but, never thought about him playing anywhere but for the Wizards. We need to keep that rascal here in DC.
December 30th, 2007 at 10:18 AM
Hey I am back it was a great win last night hopefully we can keep it going into the New year
December 30th, 2007 at 11:31 AM
That was a great game yesterday. Mike Wilks’ defense was flawless - they need that.
December 30th, 2007 at 11:36 AM
I wasn’t able to watch this one — nice to get a lopsided win.
The numbers say that Mike Wilks had a terrific game. I hope we hold on to him, as we definitely need point guard minutes even when AD comes back.
As to Roger — hindsight being 20-20, it’s now obvious that we should have made sure to include an option year in his contract. At the same time, he deserves to get paid for upping his level of play — by us, I hope.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Character is a big thing when playing at this level of competition. If for example you have the big money anything over 10 million and not fighting for every rebound and going to the hole for contact and 1 then you are playing out of character. I like AB and Darius Songalia but they seem to get lost and forget how important they are ! If either one of them gets out of character 10 points and 7 rebound plus steals and blocks right now we will lose. We know what to expect from the rookies but we have to have confidence in our veterans every night or it will come to a emotional lose.The same is for our starters which need to stay consistent. I like MadDog Stevenson but he rarely goes to the hole for the dunk or layup with contact and one. The points have to be close to 12 with some threes and a couple of rebounds and a steal or two thats it. We still have the man who can shoot from every angle Big J Jamison and the best midrange small foward in the league who can stop and pop from 26feet on in! The turnovers has to be small and the rebounds has to be large . Finally we have our leader on the floor coming back in Daniels who can help on getting us to 20 assists and over plus pop a three and penetrate to the basket for score and one! We must remain disciplined with extremely high energy to beat Detroit. The Pistons have the best balance in the NBA and definitely the best bench I have seen in some time. We have our work level raised to the highest degree!Good Luck
December 30th, 2007 at 3:20 PM
I missed the last two. Sounds like the Miami game was a real team win.
I agree, we should sign Mason to an extension.
But what about Wilks? Will Abe insist on cutting him? I wonder if Pollin told EG a year ago Grunfeld had to stay under the luxury tax limit and now he’s showing Grunfeld he meant what he said, regardless of the consequences.
December 30th, 2007 at 4:28 PM
I don’t know how close we are now to the luxury tax, but, Wilks can’t be getting anymore than league minimum. He doesn’t know the offense yet and still he runs the team very very well. I’m with Bridge! He sticks like flypaper on defense. When he lets it go he can shoot too. And for 6 foot nutin he gets his share of rebounds.
Abe has never payed the luxury tax and has been vocal about not paying it, BUT, this time given our injuries this season he almost has to. To let a guy like Wilks go after we already know he fits in with the team (he no doubt wore 2 left sandals knowing it would get Gil and Stevenson going) imo would be a mistake.
December 30th, 2007 at 8:40 PM
I quite agree Grifon, but then I completely disagreed with starting the season with 12 healthy guys. And again with not picking someone up when Arenas went down. Well, we’ll know by the 10th.
We’ll learn more about our team Wed night.
December 30th, 2007 at 11:28 PM
Speaking of healthy bodies…. has anyone heard anything about Etan? Any updates on his recovery?
If he is out long term, and I’m guessing heart surgery qualifies for a long term rehabilitation, shouldn’t the NBA give the team some type of dispensation?
December 31st, 2007 at 8:52 AM
yeah I am curious as well as to how etan is doing. Hope he’s doing okay. I was thinking the other day that hopefully he’s healthy enough now that a few months have gone by to work out and improve his health. Not even work out but just try and improve his skill sets so he can try and defy the odds and come back improved and healthy. I’m not against his coming back to the team. I just hope he’s in a position to make the best decision for himself and his family
December 31st, 2007 at 2:47 PM
DJ
I would like a status report on our 7 footer is he making enough progress to even run.
Mr. Pecherov has been on crutches a long time so how is the healing process coming along. The next question is whats the status on Agent Zero is he making freethrows or even coming to the gym for therapy. Finally hows big brother Etan doing ? I hope he is in great spirit and coming along with his comeback routine!
December 31st, 2007 at 7:43 PM
I have in the back of my mind that 6 months is normal recovery for open heart surgery for a young healthy person. That would put Thomas back on the court in April, wouldn’t it? But if Blatche and/or Pecherov can handle the back-up center duties I imagine the Wiz will just let Thomas wait till next year.
Regardless of what the league SHOULD do, they count pay to players who are injured like any other pay with regards to the luxury tax. The ONLY exception to the luxury tax limit is pay to a medically retired player - and that’s only after he’s been gone a full year. And I expect Thomas to play out his contract next year and the following one.
I would also love any news on Pecherov and Arenas.
January 1st, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Oh Well Guys. I see where we released Wilks today.
The saving grace to that , if any, is that Daniels is ready to go Wednesday against the “former Bullets” of Michigan (minus Ben Wallace these days). It’s going to take an A game from everyone and have everyone on the Pistons get shoes that don’t fit. We will need a great defensive effort and ,by letting Wilks go, some of that was lost. This is a Big Game. We win this one we go into a “slightly softer” schedule coming up.