Game Day Miami
8:25 AM….Dave Johnson checking in …….oh that was fun on Wednesday…..I had a good feeling even when the Wizards were down by 7 at the half becuse I thought we were playing well on defense but just needed to make shots…true to form Antawn Jamison helped the team get jump-started on the offensive end…and how about Caron Butler—playing basically with one hand–going three of 7 from the field in the second half including what turned out to be the game-winning basket….But special credit has to be given to Brendan Haywood…this time against the Magic he stayed out of foul trouble….Dwight Howard ended up in foul trouble…Howard did not make a field goal until the fourth quarter.. and as a result the Wizards had the edge in points in the paint 36-14…it was another quality road win……In fact the Wizards are 6-0 this year on the road against the Southeast Division—–2 wins @Atlanta,2 wins @Charlotte, and 1 win each at Orlando and Miami….and tonight it is the Heat….the Heat are short-handed but beat Milwaukee on the road before losing at home Wednesday to Toronto…bottom line —–just showing up will not be enough…BLOGCAST starts at 7:30…hope you can join us….
7:05 …Dave and Glenn checking in…..starters are in….No Shawn Marion because of a sore back…Jason Williams who like Marion did not play on Wednesday…WILL play..he had jammed his thumb….so we expect..ricky davis..earl barron..mark blount, jason williams and daequan cook….wizards will have daniels, stephenson, haywood, jamison butler..
7:30…We have a Spalding Never Flat winner….Brent Johnson of California, Maryland…the Spalding Never Flat Pack featues a basketball, soccer ball, volleyball, and football…..Brent was one of our random winners..he sent his name and address to wizardspromotions@washsports.com
Posted: March 21st, 2008 under Blogcast, Wizards.
Comments
Comment from SportzWiz
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:48 AM
There wasn’t a set date on when the CT scan would be, at least to my knowledge. I might be able to find out on Sunday, so stay tuned.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:25 AM
2 words for the Heat matchup – TRAP GAME. The Heat scored 54 points with 7 bench players last game and their remaining “good” players, JWill and Marion, rested. I’m pretty sure they’ll suit up tonight.
I believe a good strategy against another team decimated by injuries is to go up-tempo and hopefully build a double-digit lead. It’ll allow the Wiz to rest the starters Jamison, Butler, Stevenson, AD, and Haywood more during the course of the game. Usually, interior defense is very weak when your “good” players are out, so I hope to see the Wiz attack the basket for easy points.
Lastly, I’m sure we’re all watching what Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, New Jersey, and even what the Pacers and Bulls are doing. However, the only team that controls the Wizards’ destiny is Washington. I understand it is important to get a favorable playoff opponent and it is the reason why we’re checking the standings. But, I believe in taking baby steps – (1) lock in a playoff spot without doubt; (2) get a bit healthier with active players and maybe get Gilbert and Etan back; and (3) win some playoff games.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:43 AM
i wonder what is up with Gilbert…he said he might come back today but most liekly next week….if he dresses any way…it would be nice to get that double digit lead like wiz_fusion was saying to see him out there…i know its unlikely he will be out there but still…
I remeber when we used to lose to that Heat every game…i would never look towards these games…but now they are the laughinstock of the NBA…but still..we must play hard…teams always tend to lose(especailly use) to teams like the Heat…
GO WIZARDS….must win game..
P.S…Hope Gilby and Etan come back soon…
I WANT CLEVELAND
I WANT CLEVELAND
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Comment from Phemy
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Guten Morgen,
ah c’mon…easy as pie today, let’s do this! they got marion…and that’s it~
Comment from gilbertarenas101
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:56 AM
i thought gil might come back today it would be great this miami team isn’t like last years.
if gil comes and we quickly gain a lead gil can’t affect how the wiz really play he can come o f the bench
Comment from SportzWiz
Time March 21, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Quick Wizards tournament prediction update, after the first day
(out of a possible 16)
Pech 15
CB3 15
Antawn 14
Darius 13
Brendan 13
Dray 12
Roger 10
Nick 9
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 21, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I thought 12 straight days of a hard workout from Gil’s docs on Monday means Gil should be back in April. Maybe I’m taking Gil’s words too literal???? I do believe that if everything is good, Gil will play again this season but it’ll be like Game 78+.
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I would say that this should be an easy game, but ya just never know what’ll happen. Yeah, they lost bad…BAD, just the other night (I think they only had like 6 players in rotation), but I’m just gonna see what happens…
We COULD get this W though –
As far as I know, I’ll be blogging tonight.
GO WIZ!!
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I’m unsure of the status on Marion, but if he plays we’ll have to watch out for him and Quinn – maybe Davis
Comment from gee wiz
Time March 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM
the wizards always seem to lose against these weaker teams. make no mistake about it, the heat dont exactly want to help out a division foe, definitely with the way the wiz came in there last time. davis cant still light it up, marion is marion, dorell wright is an upcoming player, and jason williams is still good. we must take them seriously. their draft pick is already gauranteed lol. ne way im just saying take this team seriously, and every other team, this is the NBA people, anything can, everyone in the NBA are supposed to the worlds best players. we need to win every game from now on. does anyone think theres a chance we could get that center from UCONN????? and as far as the fans opinion what do yall think our biggest needs are that we should focus on this summer? to be honest after i thought about it, we are about the 4th best team in the east with our full arsenal, were just a few pieces from a championship
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 2:18 PM
We need a win tonight because our next few games are going to be tough. I dont think Marion will be playing.
It will be the last game I see for a week and a half(I will be across the ocean).
Hopefully we will see gil play
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 21, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Hey neal — that’s *my* info and analysis that sportswiz posted about Blatche and Thomas. The blog had blocked my link-packed comment, and he copied its info into a new comment (for which I thank him!!).
The upshot is that Andray Blatche hasn’t become a good player yet. Maybe some day, but not yet. Etan Thomas is a pretty good player, on the other hand.
Now, let it be said that they don’t replace each other. Andray can back up the 3, 4 or 5. Etan can *only* play the 5. If he came back today, I would want him to take minutes from Songaila not Blatche. I would also expect Pecherov to be getting DNPs nearly every game.
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Aside from anything, I think that Blatche is a hell of a player. Watch, he’s going to start producing (to everyone’s fulfillment, since, I guess, to almost the whole world, he’s doing lousy) and when he does this (like D. Song did/is doing), everyone will be praising him as if anything was never said.
I’m not going back and forth about this; my point and only point: He’s a good player. How young a person is has nothing to do with their skill/talent. You need minutes to learn – maybe our bench will get better if they had more minutes. If he need to foul-out everytime to learn then that’s how it should be. Hell, Rodman was in foul trouble like every Bulls games – Phil just knew how to use him; not to imply anything about EJ.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 21, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Bridge — I like Andray, and I agree he has a terrific upside. However, for immediate productivity — I like to call them *wins*, more wins — Etan would have been and will be much more productive.
I think he’d mostly take Darius’s minutes, however — not Blatche’s. Darius had a stretch of a few good games earlier this month, that’s true. It seems to be over.
As I’ve said a zillion times, *everyone* in the NBA can play basketball! They don’t let you in otherwise. If you put *better* players on the floor, however, you win more games!
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Well, players can only get “better” with more minutes (which allows them to learn).
Teamwork wins more games in my opinion
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 21, 2008 at 3:40 PM
I wonder if this will do anything for the Wizards. From ESPN:
MIAMI — Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail.
The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn’t expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards.
Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.
The Heat (12-55) have struggled with injuries this season. Star Dwyane Wade ended his season early because of a long-troublesome left knee.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 3:42 PM
Other than that, I just noticed that there’s a Wizards/Heat Hardwood Classic game on; year 2005 on NBATV (where I’m at) – an opportunity to see Gil in action at least…
Comment from John50
Time March 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Lets Go Wiz…
We gotta play with Urgency, we could blow out every team if we wanted to, confidence is just needed.
Lets kick some old fashioned tail.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time March 21, 2008 at 5:34 PM
can someone ask Caron n Nick what happened to UConn and USC…i hope they play like mad men tonight..lol
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Haslem has jut had season ending surgery so he obviously will not play.
We better not sleep on them.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 6:31 PM
7:05 …Dave and Glenn checking in…..starters are in….No Shawn Marion because of a sore back…Jason Williams who like Marion did not play on Wednesday…WILL play..he had jammed his thumb….so we expect..ricky davis..earl barron..mark blount, jason williams and daequan cook….wizards will have daniels, stephenson, haywood, jamison butler..
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 6:35 PM
How is everybody doing on their bracket, I am currently 22 of 24
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Hi everyone, tricky onw tonight! As y’all pointed out (and actually even a couple of players) this is the usuall game you don’t want to lose, especially after beating Orlando… If we can come out there strong from the beginning and get a comfortable lead in order not to need Jamison out there in the fourth this one will be as it has to.
GO WIZZZZZARDSSSSSSSS!!!!
(Quick question to SportzWiz: Any idea when Domi.nick’s next vlog will come out?? We had the promo for 2 weeks now…)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 6:46 PM
i want a blow out tonight we are due one seeing how they beat us bad for along time… we need to come out and put it on them hard and fast i want the score to be so lopsided that the 3-4th Qt. are rookie time that would make my other wise crappy day a lot better
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 6:49 PM
about like the Magic are doing to the 76ers right now 8-26 first Qt. lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 6:54 PM
7:30…We have a Spalding Never Flat winner….Brent Johnson of California, Maryland…the Spalding Never Flat Pack featues a basketball, soccer ball, volleyball, and football…..Brent was one of our random winners..he sent his name and address to wizardspromotions@washsports.com
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Glenn here:
Keys: Wiz have to go Option A tonight which is Go inside to Antwan, Caron, and Brendon on the blocks. Can’t settle for 3’s this game. Have to defend multiple screen and rolls. Heat has a bunch of D league guys who can play and are waiting for the chance to showcase their skills.
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:01 PM
I dont think Pat Riley will be coaching tonight because he is scouting
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:03 PM
What’s up LilGil –
Hopefully we win this one Reuben since you’ll be away for a week and a half
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:06 PM
Quick start by Jamison
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Just hoping we keep the pace as it is right now Bridge, what up with you?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:07 PM
yes gil has been working out hard every day on this trip… and he looks good to us…but he needs to be ready …..but just great to see hiom working out wuth his typical commitment
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:09 PM
got to keep hitting after that time out and it looks like CB3 has found a way to shoot even with that wrist
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Haywood seems to be able to do what ever he wants down low
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Ah, I’m cool LilGil! Hoping the same thing you are
DJ, Gil looks good to me too 
lol. (I’m a young woman – what do you expect)
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Overall, the Wiz are looking good offensively
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:16 PM
It might look like it but we are not doing too well because Miami is only down 5
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:16 PM
i like Gil alot but i dont think i like him like that…
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:17 PM
I know Wizards4Life – didn’t expect you to lol (that was funny)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:18 PM
offense is there for the wizards…bvut not eniugh on defense
Comment from gilbertarenas101
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:20 PM
to bad gil’ not playing today
Comment from gilbertarenas101
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:21 PM
i was hoping he could play
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:23 PM
I think we all were
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:26 PM
mcguire great d on quinn
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Yes, I really like Mcguire’s game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:28 PM
Wiz need to make sure they don’t get lured into a non emotional game. They need to set a precedent with defensive intensity
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:29 PM
nick young by the way did not dress tonmight right thigh contusion
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:31 PM
I wish Mcguire would’ve made that
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Mason!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:34 PM
much better defense
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:35 PM
We gotta stay alert, but as far as now we’ve done good, even though we should score more easily and defend until the last second…
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:36 PM
just getting in , I heard something about Glenn going on the court earlier, will he really do that? It would make some interesting TV.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:40 PM
looks like EJ is going to use the rookies i wish N1 could have played this would have been a lot of min for him witch would always help the guy gain confidence and keep AD and DS rested witch is a must as banged up as those guys are
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:42 PM
yeah jason c …glenn said he would go on the court if the wiz didn’t go inside…i still think he should go on the court ..it would liven up the asrena….but wizards have gone isndie 20-12 points in paint
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:43 PM
yeah i noticed, lotta empty seats tonight.
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:44 PM
I can’t wait for Glenn to step in 
Don’t know if you guys have seen Gil practicing in Miami but he was wearing some kind of tanker I’m sure Bridge would have loved !
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Saw it…Loved it (hahaha)
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:47 PM
*shakes off rust*
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:48 PM
what’s up bloggers, looking good so far in the game.
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Caronimo!!
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Yea TF lookin’ good
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:53 PM
PHI 41, ORL 64
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Good plays by Caron, and I’m convinced ‘tawn didn’t get call for offensive fould because of who he went against!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:55 PM
caron is clearly feeling much better…bridge thanls for the score update
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 7:56 PM
No prob DJ
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:00 PM
solid first half..better when the wizards pressured the ball handler to start the second
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Dave interviewing Glenn for halftime? Can we say budget problems? haha j/k.
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:10 PM
We could but it just shows how many interesting ppl are standing in Miami’s arena right now
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:11 PM
that is funny…really funny…actually since glenn worked the ncaa..we thought it would be fun……
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Didn’t mean Glenn’s not interesting by the way.
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Not a bad score after the 1st half but we should be up much more
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:12 PM
both jason and lil gill we are laughing
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:18 PM
I noticed Caron is not wearing tape on hits wrist he is only wearing a sweatband
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:19 PM
And 1!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Wiz need to look to Brendon every time, not heat rotation at all/
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:24 PM
good call reuben….butler going wityhou the tape
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Man, that arena need some life. Even the announcers seem bored – they talking about every other team BUT theirs.
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Caronimo doing GREAT!
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:29 PM
I really love it when Antonio cracks a lil dunk¨!
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:30 PM
ADDDD; he just dunked
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:31 PM
Okay, the question right now, howcome we don’t always play like that
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:32 PM
well the cleveland game would have been like this if they didn’t have lebron.
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:32 PM
(and we had caron)
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:34 PM
I swear I was thinking that LilGil – I’m like: “why can’t we always shoot like this?”
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Yeah and if Gil never injured himself and shot 70% from dowtown we would have won last year, just joking
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:36 PM
I think we’re pretty much the same Bridge
BTW: phi 81 orl 109
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:36 PM
I ain’t never seen EJ look sooo relaxed – he chillin
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:37 PM
LilGil I bet we could have won without BigGil shooting 70%
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:37 PM
caron with the fancy dribble….swagger is back
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:38 PM
True Reuben, I always had faith in our team and I remember how everyone was cheering on this blog, good memories (well not so good but considering the situation okay memories).
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:41 PM
looks like we should avoid the trap..but i am so encouraged with how caron looks..shooting legs..and his wrist
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Yeah, looking more healthy
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:43 PM
pech in? time to launch some 3’s
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:45 PM
looks like it has been that time all game long
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:47 PM
true, I really feel sorry for Nick, tonight could have been a great time for him to “practice” (no disrespect for the Heat).
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Dom!!
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:48 PM
wow that drive by pech took about a minute to watch progress…nice and1 though
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:48 PM
pech playin through his sunburn
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:48 PM
(philly finally lost!!!!!!!!!! seems to me like they didn’t loose in the last 2 months…)
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Pesh looks very funny with his sunburn
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:52 PM
our team plays tough through injuries =D
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:53 PM
They should put the “Dalmatians” in together (Pech and Dray). Remember y’all from his vlog – they the “Dalmatians.” Maybe they could bust a rhyme for us…Oh wait, I think Pech the singer (?)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:03 PM
that would liven the crowd up
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Are you sure??? Cuz for a crowd to live up there has to be a crowd lol. The worst part of all that is that we actually are a playoff team, playing pretty well and our (beloved) arena sometimes almost looks like that…
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:06 PM
There’s the “Dalmatians”
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:07 PM
True
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:10 PM
I make buckets son
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Speaking about the dalmatians I like how Blatche has played lately in this game, but I still think we should score more right now…
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:10 PM
lol Reuben I was writing it.
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:10 PM
This game has made me sleepy, but good win.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:11 PM
just gotmit ndone
Comment from Reuben
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:11 PM
YAY were in 5th
Comment from Jason C
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:12 PM
caron to wade – “how come you didn’t hire me for your gatorade commercial?”
wade to caron – “I’ll let you wear my championship ring for a whole month”
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:13 PM
I almost fell asleep too, but we came to get a W, I wasn’t personnaly hoping for a huge slap, and we get away with a win with solid performance by our starting 5 so I’m alright. Tough one sunday guys, very tough. I predicted Gil’s return for Sunday a week ago, I’m not really sure anymore but we’ll see, see you guys, good night.
Comment from gilbertarenas101
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Were in 5thhhh
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:14 PM
I usually don’t say that but I wish the playoffs started today 
It’s funny how I’ve been listening to Soulja Boy lately, I can’t explain it!
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:15 PM
According to the announcers, with the Philly loss we go a game and a half up –
Yeah that game was a bit of a drag, but it’s great to win!
As always, nice bloggin with y’all
Goodnight people
Comment from Bridge
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:18 PM
It’s because of me LilGil
I SUPERMAN’d it lol. Come on and admit it, you be dancing too
Jason C that was funny about the Wade/Caron thing
Comment from LilGil
Time March 21, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I swear I never danced it … Okay maybe I just did it but that was exceptional haha.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 21, 2008 at 10:40 PM
my bad i could not blog all the way threw i had to download some demo’s because that game was boring but it was a win and now we sit in the 5th spot with alot of games to go (in the NBA any way) so i hope we hold this spot or take 4th from the LBJliers
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time March 21, 2008 at 10:52 PM
one quick question…
can we take the 4th spot…i think that the top teams of each division are picked as the top four seeds according to thier records..or can orlando be better than us and we still be able to get the 4th…
Comment from Phemy
Time March 21, 2008 at 11:03 PM
alright
i sadly mist the blogging cuz of a little party going on here in germany ( 5am in the morning here right now)…..but yeah, great job tough juice etc!
and seriously…with our big three 100% healthy..oh wow, we’ll be at least at the top of the east! celtic…WHO?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time March 21, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Great team win.
Hey BRIDGE!!! I was watching a commercial for the Wizards during the game that featured Caron. They first called him “CARONIMO” as it appeard in huge bold letters, then CB3 the same way, then Tough Juice the same way. I think your “pet” name for him has caught ON!
We usually play Detroit fairly well and we have a little momentum. I hope Sunday is a good game. That one could spark us a little for that lousy trip west.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time March 22, 2008 at 12:46 AM
OK
You had 50% from the field but it’s only Miami.
You had 12 turnovers total that acceptable but I prefer 10 or less.
Blatche had ZERO TURNOVERS thats something to cheer about.
We had a lot of in the paint scoring and thats GREAT!
We had good not great fastbreak opportunities thats something to work on.
We had 6 players in Double Figures thats great but I prefer 7 like the Lakers!
The freethrows percentage was only 50% thats unacceptable we should be in the
80% area or your making Coach Hopla look bad!
So is the glass half full or half empty? You make the call!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time March 22, 2008 at 2:44 AM
No Idea, but, they have been lousy from the free throw line for a couple games now. I guess it’s all the tweaks and pains. Those free throw thingys used to win us close ball games.
We beat the “Florida” teams glass is 3/4 full.
Comment from gee wiz
Time March 22, 2008 at 3:25 AM
in all my years of sports i have never heard of a coach missing a game to go scout other teams. his team threw in the towel when they traded oneal. then they made up some BS to get wade, and haslem out for the season. he knows he has a top 3 pick he is out there trying to find a player for next year. how can the NBA let him do this, he is basically saying screw the rest of the games and the fans let im looking at next season during the season. it is a disgrace. im appauled. thats like sampson at IU, really it is cheating. where is the dignity, and respect in this game these days. aren’t coaches suppose to be leaders. in 06′, 07′ and 08′ we have seen the worst coaches are far as doing things the right way. Eddie sutton returning just to win what was it 800 games. Billy Donovan accepting the magic job and then turning his back. Pat riley getting rid of vna gundy to win himself another title “stealing the glory”, the knicks firing of larry brown, Atlanta falcons coach quitting before the season ended just to take another job. pat riley skipping games to scout the tournies. bellicik spying on other teams. isiah thomas with the sexual harrasment. bobby knight quitting early. and people wonder why some coaches dont get respect. if ur going to lead a team u have to be a leader urself. THANK GOD FOR EDDIE JORDAN!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 22, 2008 at 7:13 AM
I have to agree that Miami is tanking it, although I don’t know that the injuries to Wade and Haslem were faked (didn’t Haslem have an operation yesterday?), and I disagree about the O’neal trade. His career is over, and Shawn Marion is one of the best players in the league.
In other words, watch out for Miami next year!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 22, 2008 at 7:22 AM
To take 4th in the East, we would have to end with a better record than Cleveland. They’ve already got 40 wins. I don’t think that’s likely to happen.
If it did happen, we’d face them in the playoffs w/ home court advantage. If we are 5th, we still play them, but they have the advantage.
We have the 10th best road record in the NBA; what does the upcoming trip look like? Well, it’ll be hard to beat the Lakers or Utah, so we need to beat Sac’to and Seattle. If we also beat Portland, it’ll be a very successful trip. But, first there’s Detroit. Another hard game.
If you are interested, compare Amir Johnson’s stats w/ Andray Blatche’s. Amir was taken out of high school a few picks *after* Andray in the same draft. He is a *terrific* player.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 22, 2008 at 7:24 AM
Did anyone see Uconn lose to San Diego yesterday?
Uconn’s center – the 7′3″ Hasheem Thabeet – is projected to us in next year’s first round by Draftexpress, the best of the draftnik sites. From what I saw, he can shoot free throws and block a college player’s shot. He should be able to take over a game, but he can’t.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time March 22, 2008 at 8:54 AM
Tom…we are only 4 games back of Cleveland and either way we would play Cleveland if we end up in he 4th in the 5th…only disadvantage of the 5th would be home-court advantage
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time March 22, 2008 at 9:07 AM
Tom,
watch out for Miami next year if they keep Marion…(Remember his contract is up after the season..)..and if they can get the #1 pick in the draft….they would defenitly get Micheal Beasley…imagine…08-09 Miami Heat
Starting Line-Up:
PG:?
SG: D Wade
SF: “The Matrix”/Beasley
PF: “The Matrix”/Beasley
C:?
Thats pretty good…if all goes they’re way..they will be a Powerhouse in the east…
but still my Wizards will be better
GO WIZARDS
Comment from suzie-qwiz
Time March 22, 2008 at 9:19 AM
When you think about the idea of Miami tanking games, it really makes me respect this Wizard team and leadership. I mean we could have mailed it in and said lets just look to next season, we have played the entire season without gil, caron and jamison on the court at the same time. Stevenson is clearly playing hurt, we lost Daniels for some games and had to hire a player just to have enough players, the young guys have have given this team a lift and what can you say about the coach. Eddie has been solid this season. For this team to be a playoff team and not a lottery team he should be coach of the year. AJ is my selection for MVP, yes I am a homer but look what he has done this season for his team. Yes Kobe is good, but Jamison has carried this team since the playoffs last season and he has been the ROCK this season, demanding the bests out of his teammates and mentoring the young guys, without him we are a lottery team no doubt. This team will be feared come playoff time, and I hope they finally get respect.
Comment from dopeboyfresh
Time March 22, 2008 at 10:05 AM
it good that the wiz finally got a series win over miami………… hey did anyone see the hew ranking on the web……………………
the team that went strong the whole week was called the “Lebron” team of the week
and the garbage team was called the “Deshawn” team of the week…… that kinda pisses me off………………….
Comment from Bridge
Time March 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Wow, that’s bananas – I can’t believe that
Comment from Bridge
Time March 22, 2008 at 10:43 AM
What up GR – I like that they using Caronimo!
gee wiz, I like how you broke that down because that’s basically the truth
I’m with you completely suzie-qwiz
Phemy I wish I could’ve partied in Germany!! Hope you had fun –
I think we could beat those teams. We gotta play with a “SENSE OF URGENCY” like the man said (go ‘Tawn!)
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 22, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Wiz-skins — Yes, I had already described the situation vis a vis Cleveland. No, we won’t catch them.
Your description of the Heat lineup is hilarious — you have a rookie, Beasley, at 2 positions, unknowns at 2 positions, and Wade coming off an injury. You think that’s a powerhouse, dude?
Now, if they keep Marion, if Wade comes back strong, if Haslem comes back strong, and if Beasley shows potential and some achievement, the Miami Heat will be a respectable team in the East. If they lose Marion and Wade isn’t in top form, they will miss the playoffs next year.
Comment from John50
Time March 22, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Tom,
The Wiz do have a chance, Do you have faith in this team?
Yes Everyone, WE COULD CATCH THEM!
Comment from gee wiz
Time March 22, 2008 at 12:24 PM
fresh u mentioned some hew comments or something…… where could i find them?
Comment from dopeboyfresh
Time March 22, 2008 at 1:15 PM
gee wiz……… i meant the “new” rankings and its on NBA.com……………..
Comment from neal
Time March 22, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Welcome back Caron. He’s again playing like an all-star.
I would love for Jamison to be the MVP but I have to remember he’s shooting FG’s at 44%, 3 pointers at 34% and FT’s at 76%. Nevertheless, I have gone from looking forward to the salary cap relief when he leaves to hoping he’ll get resigned. What made the difference for me was his improved defensive play.
That was a fun game to watch. It’s nice to watch w/o being tense about possibly losing it in the last couple of minutes.
Mr. Hopla, what’s up with the free throw shooting?
I’m not as enthusiastic about the D as Chenier. Seems like we left a bunch of perimeter shooters wide open. I love Daniels, but he often chooses not to go out after open shooters.
I like Jason Williams. Why isn’t he listed as their PG above?
With the exception of Mason, I hold my breath when our reserves go in. Is it normal for rookies (and Blatche) to look so ragged? The more he plays, the more confidence Mason gets, and the better he plays.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time March 22, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Tom…”The Matrix” is Shawn Marion…he and Beasley can share fowrd positions…
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 22, 2008 at 5:57 PM
duh — sorry!
But, I still don’t see them as a powerhouse.
neal — it’s hard to remember that blatche is 21 years old and never went through the structure and learning of a major college program. As to rookies, yes, seems normal to me.
We are 7-3 the last 10 games — ragged and all!
jon — do you think the cavs will go 6-6 through the end of the season? Do you think we’re going to win 46 games? Faith is for religion.
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Comment from neal
Time March 21, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Thanks SportsWiz for your post on the previous thread. That tells me what I wanted to know: that getting Thomas back at the cost of Blatche’s minutes should be a big boost. Do you know when we should know the results of the CT scan?