Game Day New Jersey
7:13 AM…Dave Johnson checking in….The team seems to have the right attitude and energy …..now about closing out games…that is the key right now….and this New jersey team is a reminder of that…Wizards had a chance in the season opener against the Nets but Vince Carter took over down the stretch…in fact it has been noted in eight of 12 losses this year the Wizards have had fourth quarter leads…This Nets will again be a challenge…They won their last three games on the west coast punctuated by a win over Phoenix that included 47 points from Devin Harris…So yes dealing with that back court of Harris and Carter is a priority….BLOGCAST—radio and blogging together–starts at 7:30 so you can connect with us court side…you can listen on ESPN 980 AM in Washington….94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia…92.7 FM in Southern Maryland…1370 AM in Baltimore and of course online with the LISTEN LIVE link…On TV check out CSN.
7:17..Cross your fingers..the internet holds up here…Dave Johnson checking in from Izod Center..starters are in…Wizards stay with Dee Brown, DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, JaVale McGee…Nets Devin Harris, Vince Carter, Bobby Simmons, Yi, and Brook Lopez….Lopez has been in the strating line up since Jose Boone went down with an ankle injury and the Nets are 7-2
Posted: December 2nd, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from aznzero
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:13 AM
i might go to the game. im thinking of suprising my gf. its her bday! and im sure she wouldnt mind seeing nick young. lol
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:27 AM
The Nets are starting to gel; they’re 7-3 over the last 10. It’ll be a tough game. I look forward to it, and I’m sure we’ll compete.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:28 AM
aznzero — the more Nick Young your gf sees, the less likely we get a win. 
Comment from Rick
Time December 2, 2008 at 12:14 PM
our guards need to be more of an offensive threat to fore the opposing smalls to expend energy on defense. in that respect i like nick young. is there any indication that his defense is improving?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Whoever our guards are tonight they had better cinch up their defensive belts tonight against Harris and Carter.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Caron play some 2 tonight.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 2, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Tom M., Thanks for the insight on the NBA rule that makes the player swap I proposed illegal. How about Marbury + cash (his salary) for ET and AD + cash (their combined salaries)?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 12:53 PM
getabigboyoffense salaries have to match so you just cant throw in cash. Check out the ESPN NBA Trade machine which i linked below. This will tell you if any of your proposals would be approved by the league. For instance if you threw in Darius with Etan and AD then you could get Marbury, but Etan and Ad’s salaries don’t match up with Marbury’s.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Sportzwiz,
Im not too sure we want to give up Songaila he has a fair contract for a role player and he’s been stepping his game up from how he did at the beggining of the season…
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:08 PM
But if we do, do this we would unload ET, AD, and Darius’s contracts and Stephon Marbury’s would also be up.
BUT I dont see the Knicks they dont want to create Cap space they want to rid themselfs of it….
Btw…when are AD’s, and ET’s contracts up?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:11 PM
wiz-skins in no way did i mean to say we should trade Songaila. I was just giving an example of what would be allowable and what wouldn’t be.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Sportzwiz,
Thanks man….
Antonio- $7,350,000
Etan- $6,600,000
Brendan- $6,000,000
Darius- $4,526,000
contracts are up after next season. Darius is a player option. If he doesnt pick it up…we have roughly 24.5 mil off the books…maybe we can make a run at Amare Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, Joe Johnson, or even bring back Larry Hughes.
ZzZzzzzz…Some one tell me Im dreaming….
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Not to mention Rudy Gay, and Luke Ridnour are also free agents…Here’s the list of all the free-agents for 2009, 2010…..
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Wiz-skins wouldn’t you want to bring Darius and Brendan back? I’d say Antonio too, but, he is getting into the latter years of his career.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Antonio- No…he’s gonna be TOO old..
Darius- Maybe..we dont know how he’ll be doing in 2 years..he might be to old..he aint no PJ Brown..
Brendan- Hmmmm…I would PREFER Amare if we can get him..or even Chris Bosh
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Amare and Bosh are going to cost a lot more than Mr. Haywood though. I don’t know that there would be a significant enough offensive plus to justify the expense. Especially if Gil comes back at 100%.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Grif…
True..but thats not all they do..Amare can block shots, and rebound like or even better than Haywood..then you add the offense..same as Bosh
Gil
Nick
Caron
Amare with Antwan as our sixth man.
JaVale
thats a squad..
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Sportzwiz, n everyone else
Im starting to think that the Knicks would welcome our trade proposal..
Antonio’s, Etan’s, and Darius’s contracts are up at 2010..whe they want to make a run at LeBron…
and we would dump some salaries now..b/c Stephons is up at the end of the season..
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 2:14 PM
I would highly doubt that Darius turns down that player option. But thats just a guess.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 2:45 PM
I’ve got tickets to the Illinois vs Clemson game so won’t be bloggin’ tonight. Man will I miss the blogcast and “the voice of the Wizards” coming “courtside from Verizon Center”!! I will be awaitin’ photos, audio, and the game stats!! All my best for tonight, Go Wiz!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2008 at 2:51 PM
whats up with the AJ haters on here he is a 20 AN 10 guy most nights.. and he dose play pretty good D and it would be kinda crazy to pay another guy to play the same spot… and you cant put a rookie at Center the kid has to learn the game there is no way you can even come close to saying he is ready because the last 2-3 games he has goten 2-3-4 fouls in 20 min or less.. Haywood made this team better last year with his D because he is a big guy and McGee is good but skinny and people like Howard would just bang him out and slam it over him thats why D.Song shut him down at 6’9″ is because he was strong enuf to keep him off the block lets get our guys back see were we are at i know we need a point Gard with some shoting ability but other than that we dont need to switch 2-3 players get get the same thing we have now
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 2:57 PM
I find it *amazing* that anyone would think about *trading for* Starbury and his contract — the knicks are doing *anything they can* to negotiate a buy-out with him. More and more, I get it that lots of folks on this blog are Wizards fans w/o really much basketball knowledge — not to mention business knowledge!!
Marbury will soon be a free agent, after the buy-out. Then he’ll be available at the veteran minimum, and we *still* won’t be able to sign him. We already have 15 guys, and we are flirting w/ luxury tax. *Please* learn some of this stuff, folks.
Moreover, even if we *could* sign him — I’m sure we wouldn’t want to. *No* he is not a guy who helps a team win.
Sheeeeesh!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:05 PM
wizskins — rudy gay? Luke ridnour? those guys are improvements?
Also, yes you are dreaming. If Chris Bosh is so good, how come the Raptors haven’t done anything? They have one of the best point guards in basketball too.
What makes you think we’d win a battle over Amare Stoudamire or Chris Bosh anyway?
And then there’s your suggestion of Nick Young as a starter. He can’t even earn minutes off the bench. At this point, he is not an NBA player. He can shoot, yes, but that’s it.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM
The Wizards future depends on 2 things:
1. the return to form of Gilbert Arenas. He has to be as good as he was 2-3 years ago.
2. The development of Andray, Javale and Dominic. (I’ve basically written off Pech and Nick at this point)
I’m assuming Brendan will be fine, btw.
Ernie bet the farm on a high-scoring guard w/ 3 knee injuries. High-scoring guards don’t win you championships, so you have to assume that’s not the goal.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:10 PM
Btw, it may have been Abe’s decision to bet heavily on Gil, rather than Ernie’s.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Relax Tom . Constant speculation is a trait that has been passed down from the total sports (hype) network ESPN to many fans. Let’s keep things civil .
However I do agree with most of your points (the nick young one not included).
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:17 PM
You are right, of course — btw, if you put a space after your smiley, you’ll get the symbol. In other words this . works, but this . doesn’t. I’ve been meaning to mention this for months!
As to Nick — you aren’t saying that he has improved are you? It’s pretty obvious he hasn’t. I posted his numbers compared to other 2 guards and they make it pretty obvious. They look even worse when you compare him to 3s, btw.
The big problem is that his style of play doesn’t lend itself to improvement in the areas where he is deficient. He has no catch and shoot game, so in order to score he has to have the ball in his hands, dribble around and test the defender, then find a soft spot and put it up. He shoots well, but that style of play won’t get him anything but shots.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Btw, I would *love* to be wrong about Nick. He is a nice kid and a great story and a supremely gifted athlete. I’m pulling for him.
He has terrific length and quickness, and he *should* be a great defender and shot blocker, but so far he isn’t even close.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:35 PM
First off I will look into the smileys
2nd I think there are areas Nick has gotten better at. He’s shown more determination on defense and that has led to more blocks (you will obviously argue less steals.) but he has decreased his fouls which is a good sign.
He also is working very hard on his catch and shoot skills in practice, maybe it hasnt shown up yet but I think it will.
He’s figured out how to create contact and get to the line more. He’s on pace to triple his FT attempts this year.
Also last year he shot a very high % from behind the arc (40%) this year his numbers are very low (18.2%) yet he is still shooting higher from the field. I dont think his % will stay down for that long and thus his numbers will increase in points and fg%.
Does he have more work to do. Unquestionably. But there are definitely subtle improvements in his game. He needs to continue to keep working, but I would definitely not “write him off” yet.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Tom and SportsWiz, thanks for the resources. Look what I dug up:
Well, looking at the salaries across the league and the players…just about all if not all of the teams seem to be over the cap….if you have 3 big-time players, you’re over.
According to the pay chart: Indiana, Clippers, Minnesota, Okl has pos $, and the wiz have the lowest amount over the cap (wiz are higher than the other four, and look at all five records….) I guess we need to spend more over to have a decent team.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Tom is the type of coach that we need….get in your face and tell ya to get with the program….lol….GO TOM!!
We need some “tude” every now and then 
Nick is getting there, but when four people drop back on you, somebody’s open pass the ball……and move his feet on “D”…… and he is not a point, stop dribbling (turnover when dribbling). Other than that, he’s good.
see everyone tonight.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 4:09 PM
teams with a lower payroll then the Wizards include, New Orleans, Toronto, Atlanta, San Antonio, Utah and Orlando.
Teams with a higher payroll include New York, Milwaukee, Indiana, Sacramento.
Spending more doesnt always get you more.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 4:14 PM
I guess that ESPN website isn’t up to date?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Don’t know which ESPN link you used. But I can only tell you this.
When I interned in college I was told by my employer at the time to not use ESPN.com, for any stats as they were CONSTANTLY wrong.
I walked into the office the next day of the internship looked up some stats on ESPN.com for a story, then referenced about three other places and saw that low and behold ESPN.com was way off.
Hoopshype isnt always right, but they do a lot of salary breakdowns and its much more their expertise than ESPN’s.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 4:41 PM
It’s the trademachine site. No bigee.
I’m about to focus on cheering tonight….Type ya later… Peace.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 2, 2008 at 5:23 PM
SportzWiz, thanks for setting me straight on trade rules. I obviously never paid any attention to the details of what takes place in a NBA front office. Maybe EG can figure something else out so that we can get a decent point guard.
Meanwhile…Go Wiz!!!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 2, 2008 at 5:48 PM
The knicks i assume would be interested in 2010 contracts, and we have AD and Etan. Darius will probably pick up his option, along with Deshawn.
If we were able to dump Daniel’s and Thomas’ contracts i would be happy.
Comment from Rick
Time December 2, 2008 at 5:57 PM
i think nick young is a gem. Tom, I can’t believe that you are complaining about the fact that he can create his own shot! This is one of the most sought after talents in the league. period.
he could catch and shoot, but there are no plays in our offense for that.
he does need to improve on his defense, and it really irks me when he hangs his head after making a mistake. just hustle back!
Comment from ljack
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Here’s another realistic trade idea:
Wiz trade Etan & AD to Indiana for Jamal Tinsley & Jeff Foster.
Wiz get a Starting PG until Gil gets back (and then a solid off the bench) and a better back-up center than ET. Indiana dumps Jamal (they won’t buy him out) and Etan can play back-up PF and C and gets 2 expiring contracts in 2010.
Thoughts?
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Tom,
Yes i have heard that the Knicks have been trying to negotiate a buy-out with Starbury….BUT that isnt going to happen b/c he isnt goin to take any less money than what he is owed…
and if we do trade for him thats cap space we’d be creating….
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:13 PM
Tom,
Of course I have basketball knowledge..heck maybe not as much as you im only 17!
BUT some wierd stuff happened in the NBA…do i EXPECT us to tradew for STARBURY and his expiring contract NO….
But I also didnt expect Eddie Jordan to unemployed 11 games into the season…..
Also if you ask anyone in the NBA who would they prefer to have
1. Amare
2. Bosh
3. Haywood…..
They would probably tell you in that exact same order…
Just like you dont see much in Nick Young…(I for one think he’s gonna be a GREAT player)…I dont see much in Brendan…YES he had a great season but let’s not get excited…Etans back and we now have McGee…he isnt gonna be seeing the floor as much as he did…which WILL frustrate him AND it was just one great season…lets see what he can do..Can he have consitantly have great season or was it just a fluke?
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:24 PM
Sportswiz — when I saw Flip Murray, a marginal 2drounder, jump-shooting, nothing player, eat Nick up on defense — blowing by him to the basket, something Flip doesn’t do very often — I understood that, no, Nick hasn’t yet “got it” on defense. Btw, if he’d defended that possession, we might have won the game.
Yes, his blocks are up, fouls and steals down, and, even more importantly, his turnovers are down. no we don’t really have enough numbers yet this season to come to any definitive conclusion (other than that he didn’t really learn anything over the off season).
It is true that he is better this season than last, btw — it’s just that last season he was utterly horrible (despite what fans think), and so the improvement hasn’t yet made him a good player.
The thing that makes Nick *much* less productive than an average 2 is his lack of assists. For as long as his whole game is dependent on getting the ball and taking at least 6, usually 10-12 dribbles, that won’t change.
Btw, the guy he is most like is DerMarr Johnson, who has the same problem — he is as productive in most everything as most 2 guards, but he doesn’t get any assists. He was a lottery pick, I might add. Most first round picks don’t make it in the league.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:35 PM
I’ve already posted all the numbers on Nick in a previous blog item. I’ll search for it and link to that post.
Rick, I’m not complaining that Nick can create his own shot. When it comes to shooting, Nick’s numbers are those of an average 2 guard in the league. That’s what they are. He shoots more than an average 2, but his shooting efficiency is average. I assume you don’t think that the numbers lie. Last year, he shot 48%, this year 47%. An average 2 shoots %47.4.
Nick is below average in rebounds and steals; again, numbers don’t lie. But, his big problem is assists. An average 2 guard gets 8.6 steals every 48 minutes; Nick gets 2.6.
You could say, “oh nick is more of a 3.” But, an average 3 gets 7.63 rebounds every 48 minutes; Nick gets 4.2.
See what I mean? Sorry, Nick fans — I’m not a hater, I’m just a basketball junkie w/ an analytical mind and I’m a Wizards fan.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Nick still has this year and next year to become the best NBA player he can be. W/ rare exceptions, NBA players don’t improve after their 3d year.
Andray has this year to show who he is. He’s in his 4th year, but he lost his 1st year to the shooting incident. He is also about a year younger than Nick believe it or not. He turned 22 in August. Nick turned 23 in June.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Sorry as i stated I hate “writing off” players 80 games into their careers.
Personally I see a lot of the faults you see in Nick’s game but his ball handling has improved this year, his understanding of what is and isnt a good shot has gotten better. Again getting to the line has gotten better.
Defensively he has challenged more shots (hence the more blocks) and created less fouls, to me thats two wins.
Look is he perfect? hardly. Can he get better? no doubt. But I just think you are overly harsh on nick. Just my personal opinion. And I think we can both agree that we hope you are wrong on this one
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Oooops, I gotta do a little revision on my numbers for nick vs. the average — i was comparing his assist numbers to an average *point* guard. Not fair: 
An average 2 guard gets .96 points for every attempt. Nick gets .95 (last year, .96)
An average 2 gets to the line 4.9 times per 48 — Nick gets there 6.5 times (good!). And he shoots .84 vs. an average 2′s .8.
An average 2 gets 5.6 boards per 48; Nick gets 4.2.
Average 2 gets 1.8 steals; Nick gets 1.
Average 2 gets 4.6 assists; Nick gets 2.7.
The last three stats account for all of Nick’s difference from an average 2 guard. An average guy earns a 6.15 win score; Nick has a 3.76 going this year (last year a dismal 1.95; mostly because of all the fouls. He’s average in fouls this year.)
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2008 at 6:57 PM
SportsWiz — I’m not harsh. I’m just reporting the numbers. Yes, he *definitely* has lots more runway (and for that reason, no I should *not* give up on him). And, yes, even though he’s not there yet, he has improved over last year — when I first looked at the numbers I wasn’t expecting to see that, so I’m happy about it.
He and Andray and JaVale and Dom — they are critical to our future.
Comment from neal
Time December 2, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Tom, where do you get those averages? The average 2 shoots 47%? That seems high.
I was daydreaming today. Wouldn’t it be nice to be rooting for the Celtics, the Patriots and the Red Sox, rather than the Wiz, the Skins, and the Nationals. Would (almost) make the Boston weather worth it.
Rick, Young is not (so far) a grab and shoot player. If he were, that would fit the system better.
I haven’t given up on Young yet. But I think it’s going to be very difficult for him to change his spots. On the other hand, if he is able to pull it off, he could be a real find. Just like Blatche and McGee. I wonder what % of guys with a lot of potential actually realize it all. Boy if all three of those guys were to blossum we’d be very hard to stop.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 7:46 PM
SportzWiz you will learn in time that Tom is always right. I am not being sarcastic. Tom, literally is always right. When it comes to the numbers it is hard to dispute what he says as he can always back up every word of what he says.
He is an analytical fan. We are more “team spirit” fans. There is no difference in the passion for the team only in the way things are viewed. I have ALWAYS looked to either Tom or Neal for any of my “numbers” related questions.
Wiz-skins I think Haywood, by being out this year, kinda showed us that he was the guy that not only called the defense but was also it’s anchor. Without him the defense has really struggled this year. I’m sure that both Amare and Bosh would be a significant offensive upgrade I don’t think they would effect our defense the way Haywood does.
Imo Nick has improved his game quite a bit over last year and this year’s summer league. I’m really very happy about his development. His shooting seems a little off so far, but , his turnovers and fouls are down. That was the biggest flaw last year. too many stupid fouls and turnovers. With his atheletcism he can become a great player.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 2, 2008 at 7:46 PM
It seems like every other night we put Nick under the microscope. Although he is still subject to defensive breakdowns, his all-around game has noticeably improved (fewer turnovers and fouls). Nick isn’t even a starter. I hope this guy is a Wizard for a long time. Hopefully he will get his 3-point shot going. Then he will be even tougher to guard and will open up the floor even more for the other players.
Comment from rgz
Time December 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Rick, re. Nick hanging head after a mistake or bad play, if you notice Dom and Andray do that a lot also. In fact Dom looks down a lot, evey if he did not make a mistake. They need to learn to keep their heads up high even after errors, and to keep playing even harder. Keep your eyes up, you might see what’s going on in the court!
Comment from Bmack34
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:17 PM
they need to play with confidence. Nick will be ok. He’s still developing his NBA game. Tonight let’s get ready for a wizards win! Let’s go caron and AJ. Go Wiz!
Comment from wtop
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Hey Dave do we have lineups in yet for tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:31 PM
7:17..Cross your fingers..the internet holds up here…Dave Johnson checking in from Izod Center..starters are in…Wizards stay with Dee Brown, DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, JaVale McGee…Nets Devin Harris, Vince Carter, Bobby Simmons, Yi, and Brook Lopez….Lopez has been in the strating line up since Jose Boone went down with an ankle injury and the Nets are 7-2
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Hey Dave and Glenn,
Here’s to a Wizards win and I hope the internet indeeds holds up, lol.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Gleen Consor here: Keys: Contain Harri’s penetration, transition D, 4th Q close, and rebound, no second chances, Wiz MUST win the battle of the boards.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:35 PM
thanks,,we just got on the internet after trying for 45 minutes
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:35 PM
I think this is McGee and Blatche’s break out game, I think when we have them playing together it will make it tough for NJ Big’s.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:36 PM
It would be good to get some production out of the back court as well, maybe even a Juan Dixon sighting tonight????
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:38 PM
again wizards looking for their first win here since november of 2004
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:39 PM
yeah jeffmalone 1990 i would think juan might find a way on to the court….we know this team need back coirt scoring
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:40 PM
just a fun question since our last win (2004), who was in the Wizards starting line up?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:41 PM
antawn jamison..going for nine straight doubel doubles…last washington player to do that chris webber in 1997
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:42 PM
is it me or is Nick young production down since the coaching change?
Comment from wtop
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:43 PM
When will the audio start
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:44 PM
just looked it up starting line up arenas, hughes, jeffries, jamison..haywood
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:44 PM
audio should be up now..do you have it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Our starting forwards one again are having All Star seasons, I just hope the start of the season will not hurt there chances for Phoenix this year. Did Gil shot before the game? If so how did he look?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:45 PM
in that win november 20, 2004…jamison 27 hughes 22… jarvis hayes 14 off the bench
arenas only 7 points on oh for four
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Thanks Dave and Glenn, wow what a line up in 04 huh, well here’s to a great game and a Wizards win. I wonder how the Wizards will opt to defend Harris and Carter tonight?
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:47 PM
also….
I know juan dixon is not part of the future of the wizards, but not playing him off the bench with nick, which have been so effective, to me is mind boggling.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Thanks for looking it up, well hopefully we can get a win in 08, wow it has been 4 years that is really crazy. Let’s break that streak tonight.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:49 PM
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
this is alo working but the Listen Live lLink should be working
Comment from wtop
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Can you guys get your affiliate in maryland radio station out to people because the audio is still not working
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:51 PM
it will takke team defense against the back court and we need to mkae them defend….also shot slection will be so important top prevent nets from getting in transition game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Glenn
Do you think we may see extended time with the line up of McGee and Blatche playing together tonight?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:54 PM
great start Caron
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:55 PM
come on we are winless on the road let’s get this win
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:55 PM
nice move D Brown
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:56 PM
i like how in the first game after tapsott was hire, how the team ran the offense threw blatche from the high post. he has a average mid range jumper, is a good passer imo, and has alot of offensive moves which allows him to get to the line. and he can play 4 positons(point forward is 4th).
dee brown sucks….
does not help stevenson and anyway because he dont penetrate and he cant shoot. imo stevenson is only a effective starter starting alongside a player who can penetrate and shoot, because he can not create his own shot,but is good like bowen with the open threes, and he play defense
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:58 PM
wow rookie and caron
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:59 PM
thats the stevenson i know
Comment from wtop
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Thanks a lot I have csn to listen to because listen live is not working
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Slam McGee, the Big Secret!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Wizards are on FIRE from the field, love the start
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:01 PM
i want to see the 1st qtr caron in the 4th qtr
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Wizards are 8 for 11 thus far
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Wiz 19 Nets 17
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:03 PM
mcgee always goaltends. and i hate lebron still
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:03 PM
this is where we should make are first substitutions at the 5:00 minute mark .imo
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:04 PM
gbkdc, what did you think about Harris plowing into McGee for the And One>?
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:05 PM
i heard gilberts coming back the beginning of january, how true is this?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Dray got his first foul in 4 sec, wow
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Caron has it going tonight
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:07 PM
good move blatche
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Dee is too short to guard Harris, he is shooting over the top of him
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:08 PM
good box out blatche
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Caron has 12 of the Wizards 23, wow, Jarvis in the game lets hope he has an off night against us
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Jamison for 3, it’s good
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Good drive Dray
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Glenn and Dave did you lose the internet connection?
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:11 PM
dray good drive,
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:11 PM
did anyone see my gilbert question?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Darius and Dray down low for the Wizards, Jamison for 2, good
Comment from Bmack34
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:13 PM
great ball movement! Caron 4 MVP!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Nice start for the Wizards 28 to 27, the effort is there tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:16 PM
we are back on the inet for now…10 assist on12 made field goals
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:17 PM
interesting matc up when it happens again lopez and mcgee
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:17 PM
great to have you guys back, I thought the internet went out on you
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Come on 2nd unit, lets maintain the pace or take it up a notch
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:19 PM
young and daniels m,cguire jamiosn blatche
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Young, DMAC, and Dray really look like they enjoy playing together. AD still looks a little rusty out there
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:20 PM
strong move from Dray!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:21 PM
mcguire on carter
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:21 PM
they should play caron with the youngsters off the bench bcuz jamison doesn’t like to pass the ball. caron at least has confidence in his team mates.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:22 PM
good penetration by wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Jarvis from half court, good D from Nick, looks like the Wizards are really are looking to score in the paint tonight
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:23 PM
wow a air ball though dmac
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:23 PM
theres my man right there
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Nick Young for 2, looks so smooth on the court (swagger)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:24 PM
bmack34 you are right we have seen good ball movement tonight
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:25 PM
one thing a like with eddie jordan was he used nick to his strenghts. he posted him up alot, allowed him to work ono on one at times, but since the coaching change i dont see the same Nick, form the beginning of the season
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:26 PM
I like Nick on Harris, that is a great match up!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Wizards playing well on both ends tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:34 PM
mcgee wins itr on lopez with help fropm daniels
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:38 PM
i told you once december hit we’d start playing better. what’d i tell yall? lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:41 PM
tag flip with you on that theory
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:44 PM
8 of 13 beyond the arc…
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:45 PM
yo, my link isn’t working.. can someone give me a link?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:47 PM
try this link
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:47 PM
to the earlier question about gil….he may have shot but i did not see him
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:49 PM
DJ is you talking about pregame
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Hey, I’m back. Jeff, I saw that, that was kind of bogus!
How about DS2!!!! Wow, way to break out of that slump!
And I always enjoy DMAC’s game. I know he’s offensively challenged, but who else plays good defense on our team? He always blocks something.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:56 PM
yeah pre game shooting for gil… he has been doing at home and probably did it tonight..i just diodn’t see him… but he has looked good.. bearing in mind., it is just shooting around
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:56 PM
just got home looking over the box score, 17 ASSISTS FOR THE WIZ in the first half
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:56 PM
mcguire has been used like a defensive stopper he has been on carter
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:59 PM
glenn consor here: 2nd half keys: contain Harris and Dooling dribble penetration and screen and roll d
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:00 PM
we’ll see how december is for us. like i said when i first hopped on, december-january have been our peak months in recent season (esp. 06-07 when we were the best team in the eastern conference). the way the first half went, d-steve is getting his groove back and we are playing better as a team.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:00 PM
17 assist on 21 made fielkd goals
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:02 PM
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:03 PM
mcgee can run the floor
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:04 PM
this has to be the first game where we started out with a big run in the 1st and 3rd, in the past we kept digging ourselves a big hole…
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:05 PM
ok javale
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:06 PM
no no noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:07 PM
wow that was a hard hit
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:07 PM
yea this is no good
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:07 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:08 PM
cmon caron… your nickname is tough juice for a reason…
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM
whew
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM
whew… you have no idea how relieving that is.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM
butler seems okay banged knees
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM
just sent an email over to the league about the listen live link. sorry about the issues and thanks for your patience.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:11 PM
nice d and fast break!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:11 PM
14-3 run wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:12 PM
love the energy and the swagger tonight
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:13 PM
need to bring that energy every night
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:13 PM
wizards 6 of 89 shoootinbg
1 of 11 nets
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:14 PM
that straw
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Tap has really tighten the rotation tonight
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:15 PM
shooting a high percentage is the difference
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:15 PM
omg
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:15 PM
not too mention finally stevenson giving some production tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:16 PM
gbkdc, funny
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Well I think they are playing well at both ends, thought we might go deeper into the bench but I guess not tonight, they are playing well however
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM
6 of 89 from the field dj? that must be wrong. that’s not just horrible shooting… that’s just unacceptable.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM
darius looking good
kind of intimidating
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM
i mean with the shiner.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM
DBrown for 3, love it….
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM
dee brown looking like he was when he played for illinois
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Wizards shooting 59% in the 3rd
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:20 PM
DBrown is feeling it, wow, where have you been D
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:20 PM
hey everybody, i just turned on the game…
WOW Dee just hit a three and we are up 15
wat is goin on
i heard that McGee had vicious slam
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:20 PM
woooo!! DEE FOR THREE!!!
roger who? that’s right we don’t need mason. we got DEE BROWN!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:20 PM
deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slwiz is missing it!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:20 PM
backcourt giving some big offensive production!
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:20 PM
well he picked a good time to show up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Tag Flip,
I wouldn’t go that far, Mason is having a career year, lol. But I am happy for Dee tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Sportz Wiz
You nailed it the backcourt scoring and the D, is the differance to me tonight.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:23 PM
wizards foreward butler jamison 35 pointsd
carter and harris 21 points
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:23 PM
We need to rest the starters, get in some of our bench while we have this lead
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:23 PM
one thing i’ve noticed is that we got off to a good start in the 1st and 3rd quarter (ok, the 3rd quarter, good might be an understatement). we’ve very seldom not gotten off to good starts in the first 14 games. this is a good change
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:23 PM
dmac making vc earn the pts
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:24 PM
amen to Tagflip and gbkdc, I agree
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:24 PM
what a pass by brown
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Dom might be getting fouls but he’s not giving up easy baskets. make them earn it.
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Hey everyone!!!!!! The game is certainly going well!
Im not sure if any one saw my previous post but
HERE ARE THE WIZARDS NEW UNIS…
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:27 PM
i think deshawn shouldn’t of shaved his beard after last season… maybe he wouldn’t be playing like crap prior to tonight.
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:27 PM
http://store.nba.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3304246&cp=2710386.2482948.2806599
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:27 PM
omgomgomg
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:28 PM
keep making those 3′s 
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM
DID ANYONE LOOK AT THE LINK??
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I really believe in that beard stuff, too, and the mohawks, and whatever haircut Nick had… rooster thingy… I think those superstitions are true.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:30 PM
it’s great to be able to say that. altho i can’t appropriately say “I GET BUCKETS SON!!!” for Bridge cause pech hasn’t played in along time.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:30 PM
wizards hot beyond arc..but there is good ball movement before the shot
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:31 PM
reuben – are we actually going to wear those in select games this year?
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:31 PM
yea,i believe so
why?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Thanks for the jersey link. Are they going to be used?
I am just sitting back enjoying this one…good teamwork!!
Gotta work on that middle (maybe practice taking charges). Great disciplined game.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Yep, Reuben, I saw them. Not bad. They are like opposite of our gold ones.
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:33 PM
DCbutler, I think they will be used
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:34 PM
word. its about time we had a throwback jersey. it was like, since the year before we debuted the gold jerseys.
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:34 PM
I was surprised that they had gold writing
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:36 PM
nice drive by young
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Did Devin Harris get hurt? Haven’t seen him (hope he’s not hurt, but whew I don’t miss him against us)
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:37 PM
I dont think there is any point for the nets to play harris anymore
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:38 PM
reuben – those unis look mad tight yo. i like the gold jerseys but they don’t match with those black shorts they have.. gold shorts would go better with it.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:39 PM
I don’t think I’ve seen him since the first half (he kept them in the game, for the most-part)
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:40 PM
tag,I wonder what color shorts theyll wear with these?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:41 PM
so zephyr means “look beyond the expected”…..coooool
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:42 PM
do you know exactly when SportzWiz
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:43 PM
WHEN??
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:43 PM
That’s it DSONG, make him earn it.
Comment from aznzero
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:44 PM
hey guys im at my gf house celebrating her bday. havent been watching the game and wanted to see how we are doing and my oh my must i say im impressed with what im reading! my gf is wondering how her fav player nick young is doing?
and those new throwbacks are fresh. i think i know what i want for christmas. go wizards!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:45 PM
damn. lakers lost to the pacers at the buzzer. 118-117
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:45 PM
let me see if i can post it tomorrow, gotta ask the bosses above
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:47 PM
yeah i might see if i can’t get my hands on one of those. if anyone gets em at verizon center lemme know how much they r running for. i kno the replicas were 45 when i got em but the gold arenas one i got last yr was 60..
Comment from Reuben
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:48 PM
It said on NBA store they were 80
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:50 PM
ya but those are swingman jerseys. i don’t need teh swingman, replicas are fine with me
Comment from aznzero
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:52 PM
we will probably used those jerseys at christmas against the cavs. just a guess
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:55 PM
you don’t think we’ll just use them at home? altho we do use the goldies on the road, as was the case with those orange bullet jerseys.
do you think we’re ever gonna wear the throwbacks we had for the last week of the 2002-03 season, the red/white/blue ones?
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Blowout Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Who we play next
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Thx Sportwiz…………
Whats up with gilbert is he practicing yet.
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Our first road win of the season, a chemistry and confidence booster.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:10 PM
that was a good game we see how well we play when we pass the ball an DS can hit that outside stuff we are blazing… sorry i did not blog tonight i am sick and i hope to be up and bloging 2moro
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Those are some really nice jerseys….my GUESS is also the Christmas game agasint the Cavs’.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Now that was entertainment!
Every Wizard played well. I can’t even complain about AD. That being said, if DBrown can continue to play at the level of his game tonight, we may have found a good point guard.
Our shooting was great obviously because we put the ball in the basket; but we passed the ball to get the open shot which makes putting the ball in the basket a lot easier.
Loved the offense (minus a few dribble-handoffs); loved the defense. GREAT JOB WIZ. Hope CB’s knee is okay.
Let’s keep the pressure on Portland tomorrow. We’re on the move. Terrible jacket Gil. Go Wiz!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Hope you feel better Wizards4Life. Very cool Uni’s Reuben! I like those a lot.
Funny… Reuben- SportzWiz do you know exactly when the uni’s will be worn? SportzWiz – yes
That was a fun game to watch. Everyone that played contributed. McGuire picked up a lot of fouls, but, I don’t think the opposing player hit any of the shots for an and one when Dom fouled them. A couple turned out very well as the free throw shooter only made one of two. How about Dee and Deshawn from 3? That was Sweet. Darius is turning into a Mr. Everything. That guy really hustles. Nick “got in the way” pretty well on defense.
We kept one of the best scoring offenses to under 100 points. Not bad guys. We have another one coming up tomorrow night. If we play like we did tonight I have no doubt we can win that one too.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:39 PM
CRAP CRAP CRAP AT THE END OF THE DAY WE ARE STILL IN THE CRAPPER 3 WIN AND 12 LOSES. IF STEVENSON AND COMPANY DOESN’T SHOW UP TOMORROW AGAINST PORTLAND WE WILL STILL BE IN THE CRAPPER AT 3 WINS AND 13 LOSES! THE TRADE OPTIONS ARE STILL ON THE TABLE AND THE HEAT HAS BEEN TURNED UP IN THE FRYING PAN. I HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO SAY AT THIS TIME!!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Getabigboyoffense I think that was the best game Antonio has played so far this year. He was actually driving the lane tonight. He is a much better player when he attacks. Those old bones are probably getting tired of hitting the floor though lol. Dee’s game was spot on tonight. If that is the kind of passing and movement we can expect from him in the future WooHoo. I agree with Gbkdc. I hope Slwiz saw,heard, envisioned the game somehow LOL.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Aundra that is an Absolute First! I have Never known you to be anything but positive. EVER. I can’t believe you didn’t like the game just a little (I know you are using reverse psychology so it’s ok lol). We will get through the rough spell. We have so very many times before over the years. Just a minor speed bump on our way to a championship
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 2, 2008 at 11:51 PM
GrifonRacing, you are right on it.
If we put the ball in the basket on the open looks everything else falls into place. The Nets are a VERY good team. They were on a roll and we ate their lunch on their court. Love it! We just have to maintain the intensity.
Slick Nick is a scoring machine (ppm must be high). He is copying all of Gil’s outside moves, but he doesn’t have Gil’s strength when he goes to the hole. He’ll get there.
McGuire is our Rodman. He just makes positive things happen on the boards. McGee altered shots and kept the ball alive off the boards so that other Wizards could get the rebound. AB is slowly becoming a solid offensive player…he just needs to get under control when he goes to the hole with the ball. AB, the man with the ball on a fast break (if it is not a breakaway) slows down at the foul line and allows his teammates to fill the lanes for layups. Don’t run over people; get it under control.
Our All-stars continue to perform as All-stars. AJ and CB were terrific. Big baskets time after time.
DS was absolutely great tonight. I’m very happy for him. I am sure that he has been tough on himself because of his lack of scoring so far this season. He had a BIG TIME game that was a crucial factor in our win.
Go Wiz!!!
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BLATCHE HAS GOT TO BE THE WILDEST OF WILD CARDS I HAVE EVER SEEN. I MEAN 25POINTS 12 REBOUNDS 5 BLOCKS ONE GREAT NIGHT AND ZERO THE NEXT. HE MUST HAVE SPLIT PERSONALTIES OR SOMETHING BECAUSE IT JUST DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE! IF HE LETS HIS WARRIOR KING PERSONALITY SIDE OUT ONCE A WEEK I WOULD BE HAPPY BUT THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE HE LIKES TO STAY BELOW THE RADAR! I GUESS WE HAVE TO ONLY DREAM AND WATCH THE SWEET LITTLE ANDRAY SIDE 99 % OF THE TIME!
OH WELL!!!!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:03 AM
That’s Andray’s biggest problem… he gets the Curly Neal syndrome. He needs to start playing like a 7′ player and less like a 6′ player. Too many abilities in that long lanky frame to keep under control all at once.
I like that just having JaVale in the middle changes shots. He really doesn’t have to do anything. Just his presence makes guys move, alter, change.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:05 AM
GRIFON RACING
YOU ARE A SMART COOKIE.
DON’T MESS WITH MY PHIL JACKSON REVERSE
PSYCOLOGY!!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:07 AM
ROFL… I just know you too well
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:34 AM
nickdagift gil is still rehabbing and not practicing with the team at this time.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Way to go Deshawn! If you go straight up on your jumper, the shot goes down. No fading away.
I thought that charging call on Andray was garbage, as was the blocking call against him. The refs were guessing and guessed wrong.
We need two good games in a row from Dee and Deshawn if we are going to beat Portland
At 3-12, its a long climb, but we have plenty of games to go.
Comment from gee wiz
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:39 AM
well u know what im about to say….. how about deshawn! lol my boy is bzzzack! good cause he sucks lately. keep it up bro. as far as the wiz, good job, we have to start gathering up consecutive wins, just keep it up guys
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 3, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Great team effort. Getting over the hump…..GO WIZ!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 3, 2008 at 1:08 AM
I really want to thank gbkdc and GrifonRacing for thinking of me when Dee made good plays!!! I’m really excited for him, but more importantly the TEAM had a good win; sounds like better backcourt play, rebounds was really close; TO’s were lower, and very good assists especially the first half.
I’d just written to Luther that the Illini where 75% on their field goal percentage with assists for the season so far; so maybe there was some good vibes sent out, LOL!! The Illini had a tough lose to Clemson by 2 points but it was thrilling. Sorry I missed this good one but hopefully the good things will carry over tomorrow against Portland. I know several of the guys need consistancy; Dee, JaVale, Nick, Andray and if DeShawn can keep up his three’s (timely, not just settling) and CB3 and Antawn have their veterern plays going; well, it’s just nice!!
dj/SportzWiz you know I’ll be lookin’ for the “good stuff” so hope it can get posted. Us Team Spirit and Analytical fans will be a watchin’
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 3, 2008 at 11:30 AM
What a great game to watch and win — our first on the road, and our first against an Eastern rival.
neal — the average figures come from Dave Berri’s “Wages of Wins” blog. I’ve collected them from various posts he’s done. i have a meeting in a few minutes, but later today I’ll find and post the sources.
grifon — I’m a “team spirit” fan *and* an analytical fan! Another way to say it is that I am a wannabe GM !!
I have a story to tell about trying to get an NBA job 27 years ago — more on that later today as well.
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Comment from Rick
Time December 2, 2008 at 9:26 AM
i’ll be at the game tonight. looking forward to it!