Game Day Warriors
6:24 AM…Dave Johnson checking in….it’s been a tough 48 hours….heck it’s been a tough season….it was a good training camp….in fact Eddie Jordan at the time called it one of the best.. that was before the extent of Brendan Haywood’s injury was known…I thought it would be tough because the truth is there was nothing easy about last year….in my view in nine of 11 games the Wizards had a chance with the exceptions being the road games in Orlando and Miami…And now the team has to move on with a good guy Ed Tapscott in charge with another good guy in Eddie Jordan out….Jordan is first class….I can vividly remember his emotion at his introductory press conference in the summer of 2003 when he talked about the influence John Paul Davis Jr. , his coach at the District’s Douglass Junior High, had on him ..sure Jordan’s passion was basketball coaching but his family came first and that certainly came across….same for Mike O’Koren who was also let go…just first class….and for all the talks about basketball I enjoyed even more the talks about family and life….yep just is not fun and certainly not for team President Ernie Grunfeld who had to make the call…and in the end deliver the ultimate message..So tonight the Wizards will try to start something…better defense is a priority and it will have to be against the high scoring Golden State Warriors…..BLOGCAST–connect court sideas we do the radio —starts at 7:00….it is 980 AM in Washington…94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia ….92.7 FM in Southern Maryland and 1370 AM in Baltimore and of course online there will be a listen LIVE link posted at the top of the page….And again thanks for your support and passionate interest in Wizards basketball.
6:34 PM Dave Johnson checking in from the Verizon Center..Just watched Gilbert Arenas warming up and I am not looking to give false hope and it was only warming up…but he looked great …just wanted to pass that on…starters are in …Warriors will start Jamal Crawford with Anthony Morrow in the back court…Corey Maggette and Stephen Jackson are the forwards and Andris Biedrins is the center and he is good….Wizards will go with the same starting five Dee Brown and DeShawn Stevenson in the back court Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison are the forwards and JaVale McGee the center…Ed Tapscott talks all about it on the radio beginning at 7
Posted: November 25th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from aznzero
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:37 AM
great vid. really shows how great of person dee is.
its tough seeing eddie go. i was a wizards fan way before he came in and im only a young guy. so i guess i just got attached to eddie since he restored our team and you can see it through the players and how they see they loved eddie. im pretty sure its hard for them too.
but we gotta move on and im focused on tonights game. lets go wiards!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Agreed — it’s necessary to move on.
I am hoping that for the rest of the season we see *a lot* of Dominic, Andray and Nick. We need to know if those guys can play, and they need minutes to develop — if they can.
In a way, even after AD comes back, I hope we see a lot of Dee. He is another guy who we have to figure out if he is in our future or just a stopgap. Shooting is his only real problem so far.
I can’t imagine us making the playoffs this year; we’ve got too many losses to make up for, and the East is improved. If I’m right about that, we might as well learn the strengths and weaknesses of our young guys.
(…and put ourselves in a position to pick Stephon Curry in the ’09 draft — he is going to be an nba star!!) 
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Not that there’s anything seriously wrong with the Wiz line-up, but I think that this could work too:
SG/PG: Gil
SG: Nickerbocker (NY); Juan
PG: Caronimo (I REALLY think he can, despite what some may say); AD; Dee
SF: D-Steve; D-Song; D-Mac (not just because of their names either)
PF: Tawn; AB; Pech
C: BH; McGee; ET
*Other than that, feeling REAL positive about this game tonight!
GO WIZARDS (prove all the ‘nay-sayers’ and haters wrong)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from aznzero
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:21 AM
i wouldnt mind having stephon curry. he is a beast!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Curry is going to be a *great* player in the league.
Bridgey — you want Caron at *point guard?* Stevenson and Songaila as small forwards? Is that what you meant to write?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Click here to check out the Dee Brown vlog
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:37 AM
i love watching curry, but im not sure he translates to the next level as a great player. we will see
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time November 25, 2008 at 11:11 AM
I was deeply sadened to just find out that Eddie Jordan was fired……I think Grunfeild should have given him more time, but the 1-10 start was still bad……..I think Grunfeild should have at least let Jordan stay on the assistant coaching staff right? i mean he knows the system well……..oh well whatever happens, Im always gonna stay loyal to my wizards!!
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 11:23 AM
steph curry is too small and thin. he wont be even the nba player his father was. though dell wasn’t that bad.
though i do agree, Tom, that Dray, Nick, and Dom should be getting 25-35 minutes per game.
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 25, 2008 at 11:23 AM
cant wait for the game tonight! neone know if crawford will be playing?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 11:34 AM
a lot of people were asking about crawford yesterday, i think the consensus was he is supposed to dress. but we will have an answer closer to tip off check back aroudn 6ish.
Comment from Brickjp
Time November 25, 2008 at 11:36 AM
As everyone else has said, it’s been a tough time as a Wiz fan. I’ll miss Eddie as our coach, but that’s the way the business works. I am excited about our game tonight. Hopefully our guys will be amped up.
And I’m hoping Crawford doesn’t play, he always kills us.
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Yes, Tom. That ain’t what I meant to write – that’s what I wrote (right?), unless I need glasses or something lol? I ain’t stutter did I? Call it crazy, but I go off of how they play, not what they’ve been playing/thought as…
I watched their game (GS) the other night against the 76ers; I think we got waaayyy more people to be worried about than just Crawford…
Comment from aznzero
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:02 PM
well tappscott is preaching defense, rebounding, and pushing the ball. honestly i like watching teams that push the ball. i was kind of getting tired of setting up on offense and running down the clock.
im just curious to see what will happen tonight. if time could only fastforward.
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM
by the way, michael wilbon really annoys me. he is a panderer. he doesn’t know basketball just people and how to write emotionally. let him do his TV show with kornheiser and keep him away from the Wiz.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Well this is a tough season for the Wizards and its fans (us)….I WILL defenitly watch the game tonight i hardly ever blog during the game this season but i have only missed on game and oddly enough it was when Caron got his eye busted…
aznzero,
Well thats is some great stuff that Tapscott preaches, defense is what we need, rebounding is what we need, and push the ball is what we need, we NEED to take advantage of our athletic Center in JaVale….
I still am wondering what the line-up will be for tonight…hopefully, JaVale is still starting…I would like to see him play a 35 min game tonight to see how he does..
GO WIZARDS….
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM
are there any comments from any of the players about the coaching change?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:16 PM
it is still shocking to me what happened. 2 of the key guys that have been instrumental in making us perennial playoff contenders are injured. i would have given eddie another 5 games to get it turned around, see if we couldn’t get the ship righted before we got to x-15, but the change was made, so we’ll see what happens.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM
Look at this article I have found it is REALLY interesting, a MUST read…
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Rick,
It seems like Jamison was really HEATED…havent heard from the others, BUT remember Arenas said he’d only play here if Eddie was coach. I doubt he returns maybe he’ll take another season off…….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:30 PM
wow!! the agent seems to be onpoint (did his research)
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:39 PM
dcbutler357,
Thats why I was like my fellow bloggers have GOT to see this..its really interesting to say the least..
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:43 PM
“It seems like Jamison was really HEATED…havent heard from the others,” – - Wizskins
There’s actually a bit more to that, but Ivan and Michael only seem to put what they wanna put. From that, I’m not about to assume how players may be feeling: http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8841084?MSNHPHMA
“BUT remember Arenas said he’d only play here if Eddie was coach. I doubt he returns maybe he’ll take another season off…….”
People keep saying this; WHEN did he say this? (Must have been before I became a Wiz fan because I haven’t seen it…) Proof please(??)…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Even the Redskins chimed in….
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2008/11/zorn_discusses_eddie_jordan_sn.html#more
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:55 PM
wiz-skins, thanks for the reminder. All of these years I thought Wes Unseld Sr. was signing all of those players after their prime….lol…. Well, the last couple of years have been good to us as fans. There has been exciting basketball with strickland, Weber, a few months with Rasheed…. and now Gil, AJ, Caron….but we’ve always been missing that one ingredient (no need to go back to the Big E days). Truthfully, even with the three all-stars, we still didn’t have that in-side presence to lift us over the top. I feel for anyone in this business that becomes injured, fired, etc. As Coach Zorn stated “Harsh Reality”. I will keep on supporting my D.C. area teams, no matter how many frustrating moments i receive from them. See everyone tonight!!
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 25, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Bridge,
I’ll search for the article in which he said that. Im leaving to NC tommorow so I have to get ready right now so that i can catch the Wizards game tonight…
Comment from gee wiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 2:23 PM
eddie made the starting line up better! gil turned into a star under eddie! who knew jamison would still have fire in him after all these years and he is an all star under eddie, caron turned into superman under eddie, another all star. deshawn found his shooting range. haywood went from brenda too nearly an all star. the bench is where he failed develope players like blatche
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 25, 2008 at 2:57 PM
I tell you what — it’s going to be fun to watch the game tonight. And, if we don’t win, there’ll be a major firestorm.
In the end, every coach gets fired. Really, it’s the only thing a GM can do. Ernie picked the players, so you expect him to think we have a good roster, right?
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 3:23 PM
tonight will be fun.
i would like to believe that we do have a good roster. the only mistake i think EG has made was with Songaila. The Arenas gamble has yet to be proved out one way or another.
otherwise he has done very well with the picks we’ve had (no high first rounders) and he brought in Jamison, Arenas and Butler.
i believe the only question right now is this: can a different coach get these players to play defense. and that includes veterans like jamison and songaila. if not, then i will agree with you Tom, this team is not well constructed if they wont defend together.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 25, 2008 at 3:27 PM
yeah i am not going to say any more about it because its too the point were only bad things come out..
i am a wizards fan just like all the people here we love our team and here is to the future and lets hope its nothing like the past 20 years
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 3:40 PM
I am dying to know what Caron is thinking about this decision.
Comment from Big Dogg
Time November 25, 2008 at 4:37 PM
That was a good article Wiz-Skins. Being a life long Bullets/Wizards fan, I have been saying what David Faulk said for the longest. It starts at the very top and Abe has to realize this aint 1978! Things have changed. We will never win a championship with his as the owner. I know it seems a lil harsh but that’s just how I feel. You see how much more the Caps are rejuvinated. Even though the Reskins struggled and everybody hated Dan Snyder for a while, and some still do, he made football exciting every year with signings, etc. Some were questionable but he made moves. Abe is stingy with his money but will spend it on a broke down Gil. It’s crazy. He won’t go over that luxury tax because he wants money back but we do nothing with it. It hurts to see his health fade like it has been doing over the years, and he’s a great person. i’ve met him several times but he keeps saying he wants one more championship before he leaves this earth. Well Abe, it’s time to bust a move & spend some money so we can win a championship, you can enjoy the championship and you can go out with a bang!
Comment from Big Dogg
Time November 25, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Oh yea, Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing can ever make me stop being a fan of this franchise! Even though they have pissed me off for many years, i still love em!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 4:47 PM
big dogg what move would you have liked to see them make this off-season that would have made them go over the luxury tax?
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 4:51 PM
…get dirk nowitzki 
Man that would make me happy, but just kidding ;>
(though we could use him, couldn’t we)
Very excited for today’s game. Here’s hoping. If we get killed by 3s in the last few seconds again…oh my, guess I’ll skip school or something 
Bis Später,
(see ya later)
Phemy
Comment from aznzero
Time November 25, 2008 at 5:15 PM
get ur running shows on. i expect to see alot of running.
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 5:31 PM
I wonder if it is time for Abe to pass on the reins of the Wizards like Steinbrenner recently did with the Yankees. I’m sure it’s hard to let go though. Who would take over anyway?
Comment from Big Dogg
Time November 25, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Man, i don’t know SportzWiz. I don’t have any move in particular right now but i just don’t want to hear them use the luxury tax as an excuse if an opportunity presents itself.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time November 25, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Sportzwiz,
I for one would have liked to keep Roger Mason Jr.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Mason would have cost the team roughly 8 million dollars this season to sign him.
Personally I don’t like hearing the excuse you have to go over the luxury tax to win a title, the Spurs proved that theory wrong as did Detroit.
Comment from d.c.
Time November 25, 2008 at 5:52 PM
research and statistics don’t always add up to squat.For ya’ll numbers crunchers who believe coaches have nothing to do with wins and losses get off of it.If it was only players then y won’t this team play defense.Defense leads to a better chance at wins.Teams need development and motivation,and guidance in some instances.Sure they get alot of this from within and each other,but when the atmosphere that they practice ,play and interact in professionally sets a certain tone which is set by the organization it makes for a better chance at a winning attitude and success at work which is on the court.
I believe alot of the fans on this blog have the same problem that EJ had.They don’t see the gems that are on this active roster without Haywood and Gil. This isn’t a lottery team at all.I do believe that signing a injured player to a max contract was a mistake (GM mistake).Money that could have been better spent. You all should hope that Gil won’t play without Eddie.Hope he gives up the contract and walk out lol. And as for Jamison being heated/Who cares.he doesn’t wanna play on defense,and knows that alot of what the team has been getting away with won’t be tolerated now.D UP.Accountability and organization is what this team needs…whether Eddie T can make that worm turn is yet to be seen.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 5:53 PM
the two highest salaried teams in the NBA are the new york knicks and the Dallas Mavericks, I doubt either one wins a championship this year.
Reallize the Wizards are over the salary cap, had they not signed Gilbert, they would not be allowed to go over the salary cap to sign a free agent unless it was for MLE.
I know a lot of people wanted James Posey this off-season again that would have cost the Wizards close to 14 million dollars a year for a role playing small forward.
Comment from Big Dogg
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:10 PM
I know everybody is playin the fantasy basketball game right now and setting up different scenerios but maybe we should build through the draft. Sure, it won’t give us instant success but we can build a dynasty through our draft picks and then pluck vets off the FA list like the spurs did. Like i’ve stated before, I hope we can get Blake Griffin. I know Tom, you want Steph Curry (who is a beast I might add) but if i had the choice to pick between the two and i’m on the clock, i’m takin the beast that plays on the block. Jamison is gettin up in age and Griffin can learn how to be a pro from him while being the one who takes the reigns from Jamison when he’s done just like McGee will do with Brendan in the future. To have a squad that looks like:
PG – Arenas
SG – Young (?) or maybe Curry if we trade players for picks
SF – Butler
PF – Griffin
C – McGee
is alright with me. Or maybe Ernie can find a late first or second round Gem to turn out like Tony Parker, Michael Redd or Manu Ginobili. Only time will tell but until then tha Wiz are my boyz and i’m stickin with em, no matter what. Let’s get a win tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:18 PM
oh mann that lineup would be awesome. Blake Griffin is a beast, hes avg like 26 and 20 reb a game i know its early in the season and hes only played weak teams but still, hes a very hard nosed kid. Honestly, after griffin, no one else stands up to me. stephon curry seems like a late lottery pick to me.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:19 PM
My thanks to Neal and Tom for answering my questions. About the lottery is a playoff berth entirely based on wins/losses?
I know for the Big Ten you could lose the Big Ten conference and yet play well in the Big Ten Championship and get a berth in the NCAA tourney.
What does the phrase lottery team mean? Is this where getting a better spot for being the worst in the league comes into play and getting a better draw for a draft pick?
Comment from neal
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:22 PM
I don’t know that Tapscott is any better than Jordan, but EG had to do something to shake things up and try to get a more optimistic mood going.
If Tapscott can get the Wiz to play with enthusiasm he will have pulled off a near miracle after Jordan trying for so long. Does anyone know what Tapscott’s personality is like? Is he another “player’s coach”? Is he a disciplinarian? A hard ass? I remember now how he took American U. from nowhere to a damn good team with not much to work with. They were the George Mason of their time.
Comment from Big Dogg
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:22 PM
I feel you SportzWiz. I’m not saying to spend money just to spend it. I want them to spend it wisely. I did not want them to go after Jame Posey at all. But i know on thing, when 2010 comes around, even 2009 and there are huge top tier free agents out there, i don’t want to hear nothing about no luxury tax. Now i know we won’t get a LeBron James but they have to do a better job of selling our product to these players. This is DC! This aint Utah (sorry if i offended anyone from Utah). This is a major city with major stuff to do, with beautiful women who come in all flavors, etc. Who wouldn’t want to play here!? I can just see it now, the wizards will not be players in the 2010 sweepstakes because they don’t want to go over the luxury tax. Please!!! That’s all i’m sayin. If the opportunity presents itself, bust a move! LOL.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:38 PM
The luxury tax is a tricky thing, at no point has this team said they wouldnt go over, in fact Ernie Grunfeld said he would, the key is it needs to be the right player and the team needs to believe he will be a very big difference maker. Last off-season I don’t think there was anybody that fit that mold.
Slwiz to answer your question. The top 8 teams in the east and west make the playoffs if the 9th team in the West has a better record then the 8th team in the east it doesnt matter.
The other 14 teams go into the lottery. Based on how bad your record is you have a certain % as to what pick you will receive. Only the top 3 picks are chosen by the lottery the following 4-14 are based on record.
So if you have the worst record you have the best chance to get the first pick. If you dont get chosen in the lottery’s top 3 you automatically get the 4th pick.
Picks 15-30 are based on playoff order and finish.
Comment from Big Dogg
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Check this out:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=FreeAgents-09-10
That is the list of free agents in the NBA for 09 and 2010. Check out some of the names of the unrestricted FA’s. I know everyone will be gunning for LeBron, D-Wade, Bosh, Steve Nash, Amare, etc. But don’t sleep on Joe Johnson. He’s unrestricted ad he’s a beast. Dag, yall got me playin fantasy basketball now. LOL. But check out the list. You’ll find some interesting names on it.
Comment from aznzero
Time November 25, 2008 at 6:42 PM
my fantasy team is killing this year.
just to name my first two picks:
chris paul and dwight howard.
of course i had to get caron, im mad i didnt get antawn.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Coach Tapscott just spoke for about 11 minutes. I will post audio soon. But very good stuff definitely worth a listen.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 7:46 PM
6:34 PM Dave Johnson checking in from the Verizon Center..Just watched Gilbert Arenas warming up and I am not looking to give false hope and it was only warming up…but he looked great …just wanted to pass that on…starters are in …Warriors will start Jamal Crawford with Anthony Morrow in the back court…Corey Maggette and Stephen Jackson are the forwards and Andris Biedrins is the center and he is good….Wizards will go with the same starting five Dee Brown and DeShawn Stevenson in the back court Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison are the forwards and JaVale McGee the center…Ed Tapscott talks all about it on the radio beginning at 7
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Well, until that line up I wasn’t sure I could smile!!!
SportzWiz thanks for the info on lottery and I’ll have a couple more questions but later…right now it’s getting closer to game time!!!
I’ll try and catch the audio from ET but looking up the info on Crawford, Jackson, Maggette, and Biedrins they are all double figures in points and Crawford is HOT with 3 pointers. Not too big, i think 6-10 or so is the tallest but that don’t mean squat if they try to front McGee like Yao did!!
I hope Dee and JaVale have a better start. They seemed sluggish so hopefully the 5 can get it in gear and stop the selfish one on one and get some ball movement going. And of course the D. My gosh, was it that bad for several years!!! Go Wiz! Be better and have some fun tonight!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 7:57 PM
glenn consor here: Keys tonight: keep Biedrens off the boards, leads the NBA in Reb, get out on shooters, Morrow, Jackson, and Crawford, ansd ttransition d. Wiz most make defensive stops in the 4th Q.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:00 PM
slwiz great point, in his pregame Tap (his nickname from the players) talked about the players having fun, playing with swagger, and confidence and to develop an atmosphere condusive to that.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:04 PM
It hasn’t been fun but I’m glad to hear about the confidence and swagger. It’s something that NBA players just gotta have!! And with losing it’s hard to have that so hope they can show it; and JaVale; he’ll do his best against that top rebounder!! He has no fear and “sticks his nose in”. I just hope he can stay clear of two fouls in opening minutes!! Go JaVale!!!
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Let’s see if we get some responses here:
The demise of this team can be placed all over this organization. Here are my list of problems from players to personnel:
1) Olesky Petcherov – He’s not Dirk (except in practice). He’s not a banger. He’s useless. The original need for a
7footer was to counter Shaq. The need is over get back to the 6?11 basics.
2) You let go of Demarr Johnson who was very consistent in the pre-season and keep Dee Brown who can run a 4.4 to the cup but has no finishing moves.
3) We don’t have a consistent enough core group to run the princeton offense. Have you seen as many back door cuts recently? Not like when Ed 1st started.
4) You give 111mil to an injured player. I don’t care if it’s Mike, Magic, or Byrd. You don’t give that to a player that hasn’t proven themselves after an initial surgery.
5) You let go of one of our more consistent 3pt shooters in R. Mason Jr. Just plain stupid.
These are just 5 reasons why there is very little success here. Bone headed Mgmt and coaching moves.
And if I don’t have at least 3 people agree with me on here, then I will eat my hat. Now let’s talk some real talk. Holla back wiz nation.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Alright it’s time for Wizards Basketball!!!! Got you at
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:13 PM
Wow the phone booth is empty!!!!! My gosh, I think fans are very upset with the firing. Or are they not showing up because we are 1 – 10? It’s sad.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Darius thanks for the time you took to post..at 1-10 there will be as lot of negative stuff….dermarr johnson is a nice player but i don’t think he would have made a difference in this seoasn so far…wizards have found a way to make the playoffs depsite injuries..only time will tell if this hole is to big..as for pecherov he is still developing..two years ago many fans had given up on brendan haywood and now he is a coveted center….Gilbert is not unable to walk…. so let’s not get carried away..he will be back….and we will have to hope he can back to his level….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:19 PM
wizards have been in 9 of 11 games…just need to find a way to close out
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Welcome everyone to the BLOGCAST..we are here court side
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Energy, effort every night on the defensive end, offense does stall. I liked that because players do have off nights offesively like Jamison and CB3 might; but D that’s an every night based on hustle and effort and will to win; swagger and confidence. Let’s go Wiz!! Do your best with this good team!! Change can be in your favor!!! Go Hard!!!
Comment from wtop
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM
great start Javale
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM
We have no need for 4 seven footers in Brendan, Petch, J.V. and Andray. I think some negativity is necessary. If the truth is told and acted upon we would not be where we are now. Altho this intensity is off the chain at the moment…Then again the problems not in the 1st….it’s in the 4th.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM
wow Mcgee
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM
McGee Slams!!! Block by McGee are you in this game or a post game audio!!! LOL
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:24 PM
More PT will get J.M. more experience on how to avoid cheap fouls.
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:25 PM
See…where’s the D?
Comment from wtop
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:25 PM
IS your audio working I do not have it on my computer
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:25 PM
great 2nd chance points by Jamison!!
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Help us Obi-wan McGee ur our only hope.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
try this link
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
wizards 6-0 fast break
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Stevenson sells the farm
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:27 PM
if we are to win we will need more than just mcGee!!! man he’s playing hard; expect him to come out for a rest though; he expends tremendous energy!!!
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:29 PM
D-Brown makes a shot? Tony Perkins didn’t mention snow tomorrow did he?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
is listen live link up
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
DEEEE for ThrEEEEEE let us say that more each night!!! Way to go Ms Cathy Brown. That’s your Boy!!!!!!
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
damnn..i guess mcgee kinda got tired. but that dunk was from the free throw line haha
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
alright let’s go!
Heard something about mcgee owning? ;>
Saw these missed alleyoop/layups..damn. They happen so often 
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM
oh my gosh Cathy he’s got 2 more!!!! Go Deee.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:31 PM
for me at
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
did wtop get in to an audio yet?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:31 PM
wizards 8-3 fast break
Comment from wtop
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:31 PM
I got a message that says please tune back in during broadcast hours
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:32 PM
McGee expends TREMENDOUS amounts of energy in a short amount of time; He will be back!!
hey phemy got to see you “this morning”!!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:33 PM
wow what kind of shot was that by blatche? trying to be dirk?^^
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:33 PM
wtop
try this one http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:33 PM
defense is better
Comment from wtop
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Dave slwiz had to hook it up for me because it was not on my computer
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:34 PM
‘sup slwiz!
Got a stream in highdefinition..we have to win this one
looking sharp so far!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:35 PM
yes we are, keep it up!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:35 PM
younbg and stevenson in back court
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:35 PM
assist dee, whooppee!!!
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:36 PM
So the beloved coach has to get canned for these guys to do their jobs. Eddie asked for this 11 games ago.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:36 PM
wonderful start to those first 5, wow!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Darius it did start about 3 games ago with these 5 mixture of Dee and McGee; now another test of change is Eddie would rotate, rotate, rotate, if ET does give Nick and Andrey more minutes it might get them going!! We will see!!!
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Steven Jackson!!!!!!!
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:38 PM
what was thaT?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:39 PM
yeah, D might be a little slower and remember these guys have the top rebounder and an extremly hot 3 pointer in Crawford
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:40 PM
We’ll see got a great coach fired.
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:40 PM
fast break all day peoples. juss like the old days
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:41 PM
10-3 fatys break points
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Ya think so Glenn?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:43 PM
NBA.com isn’t opening; is there a link on Wizard.com that will give our boxscore and stats?
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:44 PM
slwiz check http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Ya know if the game were over we would be 11nO!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:44 PM
nba.com is up and running on my computer try this
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:45 PM
never mind, i found the Courtside Live link, it’s FLASH
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Man I love the mixes ‘tween the breaks.
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:47 PM
D. Mac is a keeper.
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Finally we see a lil princeton offense.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:48 PM
I’d like to see more assists from team; CB3 has 4!!
How are our 2nd chance points doing!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:49 PM
just emailed the league the listen live links are not working for any game.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:50 PM
not many 2nd chance points for either squad.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:50 PM
txs sportzWiz!! glad we have the other one for audio!!!
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Ball don’t lie when it comes to fouls
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Block by Nick? that’s something you hear rarely!
Yeah..im okay with giving caron freethrows.
And…javale back in, awwwright!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:52 PM
darius eddie a great coach and a great person and a friend…boit now have to hope for success for another good guy ed tapscott it is the realityt
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:53 PM
whose inactive?
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Please explain Dee Brown over Demarr Johnson.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:54 PM
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:55 PM
wow here’s a stat only Dee has taken and made the 3; so they are watching there outside points.
How many points are coming from the paint?
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:55 PM
U can’t compare the caps to the wiz. They put that team together over 4-5 years….meaning very smart MANAGEMENT MOVES.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:55 PM
I hope this is a preview of good things to come. Caron is on fire! And I agree, Darius, DMAC is a keeper!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:56 PM
alright glen, I saw that too11
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:56 PM
gbkdc welcome it’s kinda fun!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:56 PM
great d
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:57 PM
whose inactive?
How many points are coming from the paint?
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:58 PM
HRHR, someone wants to win that one…GO CAPTAIN ANTAWN!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:58 PM
lane got closed down, whooppee!!!
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Hard to play against the refs too.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Nice energy tonight
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM
THESE REFS ARE CRAZY (from what I been seeing)
How bout D-Mac with his rebounding !!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM
rotations are better too; he is trying the “8+1″ scheme that ET talked about in the audio!! they seem to have a better flow, TOGETHER!! LOve IT!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM
so…who’s gonna score more tonight, butler or jamison? I’m taking bets ;>
GO WIZARDS
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Bridge, howdy do I’m jealous you got TV; Dee’s got 5 points count them 5 whooeee!!! LOL
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:01 PM
this is what i love when watchign games…..just intensity and hussle. I love it
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:01 PM
i go with jamison maybe 25 points and 11 rb
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:01 PM
The better question is who is gonna take over in the 4th qtr and close this game out?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Phemy I’ll go with Jamison becasue CB3 is assisting ALOT!! LOL
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Phemy wow the team is rebounding great 2 with 4
and 2 with 3 thats wonderful to see and their guy has only 2 per glen!!! whoooeeeee!!! Keep up the fight guys!!!!
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:04 PM
this really reminds me of the wizards of old
fast paced offense but still under control
ed is hiding the defensive weaknesses though
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Hey Sl[wiz]!
Isn’t he Phemy?!! It literally looks like he’s flying through the air lol.
GO WIZ!!
Comment from wtop
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:05 PM
This audio problem is turning to a nba problem because somebody else already sent a message to the nba because the feed for none of the games are working
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Lovin’ it baby!!
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:06 PM
love the fight for the rebounds
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:07 PM
oh blatch adn mcgee in
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:07 PM
waooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:07 PM
just so happy for JaVale he worked so hard agin’ Yao and he was so frustrated; he’s having more fun tonight!!!
Doe his body language show joy!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:07 PM
My phone is not posting right. SWEET DUNK MCGEE!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM
and its something to behold…
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM
i love this..
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM
mc geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for the slammmmmm
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Blatche and McGee in tandem!!!!
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM
im actually getting chills
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM
darius appreciate your comments but i don’t think a dee brown versus dermarr johnson debate fits right noiw…you have made it clear you would have kept johnson…wizards need borwn especially with anotnion daniels..not playing sore knee out again tonight…again johnson is a fine player but he would not have turned this seaosn around
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:09 PM
GREAT TEAMWORK!! They keep this up and I just might cry (I get kinda passionate and emotional sometimes about this stuff ).
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:09 PM
I’m really really jealous, I want TV, I want TV; sigh….wish i could afford the internet access….sigh….:)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:09 PM
caron butler playing some two again
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM
blatche is finally playing pf not sf
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM
CARON for a triple double??
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM
They were called the “twin towers” by Steve, slwiz (AB and McGee)
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM
it’s okay bridge; if they pull this out in the 4th; we can have a weepy fest after!!! LOL GO GO WIZ WIZ!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM
oh they are sweet together
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:11 PM
mcgee goes out he has been a difference
Comment from Darius
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:11 PM
J.M is a Man Child.
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM
slwiz, send me a mail ( -MY NICKNAME-@gmx.net ), i can help you get a videostream …or u paying for bandwith or something?
Yeah, hope they keep up the high energy! very nice…
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM
nice rebound darius
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Now we gotta step up in the D, make them take difficult shots, don’t foul while shotblocking…u know the drill ;>
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:13 PM
phemy i will at half!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:14 PM
best half this season
go wizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Man, I REALLY hope that D-Song breaks out with aggression because he was a BEAST with the Kings!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Standing Ovation is warranted for the 1st half tonight.
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:15 PM
DUDE…I gotta See that FREETHROW LINE dunk from MCgee again! SICK!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Finally, no more phoneblogging, now I have the laptop but it kind of sux, too.
Anyway, WOW!!!!!!!!!!! This is the team I remember! It’s hard to believe that getting rid of Eddie caused all this great play, but who knows???
YAY!!!!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:17 PM
good rotation by ed keeping the energy uppppppppppppppp
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Great defense by D-Song on that last possession came over and helped on the first drive and forced the Warriors to kick it out and then he stopped the 2nd driver and forced a tough shot that was missed. Not something that goes in the stats, but very good help defense.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Hows everybody doing:
GREAT HALF ET!!!
I like the rotations, and he knows not to play Thomas. I like that. I really like Blatche and McGee out there at the same time.
Also HOW BOUT MY BOY MCGEE!! except for the fouls
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
jdmek9tek, I want to see that dunk again, too!!! That could make ESPN Top 10, or maybe TOP 1!
So… what’s up with Etan? Is he benched or just hasn’t played yet?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
it’s the start and the rotations and the not settling for three’s and the defense is better; not the best but they are watching the rim and lane and trying to stop the jump shooters. Great effort!!! HOpe they can close out the 4th!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:20 PM
i’ve been asking who was inactive? is etan inactive? or is AD still out with the bum knee?
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:22 PM
GREAT HALF!
Finally a rotation that makes sense. I would have liked to see Dixon remain on the bench, but still, liked the significant use of the big lineup. We are out-rebounding them 29-18.
They did miss a few open shots, but the defense still looks much more aggressive tonight than in any other game this season.
Love the play of Blatche and McGee. They even have combined for 5 assists. McGee did pick up 3 fouls, but he needs to stay aggressive.
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:22 PM
AD is inactive.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:22 PM
AD is out with the knee
Comment from ChenierFan
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I’m noticing a different defensive philosophy – less reflexive double teaming that used to lead to futile scrambling and open shots for the other side. More straightup man-to man with a shot blocker always in the game.
McGuire has a bit of Rodman in him. With experience he could become a terrific defender. He already has the rebounding down.
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:25 PM
i agree with chenierFan, Dmac is almost lke a rodman with that rebounding and hustle. just dosent have he issues haha I love it.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:26 PM
thanks so i gather if ad is inactive for now etan isn’t in the 8-9 man rotation; but if he fights hard he might be?
glad to see D-Song’s D. He has it and hope it keeps coming out as we need it!!!
McGee and Blatche in tandem is wonderful. Love Jamison’s shot selection and CB3 is assisting AND scoring!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:27 PM
sorry is it Dom or Blatche working so well with Javale?
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:27 PM
phemy – you still in here!!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Boy what a nice start the the half!
Anyone notice that there are some bodies on other players during defense?
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:29 PM
yeah, let a man grab some food in halftime slwiz ;>
(got ur mail, u got one too!)
Let’s go, don’t let them come back! BLOWWWOUUTTTT cmmmon =)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:29 PM
13 offensive reboudn s huge
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Did Dee do something wrong. He never came back in?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM
jdmek I reallly really like dominic mcguire, great rebounder and defender from the 3 spot.
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
CB for 3!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
on the job training for mcgee
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
damn, mcgee gotta watch these fouls. We need him to close out the game!
Comment from Fundefined
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
TNT is hosting this game online at:
http://www.tnt.tv/sports/nba/overtime09_live/
It’s the third window.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:33 PM
obviously not; he started the 3rd; go DEEE keep up where you left off!!! Spark them buddy and push that ball!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:34 PM
scrappy dee; go “our boy”!!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:38 PM
dee brownnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:38 PM
DEE FOR 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS SLWIZ!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:39 PM
phemy, oh my gosh, I’ve got it!!! I can turn down the volume and still listen to dj/glen. I can’t blog much but that’s okay hope dj/glen understands!!! Drat I missed Dee’s shot!!!
Thanks again!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:40 PM
yeah y’a welcome, anything for a fellow wizfan
And now we gotta step up at the D!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:41 PM
the feed for the TV is a little ahead of dj/glen right?
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:41 PM
A good break!
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:42 PM
nice pass deshawn
that was a laset right to cb
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:43 PM
How about AB?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:44 PM
A new man
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:44 PM
listen live
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:44 PM
0-0 record now with tapscott at the helm. im liking what im seeing.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
oh yeah nick caused that steal!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
LOL…..WHAT A GAME!!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
How about AB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
yeah wizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:47 PM
NOW BREAK THEIR SPIRIT AND MAKE IT A BLOWOUT.. GOO WIZZARDS
Comment from Fundefined
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:47 PM
It’s so strange watching the Wizards outrebound another team, I really like the hustle shown.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:47 PM
GREAT PLAY!! Young/Stevenson/Blatche, were the other 2 in on it too??
where is etan? does anyone know??
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:47 PM
blatche’s bets game defensively
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:48 PM
best way possible to move forward following a 1-10 start. go out and get win #2 in this type of fashion. i would love it if tapscott could turn this ship completely around and we could finish .500, even if we don’t make the playoffs.. i would be satisfied with that
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:48 PM
our defense and hustle looks so good right now. we look like a whole different team
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:48 PM
just going with a tighter rotation
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Notice that we did not go small? We stayed with some size and not getting killed on the boards!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:49 PM
One game at a time, baby….one game at a time. Let’s enjoy this lil ride right now
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:49 PM
CB3…..
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:49 PM
dj, not just blatche’s best game, but the entire teams!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:49 PM
that s the real blatche when his given chance and confidence
and i think were leading because Ethan is not playing
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:50 PM
AB…. 5 blocks, folks!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:50 PM
20 points lead
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:51 PM
i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the wizardsssssss hahahaha
Comment from Fundefined
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:51 PM
TECH
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:51 PM
i dont understand how the wiz couldnt have and keep this kind of intensity with EJ
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM
is it me or does golden state play wiz-style (until tonight) defense?
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Well this is going surprisingly smooth right now. Nice D, nice O.
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:53 PM
blocccccccccccccccccccccckk!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:53 PM
DM! He is a beast!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:53 PM
OMG…..THEY KEPT MCGUIRE ON THE BENCH????
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:53 PM
OHMIGOD DMAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND WHAT HAVE THEY DONE WITH ANDRAY?
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:54 PM
u gotta love the new coach
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:54 PM
dcbutler – mcguire had 3 fouls in the 1st half. mcgee already had 4
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Uh, notice the extended rest for AJ?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:55 PM
blatche in the third quarter 10 points 4 rebounds 3 blocks 2 steals
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:55 PM
oK, ny still aint ready to handle the rock….BUT GREAT GAME!!!
Comment from Fundefined
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Now the only problem is Deshawn’s terrible shot selection.
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:56 PM
now its time to close this game dont …..ing up guys!!!!!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:56 PM
AB… 18pts, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks….
Got to love that!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:56 PM
count them 4 are in double figure digits!! they’ve got a shot at this; just close out the 4th quarter and they will get this win!!!!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Andray blatche is looking like KG….that is actually his potential.
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
crawford has 9 points. Whose defending him!!! Great job!!!1
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Thanks TagFlip, I was referring to the first 11 or so games….Love this game!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
wooooooooooooooooo blatchhhhhhhhhhhh
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
OMG BLATCHE SICK!@
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
the was a kevin garnett dunk by blatche
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
BLATCHE FOR THE SLAM!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Andray is playing *all world!* I guess the change suits him.
What a tremendously fun game to watch — now close out the 4th.
I’m so happy to be seeing Dom for all these minutes, and for Dee to hit his shots, and of course for the big grayhound JaVale.
My goodness!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:58 PM
K GGGGGGGGGGGGGG blatch
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM
dcbutler – gotcha.. but yeah im sure everyone including eddie jordan was wondering why d-mac was on the bench, so i just thought i’d clear it up.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM
great d by blatche
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Song, Jamison, Blatche, Dom, and Dee are in!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
woooooo blatch againnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
OH.MI.GOD!
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
love the fight for the offensive rebound
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
WOW!!! That is some effort!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Keep this up, someone may be a write-in for the all star ballot
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
One man fast break!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
waooooooooooooo im gonna start crying its been a long time that i missed these plays
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
YEP TAG FLIP!
Somebody ate their Wheaties today!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
omg blatch
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
LOL…..SOMEBODY PINCH AB
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
wow blatche ison fire
Comment from Fundefined
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:02 PM
ANDRAY FOR THREEEE
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:02 PM
DRAY FROM DOWNTOWN!!!!
yo, im feelin it, we’re getting this season turned around right here baby!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:02 PM
can somone plz stop blatch he s too strong for them
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:02 PM
dray must have taken his vitamins and eaten his Wheaties today
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:02 PM
DONT WASH THAT UNIFORM
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:03 PM
pass the ball jamison!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
we got 5 guys in double figures now, dee brown with 10.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
wooo, superman is here thursday (orlando)….
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Longer rotations with the players on the floor.
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:06 PM
man blatch is playing like howard with those numbers 5 blocks!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:06 PM
blacthe 25 points
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:07 PM
yes wizfan and it’s definetly helping alot!! so grateful for the better chemistry amoung the players and AB just has to do this CONSISTANTLY!! or means nothing
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:08 PM
yes sirrrrrrrrrrrr !!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:08 PM
slwiz, I know it’s only a game, but we’ve seen lots of stories that went, “New coach, same results.”
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Jamison, Darius, Caron, Dee and Blatche now in!
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM
wheres nick young?
take CB and give him a break
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM
blatche standing O
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM
mcgee’s coming in for blatche
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM
java innnnnnnn!!! guys
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM
AB got a blocking foul
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Dee Brown….
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM
come on darius don’t settle pass the ball!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Caron is thinking “man Andray can’t be topscorer tonight..:” ;>
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Dee Brown again!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
30 pointttttttttts lead are u kidding meeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
THIRTY POINT LEAD!!
holy crap i never thought we’d have one of those this year
Comment from wizfan0
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
take CB and AJ out its trash time already!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
well prepare cause it’s comin’!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:13 PM
dee is really hustling!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:14 PM
hehehe oh come on man 150 !!!!!!!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:14 PM
5 players of ours in double figures!!! whoooeeee!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:16 PM
tarik – haha naw we aren’t like the new england patriots from last year who ran up the score against everyone
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:16 PM
hehehe
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:17 PM
stevenson 7 assists
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:18 PM
well, then atleast make some sick dunks or somethin ;>
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:19 PM
phemy I goofed on that one even with his assists he has 35!!! LOL
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Ok, that was fun!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Thanks Phemy!!!
Comment from tarik8811
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:22 PM
yessssssssssssssss sir second win this season were caming nba teams watch outtttttttt!!!!!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:23 PM
That was not what I expected! I am pleasantly surprised to say the least! Go Wiz!
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:23 PM
that felt good.
Comment from Phemy
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Man, that was easy. We could have done that earlier this season
Well gn8 y’all, 3.30am, gotta get some sleep..gonna write some more lines tomorrow!
GO WIZARDS!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:24 PM
I do wish the best for Eddie J. I hated the way he was let go; a phone call on the day he and his wife were giving to the community. But his leaving is best for the team becasue these changes are already evident. This is a team win; Jamison and CB3 had their points but the change to the rookies to start helped; Dee and JavAle got it going; AB was tremendous tonight; assists and not settling for outside jumpers helped; better D and the bench did there jobs, too. Keep going Wiz; keep going!!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:25 PM
On TV there was a nice little pat on the back from Gilbert to Eddie Tapcott.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Nice start to a new season. One game at a time.
Goooo Wizzzzzzzzzzz, see ya Turkeyday!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:27 PM
So long all!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:27 PM
glad to blog on a winning note.. let’s not lose another 5 before picking up win #3 (knock on wood). have a good one folks, and have a happy and safe thanksgiving.
Comment from jdmek9tec
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:28 PM
that was a great game, that is exactly how we are supposed to play
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:32 PM
something to buikd on gang…thanks for your interest
Comment from Rick
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:34 PM
I wish that Phil and Buck would lose the “Eddie Jordan Syndrome” and stop telling Blatche that he is going to be inconsistent in the next game. How about some positive encouragement.
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I knew that I was feelin’ positive about the game for a reason! WHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
And it ain’t that Blatche might have taken his vitamins or ate Wheaties like people were saying. I know that it’s just jokes, but I’ve always believed in this guy and said (and still thinks) that he’s gonna blow-up (cause he ain’t done people – whoooo!). He just played, so everyone who once doubted him just needs to swallow their pride and live with this kid being in a Wiz uniform!! Dominic was GREAT – - everyone was GREAT!!!! I know that it’s just two wins so far, but:
PLAYOFFS BAAABBBBBBBYYYYYYYY!
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:40 PM
[Typo]: Instead of WHHOOO, I meant: WOOOOOOOO (all that time)
GO WIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Wow. What an effort. Caron and Andray were just unstoppable. Jamison played terrific as well.
We got 30 minutes out of Andray tonight, and he did *not* look winded or out of condition. Can he do it two games in a row. Not can he put up those kind of numbers 2 games in a row, but can he give us those kind of minutes and be solid night in and night out. If so, that really changes the team.
Nick played well tonight — and what I specially liked was that he contributed in other ways than scoring. He shot well, 4-7, but he also rebounded and only had one foul and one turnover to match one block and one steal. Very nice.
Dee had a terrific game as well. Everyone played well with the exception of Juan who never got untracked and only played 9 minutes. DeShawn couldn’t hit a shot but he did everything else extremely well.
Wizards fans are *happy* tonight.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:49 PM
I’m sure there’ll be some commotion here tomorrow — still, happy Turkey Day everyone. I can’t wait for the Magic — right after the cranberry sauce!
Comment from Bridge
Time November 25, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Gobble-gobble Tom!; and to everyone else…Be safe, and eat – A LOT lol!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 25, 2008 at 11:29 PM
we needed this one.. and that was the team we needed when the season started… i dont know why they did not play like this when the season started… i still dont like the fact that they had to fire EJ to get this done but what ever works i bet EJ who is still gettin 2 years worth of pay checks will land with OKC
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time November 25, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Congratulations to Ed Tapscott on his FIRST NBA victory…may there be many more.
Observations:
AB did not look like a player who was afraid to make a mistake and he was TERRIFIC!
AB, CB and AJ contributed to balanced scoring/rebounding. AB can be a force when he has confidence.
AB and JM in the game at the same time present difficulty, both offensively and defensively, to the opponent
JM’s enthusiasm and athleticism have all of the makings of an all-star…he just needs to bulk-up and get the playing time. The game is more fun to watch when he is in the lineup.
Slick Nick and DM played their roles to the “T”. Spot scoring and great rebounding and defense.
ET got “0″ minutes and Petch was at the scorer’s table to check in in Q4 making ET appropriately last off the bench
AD was inactive and didn’t slow us down.
DB played his best game. Real point guard with SPEED!
The Princeton offense was not apparent…didn’t see one intentional dribble handoff.
DS had his best game of the year since he didn’t have to carry any offensive burden. Great team player!
Loved the fact that both CB and AJ were willing to give the ball up to non-vets, and were still great producers themselves.
Darius was finally was inserted at the 4 position and was able to contribute positively.
JD was a steady influence (except for one sequence). He can see the entire floor; score; and play defense. Given the opportunity, he is an NBA starter.
Petch’s congratulations of Eddie T at the end of the game showed class and togetherness
Players appeared to actually be enjoying themselves.
The game was fun to watch…moreso since we won
Result WIZ (1-10 now 2-10) by WAY MORE THAN ENOUGH against a 5-9 (now5-10) team
Some of the bloggers might be justified to feel vindicated.
Can’t wait for the Magic…the Wiz performance (win or lose) will tell the tale about the remainder of the season.
If we beat the Magic, I’ll bet the Gil gets better faster!!!
Comment from AUNDRA
Time November 26, 2008 at 12:14 AM
UNBELIEVABLE
PLEASE DO NOT WAKE ME UP
THE DREAM ID STILL ALIVE!!!!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time November 26, 2008 at 2:03 AM
Are those actually positive comments from getabigboy!!! Welcome to the blog!!! LOL (I know, I know you’ve been here all along just frustrated with Eddie and the losses!!)
I was asking earlier about the playoff and lottery. So in the east is 15 teams; 5 each in ATLANTIC, SOUTHEAST (that’s us), and CENTRAL.
and in the west is 15 teams; 5 each in SOUTHWEST, NORTHWEST, and PACIFIC.
So if 8 teams of the 15 get in the playoffs; I’m assuming the 9th is a wildcard? then if we keep playing and some of the other teams drop off or beat each other we start to move up some. Maybe I’m thinking too far ahead but for now I’d rather focus on this year; this team, rather then on trades; salary cap, etc; mainly because I don’t have enough knowledge. I’m just a poor fan trying to hoop and holler for my team and “our boy”!! It’s nice to win for a change! Go Wiz!!! Beat Orlando!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 26, 2008 at 2:57 AM
I heard an interesting little sports tidbit today while in one of my classes:
A sports athlete who previously had a head of hair (or any facial hair), the media believed that if the particular athlete cut/shaved his or her hair, then it would bring a curse on the team for however long. An example is Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb. He’s bald, and look how bad he’s played this year. First he didn’t even know that there was such thing as a tie in the NFL, and secondly he got benched in a 10-7 game after halftime against the Ravens in Week 12. Other players who had dreadlocks in college and then cut them off once they got to the NFL also started having subpar careers, such as Pacman Jones.
Considering this, wouldn’t one think that DeShawn Stevenson shaving his beard entirely off from last season could be a hex put upon us this season? Just food for thought.
Comment from M2
Time November 26, 2008 at 3:02 AM
Yeah getabigboy is trippin’… Some decent observations bigboy but you mixed it in with a little weed smoking as well…
Ex:
“DS had his best game of the year since he didn’t have to carry any offensive burden. Great team player!”
Who in the he77 are you talking about? DSS’s goose egg on 0-7 shooting? I mean, I guess he passed the ball to some guys that actually made shots tonight so he got a few assists..
&:
“Darius was finally was inserted at the 4 position and was able to contribute positively.”
“JD was a steady influence (except for one sequence). He can see the entire floor; score; and play defense. Given the opportunity, he is an NBA starter.”
Really? D Song pulls a 1-6 shooting & grabs a few boards? I won’t even go into Juan being an NBA starter, I love him but that’s just funny…
I could obviously go on… But I love what you bring to the blog.
Go getabigboy!
They got a big win on an emotional night at home vs a bad team… That’s all so far. But I’m optimistic… Always have been!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 26, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Actually, he is right about DeShawn — yes, he missed his shots, but in every other way he played very good ball.
Songaila also shot poorly, but again the rest of his line was terrific.
Not Juan, however — and I don’t think he is a productive NBA player. Still, I’m not dinging him on last night’s 9 minutes!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 26, 2008 at 9:05 AM
As to the shooting — we had 4 guys combine to go 3 – 22, and we *still* shot over 50%. The rest of the team went 50 – 83, if you can believe that!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM
lol….I had to go to the roster to see who JD was….LOL…
JD has a shooter’s mentality PERIOD. Sometimes I don’t understand him….it is what it is.
I’m just happy for the productive output by everyone last night…..it made for great blogging and a healthy outlook.
As far as the playoffs (which are far into the future), we are only three losses out of eight in the loss column and five out in the win column. AND we still have played fewer games than most of the teams…..in the words of Bill Maher….”NEW RULE”
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Comment from aznzero
Time November 25, 2008 at 8:25 AM
did anyone mention about dee brown’s vlog?