Game Day Pacers
6:08 AM….Dave Johnson ready to attack the week on a Monday….and again my apologies for not being able to get on the BLOG once the game started Saturday …we kept trying to get back on and kept getting knocked off—-great night all around huh—but thanks for keeping the BLOG jumping—Wizards have had losses this season when they deserved to get something out of the game but needless to say Saturday was not one of them…. it was a choppy game and the Wizards did not contain the dribble asGlenn Consor noted in the broadcast….here’s to a new week and a new start…..BLOGCAST….radio and blogging together starts a 7…..we know the internet works at Verizon Center…..ESPN 980 AM in Washington…94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia….92.7 FM in Southern Maryland… and 1370 AM in Baltimore….
6:20 PM Dave Johnson checking in from Verizon Center…numbers to play with ….first and third quarters have been key.. when the Wizards win they hold opponents to 24 points in 1st quarters…when they lose they allow opponents an average of 29 points in 1st quarter….in third quarter of Wizards victories opponents have been held to average of 20 points…but in losses opponents have scored 28 ppg
6:30 PM..Starters are in..It will be Andray Blatche starting and Javale McGee will come off the bench…Juan Dixon, DeShawn Stevenson Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison….Pacers will go with TJ Ford, Marquis Daniels, Danny Granger, Troy Murphy, and Roy Hibbert will make his second start….
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: December 15th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from wtop
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Lets go wizards lets beat the Pacers tonight. Also if the nba media player does not work go to espn980.com and on their screen on the left they also have a listen live link on their website. GO WIZARDS BEAT THE PACERS
Comment from rgz
Time December 15, 2008 at 1:24 PM
With Etan out, Pech is probably suiting up tonight, hopefully he will get time together with Blatche or McGee.
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 1:58 PM
can we play the young guys so I can be satisfied even if we get blown out please..
Comment from ericw
Time December 15, 2008 at 2:06 PM
i am so tired of hearing antawn jamison talk about how upset he is with the young guys when he scores 17 points and plays zero defense in 40 minutes against the SIXERS.
Comment from Jaba
Time December 15, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Hello everyone, here’s yet another german Wizard’s fan writing to you from Stuttgart , wishing the Wizards the best of luck for tonight’s game against the
Pacers. I still have thet feeling that all the pieces will come together soon and we’ll be able to turn this season around! Go Wizards!!!
Comment from Rick
Time December 15, 2008 at 3:14 PM
i agree with ericw. i think jamison should keep his mouth shut until he takes 1 charge. please antawn, just 1!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Maybe ET wont take mcgee out after 3 minutes and start him in the second half only to take him out again after 4 minutes…
but who am i kidding?
Comment from Agent0
Time December 15, 2008 at 5:55 PM
I must disagree. Although Jamison might not have put up the numbers we wanted to see against Philly, he still does all the other things we need done, and I can understand where his frustration is coming from. He DOES play defense, but he is out there mainly to provide offense, which we cant seem to find.
Anywho, I am looking forward to tonight’s game. I know that Pacers are a good team right now, regardless of their record. Kinda like us! Our Match-Up’s should work out perfect. One’s to watch in my opinion will be McGee and Hibbert. 2 Young guys that have been stand-out rookies.
Point Guard’s: T.J. Ford vs Juan Dixon. That should be a really good match up. Two very good, speedy guys that are very familiar to each other (Both in Toronto 06-08), who can both score very easily.
Shooting Guards: Marquis Daniels vs DeShawn Stevenson.
I think that both guards are struggling tremendously, and not much need be said. These 2 need to step up thier games if they plan on getting valuble minutes.
Small Forwards: Danny Granger vs Caron Butlerrrr
This will be extremely exciting to watch. I can see both putting up about 30 tonight. Each are doing superb this season and really providing the “lift” for their teams.
Power Forwards: Troy Murphy vs Antawn Jamisonnn
This will also be a good match up, but I have to give the edge to Jamison. The Pacer’s taller lineup will be a good test to all of our younger players.
And finally the Centers: Roy Hibbert vs JaVale McGeeeeee:
Two young guys getting good opportunities to get the starts, and valuable playing time. Although McGee will be the best choice to play, he may need some help, due to shortness in both height and bulkiness.
Overall, it should be a great match up. LET’S GO WIZARDDDSSS! Now is our time to shine!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 6:46 PM
Crittenton better play tonight. He didnt even play in the garbage minutes against Philly.
Come on Taps play him!!!
I bet EG is pissed that Taps is not playing him.
J Critt was so excited when he got here that he was going to get a chance to get minutes, and he is on the bench, and i dont care about knowing the plays, when you are 4-17, its apparent you cant win with players that do know the plays
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 15, 2008 at 6:49 PM
If the Wiz are going to make the playoffs, they must win games such as tonight.
If they are going to make the playoffs, then they must get better at defense and rebounding. To do that they need to go for size. They need 20+ minutes a game for Javale, Andray and Dom. The Wiz over the last few years have not had a good defense, not becuase of poor rotations, but that they are undersized and teams can pass right over them and grab too many contested rebounds. This is frustrating because they have the players to remedy this situation but don’t use them.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:15 PM
javale just needs to play. idk why the hell tap isn’t playing him.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:24 PM
Well I am looking for player rotations tonight and minutes, will it be the same or will it be a change? Nick has to play more than 4 minutes tonight, and maybe Mcgee can at least play 15??? Match up I look forward to is Murphy against Blatche, should be fun.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Crittenton is not playing right now because he doesn’t know the offense yet, he’s working very hard to learn it though and i expect his time to increase throughout the year,
its hard to pick up this offense in two practices.
Comment from neal
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Tom, I REALLY hope you’re wrong about the reason for drafting Pecherov. I would lose a ton of respect for our management if I really believed they drafted him because they wouldn’t have to pay him for a year.
I know two things about Pecherov. One: When he gets the ball he’s looking to shoot from the perimeter. Two: Both Jordan and Tapscott have had him as #4 on the depth chart at PF. That’s enough for me not to expect anything from him.
A lot of teams draft tall guys, hoping they develop into their bodies. A few make it and the GM looks like a genius. Most don’t. It’s kind of a double or nothing thing.
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:34 PM
On Javaris: “He’s come in and only had one or two practices and he knows less of what we do because he hasn’t played in the system. You see, MIke being in New Orleans, knows some of the stuff we run becaue they run our stuff. They run “forwards out”, they run “chin,” so I can put Mike in the game and we’re still organized and collected. We can run the basic stuff. He knows the basics sets, basic cuts, the basic timing. Javaris, at this point, doesn’t know any of that. And so, it’s going to take him awhile to learn some of that. It wouldn’t be fair to put him in the game and say we’re disorganized and point the finger at him. I’ve got to get him up to speed and get him in shape too because he hasn’t been playing. And then we can take a look at him.”
-Ed Tapscott
It’s not rocket science folks… The kid is not ready to be thrown into the fire.
As I stated in an earlier post. Doesn’t anyone remember Butler saying he needed a year to figure out our “system”?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:34 PM
SportzWiz-WOW! Blatche gets the start, I like that maybe McGee will get more minutes with the second unit, I like that move.
Comment from Reuben
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:34 PM
why isnt McGee starting???
Im going to be at the game and unable to blog tonight.
LETS GO WIZARDS!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:36 PM
I am not looking for Javaris to do anything until next year to be honest, this year maybe in spot duty at the most. Sportzwiz will Pesch be active tonight since ET is out?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:37 PM
6:20 PM Dave Johnson checking in from Verizon Center…numbers to play with ….first and third quarters have been key.. when the Wizards win they hold opponents to 24 points in 1st quarters…when they lose they allow opponents an average of 29 points in 1st quarter….in third quarter of Wizards victories opponents have been held to average of 20 points…but in losses opponents have scored 28 ppg
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:47 PM
we are 4-17 though ppl. We have guys that do know the plays and we still lose. Maybe just throw JC in there and see what happens. We need something to look foward too.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:48 PM
6:30 PM..Starters are in..It will be Andray Blatche starting and Javale McGee will come off the bench…Juan Dixon, DeShawn Stevenson Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison….Pacers will go with TJ Ford, Marquis Daniels, Danny Granger, Troy Murphy, and Roy Hibbert will make his second start….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Juan Dixon after not playing for five straight is averaging 12.8 ppg and 5.8 apg over the last four
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Ok guys another email was sent to the league and hopefully its fixed,
Here is the NBA.Com Listen Live Link
If that doesn’t work Try out the Baltimore Feed
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:02 PM
great news SportzWiz thanks, and Dave and Glenn glad to see you guys are back missed you last game, lets get a win tonight! Go Wiz!!! Juan’s numbers are really good, I willl take 12 and 6 anyday of the week from a PG
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:04 PM
i hope were just putting the james an stevenson on showcase for a potential trade and not just our young fellas under the bus.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:06 PM
hey gang dave and glenn…don’t think youg fellas going under the bus…we just need to win./… so there is no set rotation but yes we do need to let the guys develop…jeffmalone 1990 thanks for the comments….working internet in 2008 what a concept
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:08 PM
we need to get a win and get a streek i know it should have already happend but its time to get to work we need that hard nose never stop old washington wizards to show up to play ball tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:12 PM
you are right wizards4life….believe me i know it is tough…but trying to stay positive….it is not too late at 4-17…but it getting later
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:14 PM
SportzWiz-thanks for the feed the NBA was still down however the Baltimore link is up, thanks again!
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Here We go Wizards. lets get win tonight. please!!!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:17 PM
since we just traded for james, he now cant be traded with a package of players for two months. After two months it will be right before the trade deadline. I bet James is moved with maybe Etan to a team that needs 2010 expiring contracts. Also Stevenson too.
Trust me its bound to happen. Or we dump stevenson and james takes over at 2 guard behind Young.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:17 PM
guys Troy Murphy is playing out of his mind, we have to contain he and Granger and Daniels to win this game, Murphy is a walking double double, and two local guys coming home, big Roy and J Jack will be up for this game.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:18 PM
wizbulletman-James can be traded straight up however (see trade restriction) so he can be moved
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Dave and Glenn-glad to hear Coach Tap on Blatche and McGee. I think it will help both players.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:21 PM
i think that what it is all about..mcgee is still very much a part of things
Comment from aznzero
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:26 PM
wasup bloggers im in class!!! dont tell my teacher shhhhh!!! i cant miss a wizards game. and im wearing the new zephyrs jersey! and i got 0 comments. man southern MD has no love for the wizards. #1 fan in Southern Maryland
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:27 PM
man bad pass but we are looking better to start the game on D
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:29 PM
energy is up, a good sign
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:29 PM
mice turn a round by blkatche
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:31 PM
they got us lagging on D we need to get set fast
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:33 PM
nice passing by CB3 love that we are looking much better tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:34 PM
amen
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Roy was to up for this game, 3 quick fouls
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:34 PM
lets keep it up
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
wow CB3 and AB just hooking up all over the place
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
great vpass by blatche
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
great pass by dray, very good start for him.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Wow only down by 2; rebounds and assists could be improved!! But how about Blatche starting!!! He’s doing pretty good so far!! Sorry I’m late; just got my computer back;
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:37 PM
great start for the home team, hopefully we do not give up the 30 pts in the 1st that Coach talked about in pre game
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:37 PM
What did I miss?
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Just the kind of team we can get off on… The 2nd worse (right behind our guy) starting two guard in the league & a rookie starting at center.
Lets do this WIZ!
& I’m still amazed how some of you still don’t understand keeping J Crit out of action? Seriously…
Comment from aznzero
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:38 PM
blatche has very good averages when he starts
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:39 PM
pacers are quick
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:39 PM
thanks guys; sure missed you in Philly; great to have ya all back!!! It’s a great 1st quarter!!! Go Wiz!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:40 PM
temp favors pacers right now
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:41 PM
just got on myself gbkdc; no cell phone tonight, LOL!!
Let’s stop that run!! De – Fense
Comment from wtop
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Sportzwiz, Dave and Glen Espn980.com also has our wizards games online I talked to them earlier today and they said the games were available online at espn980.com
Comment from wtop
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Defense Defense Defense Defense Wizards
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Dixon went out looks like James is in
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:43 PM
WTOP just a quick heads up Sunday’s game will not be on 980 until the conclusion of the Redskins game, it will be on 570am for the entire time.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Dave and Glenn, ppg is really worrying me, too many points to give up in the 1st, hopefully we can pick it up in the next 3 qtr’s
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:43 PM
im gonna break my tv if caron shoots another 3 pointer!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM
yes that was something ed tapscott mentioned in the pre game in wins allow only 24
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Their bench is in and they seem to be on that run with the bench!! Come on Wiz! Get some stops!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM
no bench its starters with Juan out and James in
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Still shooting alot on perimeter, what about going inside? Is the post covered?
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM
I think Mike James needs to play in front of Deshawn
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Whats up people, just got in with my dinner…how are we doin?
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
At least they are having having to claw back 6 and not double digits!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
we are going insde …points inopaint is 16-12 pacers…but we are not pressuring the …12 assist for the pacers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Too many pts given up in the 1st, however we at lead have 27 and the energy is there. In the 2nd we should see our bench, hopefully they can come in and pick it up!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
james young jamison mcguire and songailia are now in
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Yep I’m on the phone again. Laptop is such a clunker. Aznzero, u are funny! Blogging in class! 
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Where’s the defense guys?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Thanks Dave and Glenn, positives Blatche and the starters all had great energy that was good to see, just need to lock in on D, we cannot give up 104 tonight and get a win
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Thanks dj! Yeah we need to be hustling more on defense!! Yeah, our bench is in!! Maybe they can go up tempo and bring some more energy!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
gbkdc-is in the building, on the phone we will get a win!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
DMAC!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM
would like to see Dixon in with this line up
Comment from wtop
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Sportwiz I will be at that game to watch my wizards hopefully beat the Dallas Mavericks on sunday night
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM
too many points by the Pacers thus far need a time out and go to zone and man to man
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM
OH- my husband got box seats tonight. Must be nice! I’m home w/dog.
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
They’re killing us on the glass. Too many 2nd chance points.
20-10 rebounding advantage…
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
OMG, why do we continue to play small ball. We are getting out rebounded so bad and Tap does not put in a big man.
PLAY MCGEE
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
They are shooting 55% and 75%!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
that ‘s cool gbk dc glasd you are with us
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM
gbkdc-home w\ the dog, we will get the win, hubby at the game, wifey on the blog, Wizards basketball baby
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Goodness we need some rebounds!!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Yeah, our bench has 0 rebounds between them all!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
we need McGee and Blatche in the game together
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
butler now at two
Comment from aznzero
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
your dog better be wearing a wizards jersey gbkdc lol.
i cant blieve my teacher is making us create a program on our last class!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Tap give Juan, Dixon, Blatche, McGee and Jamison or CB3 together just try, too many points at this pace, the Pacers will score at least 110
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:06 PM
aznzero you changed your gravatar!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:06 PM
DMAC!!!!!!
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Hey, cant blame Eddie Jordan for this defensive performance1
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Young got a quick hook tonight?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:07 PM
jusdt not rebounding…that is why we are losing…40 points scored 5 minutes left in 2nd is okay..but 51 given up is bad
Comment from aznzero
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:08 PM
i havent changed it in a while. for some reason the avatar takes forever to change it or it switches b/w my numerous avatars.
but i should have the one with me and dave
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Looks like McGee went in for Blatche so Darius and JaVale are now in;
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:09 PM
We can’t get stops but DMAC is our best chance. MCGEE!!!!!
Dog needs a jersey!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Dave and Glenn, much has been made that Coach Tap loves to have Jamison and CB3 at least one on the floor at all times, I think that in some cases it is hurting the bench, sometimes you have to give them both a rest together, let the young guys play and give them some confidence and trust them.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM
need ed that block by mcgee
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM
McGee with a block!!!
Comment from aznzero
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM
anybody update me on score plz….
gbkdc
if u find a dog jersey. let me know!
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Good move switching McGee back to coming off the bench.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM
5-0 wizards run
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM
would love to see Blatche and McGee together, as coach says the definition of insanity, lol
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM
mcgee blocked it!! SO ET now will yank him…
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM
azn, were losing…
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:12 PM
yeah, this one has two guys on it; I remember the other one being red background? or am I thinking of wizskins? Grrrrr too many to keep up with!! LOL
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Ok aznzero! My dog is huge. He could wear a regular jersey. (Doberman)
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM
I would agree that Blatche with McGee would be unstoppable down low
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Not that mcgee coming off hte bench is a bad thing, but we did get behind again in the first quarter.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Murphy almost has a double double in the 1st half, wow
Comment from aznzero
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM
thanks sportwiz. well bounce back!
slwiz
i had a tough juice one and a dsteve locksmith one.
gbkdc
oh wow im lookin for a small one like a build a bear one. lol. i bought my gf one. but im looking one for my sis min pinscher/yorkshire terrier (i think thats what he is)
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM
can somebody tell me what offense were running?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:17 PM
cb3-would love to see Blatche and McGee, and where-gil, I have no idea what we are running
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:18 PM
oh, its the ‘one-pass-then-jack-it-up’ offense.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:18 PM
WHY ET WHY!!!!????
Why take McGee out….OMG
Does he know how to coach, let alone putting Stevenson back in and not young.
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Jeff- I dont think we have seen that combo all year right?
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Only saw that combo in the golden state game. First game after EJ was fired.
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Does anyone know when carons contract is up?
Comment from wheres-gil
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:22 PM
can we afford him, twan and gil? will abe have to pay a luxury tax?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:22 PM
no matter who is in..pacer out hustling wizards
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I disagree Glen. On the boards AND better ball movement! That should ignite there energy and get momentum going!! Man are they stagnant!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:22 PM
The Pacers will hit 60 pts in the half! UNACCEPTABLE
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:23 PM
I’m still confused as to why mcgee is out..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:24 PM
our best defensive and scoring line up, McGee, Blatche, DMAC, CB3 and Dixon (maybe DeShawn) if we want to get stops, we need to put the stoppers in the game! And let the unit play more than 5 minutes, please not another script like previous games.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:25 PM
jason c wills ee if he gtes back in second half..i am not sure why he was taken out.,..it was a high tempo games
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:26 PM
nice we agree on that at least.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:26 PM
this is just a disgrace. washington sports–with the exception of the capitals–are failing miserably. the redskins are choking, the wizards and nationals need a federal bailout. i’ve already switched favorite nfl teams from the redskins to the cowboys.. please hope i don’t switch from the wizards to another team.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:27 PM
Tap I love the team but man some moves make you scratc your head, Young spot minutes (Mike James has come in and has taken Youngs minutes, huh) McGee spot minutes, with Etan inactive he gets limited action and we have Pech active and no minutes?
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:28 PM
TAG FLIP you did not just say you switched from the redskins to the cowgirls….that is just wrong.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Tagflip-I agree with you on the state of the Wizards and Skins, but you lost me when you said you are now a Cowboys fan, nothing else to say
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Yeah who switches teams? Let alone switches to their worst enemy?
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:31 PM
& Etan & Pech need to STAY inactive… They will bring NOTHING.
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Cowboys seriously?
Comment from lenman
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Clearly, its personal with Tapscott and McGee. I have watched every game this season and JaVale is not close to being the same player he was two weeks ago. Tapscott is absolutely destroying this kids confidence. The reason we are not winning and will never win is because of this organization is an amateurish crew. This ain’t the league of old “washed up”, no defense playing, jump shooting veterans.
PS!! I hope no one in this organization ever talks about the two All Star fantasy again. Every team with two potential AllStars has more than 4 wins.
Ridiculous, Tapscott must go!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:34 PM
33 in the 1st for the Pacers and 29 in the 2nd, I mean we have seen this all year, we will not win until we can hold teams under 100 ppg, I dont care if we are shooting over 50 plus percent, means nothing is you give up well over 104 ppg, this is amazing to me that our defense is actually playing WORSE under Tap! Coach Ayers will not be back really for a few weeks, I have no idea what we are doing on that end of the court
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:37 PM
is coach ayers out with medical issues?
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:37 PM
I know 1 block in 3 minutes is low production for jm but come on.
Comment from jg004
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:38 PM
It seems to be the story of the season. First quarters absoutely kill this team and they end up not having enough to pull themselves out of the deep hole. Need to have a stronger effort in first and third quarters.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Why would Tap have the phiphosy that Caron and Jamison must play at all times? One must be on the court, huh???They are leaders on the team, so the bench needs to have the leadership and coaching staff’s confidence in them allowing them to come out for at least 10 minutes a game (together) the teams with All Stars on them (Boston, Detroit etc) they make sure that the bench MUST bring it everynight and the starters will sit for long stretches, crazy!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:39 PM
jg004 bad first and third quarters Aa big story
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Actually we were only down 6 in this game after 1 quarter; lets see how they do in the 3rd
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:40 PM
The starters only have 6 assists; not enough TEAM ball.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:41 PM
12 of 14 daniels pints in paint
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:42 PM
ok Dave and Glenn I will give you that….So what changes has Tap given the team?
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Yes, defense is bad. Offense not so good either sometimes. But it’s still my team.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Jamison and Butler log to many minutes, heck we are losing and they play almost 40 minutes a game, all I am saying is let the young guys get some confidence, try something new that you can control now is all I am saying
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:44 PM
7-0 wizards run
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Hey we are on a run this quarter!! And seem to be ahead in points in this quarter, too!! Let’s go Wiz!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:46 PM
yeah i dont care much about the rookies and all that i love the team i want them to play hard we need a 8-9 man rotation and thats it and D.Steve got a 3 to go in
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM
DESHAWN!!!!!! Happy for him!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM
nice run by the Wizards, we are back in the game, need the bench to help us get over the hump
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Good comeback, but we’re usin a lot of energy to do it.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Our rebounds and assists are better this quarter; and that last 3 by DeShawn really helped!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:48 PM
14-4 run last 3:08
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:49 PM
that’s the worry Jason; we use so much energy to claw back out of the hole there’s not much left to close the game out in the 4th; same ole, same ole’
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Looks like starters will remain; hope they can keep up the energy!! Could use the bench about now!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:50 PM
AB is starting to find his role i like how he is playing O# would love to see more D# from him tho
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:52 PM
well lets put that another way i would love to see him keep track of his man a little more he is still ok on D
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:55 PM
yesssssssssss ha ha ha lets go this is the wizards of OLD
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Nice hustle!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:56 PM
within 1!!! Go Wiz!!!
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Man if Blatche had the dog in him that Butler has…
He’s skilled but not quite as skilled as he thinks he is.
Having a nice little game but man, I wish he’d go STRONGER!
We’ll get this win tonight!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:58 PM
wizards 27-16 advantage in the third
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Well it’s up to the bench to keep it going!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Interesting only James and Darius are coming in
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:00 PM
I do not like James and Dixon together on the court, has to be one or the other, go wiz 38-16 advantage thus far, hopefully we will see this also in the 4th qtr
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:01 PM
MJ got some moves!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:01 PM
smart by James to drive and dish off
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:02 PM
now that was a good job took it right at em but keep it close to his body so no one could block it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:02 PM
tight rotation mcgee now in
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
alright 4 fouls on Murphy and McGee comes in!!! Go JaVale get some O going!!! And run that floor!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
what is the deal w\ Young????????????
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM
good ? i have not seen him alot but he was in the game at one point
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
don’t kniow for sure…maybe defenbser
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
love my Wizards, but I am concerned w\ the minutes that CB3 and Jamison are playing, WAY to many minutes, that will come back to bite us and in some ways can explain CB3 f\t’s in some games. Again they both need to rest together at least 15 minutes per game, we cannot continue like this
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I don’t know jeff…
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
We are IN this GAME!!! Go Wiz!! Finish the 4th quarter!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
wizards scoreless 3 minutes
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Why does Jamison shoot a quick three after his team mates worked so hard on the defensive end?
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Ok why does ET keep taking mcgee out after something good
AND WHY IS YOUNG ON THE BENCH
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
stopped 11-0 run
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM
they are tired guys! that is my point again cb3 and Jamison
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Why does Blatche take jumpers instead of being aggresive and taking it to the rim? I do know that he somtimes makes them but could be more aggresive.
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:13 PM
the comeback is costing us now.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Blatche had to take that jumper, shot clock was winding down
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM
could use young scoring
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM
i wish they would put Juan back in dont see any reason to have him on the bench
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Mike James 1 pt 6 assists thus far in 17 minutes, I know he is a vet but he has all put taken Young’s minutes and I just don’t know why? Young knows the offense and has been playing well and now he cannot get into the game, y?
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:15 PM
I agree Dave, we need young in
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:15 PM
wizard shave to stop giving up to many second chancesn 22 offensive rebounds thats incredib;e
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Wow he’s going with all the starters!!!
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Lets go Caron
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Again early in the year a couple of things really stood out, Young and Dixon play well together, and Blatche and McGee all I am saying is we are relying way to much on Caron and Jamison, they guys are tired it will show at the f\t line and on the defensive end, that has been the story all year long!
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:18 PM
i assume young is injury seeing that he only has 3 minutes
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:19 PM
sorry Nickdagift it has been the coaching
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:19 PM
that just rediculous, 3 minutes?
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:19 PM
100 points- this goes back to what Jeff said earlier
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:19 PM
mind that, whats the deal with Mcgee
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Wizards outscord 13-5 in the 4th thus far
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:21 PM
he got 2 blocks in his 6 minutes but i guess that isn’t enough
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:22 PM
cb3-that is why I posted it earlier, no defense in every game we will not win giving up over 104 ppg, and then running your All Stars into the groung by playing 40 plus a night, same story…get down big, come back, no legs in the end to close
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Man an i thought Jordan’s coaching was bad.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Wiz4Life-again it shows up at the defensive end of the court
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:24 PM
here we go this lineup is making a run
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:24 PM
the guys are Vets they played this many mins for years dont see your problem
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:24 PM
We need stop on D after the free throws
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:26 PM
no bench tonight
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:26 PM
If he’s going to make a move with the bench; nows the time!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Wiz4life-my point is this, in the past CB3, and Jamison would get more rest in a game, so this year they have been asked to do more on the floor, well the offense has been there but the defense has not, playing good D takes a lot out of you, and if you are tired it will show up there and on the free throw line
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Dave and Glenn how do we change the real problem with this team at this giving up 104 ppg, the Pacers are at 108 and counting
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
NO nick in for fouled out stevenson!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
8-0 run by pacers
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
how many turnovers do we have?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Dave and Glenn, what is going on w\ Nick Young and Coach Tap? James and Dixon is not the backcourt we want or need, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
15 turnovers….by wizards…reboudns 55-38 by pacers
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Tonight’s game is an improvement. Keep AB starting, and get more rest for CB3/AJ, so if you are going to play them in the end, at least they will have something left. There is an allegiance to the veterans, which is okay, but it’s not totally productive.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
tired legs, I will say it again and again, it is a telling sign, slow starts and no legs in the end of the game.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
jeffmalone1990 we dont have an snwer on the nick young queston will try to find out for wednbesday
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM
56 points in paint for pacers
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
well ill put it too you this way the bench came in end of the 3rd and to start the 4th 13-2 run after a tie game if you put bench players on the floor they need to be able to keep the game as close as posible but they did not and i think that is half our problem is that CB3 and AJ realy dont know who is going to be on the floor at any givin time in a game…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Pech will get into the game
Comment from Jason C
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM
at this rate twan and caron are gonna get injured…but at least then we’d have to play the young guys =\
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Yeah, but why did they get 2nd chances and why did they get so many rebounds? the stats is the symptom. What is the disease?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Thanks guys, our bench has been top 5 all year, and in the last 2 games they are not getting the minutes
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
what do u know young is in- when the game is over
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Dj/ Glen is there an issue of vets vs. rookies and “this is the way it’s always been” and “wait for gil”. Is that really the diseases?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Caron seems to be more of a leader on the floor (aggressive). Maybe Caron should be in with the first unit and Jamison with the second unit.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
and he turned the ball over 2 times already
Comment from slwiz
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Wow the 3rd stringers just came in. so does this mean Nick is now the 3rd string shooting guard?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
slwiz-it is the line up, your best rebounders are Jamison, McGee and Blatche, so you need them to play big minutes, you need to have Blatche and McGee on the floor to protect the paint, our opponents are looking at our 5 position and just attacking (we are soft there) so we need to be active Blatche and McGee for stretches of the game would be a nice start
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
just look at the effort
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
back at it with you wednedsay guys…thanks for all interest and passion
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
McGee 8 minutes, Young 4 minutes,
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
they need to be in early if at all they need to play like most the 3rd and 2nd qt we cant have them on the floor late and we realy need a better rotation like we need to know who is going to come off the bench it cant be nick one day and James 2 days then Nick one more time
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
To get to our 5 position, the opposition is beating the other positions. When our 5 helps out, the opposing 5 gets a layup or second chance points.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
they did that to Haywood too but he was 10x better last year
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Someone has to ask tapscott about young & mcgee
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
dcbutler-if you remember I talked about having Jamison off the bench since Tap wants one of them on the floor at all times, and I got flack for it, will we keep losing with what we have and what we are doing. We need to put out effective line ups for sustained minutes to win, erratic minutes and spot play will have us losing more than winning
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:41 PM
look like tapscott is the only one that doesn’t realize that we need nick and mcgee to win.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Antawn played a great game. Wasted.
Wow, that trade for Mike James is really looking good, huh?
No way we’ll catch Oklahoma City for worst record, but we have a real shot at 2d worst; we really do.
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:43 PM
also everyhting jeff has said about Jamison and Butler is totally true. THe line-up oviously isn’t working (jamison and Butler in at all time). Coach apparently doesn’t trust the rest of the team
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:43 PM
I hear ya Jeff. Our two all-stars playing together is not the answer. We are not 18-4, we are 4-18, so obviously it ain’t working. We need a fresh mindset on how this team should be ran.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:45 PM
I will say it again the James trade hurt the Wizards, look at what it has done, scoring he had a good game last one out, but tonight 1 pt 6 assists, and the biggest reason it is killing the Wiz it is taken all of Youngs minutes, I cannot believe it at all, Blatche only 2 rebounds at the 5 not good, but 17 pts that was good
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Also, I wouldn’t put it all on AJ and CB3, THEY are not provided the proper resources to HELP them get out of this rut. I agree with AB being a starter on the court, BUT DSteve should no longer be starting. Once they change that, lets see how a game goes, if it ever changes.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:47 PM
And for those fans who do not believe the team has been tired 4th qtr Pacers scored 15 pts in the 4th Pacers hit for 31
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Yeah, at first I was like, lets see how this pans out. Get NY in there and have him shoot off of screens, rather than dribble and see the results. WE NEED A FRESH SET OF HANDS ON THE REIGNS.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:49 PM
dcbutler-I am not putting it on Twan or CB3, again they are doing all they can to help us win, my issue with them are the minutes (that’s all) I think when Tap said we need to have one of them on the floor at all times, that is killing our rotations (with the James trade)
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Our starting guards, 11 points… Our reserve guards, 3 points…
Different day, same problem.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:54 PM
I understand. I was just looking at it from both angles. The main issue is team mgmt. No matter who our players are mgmt should know their strengths and weaknesses and roll with it. NY should get more minutes, with what we have in MJ. We just need to run plays to exploit his strength. Another glaring problem was putting that small ball in the game again in the second half, after it being destroyed in the first half. That is a sign that our coach is kind of limited in his style of mgmt. I’m just ready for mgmt that will start out from scratch and get this thing turned around. If analysts can watch us and call everything out, what is the big “to do”. I understand hind-sight is 20/20, but now we can forecast the future….
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Jordan needed to be fired only if we were gonna go with a brand new man & a brand new philosophy.
This interim thing is making ZERO sense!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:54 PM
M2-I agree w\ you, and it would help if guys knew there roles and rotations
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I will always love the Wizards, however this is beyond belief what is taking place with this team this year,it becoming more evident that Coach Jordan should be on the sideline, and maybe Coach Ayers should have gotten the boot!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Actually, Andray had 19 points, and no it wasn’t particularly good. To get his 19, he needed 15 attempts and 7 shots from the line. Antawn took one more shot and got 7 more points out of his effort.
Andray also managed only 2 boards and 1 block. Not a good game from him. But, his effort was ok, and he doesn’t look like he has a conditioning problem any more.
Juan returned to more normal (well, even worse than normal) Juan numbers — 2-8 and 4 turnovers.
Darius continues to play well. McGuire played well too — he had 5 rebounds, a block and an assist in 15 minutes.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:58 PM
They fired the head and assistant trying to say they wanted to go in a new direction….but the replacement is no better and honestly no “moving forward” change.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:59 PM
I only saw the last 3 mins of the game but I got the picture.
The team needs JM (5), AB (4) AJ (3), CB (2) and JD (1) with Songailia, Dom, Nick and Crit coming in off the bench. The team needs size and length out there. That means JM and Dray out there together. Antawn and Butler are undersized for their positions and it is getting to be too much for them. Andray is a bit undersized for the 5 position. The enormous number of points this team gives up is ridiculous.
This is really a sad year for the franchise. But you gotta give us fans tons of credit for hanging with it!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 10:59 PM
dcbutler-the change was needed on defense (and Ayers) is still the coach??
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Maybe Ed should watch the tape, then have an interview…LOL….Po thang….lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:01 PM
CF-I 1000% agree w\ your post, until Gil comes back CB3 needs to play the 2
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:02 PM
How does Coach Ayers keep his job? You fire Jordan and Okoren and keep Ayers and our defense has been horrid all year?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:02 PM
There are soooooooooo many issues going on, who’s on first?
I’m just letting all of this play out at this point.
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Tom… Blatche’s conditioning definitely continues to be a problem.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:04 PM
I have to agree — we look disorganized in every way. Must be tough to be a Wizard right now.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:06 PM
No defense, No wins (without Gil)
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:07 PM
M2 — I didn’t notice a problem with Andray’s play (other than it wasn’t very good), but if you did then I missed it. he looked winded to you? Grabbing his shorts?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:08 PM
on hold for the post game w\ Glenn……301 230 0980
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Tom…Blatche got killed on the boards.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:12 PM
thanks for the shout Lefty….on the call in
Comment from M2
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:13 PM
No but he was definitely too winded to grab any rebounds..
The following is a post from the Wiz Insider blog because I couldn’t say it any better myself (talking to another blogger about Blatche’s “trade-ability”) :
Blatche is a thin, jumpshooting finesse combo forward with poor work habits and unsteady focus. He’s soft and shies away from contact and likes to pretend he’s a PG on the break. He’s a skill player whose skills aren’t good or polished or dependable enough to overcome his regular lapses in judgment or court sense. Basically, he’s still a project, which is why only a developing team would take him. Contending teams want guys who can be counted on the help in a concrete way. There’s nothing about Blatche that says he can do that on a good team. He needs to be on a bad team, because that’s the only way he’ll get enough PT to hone his skills. On a good team his blunders would be too costly.
Posted by: kalo_rama | December 15, 2008
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:15 PM
I didn’t see much of the game. In the little time I watched Andray impressed me by pulling away from a couple stupid fouls he usually makes. Maybe he is maturing?
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:15 PM
but until they have him playing his right position, which is PF, we will definatly be giving up a lot in the paint.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:22 PM
thanks again Glenn for taking my call!!
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Jeffmalone, loved the call again. Great job.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Just glad to have Glenn and Dave hear the passion from the blog and the fans…..CB3 what can we do to fix this? I must say I love that Glenn was very candid tonight….
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:26 PM
is the call in show on the “listen live” thing?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Grif it is on the Baltimore feed not the nba one, a lot of passion tonight
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Jeff- I think you did a great job a expressing what you said through the course of the game.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:28 PM
How do I get the Baltimore feed Jeff?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:29 PM
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:29 PM
sorry I missed you. You are now a star
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:30 PM
I wish, lol…Just wanted to express thoughts from the blog, love the passion and other fans here.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:32 PM
is it always the same hyperlink?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:32 PM
CB3-do you think I git it all out, lol? Again I really tried to express it I did forget to mention Nick Young, dang! But I love that Glenn knows all of the guys and gal’s here on the blog and appreciates the call in’s and passion.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:33 PM
yes I have it saved on my computer Grif, it is worth it especially for the post game
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:35 PM
thanks Bud. I’m not good with computers I wrote it down lol
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Jeff I really think you Mentioned a lot of important stuff, it is good for Glenn to know how we fell. I think a good idea would be, fan question for tapscott. what do you think
Comment from CB3
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:36 PM
It is great to know that there are other Wizards fans out there who share the same feelings and passion as I do. We just have to stay strong with the team; I really believe they’ll get through this slump.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:36 PM
How did everyone play tonight? I only saw a couple minutes. Kinda hard to lose by that much to a not so good team
Comment from Rick
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:38 PM
i was glad to see blatche starting. he needs 30+ minutes per game the rest of the season to set us up for next year. although he did not do a good job on the boards, he was a threat on offense and blocked a shot or two.
now if only we can get some scoring out of the backcourt we can be competitive because it seems like defense is just hopeless so we will have to outscore opponents.
mike james seems pissed off that he was traded from a contender to come off the bench for the worst team in the east, and he looks selfish and clunky on offense.
i say play crittendon. sure he’ll screw up, but he is a quick, longish point guard and he is willing to focus on setting the other guys up. dixon turns the ball over at inopportune times and takes bad shots out of the flow of the offense. oh, and TJ ford simply abused him at the other end. i repeat: dixon was not wanted by any other team in the league and he is currently starting for us. put him on the bench and leave him there.
deshawn stevenson? i think it’s time to break his streak of consecutive games started. maybe that will light a fire under him.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:38 PM
CB3 lol we had a 30 year slump kinda like this. We have a real team now. Somebody will figure whatever it is out…. I hope
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Rick I kinda agree with everything you said. Except starting Crittenton. Give the kid a couple practices to learn the sets…. Then start Crittenton lol
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:43 PM
We don’t seem to be much of a team without Gil and Brendan. Heck play the kids and see who pans out
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:44 PM
hahahaha guys i was just kidding with the dallas thing. srsly tho, im honestly a fan of both teams. just… the skins honestly suck right now..
Comment from justgetanoffense
Time December 15, 2008 at 11:53 PM
I haven’t read anyone else’s blogs. I am a little too ticked off at tonight’s performance, so…
1. As much as I like to think that Juan can help us at certain times, he is a streak player. If he makes two mistakes (missed shot, turnover, etc.) in the first few minutes of the game, get him out of there at put him at the end of the bench…he is cooked. However, if he is successful on his first two possessions, ride him; he can contribute greatly.
2. I’m not sure how many points CB scored, but a close review of the tape, I’m sure, will prove that he gave up just as many. I don’t know if he is hurt or tired or simply doesn’t care (whch I doubt), but his defense is horrible. His defense consists solely of playing the passing lanes looking for a steal. That type of defense really puts the pressure on the big guys in the back who have to compensate for his poor play. I’d place his hustle rating at 2 of 10. He really looked like he was loafing at times.
3. Does coach T have any idea of the problems he would create for the opposition both on offense and defense if he played McGee and Blatche at the same time. I hope that Coach T realizes that Blatche can play the four spot. If he doesn’t, its time for a coaching change.
4. Apparently, Stephenson, himself, has realized that he is not an outside threat and he drives as often as possible. While that is in itself a good choice for him (his outside shot is in never-never land) , he is not a threat off the drive either. Sorry, I’m sure that he is an excellent teammate, but he too is cooked. Sit him next to ET (when he returns). That consecutive games starting record is a farce. If I were DS, I would ask not to start. It has got to be embarassing for him.
Does coach T really thing that Slick Nick would not be a better choice at shooting guard?
5. After trading for two point guards we still have no NBA point guard (of course we havent given Critt a chance yet. If he can’t play, why did we take him?) EG, who is doing our scouting? Do they communicate with the coaching staff?
6. Five AJ’s would be an NBA championship. Guts, hustle, desire, dedication…love the way he plays…although he does have a slight problem playing one-on-one defense against quick forwards.
7. Even thought CB got two assists on passes to AB off drives, it is obvious that he doesn’t want to pass the ball to non-vets unless he absolutely has to. On at least two occassions he took a pull-up jumper on a four on two break rather than pass the ball (CB was one of two in that situation)…I don’t consider that great teamplay.
8. CB and AJ are averaging 40+ points per game, but seem to be taking 60%-70% of the shots during key times of the game…during that key time when we usually we end up falling very far behind. Come on All-Stars, you have to produce more than total points.
9. This team is not a team. It is not entirely the fault of the players. The front office has made some horrendous decisions in attempting to rectify a bad situation. The choice of coaches is truly bad. While it was a good decision to eject EJ, to replace him with a clone was stupid. To be bull-headed enough to refuse to replace an interim non-NBA coach with an NBA coach is irresponsible. There are several (PJ excepted) NBA coaches available, let’s get one of them at least until the end of the year. Tell them they have a chance to turn the franchise around…produce or look for another job next year.
Comment from justgetanoffense
Time December 16, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Just looked at some of the blogs…
Criticisms of Blatche:
In Blatche we have one of the most skilled, under-coached players in the league…a seven footer who can dribble, pass run, rebound and score. Come on folks, this is not a problem with Blatche; this is a problem with the little-man offense than we are using. Get Blatche the ball in a situation in which he can be expected to succeed, and he will succeed. He is caught in the EJ BS Princeton offense. Until we get a big-man oriented coach, our offense will still be geared for Gilbert…but Gilbert is not playing. Don’t blame Blatche, blame the management (coaching).
We are still trying to match up with inferior teams. Good grief, let then try to match up with us. Play Blatche and McGee together.
Comment from CB3
Time December 16, 2008 at 12:10 AM
justgetanoffense – agreed, especially playing Blatche and McGee together
Comment from justgetanoffense
Time December 16, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Thanks CB3, I appreciate the fact that you agreed. We need to pound management about this.
Comment from CB3
Time December 16, 2008 at 12:20 AM
justgetanoffense – your absolutly right, let Ernie know how we fell. I see how management may have wanted to shake things up, but so far, James has only been taking Nick Young’s minutes, but hasn’t been playing well, 1 points I believe Mike James had tonight.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 16, 2008 at 1:33 AM
Well we seem to get up fpr the Pistons, so I expect the Wiz to come out and play better, you know the Pistons want to thump us for losing at the Phone Booth.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 16, 2008 at 1:40 AM
justgetanoffense-I spoke to Glenn about this on the post game show (Blatche and McGee) I to must agree that as much as we talk about the offensive stars we have, we have been lacking in defense for years! The one way a team with injuries can compete on a nightly basis in the NBA is to play D, for 48 minutes! So I think if you do not start Blatche and McGee at the very least you should lay them in 10-20 minute stretches together.Coach Tap really needs to trust the bench more, I understad you want to win with the vet’s, however we just need to put the best line up on the floor regardless of expreience! We also talked about playing zone and man to man D, and more pick n roll, none of the buckets we are getting are easy (unless we get the back door cut) Not having a convential point ,ay come back and hurt us without a clear objective on offense.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 16, 2008 at 1:42 AM
SportzWiz-CB3 brings up a good point, you think we can get a coach or some players for a Q and A session blog style?
Comment from frank5147
Time December 16, 2008 at 4:49 AM
wizards SSSSUUUCCCKKKKK!!
Comment from Reuben
Time December 16, 2008 at 8:20 AM
THE fourth quarter was DISGUSTING
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 16, 2008 at 10:34 AM
There sure are a lot of problems, to which I do not have solutions.
Jeff, I heard you on the radio! Good job! I only heard part of it because I had to get out of my car, though.
So, our answers to the problems seem to involve PLAYING BLATCHE AND MCGEE TOGETHER. Moving AJ to the 3 and CB to the 2.
And I want more DMAC, PERIOD. He is our best defender and rebounder. Give him minutes at the 2 or 3, it doesn’t matter.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 16, 2008 at 12:10 PM
I wonder why coach doesn’t play McGee more. I don’t see why Stevenson starts; he is not a defensive stopper. If M. Daniels or any person that you are suppose to guard scores more on you that the average than you are not a defensive stopper. God please let the Wizards start
PG: Dixon
SG: Butler
SF: Jamison
PF: Blacthe
C: McGee (he needs to get 20-22 min. a game)
Bench
James
Young
McGuire
Songalia
Thomas (I don’t know why coach isn’t playing him either)
Comment from Agent0
Time December 16, 2008 at 1:17 PM
I like that line up alot millie mill. I TOTALLY agree. Stevenson does NOT deserve the start, and should give up minutes to someone else, whoever it may be. He is out there for only 2 reasons, which are ASSISTING (thats what a guard does) and playing DEFENSE. He isn’t doing either. He also isnt providing nearly enough points we need to win.
I like Butler at guard, it seems to be in his favor. He plays the stlye of a guard, but has the ability to slash/drive/penetrate and FINISH getting to the rim, creating MANY 3 point plays the old-school way. I also think that Blatche at PW and McGee at Center makes a great combo. They can provide good height, leading to more rebounds and more blocked shots.
And for everyone who says McGuire should get wayyy more playing time, you are most certainly CORRECT. The guy is a beast at rebounding, and can block a whole lot of shots for someone his size. YES, he doesnt score, but then again, does Stevenson score? BAM. CASE CLOSED.
Comment from JEDOLPHNFANLIFE
Time December 16, 2008 at 2:00 PM
I am in agreement bench deshawn both he and dixon got dogged by both of the guards of the Pacers. Loyalty will only take you to our current record. Plus Caron is playing more like a 2 than a 3 so a starting line up of 1. James 2. Butler 3. Jamison 4. Blatche 5. McGee would give us experience in the backcourt and size in the front.
Comment from M2
Time December 16, 2008 at 7:48 PM
That’s it right there… That’s the line up!
With Nick Young, D Song & D Mac rotating in… EVERYONE else sits most of the week with only the potential for burn once in a blue moon depending on match ups & injuries.
Comment from Agent0
Time December 17, 2008 at 12:14 AM
I like that line up..but I don’t know about James as a starter. We still haven’t seen what we want from him, except a whole bunch of missed shots. I think Dixon is slowly by slowly getting better each game, and should continue to start until we see some improvement from other players.
Here’s my version of the starting line-up:
1.Dixon 2.Butler 3. Jamison 4. Blatche 5. McGee
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Comment from justgetanoffense
Time December 15, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Morning all. Let’s take the Pacers. Go Wiz !!!