Game Day Heat
5:37 AM …Dave Johnson checking in…..Just have to move on….I got up yesterday hoping Wednesday was just a bad dream–except of course for the part about Gilbert Arenas coming back…..Arenas did practice yesterday…it was a light practice but still encouraging that Arenas was not complaining of any soreness….Eddie Jordan was not part of the practice.. he was home with a sinus infection…..Assistant coach Mike O’Koren who ran the practice hinted that Arenas might come off the bench again but also said it would be Eddie’s call…and no it’s not fair that suddenly Antawn Jamison and DeShawn Stevenson—the only two Wizards to play in every game this season—are now injured…It sounds like Stevenson is going to try to play on his sprained ankle but that Jamison likely will be out with the sprained right shoulder…..Again win and we are in the playoffs….BLOGCAST starts at 8 PM..hope you can join us
12:07pm Sportzwiz checking in. Here’s a quick shootaround update.
Antawn did not go through shootaround and I would put his chances of playing tonight as highly doubtful. He will be speaking with the media between 5:30-6:15 tonight so we will have an update on how he is recovering from the injury. This will be the first time he speaks publicly since the injury occurred
DeShawn also did not go through shootaround but he was at shootaround, he said the ankle is still a little tender and has a little swelling but he is going to try and give it a go tonight. He said if it was bothering him before the game, he would sit out but he definitely doesn’t want to.
Head Coach Eddie Jordan has a sinus problem/flu like symptoms and did not make it to shootaround but he should be arriving to the arena around 2:30 and should coaching tonight. Coach O’Koren ran shootaround in his place.
7:45 Dave Johnson checking in…starters are in…no Jamison…so Songaila starts with butler, haywood, daniels and yes stevenson will play….Heat with quinn, cook, davis, barron, and blount
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Posted: April 4th, 2008 under Blogcast, Wizards.
Comments
Comment from gee wiz
Time April 4, 2008 at 10:34 AM
the party looked fun. people are criticizing him for having a party after a loss. it is the man’s birthday. i could see if this were a playoff game, but though it was a serious game the man should have the right to celebrate his birthday. someone said would the spurs do this? who are u skip bayliss! lol. tony parker threw parties. it doesn’t even seem like it was a wild party. another blogger spoke of deshawn using cocaine references…. give me a break. tony yayo used that as a cocaine reference, deshawn just does it to celebrate a shot, its not like he is saying i just made a 3′ im high on cocaine,or try some coke kids! just like us he saw it on tv and he though it was funny be probably didnt know the meaning. or maybe he stole it and turned into his own. “i cant feel my face”. ne way go wizards! and whats up with blatche, been very quiet lately. THIS IS A MUST WIN dont play for the seeding play for the respect. no team should get overlooked. cause u might just get what u ask for
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 4, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Quick update from shootaround. Antawn did not go through shootaround he will most likely not play tonight. However, he will be meeting with the media between 5:30-6:15 tonight so we will have an update on his overall status then.
DeShawn also did not go through shootaround but he was at shootaround, he said the ankle is still a little tender and has a little swelling but he is going to try and give it a go tonight. He said if it was bothering him before the game, he would sit out but he definitely doesn’t want to.
Head Coach Eddie Jordan has a sinus problem/flu like symptoms and did not make it to shootaround but he should be arriving to the arena around 2:30 and should coaching tonight. Coach O’Koren ran shootaround in his place.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 4, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Why Songaila to start instead of Blatche, w-s07? Andray had an excellent game against the Bucks; Darius not so much.
The party looks like it was fun — it’s fine to have a birthday party after a loss.
I hope Antawn heals easily. Shoulder injuries are tough. Right now, he is the Wizards’ best player; we’ll have trouble winning without him.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 4, 2008 at 11:23 AM
One thing about this team is that all year when someone has gone down players have stepped up in their spots.
Comment from LilGil
Time April 4, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Hey everybody, thank’s for the update SportzWiz.
I won’t be able to blog, watch the game or do anything actually but I’ll be thinking about it for sure as tonight should be a good game for Gilbert. He needs playtime, but he isn’t really ready to play for this team right now so a game against the Heat should provide him some time on the court. Still we HAVE to get this one and not just because we’re on the hunt for the playoffs….
Cheer for me guys, and, of course, GO WIZARDSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Comment from dopeboyfresh
Time April 4, 2008 at 3:47 PM
its gonna be hard to win these next few games…………with this injury and all…….. but if they finish with 44 or more wins, EJ BETTER win COTY………………..
GO wizards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SCREW PHI AND TOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from neal
Time April 4, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Whether it’s Songaila or Blatche, neither is consistent like Jamison. I always wonder whether they’ll have one of their good games or one of their poor ones.
I’ve watched recently the way Jamison moves to the ball to get rebounds. On the other hand, Haywood usually looks like he’s standing flat-footed. Jamison gets almost as many, even though he’s usually coming from further away.
Rebounds per 48 minutes:
Thomas (career) 13.3
Haywood 12.6
Jamison 12.4
Blatche 11.9
McGuire 10.8
Songaila 8.5
Pecherov 8.4
Butler 8.1
Of course, McGuire and Butler wouldn’t be expected to get as many because they’re playing SF.
Comment from neal
Time April 4, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Even w/o Jamison and Stevenson we should beat the Cold tonight. As a matter of fact, Pecherov and four hot dog vendors should do the trick.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Bridger here…Right now my life sucks because I’m on campus doing some homework that requires me to be here..on campus – I’m sooo excited (not). Anyway, I’m almost done (for today at least), so I’ll be at home watching the game and blogging.
Thanks SportzWiz for your lovely information/coverage on our guys. I’m glad that it’s nothing too too serious….
Ummm…brain freeze…I don’t know what else to say (right now). It’s because of all this damn work lol. Well, I guess I do have something else to say:
GO WIZ!!
Comment from Brickjp
Time April 4, 2008 at 6:34 PM
If we lose tonight…
Ok there is no ‘if we lose tonight’
We will win tonight.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 6:53 PM
MUST win is a under statement but i am here an ready to go lets kick the crap outa the heat for all the times they have done it to us we owe them more than one
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 6:58 PM
Neal whats up with you an the Hot dog guys you think just because they hand out hot dogs they cant ball
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 6:58 PM
7:45 Dave Johnson checking in…starters are in…no Jamison…so Songaila starts with butler, haywood, daniels and yes stevenson will play….Heat with quinn, cook, davis, barron, and blount
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 4, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Hey guys, Antawn talked before the game and the very very good news is the shoulder is nothing serious. His shoulder is feeling much better already and he is listed as day-to-day for tomorrow.
He also said he definitely thinks he will be back worse case scenario for boston. So very good news on that front.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM
guys we had to edit a poast that had a link becasue it was too long and it was effecting the blog…just so you know..it was a technical thing
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:03 PM
8:00PM….Spaldom Never Flat Random Winner…..Juan Garicia of Reston, Virginia…and i think he is a blogger…again just send your name and address to wizardspromotions@washsports.com
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Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:07 PM
DJ how do you make a click here link so we dont have to put the huge one on here and mess things up
Comment from Phemy
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:08 PM
great to hear positively about antawn, thanks for the info!
Alright, let’s do this..i wanna see mhhh…nick&gil trying to outscore each other ;> j/k
Go wizzz
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:10 PM
hey everyone, missed most of the buck game but not today’s.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:11 PM
i will have to check wizards4;ife
Comment from Phemy
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:16 PM
“we don’t want it tied against miami” …heh, yes indeed!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:17 PM
good quick timeout by eddie..can not afford to let the heat have second chance points
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:19 PM
some one needs to spark this team its slow and has not energy so far
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Wiz4 life what is your email address. I’ll send you the instructions.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:21 PM
missed call but at least he did not let em get it easy
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Big shots by D-Steve to get this crowd into it.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:26 PM
AB is needed because they shoot 3s like crazy i was hoping they would put him in and thinks Sportzwiz and DJ for the help on the links
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:26 PM
interesting, they doubled him right off the bat..
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:28 PM
okay guys…Gil’s coming in..
message to the HEAT: play times over….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:31 PM
pass unbelieveable
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:33 PM
i guess its safe to say hes taking what their giving him.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:33 PM
great d by mcguire
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:37 PM
the wiz are a 10+ with Gil on the floor tonight…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:37 PM
arenas was something with his passing…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:38 PM
well people were all over the fact that Gil shot alot but he looks more like Nash out there right now
Comment from neal
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:38 PM
I love it DeShawn and Gilbert.
I didn’t pay attention to McGuire but the D has overall been shaky. They better be careful.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:39 PM
lol that just made my Day i have not seen that all year
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:40 PM
nah it was a 2….running 2 at that.
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:42 PM
thats 2 bad abt jamison…..just means the bench has 2 step it up more…..hey glenn thank u so much for letting me stop by during halftime on wednesday!! it was nice meeting u and getting 2 see the broadcasting action on the court….plus my tickets got upgraded which was a plus! 
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:43 PM
I would like to see the Wiz be up by 15 at half, try to set the tone with d.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:45 PM
no probelm and it was me dave…,,,nice meeting you
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:46 PM
AB playing the role right now just doing the little things an taking what he is giving
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:47 PM
oh sorry i always get yalls names mixed up! lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:49 PM
anyone but me kinda worried that we have not seen that Mid season D that helped us win alot of games in a wile
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:51 PM
this point of the season i don’t know who i am
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:54 PM
very nice alley oop
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:56 PM
arenas and young together
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:56 PM
haha this should be interesting.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:56 PM
butler wow
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 7:56 PM
opt guess miami forgot about caron.
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:00 PM
haha that didn’t take long.
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:06 PM
guess nick was surprised gil passed it to him for the quarter ending shot.
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:08 PM
yeah we cant give up too many fouls this late in the season
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:23 PM
hey guys whats up
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:23 PM
People got some chemistry out there:
Gil and Dray
Caron and D. Song
Sexy passes by Gil
Sexy dunks by Caronimo so far too
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
someone gotta get on quinn
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
What up “BUCKETS SON” (TF) lol…
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:25 PM
They own Daniels a dunk tonight
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Nice hustle by D. Song
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:26 PM
I think he got it. AD that is.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:27 PM
THERE IT GOES (his dunk)!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:27 PM
we still got to get out on the 3s have not been doing that all game long
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:28 PM
man these refs don’t call nothin for our guys..
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:31 PM
You have to admit though Wiz4Life that this is pretty exciting (at least to me). The Wiz don’t really play with this type of energy!! I LOVE IT!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:33 PM
yeah i am with you we have N1 got a dunk Caron, AD, D.song, Haywood, AB, DS all have 1
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Well, Toronto lost -
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:34 PM
theres that 3 i just seen it b4 it happend lol
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:34 PM
er ok blatche got his 3 pointer.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:35 PM
CARONIMO!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:36 PM
arenas terrifc assists
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:36 PM
BLATCHE!! – ok, I think I’m a couple of secs behind because I pause a lot…
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:36 PM
raptors have lost. that is a good sign, now gotta pull for atlanta to beat the sixers.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:36 PM
i love that Gil got that ball back to Haywood who worked hard to knock it out when he missed
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Where are the refs??
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:38 PM
guess their looking at the scoreboard like we are.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Ok, I’m on time again…I think
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Haha JC!
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Nice pass to…nobody (haha) R. Davis
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:41 PM
uh oh pech is in, time to launch 3’s.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:42 PM
I think Tawn wanna be out there sooo bad; how terrible to be on the bench when your team is having so much fun out there…
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:43 PM
That was nice by Caron!
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:43 PM
plays like that make me glad to see gil back, not only does he help us get free throws by himself, but he also helps our other guys get to the line.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:43 PM
AJ wants to be out there but his back says lets have a seat i am sure
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:44 PM
amen to that jason c
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Pat on the sideline tryna recruit Caron back
Pat to Caron: “Hey, I’ll pay you more than I’m giving Wade – how bout it?”
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:46 PM
I agree…with everybody
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:49 PM
I’m so giddy right now cuz I get to see Benny the Bull tomorrow. I love Benny, especially since he “threatened” the Celts players (Garnett and Posey). GO BENNY!!
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Nice by Blatche!
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:50 PM
We better have a guy keep an eye on benny, that sneaky mascot.
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:51 PM
boy we had better get a make up call on the next posession.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:52 PM
I LOVE HIM…no really, I’m serious. I don’t usually like to call myself a groupie, but I guess I’m a Benny groupie
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:53 PM
our camermen should be instructed to save gilbert on spills out of bounds.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:53 PM
I get so nervous when Gil decides to drive
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:53 PM
uh travel?
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:57 PM
everyone run to the 3 point line on O too.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Great passing…but I got nervous for a minute
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:58 PM
i dont think you should call that if theres guys under him
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Just run -
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 8:59 PM
That’s BS!
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Nike
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:01 PM
HELL YES
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:01 PM
wassup bridge you know im mad that they allowing all these 3’s by MIAMI!!!! WAT?
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Hey, at least we actually gettin some calls now
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:02 PM
dang caron isn’t used to the non-pressure 3 pointers.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Yeah me too, they tryna creep up on us. I thought that you were mad at me because I’m not a boy
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:03 PM
At least toronto lost tonight
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM
SportzWiz do you know if the team has a Myspace page i seen about 400 of them none look like the real ones to me
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Wat..wat u talking about bridge
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Where DJ at – shout-out to DJ (don’t mind me, I’m just goofy)
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Uh, I don’t know – what you talkin bout?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:05 PM
The team does not have a myspace page. They do have an AIM Page
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Thanx Wiz4Life – you my homie
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Caron!!
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:07 PM
PHEMY
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Just messin with ya ant
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:09 PM
y is they lettin ricky davis shoot them 3’s…i know if they let them come back im givin up on washington cuz they lost to a sorry azz team…so they betta win…lol
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:09 PM
well its pretty easy to see whose playing for a contract on miami *cough cough ricky davis cough cough*
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:10 PM
You funny JC
Also, PHI won
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:10 PM
thanks Again for the info… you guys should add me if you have Myspace it would be nice to have some real fans on there http://www.myspace.com/tha_x13
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:11 PM
darn, well at least toronto lost.
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:11 PM
score 106-91
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Ant you gave up like *cough cough a hundred times *cough cough (sorry JC, had to use it for a second) lol
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:12 PM
I for one am looking forward to a non-angry/venting Glenn for the post game show.
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:12 PM
its ok bridge i didn’t copyright it.
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:14 PM
awww bridge u aint have to say that..on the real thats our weakness…sorry azz teams and yall know this
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:15 PM
I do that all the time when I’m talking; I’m an “occasional a**hole”
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Nice by Blatche
Comment from Phemy
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:16 PM
at the moment these damn 3’s are our “weakness” -.-’
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:17 PM
We won -
Comment from Jason C
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:17 PM
I tip my hat to EJ and the team for gettting into the playoffs again.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:17 PM
GG we are in the playoffs but i want that 5 spot and i am not going to settle for less
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:17 PM
I’m already there Phemy
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:18 PM
I really hope we can keep this spot cuz damn philly won tonight..i hope sixers lose tomorrow
Comment from ant62789
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:21 PM
y is philly number 5
Comment from Phemy
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:21 PM
‘aight, gn8 guys, see/read ya tomorrow
good win, nice seeing gil giving some nice passes, and everyone playing really nice (except for the defence on the 3s~)
Gute Nacht!
Comment from Bridge
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Nice win tonight – I LOVED this game…very energetic…
I love this blog – have a great night people
We got the Bulls tomorrow; I’m gonna be all up in that game – I can’t wait!!
Comment from neal
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:46 PM
The offense really looked good. Do you think Arenas will continue to assist so well? If he gets all that talent channeled into being the complete PG…….
Well, we’ll see if we’re this good against better teams.
Seems to me teams are purposely trying to shoot 3’s against us.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Breaking down Agent Zero.
Well he definitely has quickness beyound recognization.
Secondly he has the range of 24 to 26 feet for easy threes.
Thirdly he makes smart leader passes by making everyone on the court
his offensive target with quick crisp assists.
Finally he draws two and sometimes three players attention when he is on the court!
However he doesn’t have his crossover/ fadeaway Hinrich jumper back yet nor does his mid-range rhythm jumper seem perfect yet but it’s coming! He still can be the best penetrator in the league when he wants to for layups and dunks plus AND1’s.
I would like to see him hit his jumpers off the glass like Tim Duncan to see if he still has that skill! The skys the limit for the Agent and his confidence grow every day.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Breaking down Agent Zero
The second part of the analysis consist of is defensive prowlness!
Agent Zero has yet to be a defensive steal juggarnut because he led the
league or was at the top of the list in STEALS! Second he has yet to block
any defenders shots but has been in the plus ratio when in the game.
Thirdly the turnover King has made very few mistakes and I for one am very
proud of the Statistic.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 4, 2008 at 10:00 PM
That was entertaining to watch. Gilbert had a very very nice game. Pretty efficient shooting, and then 5 rebounds and 8 assists in 20 minutes. Nice stuff!
Haywood and Blatche had tremendous games. Andray went 7-8, and one of his buckets was 3 pointer. Can’t get much better than that! If he could just stop fouling!! Caron played very well, no surprise.
Haywood had an enormous game. He completely controlled the middle and played good offense as well.
I got nervous when Miami hit so many 3s in the 2d half. With nothing to lose, they played very loose.
Great to get the win; now lets go get te Bulls.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time April 5, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Fans I would like your comment on Tom Knotts article called
Arenas is back Along With Poor Defense.
http://washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080404/SPORTS05/404483595/1005/SPORTS
This guy seems to be letting Agent Zero have it . I mean he is insanely
unloading all this rage out . The comments are they justifiable or does he have
something against Arenas !
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 5, 2008 at 6:54 AM
Well, so far at least Gilbert hasn’t played any defense whatsoever, and his ability to move laterally does appear to be limited right now, as Knott mentions.
I’m not worried about his current physical limitations, which he will put behind him. And I did note last night that he concentrated on seeing the floor and passing; he only shot when he had a good shot available to him.
But, the problems that Knott points out are, in fact, the issues with Gilbert. We just gave up 110 points to the Milwaukee Bucks and 19 3-pointers to the Miami Heat. That’s not a level of play that will work against the Detroit Pistons, perhaps our most likely opponent (and maybe the one we should want) in the first round.
On the other hand, if Songaila, Blatche and Mason could play every night the way they plated against the Heat last night, watch out!
Comment from neal
Time April 5, 2008 at 7:28 AM
Unfortunately, I agree with most everything Knott says (and most people have been unwilling to say). I completely disagree with “he’s just a spot-up shooter” and I haven’t focused or noticed a lack of lateral ability. But most importantly, I still think Arenas is a work in progress. It’s true he’s full of himself, but it doesn’t follow that he’s selfish. He seems to have bought into the team concept on offense. Maybe he’ll do that on defense at some point.
Wouldn’t it be great to beat the Dulls? Go Wiz!
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 5, 2008 at 10:09 AM
AUNDRA: That article was harsh. Many of the prima donna comments are true in some respect, but Gil is a superstar. And I think a lot of the things he does are fun, silly, and entertaining.
But to get so down on him for his first game back???? That is a little too much, if you ask me. YES he has not been a great defender in the past, but give him more than ONE GAME BACK FROM 2 KNEE SURGERIES to prove himself! I believe he can learn to be a better defender. His work ethic is second to none. Give the man a chance to improve! The rest of the team has learned, why not Gil??? YES they all need to play defense more consistently. But that is the criticism of the entire team, not just of Gil.
Anyway, last night’s game showed a much better Gil, and maybe will shut up his critics a little bit… for a few minutes at least?
See you tonight for the Bulls! Hope we get this one…
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 5, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Gilbert has great “eyes” — his assists last night reflected an uncanny ability to see where people were going from every direction and zip the ball to them. The more he concentrates on that, the more people are going to try to defend his passing lanes, giving him a little more room for open shots. In short, the guy is hard to defend!
Looking at him set up on defense right now, you can see that he sets up very wide; in principle that seems good, but he is so wide that you get the sense that he doesn’t trust his lateral reactions yet. I could be wrong…
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Comment from wiz-skins07
Time April 4, 2008 at 9:39 AM
oh yeah and
GO WIZARDS