Game Day Jazz
6:07 AM..Dave Johnson checking in…Wizards have put in the work including a practice yesterday before some season ticket holders..Caron Butler hit the game winning shot for the starters with 2.5 seconds left in the scrimmage…the bench had a chance and Andray Blatche almost converted an alley oop reverse lay up that would have forced overtime. ..the real stuff is the concern and tonight the Wizards will face a Jazz team that welcomed Deron Williams back last nigh in a 93-80 win over the Sixers. Mehmet Okur is not with the team and is back in Turkey dealing with a family issue….Still the opponent doesn’t matter. We have discussed all the possibilities but this team needs to play with energy but also play smart..in recent losses it has not necessarily been the number of turnovers but when they occurred..Antonio Daniels did not practice because of a sore knee and is a question mark….BLOGCAST..that is radio with blogging starts tonight at just before 8 PM….there will be a listen live link at the top of the page for online listening and on radio 980 AM in Washington..94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia and 92.7 FM in Southern Maryland and 1370 AM in Baltimore.
7:05 PM..Dave Johnson checking in from Verizon Center….Antonio Daniels will start..Wizards will go with Daniels, Stevenson, Butler, Jamison, and Thomas
JORDAN PRE-GAME AUDIO
7:30 PM and now Jazz starters…Deron Williams is a go…Ronnie Brewer..CJ Miles..Carlos Boozer and Kosta Koufos…Mehmet Okur is back in Turkey
Posted: November 12th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Bridge
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I can’t wait!
GO WIZARDS!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 12, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Three days off is too much. I’m ready for a Wizards Game tonight! (I hope I can find CSN+ now that directv has changed all their sports channels lol).
Our offense needs to fire on all cylinders tonight. Utah is always a very good defensive team. Aznzero’s comments about practice yesterday are very encouraging. I hope we shoot like that tonight.
Go WIZARDS!
Comment from aznzero
Time November 12, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Its amazing how they finally broadcast down here in southern maryland!
and yes GrifonRacing i hope we shoot like how we did in practice. I expect to see alot of JaVale cam today.
Comment from llballa19
Time November 12, 2008 at 12:49 PM
We got to get on track today!!
Go Wiz!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 12, 2008 at 1:08 PM
lets get a win
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 1:54 PM
+1 for a win
Comment from aznzero
Time November 12, 2008 at 2:05 PM
alot of things working for us tonight. a back to back game for the jazz. they are going to play without Okur and Deron might be winded.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Any word on how Haywood is doing? Is he attending practices or the games at all? Where is he these days?
(I’m hoping behind the opposing team’s basket tonight)
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 2:23 PM
gbkdc he’s still in a cast and will be for a while. He is at practices from time to time mostly workin with a left hand hook shot since he cant use his right hand. He’s still keepin in shape, but nothin really to report.
Comment from d.c.
Time November 12, 2008 at 4:56 PM
This game will prove as an example to the wiz organization,and team what a well coached disciplined and organized team can do even when they are missing bodies or are not at full strength..0-6 here we come.
The turn around will not come this time around.And for all ya’ll bloggers who think that you have to have a positive outlook to be a fan…get off of it.You can be a die hard fan and a realist.This will not be a repeat of last season for the wiz.This team is talented but not properly coached or utilized.Things like crashing the boards and putting forth an effort to defend are coachable areas,and it’s not happening.Coaching is knowing how to use what u have,and here it’s not happening.This is a soft team overall and they show no fight in wanting to deny the opposition from scoring.
This team needed a infusion of toughness and leadership instead of tying up the yen on the one trick pony on the lamb. I said it last year and I’ll say it again…There is no big three in Washington. Thinking that there was one kept Ernie from making any moves this offseason.This team lacks discipline,grit and leadership,and it don’t take wasting the teams cap on one player to get it.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 5:38 PM
Why doesn’t haywood come to the games?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 6:12 PM
he attends the home games. Im not sure if he travels with the team, because I dont personally travel with the team (Dave does however) But he is at home games.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 6:18 PM
d.c. , I agree you can be a die hard fan and realistic. But that doesn’t mean you have to be pessimistic. No attacks are necessary.
What we want here are die hard fans that are not completely negative. ESPECIALLY before a game. Basketball is about having fun, what it isn’t about is doom and gloom.
So on to my battle cry, “LESSS GOOOO WIIZZZZZZZ!”
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 6:19 PM
I won’t be around for the first part of the game, I’ll see if I can chime in for the second half.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 12, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Yeah!!!
LETS GO WIZARDS
Start McGee tonight..he and Juan Dixon seem to communicate really well.
Check This Out – A Case For JaVale McGee
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 6:38 PM
if EJ start jaun and mcgee we would most definately get off to a good start and nice little lead.
We have to keep N1 as our sixth man for points off the bench.
we need one more player off the bench to step up and score some buckets if and whenever juan starts.
“Come on Blatche U can Do it I’ve seen it this summer get ya head in the game”
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 12, 2008 at 6:53 PM
i wont be able to blog tonight i hope we get this win we need it you guys yell and type loud for me!
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 6:57 PM
i’ve been creeping aorund other basketball websites such as realgm.com just to see how others wiz fans feel about our team.
and alot have been saying that they think its time for a new coach.
i believe the wizards would be crazy to let EJ go before arenas and haywood get back, or before we get to see the team healthy.
but if we lose some of our upcoming games do you guys think it’s time for a coaching change or do we just fight are way through it.
Cuz i dont believe a trade would really helps us.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 12, 2008 at 7:06 PM
I don’t see what Eddie has to do with the team’s problems. We’ve got several of our best players out with injuries. When your best players are out, you don’t play your best. Add a somewhat sub-par start for Caron, and you can see why we’re losing.
Lets get a win tonight.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time November 12, 2008 at 7:07 PM
GO WIZ!!! WIN TONIGHT, although it will be tough with D will back..
RANDOM COMMENT: on espn last night on coast to coast, they said LeBron weighs 274 pounds…now i knew he is big but not that big…
Who else thinks that is outrageous and BS!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 12, 2008 at 7:21 PM
He’s usually said to weight 247, so my guess is that the commentator flipped the digits.
Comment from Rick
Time November 12, 2008 at 7:30 PM
fans don’t like losing. it makes them want change. a coaching change is easier to execute than a player change which is why i think it is being discussed.
but would a different coach be able to get this team to play better? it would be hard for them to do much worse.
i think if the losing continues there will be some kind of player and/or coaching personnel changes or we are basically then shooting for a lottery pick. given the uncertainty around arenas. and with haywood out all year, maybe the lottery is not such a bad place to be next summer. in my opinion, there is no point in winning 40 games again this year and getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time November 12, 2008 at 7:40 PM
OK Wizards, I have a bottle of champagne ready to break out for the first win of the season. Will I get to pop the cork tonight or not?
It’s long overdue for a win. Blutto (Okur) isn’t at center for the Jazz tonight so this is a good night for McGee to get his first start.
What kind of lame HMO plan do the Wizard’s organization have for their players? Now Daniels has a bum knee – since the summer. How is it that the medical staff didn’t have him ready for the season?
Anyhow – win #1 comes tonight. I can feel it. The monkey climbs off of Jordan’s back and I get to break out the champagne!
Comment from dmac
Time November 12, 2008 at 7:47 PM
You are right Tom. Athlon Sports magazine has L. J. listed at 6 ft. 8 inches weight 250. In person though L. J. does look like a NFL Tight End.
JeffMalone sorry for leaving out your namesake the other day.
Let’s Go Wiz! find a way to win tonight
5 4 3 Juan lets it fly 2 1 He made it Wiz win! Wiz win!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:13 PM
7:05 PM..Dave Johnson checking in from Verizon Center….Antonio Daniels will start..Wizards will go with Daniels, Stevenson, Butler, Jamison, and Thomas
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:14 PM
aznzero hope you can listen from time to time on the FM down in Southern Maryland
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:15 PM
To the Haywood question….Brendan does not travel with the team
Comment from aznzero
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:20 PM
hey dave ill catch them on tv now. i used to have to listen to radio when i didnt have direct tv and the games were on csn+
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:21 PM
great…at leats you know you have 92.7 FM if you need it
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:21 PM
What’s the Utah center status and how does Deron Williams look in the shootaround; especially his cutting and moving off the bad ankle? Txs!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Kosta Koufos will start for Utah, rookie from Ohio State.
No Dom tonight, he is inactive.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:26 PM
as for the LeBron weight comment above, word is that he is 274 now. And those numbers are not flipped.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:35 PM
still waiting to hear on deron williams
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:38 PM
7:30 PM and now Jazz starters…Deron Williams is a go…Ronnie Brewer..CJ Miles..Carlos Boozer and Kosta Koufos…Mehmet Okur is back in Turkey
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:43 PM
I’m asking about how Deron Williams did in the shootaround? Is he making his cuts and movements? How does his jumper look? txs so much if you’ve got time before pre game starts!!!
Comment from Bridge
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Yay AD starting – hope he’s fully ok!!
Sorry, won’t be blogging tonight but shout out to all my fellow bloggers, DJ and Glenn 
.
GO WIZ!!!!!!!!!
Comment from gilbertarenas101
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:44 PM
i hope we finally get the first game of the season.
Comment from gilbertarenas101
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:45 PM
TYPO: i hope we finally get the first win of the season
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:45 PM
glenn consor here: keys: gotta get physical with Utah, match their physicality, take away their cuts, pin downs, keep Boozer, AK 47, and Brewer
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:45 PM
sorry, just saw the waiting for word on Deron!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:46 PM
good question on AD..he does not like to sit…lots hope the rest and time on the bike did him well
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:48 PM
experct multiple defense from the wizards
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:51 PM
http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz_sign_koufos.html
The big from Ohio State may have something to prove; and may be out to make the best of this opportunity. Come on Wiz bigs; lock down on D and contain these guys!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:54 PM
My best wishs that Caron can see out of the bad eye; clearly with great vision; and that AD comes out strong on his knee. Man I hope the starters can get it going in the first few seconds…Go Wiz!! Set the tone for the game!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 8:55 PM
good point slwiz…we do not want to turn koufos into an all star
Comment from gilbertarenas101
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Does anyone have any information on Haywood and Arenas PLEASE AND THANK YOU
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:02 PM
need to match jazz physcial play and rebounding will be key
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:06 PM
you guys on the radio yet, dj/glen
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:09 PM
on right now
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:10 PM
http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html
ITS TIME FOR WIZARDS BASKETBALL!!!!
Love that voice dj!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:14 PM
thank you..for the kind words…tag flip did you get it
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:16 PM
“allow the vets to set the tone, and let the young guys to step it up a notch”. Alright, no mixture of the players is the call; so LET’S GO WIZ. This is got to be a physical game and get those rebounds!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:16 PM
TF you on yet?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:17 PM
there we go i got it DJ. glad to be on the blog tonight! woohoo!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:18 PM
My thoughts go out to Memo as his Dad is in the hospital. Thanks for that info.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:19 PM
slwiz i got it.
need to stop giving up so much in the first quarter. that’s one reason why we’re 0-5
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:20 PM
hey, here’s something to throw out there..
does anyone know if caron had anything done on his hip that kept him out of 20 games last season?
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:21 PM
wasn’t the game suppose to be on ESPN 2nite
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Charli B – yes we were supposed to be on ESPN but they dropped it because we’re the only winless team left… ESPN hates us anyways.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:22 PM
whats up everyone.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:23 PM
fast break points!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:23 PM
AD looks hobbled a bit.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:23 PM
hi Jason C; we have the lead for a change!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:24 PM
i know seriously.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:24 PM
that’s terrible just terrible
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:24 PM
tag flip gald you got it.. and glad everyone is with us…good start by wizards key ACTIVE on d
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:25 PM
DJ…
Is Gilbert practicing yet
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:25 PM
the jazz Always play physical
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Coach says they will try AD and see how he goes;
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:25 PM
caron now wearing goggles
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Thanks for the shout out; this is tough with D-Will playing; he’s a Fighting Illini, too, like DEE
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:26 PM
hmm caron looks like a chemistry prof now.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:26 PM
should’ve started juan. i wanted to seee AD run with nick
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:27 PM
box out
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:27 PM
thats all he want to do is shoot three’s
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:28 PM
ouch turnovers
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:30 PM
he comes off the bench tag.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:30 PM
sure is TAG
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:31 PM
bout time he slash
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:32 PM
is that mcgee about to come in
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:32 PM
yeah deshawn should do that a lot more often.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:32 PM
the Jazz perimeter is heating up; get on them!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:32 PM
good to see the drives
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:32 PM
gotcha. i was wondering where kirilenko was.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:32 PM
yup was about to say the same thing…he traveled.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:33 PM
tip mcgee
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:33 PM
block mcgee
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:33 PM
drive and McGee is there!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:33 PM
wooo javale with the tip and then the rejecttion.
this is definitely the intensity we have been lacking the first 5 games.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:33 PM
instant impact mcgee…w00t.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:34 PM
o btw my link stopped working 
does someone have another link that works?
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Javale looks good! Etan missed a bunch of rebounds. But we look so much better tonight. Caron looks like he’s going to have a monster game. Defense looks pretty good, too. (I’m so happy to be saying that…)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:36 PM
slight reboundign edge wizards mcgee good energy
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:36 PM
close out and come back, tf, sometimes that helps
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:37 PM
mcgee needs to hold his picks longer
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:37 PM
maybe this link if still a problem
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:37 PM
instant impact mcgee…Nice comment man, talk about ready to play and do his best
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:37 PM
thats my MVP right ther!!!N1
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:37 PM
good foul by mcgee
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Go NY!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Let’s get the LEAD!! GO Wiz!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:39 PM
is the JaVAle cam going!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:39 PM
we definitely are playing much better in the first quarter this game compared to the first 5 games.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:40 PM
wow nice finish
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:40 PM
McGee DUNK!!! Wow… how many points now?
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Ohmigod and then he blocked a shot!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:41 PM
damn. if that wasn’t a dagger to end the quarter.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:41 PM
God bless it Brewer made that shot, grrrr
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:41 PM
does N1 miss any shots
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:41 PM
mcgee great!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:42 PM
I think Mcgee earned some more playing time.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:42 PM
McGee is really something! We need to keep him in there until he passes out. ha ha
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:42 PM
oh my gosh, we’ve got the lead at the end of the 1st; way to go guys!!! Hows the rebounding edge? our TO’s any FT’s that quarter?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:43 PM
wizards advanatge points and paint
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Shot rejected YEAH
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Txs on stats!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:45 PM
I would love to see Blatche do well. He is due for a good game. We’ve seen the down side to his game, now let’s see the good side. We know it’s there.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:46 PM
I’m just glad he didn’t take that jump shot.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:46 PM
We need you in there Javale!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Interesting that Dom is inactive!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:47 PM
we arte seeing better d
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:47 PM
whoa why is d-mac inactive? he’s clearly a better choice over pecherov.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Okay, why is Songaila playing center???? hmm???
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:48 PM
that was nice to hear that the perimeter guy was guarded; keep that up!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Don’t know; hey dj/glen
why is Dom inactive?
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:49 PM
saving etan for later?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:49 PM
i just noticed that about domenic…pecherov getting the nod
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:50 PM
hey if Songaila is at center that means AB is a forward; maybe that combo will work??
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:51 PM
good job attacking the bvasket
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:52 PM
will get etan back in/….mcgee has earned minutes
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:52 PM
yeah, but tell Jamison that about the perimeter; how many missed jumpers does he have anyway?
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:52 PM
C’mon AB make those free throws
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:54 PM
What did Songaila do? (the foul, I didn’t see it)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:54 PM
and mcgee back in
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Etan had a moving foul in 1st; maybe our bigs need to watch that; and McGee has two fouls; the middle must be physical which is how the jazz play
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:57 PM
dray doesn’t look like he’s trying too hard today.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:57 PM
this is an athletic jazz team
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:57 PM
wizards keeping it even on boards
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:59 PM
41.9 opp FG%, 5 blocks, 4 steals… good job so far
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 9:59 PM
I missed the board stat; but I know you guys are thinking thats a key along with staying with this physical team!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM
AJ with his usual unorthodox shot… nice move
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM
nice stat tf
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM
mcgee is helping us on the o glass.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Jamison looks like himself again.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM
damn… did you see that 360 move blatche put on kirilenko?!?!?
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:02 PM
well we just need some stops now.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:02 PM
argh dray needs to move that ball around.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:03 PM
butler playing two guard
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:03 PM
did you say Butler is in the backcourt at the 2?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Man, coach said, no, no, never, ever would he consider doing that!! wow, change is on it’s way!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:04 PM
that is not a direct quote, my words
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:05 PM
do what we have to do
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
LOL; it’s just I never thought he’d do it; it was suggested as a consideration by the media even that was back in summer league i think
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
We are actually getting stops! This “defense” thing seems to be working.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
mcgee is changing shots
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
I like hte rebounding effort.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
We’ve got the LEAD by 4; keep up the momentum!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:07 PM
wow that’s sum bs. the no call against caron.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:07 PM
we got a mismatch on korver with caron now.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:07 PM
dj/glen said at the begining of the game that rebounding and staying physical are keys to the Wiz taking this game!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:08 PM
McGee with the save!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:08 PM
wow, off a jazz player; way to go mcGee
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
AND the SLAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
javale’s certainly making a case for himself for an all-rookie team.. but it’s only the 6th game 
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
mcgee unbelievable
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
JaVAle cam hope you got that!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I’m only concerned about mcgee’s stamina.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
28-18 poins in paint wizards advanatge
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM
but we should run them as much as possible since they are coming off the back to back.
Comment from Bridge
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Gosh, I just wish that people would get off of Blatche’s knob (which is a more ‘classy’ way to say what I was REALLY gonna say). He’s alright – y’all don’t be saying much when McGee messes up or something. Hell, I wouldn’t really be trying so hard either if my coach (and even the announcers) are ready to ring my neck the second I “mess up”.
On another note, the defense is WAY better and I like it that we’re driving more…[Alright, that’s it – REALLY]
GO WIZ!!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM
and he’s just playing “without fear” as his parents raised him to play!! Wonderful!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:11 PM
I like to call it constructive criticism Bridge =)
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:12 PM
on JaVale’s stamina he did pretty well around 25 the last 26-30 he appeared to tire; i think this is correct
Comment from Bridge
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Well, I like to call it liking who EJ is liking (at the moment)
Comment from Rick
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I really like the BIG lineup. With McGee and Blatche there are 2 shot blockers back there and the defense looks better. Then when you throw Caron in at the 2-spot he can over power his defender and the whole team really goes to offensive boards.
I say put NY1 in there as the other guard and that is my favorite lineup. Who really needs a point guard anyway?
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:15 PM
I have to ask, what is going to take to start McGee, cause all I see him bringing to the court is awesomeness. Etan on the other hand… well… I don’t like to talk about Etan this season.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:16 PM
whose glen talking with again, please?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:16 PM
GlingGling – 20 dollars says JaVale will have a start before too long.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:17 PM
well if anything is different about this game, we didn’t start slow.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:19 PM
With Etan, I kinda look at it like AD, he wasn’t brought in here to be a 35+ minute guy… at least thats what I hope they didn’t have in mind.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Jason, you’re right, historically he plays about 15-20 mpg. McGee can be playing 30 mpg if they ramp up his playing time. I think it was last game he looked a little winded at the end.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:23 PM
a lot to like from that half.. wizards active on D…jamison and butle helped set the tone and mcgee 8 points four rebounds and two blocked shots… he has good hands.. and we even saw caron play some 2 guard with stevenson as his backcourt partner
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:24 PM
I think EJ is doing it right by not starting MCGEE and N1, also with Juan tonight they give life to our bench.
Does anyone know if Gilberts been practicing yet?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:25 PM
DJ is there anyone even there? it looks like it’s half empty, upper deck looks completely empty.
Comment from Rook
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Let’s see:
Center comparisons –
Thomas = 8 minutes, 0 points, 2 rebounds
McGee = 12 minutes, 8 points (4 for 4), 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks….
Tell me why Thomas is starting again?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:26 PM
a good hal;f from blatche it musty be said
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:27 PM
What i like is that jamison is backing up his talk by leading by example tonight. Same thing happened last year at the 6th game in memphis. People criticize him but he is the captain for a reason.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:27 PM
thomas still rusty
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Rook, we know.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Did anyone see that lineup EJ put out there…
Caron was at the 2, Jamison was at the 3, Blatche was at the 4, and Javale was at the 5.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:28 PM
crap i jinxed twan.
Comment from Charli B
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:29 PM
DJ
Has Gilbert started practicing yet
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:31 PM
I think we need a bigger lineup out there quick.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM
one adjustment they are making out of the half is the rebounding; we must match their physicality without fouls!!
Comment from Bridge
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I’m sorry – I love me some AD, but he NEEDS to be sat out because he’s clearly in pain. Stuff like this makes it obvious as to why we suffer such ‘bad’ injuries – - and so much…
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Nice play by Etan!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Etan with the block!!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM
nvm 6, they just flashed the graphic on the screen. wuts the team foul count this quarter for utah tho?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM
glenn says go at boozzer
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM
need to attack the rest of this quarter in the bonus from here on out and 9 minutes left in the quarter.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM
yeah i agree AD needs to get healthy.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Etan was feeling left out. Great effort buddy.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:34 PM
thoms active on D
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:34 PM
I would rather see jamison drive than jack the three’s and was that another Etan Block!! ow cool!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:35 PM
maybe Etan’s catching the blocking fever from mcGee!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:37 PM
D’s startin to get sluggish.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Yay McGee is back!! NY too
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:38 PM
what’s the time in the 3rd that the bench is comin’ in?
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:39 PM
WE WANT OOPS. WE WANT OOPS.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:39 PM
3 on Boozer
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:39 PM
about 7 minutes to go slwiz
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:40 PM
They need to start running some offense for McGee. He is just standing there.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:40 PM
D-Wills is getting more active; keep on him guys!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:41 PM
so they came in at about 8?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:41 PM
no they came in about 6?
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:42 PM
7 actually.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:43 PM
looking and are gonna get it!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:43 PM
mcgee is fast ats sven foot
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:43 PM
7-footer driving, watch out!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:44 PM
chyeahh, whoever is watching the game saw that interview wit deangelo hall. HE BE REPPIN DA 757 SON!!!
(i’m from virginia beach, that’s why)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Wow, I missed the first half. I feel like I’m bad luck, they were up by three when I turned on the tube, now they are down by three.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Txs!! more minutes to the bench then; hope the young guys keep up the runnin’ and energy game!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:44 PM
key stat wizards were out reboudned 10-2 by jazz but now mcgee getting active
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:44 PM
whose guarding NY?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Go skins!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:45 PM
yay for big lineup
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Now… if he could only shoot 75% from the line.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:46 PM
11 and 8 for mcgee
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:46 PM
thats what hopla’s for!
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:47 PM
stop the mismatch on boozer, keep mcgee on him
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:47 PM
alright lets get dixon and ny going, too!!!
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:48 PM
good line up out there.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:48 PM
mcgee is prtyecting the rim
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:49 PM
who’s guarding NY?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:50 PM
slwiz we weree just tring to remeber..brewer has been on him some
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:51 PM
keep an i on that match up for me okay!! Txs!
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:53 PM
try again juan, that oop will fall.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:54 PM
man, look how long those steps were. He can make up like 10 feet with two steps
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:54 PM
man how are his legs; is he showing any fatigue yet?
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:54 PM
man, 15 feet
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Wow!! if mcgee maintains that energy, he’s a future all-star
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM
not quiet yet slwiz, lets see how his legs are in the 4th quarter
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM
You guys hear the crowd cheering for him. That is important.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:56 PM
4th on mcGee that might be okay though; he’ll rest and then come out in the 4th strong, now, now we need D-Song and Pesh whoever gets in to keep it up!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:56 PM
thanks gg; with this rest he’ll be strong for the 4th
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:57 PM
man… the refs really like to suck on their *whistles*
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:57 PM
physical game. not for the weak
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Yah boys, McGee has another double double
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Raise up bloggers give a huge shout for “OUR GUYS”!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:58 PM
stay away from turnovers…can win this game
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 10:59 PM
we really need this game!!! finish
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:02 PM
good shot dixon
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:03 PM
4th on cj; man they are matching them physically!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:03 PM
okay, juan needs to settle them down on the offensive end
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:03 PM
behind the back pass; what ‘s that all about!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM
the energy is good, but too much one on one on the offensive end
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM
grrrrrrrrr!!!!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM
This game is getting intense. We need to calm down and focus a little bit, but I love the energy.
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM
idk lol
Comment from neal
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:05 PM
What’s the score? Is it telecast?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:05 PM
blatche has done some good things but did not need that behidn the back pass in a traffic jam… keep it simple
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:06 PM
9 steals and 10 blocks for wizards
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:07 PM
how are there assist, though; too much one on one in this quarter without mcgee!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:07 PM
mcgee is back in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:08 PM
wow!! the ref is 71!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:09 PM
good cut by jamison
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Yes!! moving the ball and going to the free throw line
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:09 PM
like the juan is running on offense
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:10 PM
gotta get out on the perimeter!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:11 PM
This unit has good chemistry. A little more “teamwork” is needed (more than two passes is needed on offense”
Comment from zbp18
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:12 PM
When Blatche stops whatching his And 1 mix tapes he’ll be a good player.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:13 PM
lol….he keeps it up, he’ll be on the mixtape
Comment from neal
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Will someone please tell be the score, how much time remaining & whether game is telecast?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:15 PM
it’s 76-72 jazz; 5:42 to go
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:15 PM
another costly turnovert
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:16 PM
neal, can you hear dj/glen?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:17 PM
good match up stevenson on deron williams
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Too bad that alleyoop didn’t work. We need to tighten up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM
sorry im just comin in
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM
good; lock down d-will!! He’s itching to take the game over but his ankle may not be letting him perform like he wants too.
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM
AND 1!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
neal there is a listen live link at the top of page
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
welcome reuben; we need all the support we can give them!!
Comment from neal
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Thks for answering slwiz. Don’t know what you mean by dj/glen. I take it no telecast.
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
wow i thought deshawn was gonna shoot that…scary!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:20 PM
the wiz need to get a few more stops
nice shot by antawn
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:20 PM
79-79
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:20 PM
our blogcast/radio guys can you here them on the radio?
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:20 PM
its on csn+
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
tied at 79 3:03 to go
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
caron needs to hit both
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
yea son
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
2:34 to go
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
really close game tonight.. this is by far the best game we’ve played all season. need to maintain for just another 2:30
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
good d
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
tell me this game is not entertaining.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
taken it down to the wire, “don’t move”, we aren’t dj, we aren’t!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:22 PM
i’m going to win that trip. haha
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:22 PM
channel 25 in MD
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:22 PM
defense keeping wizards in..because in 2nd half wiz only 8 30 from the field
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:22 PM
im tellin u, ESPN made a mistake in switching their schedule away from us.
Comment from llballa19
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:22 PM
the defense is on point tonight
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:23 PM
FINISH!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:23 PM
WOW
WIZ BNCH 34
UTAH BNCH 15
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:23 PM
I think McGee has done a great job on Boozer. Imagine how well he’ll do next year.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:24 PM
WIZ up two
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:24 PM
2:34 to go
Comment from llballa19
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM
terrible call
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM
DAT WAS BULL
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM
uhoh
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM
yeah the hip did get him
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Ouch. McGee just killed Millsap.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:26 PM
lol…so dramatic
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:27 PM
I’m not saying it was McGee’s fault but Millsap hit McGee’s hip. I think McGee was already there though.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:27 PM
yeah but in the circle
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:27 PM
YES!!
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:27 PM
yeah baby
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:27 PM
WOWOWOWOWOW
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Big relief Jamison made that 3!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:28 PM
UNDER TWO MINUTES UP BY TWO AND WE HAVE THE BALL
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Jamison got one!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:28 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:28 PM
wahooo
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:28 PM
FINISH
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
big rebound young
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Uhh oh, we might actually win! I’m not prepared for this.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
ny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
GET EM OUTTA HERE
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
up by four, milsap fouled out, we have the ball, why they not showing the clock
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
BIG SHOTS
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
up six one minute left and we have the ball
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
GM OVA
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
DAGGGERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Wizards BAll; Wizards Ball!!!
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
OMG, CARON is a GOD!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
It figures the timer would just disappear from the TV screen! DAGGER CARON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
caronimooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM
YEAHHHHH BABYYYYYY!!!! WE FINALLY GOT US A WIN!!!!!
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
YEAH HOW MUCH TIME
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
“It’s there!!!” “It’s there”
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I can’t breathe. I don’t know what to do… too… much… awesomeness…
<>
Comment from llballa19
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
haha yea, typical comcast
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
nice
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Yay Yay Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM
UP by nine, shooting free throws….LOL…THEY SHOWED THE SCORE WITHOUT THE TIME….LOL
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
whew baby… can someone say history is about to repeat itself last year?
Comment from llballa19
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
eddie can breathe
Comment from aznzero
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
im so happy for this team. i can finally sleep! im mad ESPN dropped this game!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
UP eight twelve seconds left, going to line…..whew, see what can happen in a minute
Comment from zbp18
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
WIZ WIN,WIZ WIN,WIZ WIN!
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
DANG CARON dat was a gil like shot
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
eddie wanted the crowd to cheer javale
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:32 PM
GlingGling, you are right about the awesomeness!
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Steve Buckhantz when Caron hit the three, “DAAAGGGGGGGEEEEEERRRRR!!!”
Comment from Reuben
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:33 PM
1st win I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:34 PM
WHEW!! I only saw the second half, but I saw Jamison and Caron with the NY, JUAN AND McGee win this game.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Thank you God, Jesus, Mohammed, Jehovah, Shiva, Buddah, and anyone else I have forgotten!!!!!!!!!! Oh, James Brown!
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:34 PM
long road ahead of us
Comment from aznzero
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:35 PM
ive been saying since the the beginning of the season to start javalle. well it looked like eddie didnt but gave him alot of minutes and he was worth every minute that he was in it. looks like caron is continuing his buzzer beating at the shot clock like yesterday’s practice.
Comment from NODNARB1
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:35 PM
1st of 55 wins
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:36 PM
thank you so much everyone
glenn’s post game call 301-230-0980
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Good Finish…going to ESPN 
Comment from jhough813
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:36 PM
THANK GOD! We had to fight for this win. I think Eddie is starting to realize that you can’t just play AD and Etan because of what they may have done in the past, they have to earn the minutes. JaVale is more than earning them.
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:37 PM
we won because etan wasnt in the game. wahoo!!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Ok now the next goal is to win against a rested team.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Everyone fought tonight, but there is a foundation that we can build from….no need in naming the foundation
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:41 PM
WOW!!
Wade dunked on three people
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Steve Blake hit the dagger for Portland….and the announcer said dagger (not as enthused, but he used it…lol )
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Big win; great game by Javale. Andray contributed a lot as well (despite showing his good and bad sides).
Nick showed good activity on defense; if his shot had been falling, the game wouldn’t have been close.
Whew!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:44 PM
good to hear that Nick was defending well; and his shot will fall;Brewer is a pretty good defender!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Miami is next for whiz
Comment from Rick
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:55 PM
whew
Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:56 PM
drat, audio got cut off!!
Comment from Rick
Time November 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM
the defense finally looked good. i thought especially when we had a big lineup in there, but better all around.
the team still didn’t shoot well, and i think there is not enough ball movement. only 13 assists means there are a lot of dribble drives and contested pull-ups.
mcgee is starting to make me a believer. sometimes he still looks a bit crazed, but he was more careful with the ball tonight and had a huge impact.
dray played better. still that bonehead behind the back pass attempt late in the 4th qtr, but he had a cople of shots go in and out and his defense and rebounding were strong.
caron needs to cut down on the turnovers, but overall he is still playing like an all star.
will history repeat itself over the next 5 games as well?
Comment from zbp18
Time November 13, 2008 at 12:12 AM
We played to our strengths tonight, got the bench into the game early and didn’t get to far behind. I liked the way Juan ran the show, JaVale and Blatche seemed to work well together I think there length bothered the Jazz. Caron & Antawn played like all-stars, Nick & Deshawn did there jobs, and I liked that Eddie went back to a shorter rotation. I know we don’t want him to play CB & AJ 40+ min. every game but right now we don’t have a choice. When Gil gets back maybe he’ll be able to spread the min. out a lil more.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time November 13, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Got to somehow get McGee in that starting lineup
Comment from Bmack34
Time November 13, 2008 at 12:59 AM
we learned defense does in fact win games. Very impressive. We need to play like this everynight. Go Wiz…!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 13, 2008 at 1:15 AM
player of the game tonight:
JaVale McGee. Double Double, 13 pts, 10 reb, 3 block. Team leader in rebounding.
High Scorer: Caron Butler (27)
High Rebounder: JaVale McGee (10)
High Assister: Caron Butler (3)
anyone know why we didn’t see Dee Brown tonight?
Comment from LilGil
Time November 13, 2008 at 1:37 AM
Just checked the blog on the last minutes and you guys are nuts
Didn’t wake up last night (the game was at 2am for me…) so didn’t grab the first win Anyway I’m so happy we finally got our game together!
I hear we played good D and if there’s one thing I can tell from the boxscore it’s that it is time for the young man to start in a NBA game!
Next game is at 7:30 and on a friday so that should make it Thks for posting, that way I get to live the excitement of the game now!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 13, 2008 at 2:41 AM
The guys are starting to get to know each other. That seems strange on a team that has had it’s core players together for a while now. The new guys like Juan (second time new), Nick, and especially JaVale are all starting to “fit” into things. I think that was the best defensive night so far for both Nick and JaVale. I love how quick Javale is and how fast he is adapting to the NBA game. Everybody knew Nick could shoot but given last year who knew he could play defense as well as he has so far this season.
We beat a very good team tonight by playing hard the entire game. That was fun to watch. We are going to shine and I don’t think the guys involved will be the ones we expected during summer league. Caron and Antawn may again have all star seasons, but, how the team fares will depend on guys like Juan, Nick, and JaVale.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 13, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Nick is incredibly long and quick; he should be a *great* defender. He will be too, as soon as he gets how much fun it is to shut down your guy.
Man, Andray Blatche will drive you nuts! I wish he would just get it and settle down.
Unfortunately, Etan is not looking very good on the floor right now. He has his moments, certainly, but in all he seems stiff and a bit mechanical. Hope it all comes back for him.
Man oh man, Javale McGee is *fun to watch!*
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Comment from slwiz
Time November 12, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Good morning Sports Fans!!! So I’ve had some coffee already….ZING!!!! Guess what we get to do today!!! Some will watch, some will listen, some will blog, some will tear their hair out and throw things at the TV; but no matter we will support “our guys”!!! May the Wiz defense be pure and the jumpers true; may there be the “CRASH” heard loudly over the radio on SLAMS; hold down the points in the paint; watch the perimeter and bring on the Wizard girls, the beer, the hot dogs, your favorite player jersey and rock the Verizon Center!! Go Wiz!!!