Game Day Atlanta
2:58 AM….Dave Johnson checking in…early start or late finish…about to call it a day and get ready for tonight. Sorry I had to jump off the BLOG so fast last night but had a flight to catch. This is life in the NBA…play a game…fly to another city and now another game. Antawn Jamison actually said it might be what the team needs to get some kind of rhythm going. And last night against the Heat it was not for lack of effort. Critical mistakes late in the game made the difference–everything from a traveling call bringing the ball up court (Wizards down only 5 with about 3 to go at that point) to of all things Caron Butler dribbling the ball of his foot.Butler had a terrific night with 21 points and 12 rebounds and so did Antawn Jamison with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Wizards even had a 44-22 advantage on points in the paint. There is no question the Wizards are not playing well right now but, as Glenn Consor and I talked about on the flight down here, this team could very easily be 4-4. But reality is reality and the Wizards have to hope their effort will be matched by better management of possessions. Hope you can join us for the BLOGCAST—radio and blogging court side starting at 7:00PM….there will be a listen LIVE link on the page if you want to use your computer and of the dial in Washington on ESPN 980 AM…NorthernVirgnia/Warrenton 94.3 FM…Southern Maryland 92.7 FM and in Baltimore on 1370 AM..check back later
6:25PM Dave Johnson checking in….could be a couple of adjustments tonight…stay tuned
6:35 PM Starters are in….It is Dee Brown… and DeShawn Stevenson..Caron Butler..Antawn Jamison.. and JaVale McGee,,,,Eddie Jordan will explain the changes coming up with the radio broadcast at 7…Hawks Mike Bobby Joe Johnson Maurice Evans Marvin Williams and Zaza Pachulia…So the Hawks without Josh Smith and Al Horford because of injuries
Posted: November 19th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 19, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Good Morning Guys,
Man we better get this toghether. Tonight would be a great win especially agasint an up-and-coming squad in Atlanta. We NEED to start JaVale McGee in order to get off to a fast start. If we cant get this together and FAST…..
We MAY be looking at:
With the 1st Pick in the 2009 NBA Draft the Washington Wizards select….
Hopefully, just hopefully not case.
I think we will be able to get it together once Gilbert comes back. Especially if Nick and JaVale can keep up the production with low turnovers.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 19, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Oh yeah, I almost forgot…
GO WIZARDS
GO WIZARDS
GO WIZARDS
GO WIZARDS
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:20 PM
aznzero, that looks like a good formula for success.
wizskins07, if worse came to worst I wouldn’t mind a 1st round draft pick. But really, only if worse came to worst.
Dave/Glenn, at least it’s not a cross country flight on a back to back. And then you have a load of home games!
As for last nights game, it was decent until the end there and then I was just flabbergasted. My brain fell out onto the floor and I could not understand what happened.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:25 PM
GlingGling,
I was watching Okalahoma and Davidson game last night. And I gotta tell ya, I WOULDNT mind Blake Griffin in a Wizards uniform. He is a BEAST. Him in the front court with JaVale McGee down the road would be BEASTY like.
BUT, this doesnt mean we should just lose to try to get one of these guys.
Comment from JEDOLPHNFANLIFE
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:27 PM
DO NOT START ETAN! PLEASE EDDIE HOW CAN A MAN COMING OFF MAJOR SURGERY BE BETTER THAN A JAVALE. LET HIM WORK HIS WAY BACK AND EARN A STARTING JOB
Comment from millie mill
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM
It almost seem like the wizards are trying to go lottery. I mean the way these guys shoot from the line is terrible. Or maybe they are trying to get Jordan fired. Either way they are doing a great job at both.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Hey guys…. with games tues, wed, fri, and saturday and the Steelers playing thurs my wife is about ready to throw me out. Anyone want to adopt me? 
Comment from gee wiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:54 PM
man…. its been a rough season so far. i know that we are without gil and haywood, and daniels too, but the reality of all this is we were without gil last year and etan so the wizards should be okay, maybe not great but okay at least. maybe 2 or 3 more wins by now. i just done see any fire, hustle, or tenacity. they have to play like the wanna win, and thats from the top to the bottom. i heard someone say that most problems start from the head. that head is jamison. honestly he is a SF playing power foward. he is not a great defender so its not a surprise that the rest of the team is not. i love deshawn he is my favorite but at times his defense is not so locksmith. nick young on d, lol thats funny! caron is not great either i have seen lebron, pierce ,turkogulo, even richard jefferson kill em. and etan is an undersized center. but really the head of this monster is ernie grunfield…. we should have made some moves in the off-season! but when everyone gets healthy we will see what his vision was! defense and durablity are big problems for us. but i am a wiz fan so imma cheer em on regardless
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Grifon, maybe you can run some errands or spontaneously clean some part of the house to make up for it. I find that good deeds make “transgressions” easier to overlook.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 1:59 PM
LOL GlingGling…. I was leaning a little more toward changing the locks on the doors and turning all the lights off when she got home?
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM
gee wiz, if it makes any difference Steve and Phil said last night that DeShawn and Antonio have been suffering knee pain since the start of the season (If my memory is correct). That could explain more lack of energy out of the starting line up. If you’ve got one guy coming off heart surgery and two other guys dealing with knee pain I would suppose that it would be hard to be effective.
Comment from Bridge
Time November 19, 2008 at 2:07 PM
I will GR lol – - but I’m just warning you; you might hear a lot of vulgar language (while Wiz games are on).
Hey Gee Wiz! But see – there’s the blame on the players again, which I think that people shouldn’t be doing, but hey….Call me crazy, but I think that we have a GREAT group of guys on this team…
Comment from rgz
Time November 19, 2008 at 2:11 PM
While I wasn’t paying attention last night, Stevenson got injured. How serious is it, and is it true he’s had knee problems and is playing through the pain?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Thanks Bridgy I can always count on ya. (actually my wife wouldn’t miss the Steelers game either lol we grew up 1/4 mile apart back home… she reads a book during the Wizards games but I think she may be running out of books)
The team looks like a chemistry thing. With Juan coming back and playing a key role while trying to get new guys like Nick and JaVale minutes the chemistry is a little off. That will come with time and playing together. This team has a lot of talent.
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 19, 2008 at 3:12 PM
if you guys wanna know why Eddie Jordan starts etan then here is why. Eddie Jordan stated last week that he expects to continue starting Etan Thomas at center because he likes the veteran presence Thomas brings.
this was after the win over the utah jazz http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/13/AR2008111304085.html
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 3:36 PM
SportzWiz/Anyone,
What is this I am hearing about DeShawn having a nerve problem in his hand? And I also heard something about his knee? Can you please clarify? Thanks!
Comment from kayjay
Time November 19, 2008 at 3:57 PM
This is very painful right now as a Wizards fan, but what’s even more painful was to hear EJ’s press conference last night…as a fan, I’m trying really hard to remain positive, but when you hear the coach say this team was built around Gil and that he doesn’t really have the players to get the job done…that was a blower! Guess what EJ…you don’t have Gil, so make the necessary adjustments! So, how are the remaining players supposed to take that? If you hear your coach dogging you publicly; if EJ doesn’t have confidence in the guys that he puts on the floor, then where does the energy/motivation come from…seems like there needs to be an attitude adjustment…we do have the talent, but they’re not playing with the attitude or confidence that they CAN win the game! And would somebody pu-LEEZE tell Blatche that he is NOT A POINT GUARD!!!! Ok, I’m finishing my rant…on to tonight…GO WIZ!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 4:12 PM
With DeShawn Its not his hand it is his hamstring. Last year he also had some knee problems.
That guy is a fighter, he played through a lot of pain last year and is doing it again this year.
Comment from Rick
Time November 19, 2008 at 4:22 PM
The Veteran presence?!?! that is totally bogus! Etan brings a 10-point defecit to start the 1st and 3rd quarters. That is all.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 19, 2008 at 4:32 PM
For anyone interested there is a very interesting sound clip from Eddie at http://comcastsportsnet.tv/pages/wizards . Very interesting.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 19, 2008 at 4:34 PM
It is actually a video clip so people don’t get confused trying to look for a sound clip.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 19, 2008 at 4:37 PM
A more complete quote (without video) can be found at, http://blog.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/ . Eddie tells it like it is.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Kayjay, I agree with you about EJ. I had to read that quote a few times myself to get the gist of it… and I agree, it sounds like he is throwing the team under the bus a little bit. He could have said that guys are being forced into new, more intense roles that they are not used to, but that they are working on these new roles and will get better with time or something like that. Something that recognizes their effort and the challenges they face, and that gives everyone some hope and motivation. But just saying the team is not good… that’s kind of harsh if you ask me.
Comment from d.c.
Time November 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Deshawn is a liability as a starter anyhow,and i don’t care about his 3 point % he’s a bench player and his defense is overrated.Whether he’s hurt or not…what are the wiz truly missing with him not starting?True Brendan made strides last year..very true.In my world he just got a ‘ over the A in BRENDA but it wasn’t removed.
Mcgee isn’t much of a drop off from Haywood even as a rookie. EJ should lose his job for doing what he continues to do year in and year out.He lacks imagination,and he lacks confidence in his players..not to mention he doesn’t know how to coach,and go to war with the soldiers he has at his disposal.This team is built for Gilbert Arenas in his eyes because he doesn’t have the eyes to see the gems he has on this team even without Gil.He doesn’t coach to the strength of his players and the Princeton aint doin it. Either he is to stubborn or too inept to install other means of offense besides 3 passes and a heave.If Larry Brown took the Wiz’s reigns instead of the Bobcats this team would be a threat..even scotty skiles may have coached the Wiz up better than this.
And can somebody answer me this who signs D brown ,but lets a hungry Demarr Johnson go.The micheal Adams days are over,and so are D brown’s days in Illinois…the guy is a waste of space.This team needs more of a philosophy and attitude adjustment than it needs anything else…But I’ll say it again spending 100 mil on a one trick pony,and not bringing in a some veteran toughness and points at the 4 and the two cost this team alot of years to come.
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 19, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Give it time. I’m going to be patient with the Wizards.
Comment from aznzero
Time November 19, 2008 at 5:10 PM
deshawn is one of my favorites too. but honestly if hes not playing well due to injury we should limit his minutes more or just let him rest. so he can come back and light up teams like he did to the hornets.
another thing is do you guys remember when etan and brenden had to fight for the starting spot? why cant we do that now.
Comment from d.c.
Time November 19, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Gling I feel u.But I c some huge red flags and I think coaching is a huge problem here.I was wit the Wiz when the bullets never even sniffed playoffs,but to me this is worst becuz we have the horses,but lack the substance in the coaching department.I’m hopeful but im a realist first.Peace
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 5:59 PM
D.C. I will do my best to respond to some of your strong statements. We both obviously have different opinions but here are my thoughts.
DeShawn- I don’t think anyone knows how much he’s been playing through at the end of last year and this year. He’s a fighter and I can’t disrespect a guy that gets on the court and plays everyday and doesn’t miss a start.
The Brenda comments are old. Brendan was the leader of this defense last year. He brought stability to the center position and gave every center in the league problems. He improved his FT% and thus became more aggressive on the offensive end. He understands tendencies, spacing and other areas that dont show up in a stat sheet. JaVale is not there yet. He’s great, he’s athletic but he makes mistakes as all rookies do.
Last year the Wizards went something like 2-9 last year without AD. They can handle the injury to Gil, but now you are starting your third string point guard. That is very difficult to overcome.
Scott Skiles completely lost his Chicago team and had the most underachieving team in the league last year. Ditto for Larry Brown in New York and the olympics.
As for the DerMarr Johnson statements im just not buying the comment The guy had moments when he looked very good and moments when he didn’t. He did was he was brought in to do provide competition in camp. Nonetheless I dont see this teams win-loss record being any different with or without him.
Again I just completely disagree on the coaching aspects. Eddie didn’t travel at halfcourt, he didnt dribble the ball off his foot. He didnt miss 20 free throws in Milwaukee..
Comment from Bridge
Time November 19, 2008 at 6:30 PM
“Scott Skiles completely lost his Chicago team and had the most underachieving team in the league last year.”
Yeah, but before last year? And, I wouldn’t say “the most underachieving”; maybe [ONE OF] “the most underachieving teams…” I’m a Bulls fan, (so) I think that it’s best to know the whole story behind that whole situation…Nevertheless, Scott is still a pimp at what he does and I must admit that I almost cried looking at the Bucks/Grizzlies game some days ago, all because of how he encourages teamwork and really takes the time out to appreciate his players and what they do…
Other than that, GO WIZ…
Comment from Reuben
Time November 19, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Hey guys tough loss last night
Tomorrow Madame Tussuad is unveiling a wax figure of…….
GILBERT ARENAS. I find that really cool hopefully we can get hi back soon.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:19 PM
To answer Sportswiz, no one questions DeShawn’s dedication at all. He is one tough competitor. But the problem is, hamstring or not, he is not contributing much of anything on either end of the court. And what is this fixation on this streak of starting games he has. Who cares? He is probably no where near the all-time record anyhow. And I am tired of hearing how Jamison has another “double-double”. That’s great, but I want wins!
I’m wondering how many games Eddie is willing to sacrifice before he gives a bigger line-up a chance. Tonight we have a 2-guard who is 6’7″. That is the trend around the league. Butler is 6’7″. I think Butler could become an all-star at the 2 just as he is at the 3 and the move to the 2-guard would help the team get over the chronic undersized situation they are in against the good teams.
Eddie’s got to find a way to get this team to win some games. How about starting tonight?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM
SportzWiz….Last year the Wizards went something like 2-9 last year without AD. They can handle the injury to Gil, but now you are starting your third string point guard. That is very difficult to overcome….
I’m a little confused. I thought Juan Dixon was the third shooting guard and Dee Brown the third point guard.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:35 PM
6:25PM Dave Johnson checking in….could be a couple of adjustments tonight…stay tuned
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:40 PM
I’m eager dj and glued to see that “live” link posted up above, man I do wish the team well!! Go Wiz!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:41 PM
thanks slwiz and thanks being there since the very first training camp
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:42 PM
and yes juan dixon is not a natural point guard
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:43 PM
I seem to have to repeat myself: we are losing because we don’t put enough productive players on the court. We have 3 of our 5 best players out w/ injury. End of story.
It’s going to be a long season; I hope everyone turns around their attitude. I don’t mind criticizing where I see fault, but injury is not anyone’s fault.
As to DeShawn, what is the point of criticizing him? No, he is not a terrific NBA player, but he certainly gives effort.
I didn’t see the Miami games; I’m on the road. I won’t be able to see tonight’s game either.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:45 PM
your welcome, but you all made it happen with this blog!!! it’s hard dj, so much I don’t understand, but I am trying my best same as the others to stay POSITIVE!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:46 PM
So… lets root for a win tonight and lets concentrate on what positives we can find.
Above all, Eddie Jordan is *not* the problem, and Flip Saunders is *not* the answer either.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:46 PM
6:35 PM Starters are in….It is Dee Brown… and DeShawn Stevenson..Caron Butler..Antawn Jamison.. and JaVale McGee,,,,Eddie Jordan will explain the changes coming up with the radio broadcast at 7…Hawks Mike Bobby Joe Johnson Maurice Evans Marvin Williams and Zaza Pachulia…So the Hawks without Josh Smith and Al Horford because of injuries
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Oh man, crazy starting line-up tonight. We’re at the point where Eddie has got to switch it up. Things aren’t working. I thought for sure we would take care of Miami last night after a few days rest and time to review tape.
One key thing that we need to do tonight is to start off with intensity. Last night we had intensity in the second half of the 4th quarter. That is how we should be playing the whole game now. Stop relaxing and taking outside shots with 20 on the shot clock.
Here’s hoping we take it to the basket tonight. Oh yea, and win too.
Lets go Wiz.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:51 PM
OMG he’s starting Dee and McGee together, Please, please please let them be able to work with the forwards to set the desired tone!!! Go CB3 and Antawn have the game like you did last night!!! Hang in there DeShawn your jumpers just have to start to fall for you!! Go Wiz!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:53 PM
What about the bench? Who will he have to help with that chemistry? Is AD back?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:58 PM
There ya Go slwiz Dee and JaVale starting together.
We will have Juan, Nick, and Andray off the bench for a spark
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 7:58 PM
ad is still out..etan will still play a role but mcgee the wizards some of the length they are missing without haywood… and mcgee is athletic enough to run the floor with dee
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Oh my thanks i’m getting pumped!!!
Comment from vanishingelephants
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:03 PM
man, so all these people criticizing ej for not starting a rookie and going with the veterans – it took him 8 games to mix it up. he gave the veterans a shot to develop some chemistry and changed it quick when it didn’t work. i don’t know how any nba team is supposed to have a good record without their starting point guard, backup point guard, and starting center. you have no one to initiate plays and set up the offense and your defensive anchor is gone. basically your two most important positions are being played by third string players and rookies. pick any nba team and remove the same position players and see where’d they’d be right now. it’s miserable to watch them struggle, but at least we get to see lemonhead develop.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:04 PM
vanishingelephants..what a great game
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:07 PM
slwiz you have to let windy city (i think that’s right) that Dee is starting
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:07 PM
glenn consor here: Keys: Hawks will switch everything defensively, Wiz need to attack basket with dribble, dont sttle for jumpers. How bout this one: Get off to a good start, don’t dig yourself a hole, and take care of the ball. Joe Johnson must be doubled!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:09 PM
http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html
Got cha!!!! “Banks it and scores” LOL
Comment from llballa19
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Defense is the key tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:12 PM
amen llballa19.. this team will have to win games on d..as we have found it the offense is not flowing yet
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:13 PM
Hey Guys,
How do you upload an avatar?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:13 PM
Antawn and Caron had good games last night. That may get everyone going
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:14 PM
And nevermind. Hahah.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:14 PM
we will have to see if SportsWiz jumps on he knows all about avatars…i just learned what one was
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:15 PM
agressive, you can do it Dee, he’s letting you go, he’s giving you the green light, do it!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:15 PM
listen live link is top of page now
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:15 PM
I was gonna say Brick LOL
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:16 PM
glen, can they do it to start? can they attack the basket and only shoot the j’s when “reasonable”? Only time will tell!!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Whats up everyone…happy about the lineup change, I just hope it actually does something.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Yes Dave you need to get SportzWiz to get you guys an avatar too
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Hey Jason
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:18 PM
yeah slwiz be good to get a good start and jason c hopefully that lineup helps
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Jason C…lot’s happier:) LOL
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:19 PM
maybe dj’s doggy? (for the avatar) LOL
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Wiz win the tip? what’s up with that
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Yup I’m not just saying that b/c I picked up javale in fantasy bball.
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Good to see Caron hit his first J.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:21 PM
and JaVale hitting his too
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:22 PM
He did travel tho…haha nice to see him get vet’ calls
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:22 PM
I don’t want to jinx us but we are up early?
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:23 PM
Yea, its weird not being down 12-4 or something.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:23 PM
there the good start
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:23 PM
we’re up? I barely noticed.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:23 PM
man i’m so used to us being behind!!! Keep going guys!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:23 PM
nice defense by JaVale
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:24 PM
sorry guys what does be up mean?
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Finally a good start. This is key. We can’t be getting down big early in games.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:24 PM
the j’s are fallin’!!!!
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:25 PM
we are winning because mcgee is in. enough said
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:25 PM
KEEP THIS STARTING LINEUP!!!
HAHA
How yall doin’
good start
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:25 PM
I would like to see some paint work tho. Those won’t be falling all night.
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:25 PM
…and i have no video, meh!
But sounds good..and yeah, feels good to lead! ;>
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Jason….WINNING
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:26 PM
(oh disregard that, got a stream.)
…and btw: GO WIZ!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:26 PM
it will come, the paint inside game is comin’!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:27 PM
thank you phwemy we will try to deliver for you
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:27 PM
We will see some alley-oops to McGee. Hopefully….
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Phemy what time is it there?
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:28 PM
oh winning…i had totally forgotten about it … haha
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:29 PM
D and rebounds, come on guys tighten it up!
Comment from Bmack34
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:30 PM
this is a good line up! We can win this one. Goooo Wiz .. I hope blatche plays disciplined basketball today. I always get nervous when he comes in
:-/
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:32 PM
well that lead disappeared quick.
Comment from wtop
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Your clock on the blog is not working during the games Can we blog our questions for the open line show on the blog after the games. Go Wizards go Go Wizards Go Wizards Go
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Yeah looking much better than our last few first Qs. Better ball movement, and we’re (except for the last ones) hitting our shots!
Grifon “normal” games are from 1.30am to ~4am here…but you gotta live with that if you’r a nba fanboy here in germany 
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:33 PM
it’s a game of runs right, we are next!! it’s gotta come again!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:34 PM
thanks for being up Phemy!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Interesting substitutions.
I knew it was some crazy time Phemy lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:35 PM
cocnerne about wiz rebounding that hurt us in miaim
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:35 PM
are they attacking the basket enough?
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:36 PM
interesting lineup… mcgee thomas pech blatche and?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:37 PM
NY is in there
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:37 PM
juan, nick, blatche, pesh, and etan
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:37 PM
dixon young blacthe pecherov and thomas the lineup
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:38 PM
yeah that is a first combo for me anyway
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Gilbert in jeans. C’mon Gil.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:41 PM
is that thomas being so active!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:41 PM
a little more “team” ball from this line up would be nice
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Let’s go Nick we need some points!
And yeah, we gotta get more rebounds!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Great focus tonight
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Yea, that last segment of the quarter didn’t go well for us. Some of the guys look like they are lagging still. We need to get on the break and get some easy scores. Blatche shooting a 20-footer isn’t what we want.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:42 PM
I think Eddie may have hit on something
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:43 PM
wizards missed last five shots…joe johnson making us nervous
Comment from wtop
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Woodbridge and Lake Ridge Va says high Will you be with us for the thanksgiving and christmass games this year
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:44 PM
blatche should camped in the post with that lineup.
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:44 PM
i say give it to nick young. automatic offense
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Great play by Nick. Man his game is silky smooth.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:47 PM
there’s a drive!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:49 PM
second chance points hurting 10-0
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Yea, we gotta start boxing out. Can’t just hope the ball is gonna bounce our way, because it never does.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:49 PM
we need to find someone who can slow Mr. Johnson down a little bit
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:51 PM
right on grif on have to pick spots doublking him
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Caron! and one
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:52 PM
yeah but j johnson had 11 at the quarter so maybe for the last several minutes thay have got him slowed a bit?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:54 PM
nice deflections
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:57 PM
antawn just got his pocket picked lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:58 PM
yeah soembodu shoiuld have shoiuted to him
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:58 PM
it’s nice to have the other team chasing us for a change
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:59 PM
DJ you should have shouted to him…or make glenn do it.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:59 PM
but closing the boards now 4 difference
Comment from Bmack34
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:59 PM
jamison came to play
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:00 PM
JaVale almost dunked that ball from outside the protected area
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:00 PM
mcgee’s lenght is incredible
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:02 PM
this energy they are playing with tonight is great
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:04 PM
javale is clearly making atl’s drivers think about it.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:04 PM
15 assist on 19 field goals for the wizards
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Great Game!!
Who needs ESPN….LOL
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:05 PM
wow 15/19 great stat!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:05 PM
yeah everyone but Joe Johnson. He is doing everything in the lane but pitching a tent
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Good energy to end this half.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:10 PM
lousy basketball… great hustle lol
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:11 PM
o for 7 makes a buzzer beater. that stinks
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:11 PM
damn!
But yeah, great Quarter anyways! We just gotta keep going like that!
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:12 PM
DeShawn shot that way too quickly. Ah.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:12 PM
McGee can shoot it from 15 ft, why not give it to him when he is at the foul line. Then he can either shoot, or drive past his man.
And they have hit him with 1 pick and roll, i would like to see that more often.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:12 PM
we are winning at the half!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:13 PM
grionracing i hear you…that was not a good shot by stevenson
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:20 PM
JaVale’s very first shot was a nice 15′ shot that he nailed. I agree Wizbulletman a few more of them wouldn’t hurt
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:22 PM
we need to cut down on the “gettin fancy” turnovers in the second half
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:22 PM
glenn cosnore here: good first half, Wiz must contain the Hawks to only one shot per possession in the second half, no second chances.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:22 PM
thanks for that interview with Dee, will it get posted someplace? (said with a cheessy grin LOL)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:23 PM
probably should it was a nice interview he really is a great guy
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:25 PM
I’ve missed his voice and enthusiasm and love of the game!! Go Wiz!! Keep up the effort and assists and box out and get those rebounds!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:28 PM
omg…. how did Dee miss that lay up?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:29 PM
joe johnson did not score in 2nd
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:30 PM
glenn nailed it. too many 2nd chance baskets
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:30 PM
17-0 2nsd chance points
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:32 PM
small ball guys… keep everything crossed
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:33 PM
rebounding stat is in there favor by about 9 or so
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:34 PM
is jamison in, he’s quite if he is
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM
35-23 rebounding advanatge hawks
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM
sweet defense by Dee
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:36 PM
dee’s got the only two wiz charges, right?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:36 PM
yes slwiz jamison is in
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:37 PM
dee, caron, nick, jamison, and songaila
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:37 PM
thanks he’s too quite offensively though as glen would say “he needs touchs” LOL
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:38 PM
What’s up guys?? We look pretty good tonight. Better, anyway.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:39 PM
we’re looking better tonight that’s for sure.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Much better and we have the lead!!
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:39 PM
We should attack the rim more, draw some fouls..put nick in or something!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:40 PM
As soon as I said that, they tied the game!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:40 PM
man.. talk about the refs not calling 3 seconds. the defenders on both ends are practically setting up camp and roasting smores. and still not getting called.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:41 PM
i think nick is in!!, yeah we need a spark to stop their run and get us our own going!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Hi Gbkdc and Tag Flip. pretty good so far guys
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:41 PM
as long as you are matched up you are okay
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:42 PM
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:05 PM
yeah everyone but Joe Johnson. He is doing everything in the lane but pitching a tent
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:42 PM
again the key stat 19 second chance points by hawks
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:44 PM
yeah and their assists is creeping up too, now us 16 them 15
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:44 PM
lol slwiz… luckily mr. johhson has cooled off slightly since the first quarter
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:45 PM
and we had 15 early on
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:46 PM
johnson has not made a shot for the hawks since the first quarter but wizards have not been able to opull away
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:46 PM
i put that up cause tag flip was talking about the 3 seconds in the lane guess the refs are allowing it!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:46 PM
we better start concentrating a little on the boards.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:47 PM
yeah the assists are getting lower and the poor shot selection on the perimeter is getting greater!! like Phemy says more drives and draw some fouls!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:48 PM
no lol mr johnson was driving the lane in much less than 3 seconds
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:48 PM
AD pulled ny to the side at the timeout….he’s starting to get out of control….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:48 PM
setevsnon young butler blatche and mcgee
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:49 PM
yeah that too, but even with all these negatives they had such a better start and games coming up to continue working on these issues
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Uh oh, time to tighten up
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM
caron needs to take charge with this group….and he did
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM
JaVale is going to be a real beast when he puts on few pounds and some muscle
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM
sorry, total miss understanding on my part!!! My bad!! You were talking drives and I was talking 3 seconds violations! LOL again sorry
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Tighten up is right! Go Caron!
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:52 PM
yeah, Let Tough Juice take over the game..I’m fine with that ;>
GO ZARDS
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:52 PM
THEY NEED A TIMEOUT
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:52 PM
they might want to one on one Bibby
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:53 PM
OK, its the end of the quarter, but they aren’t running any type of offense right now….get focused
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:53 PM
is that first step of Bibby’s getting to us?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:55 PM
so we need more drives fewer jumpers, more rebounds; get on bibby anything else!!! oh yeah second chance points off rebounds and some assists!! Go Wiz!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:55 PM
ok lets close this thing out
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 9:57 PM
they are falling into the same pattern!!! no time on the shot, create there own shot, more passes!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Hawks are taking and missing those three’s!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM
too much one on one stuff on offense and not enough team
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Caron is stepping up. GO WIZ
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:02 PM
ny DOES NOT need to bring the ball up court ANY MORE
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:02 PM
can neone tell me what etan is doing………
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:03 PM
jamison about to come in….glenn thinks nick young should let the game come to him
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:04 PM
etan is playing like the Etan of old…hard fouls, and hitting the boards
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Etan hasn’t had a bad game tonight in his limited minutes Da Big Taba. I know he has at least one block. Nobody has been rebounding though
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Nick seems to have his best games when the other players are having stong games. it seems like when he feels like he has to score he presses too much
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:07 PM
mcgee and young in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:07 PM
LOL…Bibby basically pushed Juan off of him
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:08 PM
It seems like NY doesn’t excel in a structured offense as well as when he “free-lances”…but he’s young
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Was that Jamison!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:09 PM
CARON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:09 PM
C A R O N
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:09 PM
hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! caron
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I’m sorry that was back to back CB3?
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:10 PM
wow
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:10 PM
wiz up 4/5:37 left…..Focus!!
and don’t let NY bring up the ball….lol
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:10 PM
mhhhmhhh…I’m so exciiitteeddd…and I just can’t hiiiddee it *humming*
Man we gotta take this W!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:11 PM
oh yeah that got phemy and gbkdc going! LOL
are you guys watching some TV or is this only on the radio?
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:12 PM
watching it on an online stream, if you give me your email adress somehow I can hook you up with it..since it’s not 100% legal
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:12 PM
sweet JaVale just changed that shot
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:14 PM
ny isn’t a 4th quarter player
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:14 PM
oh man it’s the timing of those TO’s!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:15 PM
just a hint but. give the ball to caron
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:15 PM
yeah..have to agree on the last 3 statements…
Stop these TO’s, give the ball to caron, nick calm down..CMMMOON
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:16 PM
i’m being hard on NY, but he’s holding the ball too long and making bad choices….give it to CB3
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:16 PM
tv for me. now we need to get it together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:16 PM
jamison isn due to do something should work him in
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:17 PM
they always seem to have to make us sweat Phemy lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:17 PM
it is close becasue wizards killed on boards….22 second chance points
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:18 PM
You called it Dave
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:18 PM
ALL-STARS are doing it
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:18 PM
there he is!! Jamison!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
does blatche jump higner than 4 inches?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
is mcGee matched up with him?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
is it possible Brendan might only be out a couple months? Hmmmmm
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
good assist AJ
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:20 PM
The vets are really playing
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:20 PM
nice steal Caron
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Deshawn and Caron coming up BIG
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
holy sh- I’m gonna wake up the whole house. Damn this game makes me act emotional 
GO ZAARDDSSS
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
up 4 one minute left….NY is on the bench
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
wow stevenson i can’t feel my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
what knee injury?!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM
KEEP THIS ROTATION FOR A WHILE
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM
it’s so nice to be going down to the wire IN THE LEAD!!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM
be careful Phemy. they may make you watch the Clippers lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM
GREAT COACHING…LOL
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM
..now NO stupid turnovers. Just close out the game focused!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Steve Javie is a ref??
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:24 PM
you just knew Joe Johnson wasn’t going to stay quiet the rest of the game
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:24 PM
no!!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:24 PM
god bless this team!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:25 PM
ok, we should have the last shot, if we need it.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:25 PM
of my thank goodness
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:26 PM
so much for that thought
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:26 PM
you are kidding me right?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM
you guys have been fun to blog with tonight, thanks so much!! Go Wiz!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM
ok put Gil in we need that 3 at the buzzer
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM
bless their hearts… that’s a polite southern curse word and a blessing all at once!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:28 PM
thank you too slwiz
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:29 PM
oh well guys
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:29 PM
nobody came and got the ball from juan
Comment from Phemy
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:30 PM
yeah why would you make juan shot the ball…
well…”good” game though, nice blogging with y’all
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:30 PM
um um um….8-0 run…..
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:30 PM
are we allowed to shoot 2 balls in the final posession?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:31 PM
so many negatives but so many positives, too!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:31 PM
aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:32 PM
the wizards played a good game
but they have to fix the rebounding problem
its gonna be a long season
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:32 PM
god bless america!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:32 PM
same here Phemy. good night bud
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:33 PM
it might be painful but not like those other 6 losses. Go Wiz beat Houson on Friday!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:34 PM
tag flip, it’s early yet!!! Stay with them a bit longer!! You can do it, they are getting closer to the wins for real!!!
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Hey guys I just missed the game 
I did notice JaVale started!!! How’d he do…he only got 20 mins…compared to the 30 he gets off the bench whats up with that?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:34 PM
that is for sure Wizfan. That is what really killed us tonight
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:36 PM
I don’t know Tag Flip. i think Eddie might have hit on something tonight. once a little chemistry develops you never know
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:37 PM
he looked good Wiz Skins. I don’t think he got any blocks but he sure changed a lot of shots
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:39 PM
right now starting dee and McGee was a big factor to help us keep out of the big holes!! Now it’s some of the same issues of D, less TO’s at the wrong time, better rebounding; getting 2nd chance points, more drives and easier baskets on fast breaks (which is helped by better D) but there intensity was so much better!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Eddie was mixing it up a lot tonight
Comment from aznzero
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:40 PM
these divisional games are very important in the end. we really need to win against these teams. we havent won any in our division. im suprised we beat a western team which like year we had the hardest time beating a western team.
to all those pple saying we dont need Gil:
clearly this team needs gil especially in the final moments in the game. i think im going to look at some gilbert arenas vids to cheer me up.
i thought we played very well and loved how javale and dee started. i have no idea why eddie took javale out at the end? it seems like each and every game we are getting so close to breaking out this funk. i think we are cursed and the basketball gods hate us for some reason.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:40 PM
JaVale isn’t a strong rebounder yet. he is still a little too skinny
Comment from aznzero
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:41 PM
i added another factor to my equation:
defend the three + limit turnovers at a critical time + “rebounding” = WIN
Comment from slwiz
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:42 PM
seemed like JaVale was on his butt a couple times so hopfully as he gaines experience, muscle, and a better sense of stance he will be even better!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Aznzero lol scroll up right around the end of the game. Phemy beat me to it though
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 10:45 PM
thanks guys. we almost did it. keep a good thought for Friday. see everyone and again thanks
Comment from Bridge
Time November 19, 2008 at 11:10 PM
It was a great game tonight; we started and ended with FIRE. I think that I like Dee in there because he don’t try to take as many shot attempts. The end was kinda sad though because, from what I noticed, Juan had two guys open (D-Steve and Nick) but chose to shoot the ball anyway?? We could’ve easily won if he would’ve just passed (the ball)!
We played great though, and I really liked EJ’s line-ups tonight (told y’all I’m not a EJ hater – just not about to be biased though either)
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time November 19, 2008 at 11:19 PM
I don’t care how we lose. A loss is a loss. A close loss is as bad as a blowout. EJ can figure out a way to lose either way. I’m too disgusted to comment.
Ernie, If I were you I would try to figure out a way to disassociate myself from that loser coaching staff. Otherwise, when the decision-makers wake up, you are toast also.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time November 19, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Obviously, we are not a playoff team this year. How about getting rid of the management that created this monster and installing a group that will go with the younger guys to try to develop them. This is a talented group of young players. They need COACHING in individual and team concepts. Let’s get a management staff that can do that.
Comment from neal
Time November 19, 2008 at 11:30 PM
I watched part of the game tonight. IMO I didn’t see a sign of the Princeton offense. Maybe that’s because of the personnel we have. Jamison is totally a 1 on 1 player, same with Young, not to mention Arenas who is mostly the same. Comments?
The other night I saw Brown play George Mason. Brown was totally out-manned, but it was interesting to watch them run what looked like to me 100% Princeton offense. The ball rarely hit the floor more than once.
Blatche looked like he’s settling down a bit. Butler is playing like an all-star.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time November 19, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Abe bounced the most famous Jordon of all because Abe thought that he was a negative influence on the organization. How about bouncing our current Jordon because he is really a bad NBA coach….or is the NBA really only about $$$ and the fans had better learn to put up with a loser organization that makes money regardless of any fan’s opinion.
Comment from Bridge
Time November 19, 2008 at 11:50 PM
What??? Neal being NICE – that’s a shocker ; just kidding…You know, it’s weird that you said something about the Princeton Offense thing (“I didn’t see a sign of the Princeton offense.”) because I swear that I was just talking about that; in other words, I didn’t see signs of it either – just them playing like themselves and as a team. That’s cool .
Getabigboyoffense – we just gotta deal with him and just continue to root for our team…
And WOW!! Our Wiz WILL FINALLY BE ON ESPN FOR FRIDAYS GAME (from what I heard while watching the Mavs/Rockets game)!!!!
Comment from gee wiz
Time November 20, 2008 at 12:41 AM
what up bridge! i see we back to old times! u like going against me lol how is life?? UCF??? how do yall get picks on here i have been trying to get one myself
Comment from windy city
Time November 20, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:07 PM
slwiz you have to let windy city (i think that’s right) that Dee is starting
HEY – THANKS for thinking of me! I actually caught the first few minutes of the game – nice start for the team. Then I had to go out and got home just in time for the last few minutes. Tough, tough loss.
And if I’m home in the evenings to see/listen to the game, I try to keep up with the blog too, I just suck at multi-tasking and can’t listen, watch, think and type at the same time. I don’t know how you do it – ya’ll have far more talent than I do.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 20, 2008 at 1:50 AM
hey guys, sorry i didn’t really post but more than 3 or 4 comments, was more into just watching it instead of blogging and watching. someone mentioned something to me about saying it was too early to say we won’t make the playoffs:
whoever that was, no i am not giving in too early. i am just saying that because out of all the games we have lost, half of them have been to bad teams (teams that missed the playoffs last year; not going by losing record cuz hawks were 37-45). think about the first 8 games’ teams and their 2007-08 record:
New Jersey (95-85): missed playoffs
Detroit (117-109): lost in conf. finals
Milwaukee (112-104 OT): missed playoffs
New York (114-108): missed playoffs
Orlando (106-81): lost in conf. semis
Utah (95-87): lost in conf. semis
Miami (97-77): worst team in the league last year
Miami (94-87): worst team in the league last year
Atlanta (91-87): lost in first round last year
the biggest trend I have noticed is our point production. we are averaging 92.6 points per game, a far cry from what we normally do, and in exchange giving up 101.4 points per game.. that’s a pretty big differential compared from last year.
Comment from M2
Time November 20, 2008 at 2:46 AM
What a bunch of wankers you all are… This team needs it’s fans to be patient. Injuries are kicking the organization in the butt. We are playing our 3rd & 4th team PG’s (2 seasons ago Taylor barely got off the bench, this year he’d be starting) & relying on the 2 spot to produce points from the guard position. DSS is obviously NOT that guy (never was he supposed to be), he is & was always the defensive stopper because Gil, CB & AJ are supposed to be getting the buckets. In any event, we all know the drama that has unfolded there because of Gils injury…
So we hand the reigns to AD & now he’s out… Our low post is a mess because Haywood pulls up lame & we’ve yet to develop either McG (both should develop nicely in time). We are caught in an interesting quagmire & need to be patient. Sure, watching this team perform pathetically is torture but I have to keep hope alive.
The Wiz & The Pistons have the longest running post season activity in the east & EJ coached the All Star team two seasons ago & everyone wants to jump ship on him? What a bunch of front runners you all are!
The team is not executing… PERIOD. They are young & playing young… By midseason, they will be playing much more competitive basketball.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 20, 2008 at 3:47 AM
M2 i said the same thing and my comment got eat probly because i did not use the best words to get my point across thanks for saying what needed to be said
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 20, 2008 at 9:48 AM
Juan went 1-7 from the field, and Nick went 4-12. Nick also turned the ball over 4 times.
I’m sure with a different coach, these guys would play much better?
We don’t win because we’re not a very good team. We’re not a very good team because we don’t have enough good players right now.
I suppose, if you feel like blaming someone other than the players themselves, you could blame Ernie — he drafted Pecherov when there were much better players available. But, this kind of hindsight is always easy and misleading.
So… Nick is not working out very well. Juan Dixon is a marginal nba player. Andray Blatche is working himself out of the league and doesn’t seem to care. Dominic is developing slowly (I guess?). Dee is marginal but at least contributes a little on balance. JaVale is a rookie. Etan is still on his way back. Darius is a steady backup vet and that’s all. DeShawn works hard but isn’t really very good. Antonio is out.
Caron and Antawn played excellent ball last night, and we still couldn’t get a win. We’re not very good.
Still my team! Hey, maybe we’ll get the first pick in the draft?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 20, 2008 at 11:31 AM
You are Welcome Windy City. When I heard that Dee was starting Slwiz and you instantly came to mind as you two watched Dee play in college.
never worry about blogging proficiency lol. I find it hard to blog and chew gum at the same time
Comment from Bridge
Time November 20, 2008 at 12:48 PM
“what up bridge! i see we back to old times! u like going against me lol how is life?? UCF??? how do yall get picks on here i have been trying to get one myself” – - gw
Yeah Gee Wiz – you know it’s gotta be like that sometimes lol. Life is Life. No UCF – sorry – - I know that Orlando was looking forward to me coming there lol; no matter how much one would want to, relocating during an economy like this just doesn’t seem possible. I’ll be at Cardinal Stritch – - but man(!), I don’t even wanna think about school right now!! Hope you been ok – you gotta start coming in more (to blog) like you used to .
Here’s getting a picture – http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/page/5/ [stroll down a bit to the ‘CONTEST, PRACTICE QUOTES AND CREATING GRAVATARS’ part]
Comment from neal
Time November 20, 2008 at 10:59 PM
It’s not surprising that several of you guys are calling for Jordan’s head at this point. What I’d like to hear are ideas as to who would be better.
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Comment from aznzero
Time November 19, 2008 at 8:12 AM
good morning dave!
looking forward to today. the hawks aren’t as hot as they were at the beginning of the year.
defend the three + limit turnovers at a critical time = WIN