Game Day Pistons
8:34 AM….Dave Johnson ready for a big home win like the one we almost had against the Lakers..almost has been the story of the season and tonight’s opponent the Pistons is another reminder of that. Wizards got down on the road against the Pistons in the second game of the season and then almost pulled it out. But there is that word almost again. We can point to a number of games when the Wizards fell behind by double digits and then staged come backs that fell short. Antawn Jamison said it best(audio is on yesterday’s bog) when he noted they have to play better defensively so they don’t find themselves in a hole and too often quick shots that have led to transition buckets for the opposition have only added dirt to the hole.Looking forward to BLOGGING together as we keep the BLOGCAST going—radio and blogging at the same time—spread the word….starts at 7 PM…on radio it is ESPN 980 AM in Washington….94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia….92.7 FM in Southern Maryland….1370 AM in Baltimore and online…..there will be a LISTEN LIVE link..if that does not work we will add a link to the BLOG
6:55 PM Dave Johnson court side…starters are in brown..stevenson butler jamison and mcgee..pistons going small stuckey iverson hamilton prince wallace
Dave Johnson Postgame Report
Posted: December 9th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from jg004
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Obviously I’m not out there playing and I also realize no matter what sport it is everyone seems to be an expert from the sidelines, but with that being said, I think the key to the Wizards success in this game and games to come is not allowing opposing teams to shoot such high percentages in the 1st and 3rd quarters. For some reason they seem to come out slow at the beginning of halves and it allows for double digit deficits and it’s just too hard to pull yourself out of that hole. So stronger starts to the half I think is the key to a big and much needed victory tonight!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Breaking News: McDyess signed this morning and could play tonight for the Pistons.
Comment from truthaboutit
Time December 9, 2008 at 12:48 PM
How can Dee Brown and Stevenson possibly keep up with a starting backcourt of Stuckey and Iverson?
And if that’s how the matchups are……you’re telling me that Caron Butler has to worry about chasing Rip Hamilton all over the court?
Of course the initial thought will be, “Well, let’s see Rip try to guard Tuff Juice.”
But that’s the thing, Caron doesn’t seem too drawn to the mid-range post game, even when guarded by a smaller guy.
I know that Jamison said that the Wizards can “play small,” but can’t help but be skeptical. I’m very curious to know Tapscott’s game plan on defense.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM
JD
I am optomistic in your due diligent analysis of the Wizards so called winning problems. However I am a
realist in saying talent and confidence in ones abilities will usually win the day! We have to get our swag back by any means necessary because the body english we are showing is not positive right now! Will it take Agent Zero and Brendan to get it back , I would have to say yes at this moment in time! There has to be a serious change in what we have been doing to make a make up for the loss of both of those veteran talent base! However we must stop the three pointers to ease the bleeding!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 12:57 PM
truthaboutit, it should be interesting to see. Tapscott mentioned this yesterday, I think one of the first things the Pistons will try to do is get the ball in the post to Sheed and see how JaVale can handle him down there and with essentially four shooters it will be tougher to help.
On offense one thing Tap has tried recently is a pick and roll with Caron and Antawn. A lot of the NBA teams will try to switch this because bigger 3’s aren’t as much of a mismatch down low.
However, if detroit tries a switch or Tawn seals Rip on the screen i think antawn vs. Rip is a huge mismatch the Wizards can work to their advantage.
You also could see Tap run a bigger lineup out there and go zone, something like Dray, JaVale, Tawn and Caron,
then you have Tawn and Caron with much littler guards and you are playing a zone on defense so you dont have to run with Rip around a million screens. Should be interesting.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 9, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Bloggers
How do you like this line up.
Pg:Caron/ Stevenson/Brown
Sg:Young/ Daniels/
Sf:Jamison/ Dmac
Pf:Dray/ Etan/Pecherov
C: Mcgee/ Songalia
I like Caron just for this game at the point because of his passing/stealing ability.
Comment from truthaboutit
Time December 9, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Thanks for the answer…
Yea, I like JaVale’s chances in defending Rasheed because of his length (’Sheed seems to like that post up fade-away, especially from the baseline and JaVale’s contest may bother Wallace) and his moxie (hopefully McGee won’t let Rasheed get in his head).
I like that P&R option with AJ and Tuff Juice working the 2-man game. Hopefully Antawn’s jumpshot will be on and he can make Detroit pay if he decides to fade out.
The zone just may work in this instance with AI, Stuckey and Rip not being dead-eye from long distance.
I just hope the Wiz don’t let Herrmann go off like he did last time…or, in focusing on the Argentinian, they don’t make anyone else look like an All-Star.
Go Wiz!!
And no more Kwame Brown lay-up drives from the 3-point line!!! I’m looking at you Andray Blatche…..
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 2:08 PM
sheed is very intimidating/scary at least to me he is 
, I’m not 7′0 then again , Rasheed has a lot of offensive weapons, so it will be a very big test tonight for JaVale.
Regarding hermann, I’m guessing Tap is showing that team plenty of film from the last time these two teams played.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Here is the throwback intro video from Friday pretty cool.
Comment from jg004
Time December 9, 2008 at 2:45 PM
So does anyone think that the Grunfeld will pull off a trade before the deadline? Personally, I don’t think he will do anything until Arenas gets back so he can evaluate how the team plays together as the “big three,” but if we listen to what Arenas said earlier when he said he would wait and see what their record was before he or Brendan came back to play, then we may not know this year how they all will play together. Then the question becomes how long can we wait until they fall into a deeper hole. Just wanted to know your thoughts…
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 9, 2008 at 2:45 PM
JAVALLE IS OUR ONLY LINE OF DEFENSE MAY WE CAN PUT BLATCHE ON HIM BUT THAT OPENS UP DOORS AT POWERFORWARD. If WE PUT SONGALIA IN THERE THEN THE HOUSE OF CARDS WILL DEFINITELY FALL BECAUSE OF HIS 1 INCH VERTICLE. SO THATS ALL WE HAVE TO STOP HIM ,OYEA THERE’S ETAN AND WE GIVE THEM 5 FOULS IN THAT SENARIO!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:05 PM
truth as you will learn Aundra always uses the caps (but I love the Anchorman quote even though it was on three times this weekend).
Aundra as for your comment on our big men, remember even though Dwight Howard was bigger and more athletic the one player that gave him the most problems was Darius Songaila. Sometimes people overreact to size and athleticism, but Darius does a great job of moving players off the block, making them work to catch the ball and forcing contested shots. He won’t block a ton of shots but he plays very good one-on-one defense in the post
Comment from wizard11
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:08 PM
i really think the next 2 games r must wins. If we lose both we will be 3-17 and i can not see anyway back from that. If we win both though our confidence will be at a high and we can string some wins together. ofcourse i am speaking optimistically but u neva know with the wizards.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:08 PM
You know guys no matter what, “we just neeed to get a win” for the team and the fans. When you look a the standings in the NBA and see the Wizards at or near the bottom, that is enough of a wake up call to me. This team over the year has had a “swagger” and that has been lost this year, not sure how to get it back? Whether it is a big play, a gig win? But it seems as though the mental approach to this year with all of this losing has truly worn on the team and of course team play. I know we hear how this team has great leadership from our two co captains, however who is the player or player that can give the team it’s swagger? (I know the easy answer is Gil) but is there anybody else?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:11 PM
I really believe we are catching the Pistons at a great time, they are not playing well, and our under 500 since the Iverson trade. Really think we can get a win against them tonight, heck even Hamilton was kicked out of there last game with a his 2nd tech against (Jared Jeffries,lol) There team chemistry and finger pointing is already starting, could be a good night for the Wizards.
Comment from wizard11
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:23 PM
hey jeff i think deshawn had a swagga about himself last year that seems 2 be lost and i don’t even like him……. I think we just have 2 win one close game to turn things around cause it has been crushing loss after crushing loss.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:27 PM
SportzWiz,
What is a Wizards Care ticket voucher?
Comment from wizard11
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:27 PM
i know they have tried really hard but between twan and caron we have got 2 get a clutch 4TH QUARTER performance. they looked worn out when it is time 2 be clutch. i can clearly remember dat rockets game we blew when we had lik 5 points between the two in the fourth
Comment from truthaboutit
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:28 PM
No one ever seems to recognize D-Song’s grit and hustle as much as I do.
He uses his strength to the max, actually sprints between spots on the floor when on D, etc., etc. (if only his hustle were contagious to others).
Instead, people focus on him flap-jacking his arms when running and his paltry rebounding statistics.
I’m not exactly sure I have a point, but what’s a guy gotta do to get a Songaila jersey?
Essay contest?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:34 PM
millie mill, I believe if you donate either a can of food for the collect-a-can-from-a-fan, donate shoes on thursday for the jamison shoe drive, donate a toy for the toy drive on December 19, donate a coat for caron’s coats for kids on january 10, (only one not all) you receive a free ticket voucher. That means you can bring that voucher to a game and get a free ticket to the game.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Personalized jerseys were on sale last week truth
Comment from wizard11
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:36 PM
songaila has been a good spark. i have nothing bad to say about him but he doesn’t seem like a crucial game changer to me. We have a small group of CONSISTENT players like tough juice, twan, a.d., and darius that get it done every night but it is not enough. If our usuals play good an if we get a strong perfomance out of 2 of our 3 inconsistents(NICK, DESHAWN, AND DRAY) we will win 2nite.
Comment from JEDOLPHNFANLIFE
Time December 9, 2008 at 3:58 PM
I’ll be at the game tonight in the nose bleeds with the fam. Hopefully Tap wont do anything dumb like in Chicago and play the entire team (that does not reflect consistency in O or D) and dosen’t limit my boy McGee to 10 minutes of play time. And what’s this wait and see bull by Arenas, he needs to get out there and perform when physically capable, the Wizards didn’t pay him all this money for him to sit on the bench in a suit and yap his mouth.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 9, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Thanks Sportswiz you are the man. I coming to the game on Thursday. Will they be someone to tell us where to put our donations?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Here is the info
Day 6 – Thursday, December 11 – Antawn’s Sole4Souls Shoe Drive
Forward Antawn Jamison, Adidas and Volkswagon encourage fans to donate gently-worn sneakers at that night’s game vs. the Boston Celtics (donations will benefit Coalition for the Homeless of Washington, DC)
Usually right when you walk in there are boxes with people there to give you the ticket coupons.
FYI you can’t get a coupon to that night’s game it is for a future game.
Comment from ericw
Time December 9, 2008 at 4:30 PM
truth
songaila definately uses his strength to the max, but you only notice this because hes always undersized in his matchups – hes too slow to guard someone his own size.
he does play defense with great intensity and switches screens well, but don’t you think this is pretty pointless since the offensive player he switches to almost always blows by him resulting in a classic songaila hack across the arms?
oh and hes the worst rebounding forward on our team, so maybe i was wrong, he doesnt use his strength to the max.
Comment from ericw
Time December 9, 2008 at 4:44 PM
this terrible terrible first month of the season has just helped define who i watch the games to see. and really isnt it EG’s job to put together a team of players that people want to watch?
we could lose every game in a season and i would still watch if we had javale mcgee, andray blatche, nick young, caron butler, dominic mcquire, haywood, and arenas on the team.
if our team was jamison, stevenson, daniels, dixon, songaila, thomas… i dont know if i could make myself watch. thast just ugly,disinteresting basketball with no hope for the future.
i dont really mind watching dee brown.
side note haywoods pretty easy to listen to on television.
Comment from GlingGling
Time December 9, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Nice video. As for tonight, I don’t have any anticipated thoughts about the game. I’m going to watch and have a good time watching the Wiz come back from 20 down… oops, you didn’t hear it from me.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 9, 2008 at 6:30 PM
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.aspx?sport=NBA
We apparently are close to getting Javaris Crittenton for a first round pick (most likely the conditional 1st we got from them in the JCN deal)
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:13 PM
ericw — you make a really good point. No one knows how these kids will work out, but they do have us interested — and it was Dee and JaVale that kind of tipped it for me. I love watching JaVale, and I love Dee’s desire. They make it *great fun* win or lose (better win, tho….).
Comment from Prime Example
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Are you people really wizards fans? you say a lot of valid points on how to improve the wizards but I’m amazed to see nobody has come across what the real issue is. What did the wizards have last year that they don’t have this year?……BRENDAN HAYWOOD!!!!! If the wizards acquire someone who is just as good as brendan, just as tall as brendan, just as heavy and a great presence in the post like brendan, the wizards will turn their season around in an instance. The wizards are supposed to be getting Javaris Crittenton but do they need any more guards? The answer is no….the guards we have that aren’t performing well simply have to humble themselves down and step up their game. We need height not guards and as soon as the wizards realize that they’ll be able to wipe the pistons all over the floor tonight and become a playoff team again. PLEASE SPREAD THIS MESSAGE.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Sites from the arena – Gilbert is doing dribbling drills from sideline to sideline right now. Wes Unseld and Gheorghe Muresan were sitting having dinner in the press room. That’s a lot of height and size at one table.
As for what coach said pregame. Same starting lineup, Pech is inactive. He said he could go one of two ways with Detroit’s small lineup. He’ll either try to go real big or go small and try to run with them, it will depend a lot on who has the hot hand and who’s playing well.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Rasheed Wallace is shooting lefty three pointers from the top of the arc and making his fare share.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Hey Tom didn’t you say that for this year there really wasn’t any money to obtain another quality player?
So why keep talking about Gil and Brendon and those good old days. We have this TALENTED group, though raw and I’m tired of them getting the raw end of the stick. They are working very hard and those wins will come!!!
About Darius. I personally believe he could be a great post player for our forwards and guards. He’s been mostly ignored though, IMO.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Where is the report of the Wizards getting Jarvis Crittendon?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:41 PM
SportzWiz, any reason why Pesch is inactive again? In all games this season, is there any match ups at all were he can help? Anything Gil is doing with a basketball is a welcome help.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Gil just made 6 35 footers in a row. Basially the spot between the 3 point line and halfcourt and he was just draining them.
Pesch is a little behind the other guys right now on defense, the injury last year and this summer have just put him behind those guys for the time being. He is working really hard, and I’m sure his time will come.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:55 PM
6 In a row, I cannot wait until Agent Zero on the court!
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 9, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Man Im anxious to see what happens with this upcoming trade.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:09 PM
6:55 PM Dave Johnson court side…starters are in brown..stevenson butler jamison and mcgee..pistons going small stuckey iverson hamilton prince wallace
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:10 PM
SportWiz any legs on this trade w\ Memphis for Jarvis? This is a throw in for the Navaro situation?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Dave and Glenn
I am really conercened w\ this smaller line up for the Pistons
Comment from Prime Example
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:12 PM
We don’t need Agent Zero even though he has become one of my favorite players….he’s great!!!!!(HIBATCHI!!!!)…..we need someone to help BLATCHE and JaVale…..they bust their asses as it is…..it’s our two dominant power fowards trying to deal with the leagues dominant centers. size-wise it’s not fair for JaVale and Andray…..get them a center on the team and that will relieve them…..JaVale has stepped his game up he doesn’t even look like a rookie and Andray has stepped up so much he’s hitting three’s now…..the two wizards fowards are maxing themselves out trying to keep the wizards afloat. they might get injured working this hard god-forbid….send them help because JaVale and Blatche are working like slaves. they shouldn’t have to…send a big man cause dudes like Etan and pecherov aren’t doing much and Songalia is just Mr. Consistent so we can depend on him all the time but I gotta watch the game…..Peace!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:12 PM
glenn consor here: keys: Pistons play the curl game off screens, wiz need to close out on curls and take away the mid range game, Wiz got outrebounded 49-24 in first meeting, must hit the boards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:13 PM
I really thought we may match that smaller line up to start, I guess the Pistons really want to run on the Wizards tonight. Let’s hope this will be more of a half court game and we can pound it inside and make them pay, if it goes the other way could be a long night for the home team
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:16 PM
“ohhh Jamison stuffs it”….
Got the audio on http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Let’s go Wiz!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:19 PM
great slwiz welcome
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:20 PM
’sup y’all
Let’s make the pistons play like it’s sunday ;>
GO WIZARDS
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:21 PM
and as glenn just said we desperatley need to create and get points off turnovers..but this is a team takes care of the ball well
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Phemy—-that is really funny, lol
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:23 PM
hey morning Phemy!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:23 PM
small line up so lets hope they stop the Ball and we dont get cooked by the drive and dish
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:23 PM
alright shoutouts!!! Tx!!!! Let’s go Wiz; let’s start out strong!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:24 PM
appreciate everyone’s passionate interest
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:26 PM
you too, dj/glen!!! youre always there cheering these guys on seeing that we get the audio, radio, photos, text; it’s all appreciated!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Sheed going to the block, Tap talked about this yesterday, he thought sheed would go at him down low.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Dave and Glenn as always thank you for what you do hear on the live blog, it is greatly appreciated, and I am sure I am not the only one that loves it. Go Wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Stuckey is really going after Brown
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Stay strong JaVAle!!!
Comment from doclinkin
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Any thoughts on the rumor of interest in Javaris Crittendon?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:28 PM
slow start for us again tonight
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:29 PM
too quick of shots!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:29 PM
I do not think Sheed on the block is the concern, Sheeed for 3, that is what makes me worry
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM
i think AB would match better with wallace because he is quicker and can play out on the floor
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Are we doing anything right? No rebounding; quick shots, TO’s!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM
amen
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:31 PM
Tought shot from CB3
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Yeah, but slow starts leads to focus and energy on getting back and there’s been nothing left in the 3rd and especailly the 4th!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:33 PM
sloppy
Comment from doclinkin
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:35 PM
One occurrance of the Javaris Crittenden rumor:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2008/12/pistons_at_wizards.html#comments
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Blatche went in for JaVale
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:35 PM
bench may get in the game early tonight
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Wizards counter with a big lineup. Nobody under 6′5 on the floor for washington
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:36 PM
young now in
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM
I was worried about this Dave and Glenn when you announced the Pistons starting a smaller line up
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM
dont see how we can rebound no piston plays near the basket its going to be hard to do
Comment from truthaboutit
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:38 PM
I think somebody jinxed us by saying they were scared of Rasheed….just kidding, but damn that guy is a veteran killer.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:39 PM
damn but all their shots are falling aswell…oh my
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:40 PM
I’m physically scared of him truth. Sorry man, he’s not missing right now.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:40 PM
The Pistons want to run the Wizards off the floor, again there starting line up set the tempo they wanted to play from the start, now if they go to the bench thet can come in and play the same way.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:41 PM
fears realiuzed pistons small line up good spacing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Our bench really needs to play extended minutes tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Glenn Here: wow, very flat start, too many qick non rythm shots, turnovers, wiz need to pick up their energy level.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:45 PM
wonder how well it would go if you put AJ at Center and CB3 at the 4 D.Steve at the 3 and nick at the 2 and Brown at the 1
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Glenn what can we do to get back in this game? Energy to me only comes from our 2nd unit
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:46 PM
I don’t even have to be watching the TV to know that there was very little ball movement. I did hear there was a couple TO on back door cuts so maybe they tried to get JaVale more involved.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:47 PM
simple curl by prince
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:47 PM
The Pistons starting back court are killing us right now, we are not playing with enerfy at either end of the court
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:50 PM
29-14 lead for the Pistons, please Tap play the energy guys extended period (McGee, Dixon, Young, Blatche, DMAC) maybe they can energize the starters because we are FLAT.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:51 PM
just no energy right now
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Sorry guys Iverson will attack AD, please put in Dixon and the 2nd unit before this game gets out of hand. All of our shots are contested, no spacing at all, we really need a spark.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Wizards shooting 24% Pistons shooting 54%
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:57 PM
glenn just talking during the breakk it is one pass and then one on one stuff….bad ball movement
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Where is the defense?
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:59 PM
two refs is gonna give us no calls
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 8:59 PM
ball need to go from side from side
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Dixon and AD together?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:00 PM
simple screen and roll
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Juan for 3!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Caron has 0 assists; very unuusal for him.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:02 PM
should have a good game against his former team (Dixon) pf course if he gets the minutes
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:02 PM
there is some defensive energy
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:02 PM
2nd three for Juan!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:03 PM
need to get young in the game with this line up maybe even McGee as well
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Wow so far the bench only has 1 assist
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:03 PM
daniels looked like a running back
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:07 PM
thats what juan can do and after being out five games…as ugly as this looks wizards down by 13….
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:08 PM
I keep seeing that when McGee was in the game, the pick and roll was open EVERY time, they dont throw him the ball, its an easy two.
Am i the only one that sees it.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:10 PM
I keep seeing that when McGee was in the game, the pick and roll was open EVERY time, they dont throw him the ball, its an easy two.
I’ve been seeing the same thing with Darius too! It’s like our all stars and veterns don’t trust our underperforming players and rookies. Gotta trust them sometime; especially tonight because the all stars are having a rough go of things.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:11 PM
4 passes on that possession
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:12 PM
If the all stars don’t pass the ball how can our starters JaVale and Dee have any energy! Same with the bench. It’s the passes and ball movement that creates energy; as well as the defensive hustle. The two feed off each other to get momentum going.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:12 PM
I heard that, Butler in the lane.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:13 PM
..man i finally gotta grab myself a CB3 jersey! (sadly hard to get here..without a kreditcard, but oh well)
Let’s get that 12?point deficit before halftime! gogo!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:13 PM
13-7 run wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:13 PM
wheich begs the obvious question why was Juan on the bench for 5 games?
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Hope the coach charting the passes helps the team to improve it’s offensive ececution!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Sadly to say but our bench (even from training camp) has been outplaying our starters, they have to play extended tonight for us to get the win
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Sheed w\ the tech…Battle of the old ACC Sheed vs Darius
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Wallace with the T!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:17 PM
defense is providing energy
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Isn’t Wallace the player last year who had so many T’s he started to get himself suspended from games?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Wizards have improved in the half court D, Pistons scoreless last 3 minutes
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Wizards on a 10-0 run
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Darius brining another very very good effort.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Nice effort at the end of the Q! Keep that up guys!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM
SportzWiz, Darius and Juan have been the game changers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Juan again, 13-0 run by the Wiz
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM
great close by Butler
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:20 PM
again it is because the Wizards finally matched the Pistons line up!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Still a bit troubled by McGee’s minutes, can he at least play 20 minutes a game???
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:27 PM
hey guys sorry im not showing myself tonight, got a big architecture project to submit by tomorrow night. but i AM watching the game and I am pleased by our comeback. its unfortunate we can only play that way when we’re down 17. hopefully we can play with that kind of intensity in the 2nd half.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:30 PM
hey tagflip – hope you do okay on your project!! Yeah the comeback has been fun but the slow start is SOOOOO frustrating!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:30 PM
TagFlip-good luck on the project, we knoew that the lure of the Wizards game would bring you on the blog at some point, lol. Let’s play with the same energy on both ends that we did in the 2nd qtr and get a win!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:34 PM
29-17 outscored pistons in 2nd
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:35 PM
slwiz – yeah it definitely is. it was nice to see d-steve hit that 3. also noticed that he got that mohawk back he rocked in the playoffs
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:36 PM
darius and daniels in with starters
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:36 PM
yeah, I’m checking out that boxscore; isn’t it great!! Spacing. What do you mean by spacing? Sorry that may be a whole topic question!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Chemistry between Butler and Songalia; better than against the Bulls as Darius was ignored. The confidence is building between the two!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Stronger half!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:44 PM
spacing mean spred the floor offensively 10-15 fete away from teammate if you run offense too tight it hekps defense
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Deshawn has got to get it going
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Evertyime AD is on Iverson, Iverson is going at him, I hope that we can bring back the line up from the 2nd qtr soon
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Hi bloggas I’m here on my phone
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:46 PM
too much one on one basketball, zero ball movement, Darius is really playing well vs Sheed
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:47 PM
WHAT ABOUT THAT BALLMOVEMENT! keeep that up!
sup gbkdc 
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:47 PM
welcome gbkdc, nice to have you checking in, let’s get this win
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Txs about spacing!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Yes, Dixon back in the game!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:49 PM
howdy gbkdc!! Pretty good 2nd quarter and start of the half!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Dave and Glenn, why no McGee? Dixon again for 2
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Indeed gotta get this win! GO WIZ!
Not as fun posting with phone.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Tech on Hamilton, 2nd straight game with one, frustration from the Pistons
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:51 PM
I like the wizards playing zone tonight
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Probably Not, gbkdc; it’s smaller spaces and harder to hit the keys!! LOL
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:52 PM
WOW!! How many points in the paint do we have this half?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Dixon and Darius have really made the biggest impact on this game, Wizards on a 9-0 run
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:52 PM
backdoor cutting Jamison
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Dray SLAM!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:53 PM
It’s Tied!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:54 PM
thank goodness Andray was There!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:54 PM
great defense by JD, Keeping AI in front of him
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Wizards by 2 (first lead of the game) Dixon and Darius off the bench with the spark, please Tap continue to play them
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Yes Dixon is doing GREAT and so is Darius. Dixon looks good on Iverson, at least he is fast and keeping up with him
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:55 PM
13-2 run by the wizards
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Unbeliebale after that “slow, sloppy” start!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:56 PM
only turnover since firts quarter…wizards have a 12-5 rebounding advanatge tis quarter
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:56 PM
I saw someone ask about jm’s playing time. Yes, he could have had some back doors, but it looks like he still needs to learn about spacing or where to be to receive the pass a little….he’ll learn.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:57 PM
and 18-17 on the assists!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:58 PM
gbkdc-love the way both of them are playing, and getting minutes. Dixon set up Blatche at the buzzer, good! Wizards are on a 17-2 run!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Anyone have stats on points in the paint? IMPRESSIVE
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Let’s get a fast start to the 4th, and really put some pressure on the Pistons, see if we can extend this lead
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:01 PM
wizards outscored pistons 55-32 since being down 36-19
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Very nice effort and energy here. Let’s keep it rolling!
GO ZARDS
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:01 PM
15-3 run to end the 2nd, 17-4 run to end the 3rd… very good job. catch you all after the game for a couple thoughts depending on how the 4th goes.. gotta get back to my project.
btw, if i don’t get a chance to post, i hope to be blogging in full force for boston and philly. and after next monday (15th) i will be in full blogging mode for the holiday season, since i will be done with school. i know you guys can’t go too long without tag flip ^_^
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Jamison outrebounding Prince!!! He’s not just shooting outside jumpers!! Cool!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:01 PM
ooooooommmmmmmmmggggggggggggg
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:01 PM
WOW WHAT A DUNK BY BLATCHE!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Wow Blatche!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Blatche over Wallace!!! SLAM
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:02 PM
reset the line ups, you got DMAC, DIXON, DIXON, BLATCHE, YOUNG and Jamison, wow DMAC wow SLAM
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:02 PM
I REALLY like the way JD is telling people where to go!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM
DMAC playing really good, wow what a follow up dunk!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Coming out Strong and NOT weak!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM
my gosh!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM
It looks like two totally different games.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:04 PM
If blatche goes up strong like that more often, i will be fine with him. Being more consistent would help too.
Als Dmac got up too, also with the buzzer beating jumper.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:04 PM
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/8170/tuffjuiceel0.jpg discuss ;>
Now keep the energy up the last 10minutes, not the last 8!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I really hope all of the Juan Dixon nay sayers are taking notes, to how well the team is playing under his direction.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:05 PM
So far this is becoming a TEAM effort. Something they’ve not been having!!! We’re up to 50% on the mid range, dunks, and drives!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:05 PM
23-5 run by wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:05 PM
14-4 on 2nd chance points, advantage Wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Wizards lead points in the paint 30-22
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:07 PM
bogus call on Dray, that was a charge!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Prince on DMAC is fun to watch, great match up
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Dray needs to take the charge and stop cringing
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:08 PM
dsong great d
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Love when Young and Dixon play together
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:10 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It takes me 10 mn just to log on!
Anyway, BLATCHE with the slam, DMAC ohmigod that long jumper and then that slam, MY MAN DMAC!!!!
And the Defense on Sheed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even Jamison is getting rough out there!!! WAY TO GO ANTAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Great post up Darius!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Jamison out CB3 back in, like this line up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:11 PM
DMAC is having his BEST game aas a Wizard tonight, what a drive
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Let em play baby, let the young guys play!!!
who woulda thunk it!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:11 PM
gbkdc; are you saying they are getting more physical!!! Cool one of the things they were working on!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:12 PM
dcbutler I am with you
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Dixon with the dish, to Darius good
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:12 PM
one good thing is that the guards are not penetrating for Detroit….knock on wood
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I tell you what… Darius rarely misses a shot!
And DMAC IS ON FIYA!!!!!!!!!!! Love that guy’s game!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:13 PM
There’s DOM showing his defensive skills. Banks it and scores, Darius!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Wow the young guys have shown up tonight
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:14 PM
DSS coming back in. Make some assists rather then some shots boy!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Yeah, slwiz, even Jamison is getting physical!
“I’m lovin’ it” – Justin Timberlake ha ha
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Darius with 13; they aren’t ignoring him and are trusting each other better; they believe they can win this game!!! Go Wiz
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Blatche has 1 count it; 1 Turn over. Keep up your focus and concentration!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:16 PM
what a spark mcguire has been off the bench…good defemse…50 bench points
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Dixon and CB3 with 6 assists each!! WOW
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:17 PM
DMAC DMAC DMAC!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:17 PM
why take dixon out the game? dmac w\ the block
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:17 PM
We’ve had several sparks tonight!!! Whoo Whey!!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM
hope he’s okay! we need you to blowout boston dmac
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM
mcguire needs to move up in the line-up
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Okay, what is DSSs role here
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:21 PM
we need a timeout
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:21 PM
YIKES
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:22 PM
WE NEED DMAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:22 PM
JD should have been on AI, left him out to dry twice on hamilton
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Well once on hamilton then very next trip down on Prince
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM
time out…cut out that turnovers…..finish this thing
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Coach Taps did them a favor by taking DMAC out. He would have had one of those rebounds. The team is too small now.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:24 PM
i think dmac got out because he hurt is wrist when he fall on the floor…but not sure if i got that right
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:24 PM
DMAC DMAC DMAC
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:24 PM
15 ass on 22 fg second half
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:25 PM
DMac was a lil hurt
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:26 PM
now rebounds rebounds rebounds and no turnovers please!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:26 PM
TOO MUCH TIME LEFT… BITES NAILS
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Booing Caron at the free throw line in DC??????????????????????
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:29 PM
8 point lead, 57 seconds…….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Pass the backcourt torch BAAAABBBBY!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:30 PM
8 point lead!!!! Close this game out guys!!! You can do it!! Full effort for another 57.5seconds
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:30 PM
OKAY, atleast until Gil gets back
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Juan has really been impressive!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:31 PM
And look at the all stars assist stats. They are learning to pass the ball and not settle for “non rhythm” jumpers!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:32 PM
54-15 bench points for the wizards
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:33 PM
good adjustments in lineup made by ed tapscott
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Yes, Juan has had a great game!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:36 PM
looks pretty good now
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Yes, we need to show Ed some love!!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Thanks y’all for blogging tonight / this morning ;>
What a nice game. High energy after the 1Q, nice D by darius und dom…nice O by Caron and JD…wow!
SO HAPPY
…haha juan
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:37 PM
OK TOMMANDEL, JD did his thing!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Rest well Phemy— wonderful game!!! It’s a WIN!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:40 PM
CELEBRATE! good night all
Comment from Hando
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:41 PM
woooooooooooot!!!!!
great wing everybody.
Not sure if someone has mentioned it but dixon’s +/- stat was +33. Thats just crazy.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:41 PM
justa good night
301-230-0980 to talk to glenn see you thursday
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:43 PM
nice win tonight. i was just checking the box score… for everyone–including myself–who wondered where juan dixon was… when dixon was in, we were +33 with him.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:47 PM
man good win love the fact they let em play on both sides… Dom is a beast i mean if his D was not there we lose this game and CB3 as always doing what he dose and just puting it up… AJ had a off night Dixon steped up and AJ put his work in on the boards all around thats one awsome win for every player down the line and D.Song some people owe you respect come get it ha ha ha
Comment from aznzero
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:51 PM
hey bloggers!
sorry i didnt blog. i was really upset in the beginning of th game to blog and then the game got exciting and i was just too excited and into the game to blog. great win tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Tom Mandel-(who really does love the Wizards) let;s here the Juan thoughts tonight? Great win tonight, it was Darius, Dixon, Blatche and DMAC and Young off the bench, while CB3 paced the starters, great win!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:53 PM
TagFlip that is one heck of a stat +33 with Dixon, wow
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Juan Dixon played *a great game* tonight. He was incredibly heady, all his shots went in, and he scrapped Iverson to a standstill. Just terrific. Add 4 boards and 7 assists, and you have a fantastic outing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Tap, here’s to a great win, and for finally playing the bench for extended minutes. Wizards 59 off the bench tonight, wow.
Comment from eden
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:55 PM
another great game by stevenson… 1/8
every1 else played well, 5 should be daniels/dixon, butler, songalia, jamison, blatche and mcgee when blatche gets in foul trouble… i really don’t get why stevenson is still starting and playing 32 min for that matter
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Here’s to a great win, and our bench again they are top 5 in the NBA in scoring. Also Blatche seems to me a different player, Darius, DMAC have all played well with minutes let’s keep it up for Boston, we will need that same effort or better.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:58 PM
gbkdc-blogged from the phone and we win, way to go, lol
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:00 PM
jeff, haha!! i did switch to laptop after a few posts. too slow…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Tom, giving you are hard time and again I know you are a huge fan and happy to get a win tonight, hopefully one will lead to 2 on Thursday. I am sure with this win we will have some confidence playing Boston..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:02 PM
gbkdc, so I guess for Boston you have to sstart off on the phone then switch over to the laptop to ensure the win ok, lol…. We need you for Boston ok…..
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:03 PM
u got it jeff!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Dominic was the other hero. It is really fun to watch that kid play ball right now.
Nick was solid — I note that he had no fouls and no turnovers. That’s a good sign for his game. He was a productive shooter and chipped in w/ a steal, 2 assists and a rebound too.
Blatche was solid for what the 4th or 5th game in a row? That is a very good sign too.
Songaila is such a better player this year than last — that’s very gratifying to see.
JaVale, obviously, got eaten alive by Rasheed Wallace. Got to expect that.
Dee only got a half dozen minutes, but he played pretty well, even though they went up on us. That really wasn’t on him.
Obviously, Caron had a monster night — but so did Antawn, even though his shot wouldn’t fall. He did *everything else* — including 12 boards and 3 steals.
How sweet a win can be when it’s been a while, huh?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:08 PM
cool…..we will get a win, great win tonight
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:14 PM
As one of AD’s most vocal critics, I have to congratulate him on his floor game tonight. He was a positive influence on the Wizards success…However, I still want to see him toward the end of the bench.
CB was terrific. All-Star quality game. AJ was his tremendously solid self…another All-Star.
DM and AB played offensively and defensively great!!!
Juan was VERY impressive at the point.
Contributions by DM, AB and JD made the victory.
Coach T has got to give JD serious consideration as the Wiz starting point guard. A combination of JD, AJ, CB, JM and AB would be tough to beat.
I still have to wonder at the lack of minutes to JM. What’s the deal? He starts, then disappears?????
Why were Wallace’s minutes limited by the Pistons in Q4? That was stupid. Is the NBA sending some sort of message to teams?
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:14 PM
jeffmalone90 — I can take it!
No one would be happier than I if Juan turned his career around. In the meantime, we’ll feast on what he did tonight.
It’s hard to know what to say about DeShawn.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:14 PM
gbkdc-it is all on you, if you show up (phone first) we will get the “w” see you then, everyone have a great night and celebrate the win
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Our bench really has played well all year, and I think are getting better. Love to see Juan and Nick playing together, as well Blatche and McGee with DMAC. Darius I have in the past ripped you, however let me be the first to say your play this year has been huge (might be in the running for most improved player)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Deshawn not sure what’s going on there, maybe when Gil comes back he can get his “swagger” back, we will need him in the 2nd half of the year.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:19 PM
getabigboy — the Pistons also didn’t play Maxiell, or Amir Johnson, or Kwame. None of their big guys.
To be honest, I don’t think they are a very good team. Billups was their best player by far. They’re old at almost every spot. Stuckey isn’t ready for a starting 1 role, and their guards off the bench (Afflalo and Bynum) aren’t NBA players.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Tom totally agree w\ you about the Pistons, Coach Curry did not play his bench (one of the best in the NBA) He really may have lost his team
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Darius has played the same game as long as he has been in the NBA. The Wiz are finally catching up to him. This guy really understands the game and makes the right offenseive move EVERY time. The Wiz are expecting him to play BIG man on defense…not fair; he is a 4, at best, but he does the defensive job of the 5 better than most. I would not advocate him as a starter, but, with the right team, he might be a strong candidate for 6th man.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Love your posts Tom
Obviously the Piston’s coach didn’t feel that Maxiell, Johnson or Kwame matched up well against our rotation. Same stupid mistake that the Wiz have been guilty of in recent games.
Are you suggesting that the Pistons are less of a team because they traded Billups for Iverson? And that Billups is a better player than Iverson, who is the #3 scorer in the history of the NBA??
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Coach Tapscott owes Curry a beer for keeping Sheed, Maxiel on the pine during crunch time. Thanks, we’ll take it. Did Maxiel (who kills us) even get in at all?
Well done, Caron – looking like an all-star again. Jamison made heady plays down the stretch – great steal on Iverson.
Dominic is becoming a game changer on the D. Plus he hit a J tonight.
This was the best win of the year!
I hope we get Crittenton. This is a guy with tremendous athletic ability who deserves a chance to play. He is caught in a jam up of guards in Memphis. He can make plays from the point guard position.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:39 PM
who would we cut or trade to get him? We already have 15 (CF)
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:44 PM
ChenierFan, I read everyone of your posts and usually agree with you, but we really don’t need to trade a high draft pick for a third-team point guard. We have a few point guards who would be considered better than Crittenton. If he were so good he would not be the Memphis #3 point guard. Let’s gibe Juan a chance.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Getabigboy — yes, that’s exactly what I’m saying. Billups is a much better player than AI. AI scores a lot, but he isn’t all that efficient a scorer. He is very very good, but Billups is substantially better.
Note, for example, the rings on his fingers. Note too that after the trade, the Nuggets got *better* immediately, and the Pistons got worse immediately.
But, don’t worry — you are with a lot of people who make the same mistake about Iverson.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:45 PM
sorry….or give Juan a chance
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 9, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Tom M.
I guess I’m in good company with those other people who make the same mistake (your opinion) about Iverson. I would think that any GM (your dream position) would take a guaranteed Hall-Famer with the NBA 3rd highest scoring average for (Billups) a good NBA guard. You think that Billups is a much better player than AI???? even at this stage of their careers…
Now we HAVE TO SERIOUSLY QUESTION your understanding of the game!
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Tom may be more knowledgeable on the technicalities than I am, but I think the pick the Wiz would give up for Crittenton was the conditional #1 pick that we got from Memphis in exchange for Juan Carlos Navarro, so draft pick wise it would not be a loss like it would if it was a regular first round pick.
I could be wrong, though. Plus, I think Crittenton is only 20 years old.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 10, 2008 at 12:14 AM
GO BENCH!
What a Game! They turned a real snoozer in the 1st quarter into all these positive posts
Well that one should have secured Juan a few extra minutes of playing time. Great all around game on both ends.
Has anybody else noticed the change in Andray since the “change”? Only the foul trouble took him out of tonights game. He was again a beast. Who didn’t like that dunk over Rasheed? lol.
Caron is an all star and proved it again. That guy never stops. He is like the energizer bunny.
My favorite play has to be when Dominic stole the ball from Stuckey mid air on Stuckey’s shot attempt. Dominic was not to be denied. I don’t know? Did Rodman ever do that?
Darius is always where he is supposed to be. He has a great understanding of the game. I don’t think anyone on the team cuts back door to the basket better than he does. On defense he moves well and sure kept Rasheed at bay a bit tonight.
Getabigboyoffense the only reason Detroit gave up Billups for AI was money. AI’s very large contract expires after this season. The Pistons are obviously planning to eject their aging core and start rebuilding with all that money. IMO only … Billups is twice the guard AI could ever think of being. AI is 3rd all time on the scoring list, but, I’ll bet he would trade that for all of Chauncey’s rings. AI’s fingers might be tattoo’d but they sport no ring. Had he been a little more of a “team” player and a little less of a stat stuffer who knows? Maybe he has a couple rings by now. As to not playing Maxiell (especially against Darius) Big Mistake on their part. I’ll take another team screwing up LOL.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 10, 2008 at 12:19 AM
What is this Crittenton story I’m hearing about? Who is reporting what?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 10, 2008 at 12:34 AM
I figured we would just get the cash for that Memphis pick. I didn’t think we would ever get a real player out of it lol. You mean there might be a warm body actually associated with that pick? I’m thrilled. Now what the heck are we gonna do with him? LOL
Comment from M2
Time December 10, 2008 at 1:18 AM
JUAN DIXON
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 10, 2008 at 1:21 AM
Hey guys,
What a game, Huh? About JM, he could be the recipient of some back door baskets if he knew how to play the floor….LOL…Besides going for alley oops. He is VERY young, when it comes to his floor work. Just watch him on offense, i think CB3 tried to hit him early in the game. In due time, he’ll get it.
Oklahoma has some seasoned bigs we may be able to get for E.T. (I.E. CHRIS WILCOX/U OF MD, BABY!!!!) Tom, I didn’t check the numbers, so it’s just a thought…lol…We have three guards not including Daniels? Hey, we may be able to get rid of that salary for a steady guard somewhere, you never know. AD was a step slow tonight (actually stuckey drove on him at will), his career may be a wrap.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 10, 2008 at 1:26 AM
Valuable lesson for all all-stars that want a ring:
Michael Jordan stopped being selfish and let Chicago build a team around him to win a championship (plus a few more). Kobe has now learned the same lesson. AI….Jury is still out
It may not totally apply, but like my grand dad used to say “it’s better to be a young fool than a old fool, cuz when you’ re a young fool, you got time to change” hmmmmmmm???
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 10, 2008 at 1:31 AM
About JD:
The wiz were wrong for letting him go to Portland in the first place. Maybe $$ was an issue, but he was one of the defensive gurus when he was here the first time. He now has learned to handle the rock better. It is not necessary to be a star all the time. Sometimes you just want someone that can get the job done 
It’s only one game, but it’s a bldg block….whew, boston is next…..AND AB SHOULD BE STARTING DANG IT, WITH DM COMING IN NO LATER THAN 7TH. HIS DEFENSE CREATES OFFENSE…..
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 10, 2008 at 1:34 AM
OH YEAH,
Favorite play and it was on sports center all night…..
AB SLAMMIN ON SHEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Reuben
Time December 10, 2008 at 8:18 AM
WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YAY
sorry i couldnt blog last night i turned on the tv and there were two minutes left so thats all I saw
Comment from aznzero
Time December 10, 2008 at 9:27 AM
wat is this i hear about wizs in a trade talk with the grizzlies for a guard?
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 10, 2008 at 9:29 AM
Can We Duplicate The Process!
That is the only thing I would like to know!
The game ball for the starters I feel goes to
our Leader Antwaan Jamison because he played the
3 6 5 0zero role to the T. He didn’t shoot the three ball that much but he was disruptive all night long and for a 32 year old he is a great rebounder.The best part is Jamison committed ZERO TURNOVERS in 38:57 minutes which is Unbelievable! The bench played there roles to perfection but Songalia and Dixon stood out amongst the group with there rebounds,assists and and points and only committed Dixon 1 TURNOVER and Songalia Zero which is outstanding for them! I also like to give praise to Mcgiure, Young and Blatche for maintain peace through strength in there core fundamentals! We still have a way to go in our three pointer field goal percentage because if we increase that by 10 % then the clouds over head will be no more!
Comment from wtop
Time December 10, 2008 at 9:45 AM
That was the best game last night that I have seen in a very long time lets now beat the Celtics
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 10, 2008 at 9:48 AM
I don’t think we can just trade a pick for Crittenton (or anyone). For one thing, we already have 15 players (and, no, you can’t shed a salary by “waiving” someone in the NBA). For another, we are up against the luxury tax.
So… we’d have to trade someone — I think Pech’s salary would probably work, if the Grizzlies want him.
This all sounds like baseless rumor.
Aundra — I agree; Jamison had an excellent night even though his shot wasn’t dropping.
But, Juan was the leader last night. He played a *great* game.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 10, 2008 at 9:59 AM
From the Post article, it looks like acquiring Crittenton would push us over the luxury tax limit. That means he would cost us several million dollars this year. I have *a hard time* believing Abe is going to ok that for a player who has never had any impact in the league.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 10, 2008 at 10:35 AM
I do it as well but I think we just take for granted Caron Butler sometimes.
The guy had 33 points and in the 3rd quarter (our biggest problem all year) he had 11 points and 5 assists.
He’s an All-Star on and off the court so im giving my gameball to CB3, but I would like to have 6 gameballs because Juan Dixon, Tawn, Darius, Dom and Dray all deserved them. Dray with maybe the two biggest plays of the game to keep the momentum going.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 10, 2008 at 11:03 AM
SPORTZ WIZ
CRITTENTON LOOKS OKAY I SAW HIM IN SUMMER LEAGUE VEGAS. I WOULD LIKE A MORE INDEPTH
BIO ON THIS GUY IF POSSIBLE.
THANKS
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 10, 2008 at 11:05 AM
I forgot the caps but thats much better !
I hope everyone happy finally after the win, I feel great!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 10, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I hate speculating on trades because part of the problem is so many rumors dont come true.
To be honest I really don’t knwo much about Crittenton,
Last year he wasn’t with LA when we played the Lakers, and the one game i missed due to illness was the Memphis game. So i never even got to see him last year.
If I hear something more concrete I will let you know. Right now im focused more on last night’s win.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 10, 2008 at 12:11 PM
No reason whatever to think that Javaris Crittenton brings anything special. I don’t know why Ernie would bother, unless he can deal Pech for the kid and would rather have a guard than a big at the end of the bench.
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Comment from aznzero
Time December 9, 2008 at 10:09 AM
lets go wiz!