Game Day Boston
5:32 AM Dave Johnson checking in from frrrreeezing Boston….looking for a little deja-vu all over again…One of the highlights from last season was the back-to-back wins over Boston in January..If you will recall we had beaten the Celtics on a Saturday night at home and then had to come up here to play them again on a Monday night..It was clear from the start the Celtics were eager to avenge that loss…but the Wizards determination came through in an 88-83 win….Caron Butler practiced yesterday and should play tonight after missing the last three with a sprained left ankle.BLOGCAST–radio and blogging together–starts at 7:30 PM and on the dial can be found in Washington on ESPN 980 AM… 94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia…92.7 FM in Southern Maryland…in Baltimore 1370 AM and there will be a LISTEN LIVE link….and remember we have affiliates from Cumberland to Roanoke.Oh and above all my sincere wishes for a healthy and HAPPY NEW YEAR
6:42 PM…Dave and yes Glenn checking in…Glenn Consor is back in the lineup but DeShawn Stevenson is out with lower back spasms…Caron Butler returns to the starting line-up….have to rebound…in our wins against the Celtics last year we got to the free throw line…in fact in two games we were 27 of 30 from the line.
7:05 PM….Brendan Haywood’s cast is off and he is Glenn Consor’s guest at half time… starters are in…Mike James, Caron Butler, Andray Blatche, Antawn Jamison, and Domenic McGuire…..Celtics….Rajon Rondo Ray Allen Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: January 2nd, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from wtop
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Dave you might want to check the time for the game tonight verses Boston according to Espn.com Nba.com and Comcastsportsnet midatlantic website it says the game is at 7:30 pm
Comment from Phemy
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:35 AM
…the last time the celtics lost 2 in a row and then played against a lower ranked team they crushed them with an ~40point lead. Let’s hope this doesn’t happen again today 
I read somewhere Caron Butler will play again today, so…like Dave said, time for a little deja-vu! Beat the Celtics! GO WIZARDS!
Show us some love…especially in the 3rd and 4th Q please.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:55 AM
great CB3 back in the line up, let’s jump start the new year and roll off some wins!
Comment from dmac
Time January 2, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Happy New Year DJ and my fellow bloggers.
I hope you all have a prosperous and healthy new year.
DJ any truth to Starbury reuniting with KG in Boston?
I know that the Boston team we are playing now is a better team than the one we defeated 3 times last year.
Rondo improved play makes them more dangerous. Tony Allen seems to be taking up the slack for Posey especially on the defensive side of the ball.
Any news on BH and Gil?
Comment from Bridge
Time January 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM
(Again, my apologies to neal lol – I accused him of being a lil tipsy just because it takes me like 5 minutes to get a joke…I feel so slow right now lmao)
Cheer loud tonight people!
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from zbp18
Time January 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Happy New Year Wiz fam.
Let’s start the year off right, with a win tonight!
Things to remember:
1) Ball movement- leads to assist (we need over 20)
2) Def. Rebounding- limits the other teams possesions
3) Off. Rebounding- gives us more chances to score
4) Off. execution- after you pass the ball cut hard to the basket looking to receive the back door pass
5) Defense- Don’t slump off three point shooters &
6) Set picks- make shots easier for your team mates.
7) Hands up- get deflections, force the passer to make a difficult pass.
No and One’s- if you commit a foul don’t let the ball get to the rim.
GO WIZ!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 2, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Boston?? We have improved since the beginning of the year also!!
Go Wiz!!!
Comment from CB3
Time January 2, 2009 at 2:39 PM
This would be a great win, especially for the confidence of the player. Good thing Butler is back because we really need him against Pierce.
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 2, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Butler Vs Pierce. Jamison Vs Garnett. Can’t wait 2 start the new year great. GO WIZARDS!!!
Comment from sharpsburg23
Time January 2, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Keys To Beating Boston tonite:
1) Caron has to match PP
2) MJ has to get his 16+ppg and close to 10assists
3) Garnett has to have a subpar game. This also means Blatche/Songolia need to match him.
4) Limit turnovers to under 10 for the game and have at least 20-25 assists as a team.
If we can do these things above and AJ can get his usual All-Star Stats…Wizards will win.
I think the one thing that holds us back from winning .70 of our games here on out…Assists(share the ball)..rebound on the defensive side(no 2nd chance shots). We have to run.
P.s. Mike James had been a great addition. I hate to say I told you so!!!
Go Wizards!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 2, 2009 at 3:35 PM
After you say “I told you so” why don’t you tell me which game, Mike helped us win?
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 3:45 PM
as a rational wizards fan
i say we have a 0.000001% chance of winning tonight
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Tom, James won the Cleveland game for us, oh but wait the refs gave Letravel and the Cavs the most phantom fouls i have ever seen.
Regardless of how many games we have won, he has been a solid addition and no doubt he will be dealt again at the deadline or we use him as a 2010 expiring contract around draft time.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 4:45 PM
stevensonbyebye i thought the same thing against the lakers and we almost won that game.
so there is always hope.
Comment from neal
Time January 2, 2009 at 4:51 PM
No problem Bridge.
Letravel? I love it.
I expect Boston to play very well tonight, and the Wiz as well. If both teams play to their potential, we lose. But if Boston doesn’t and we don’t choke at the end we could win.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 2, 2009 at 4:52 PM
If we play with the intensity of the last 3-4 games (minus the last game’s fourth quarter), we can win any game. TEAM play is a big key, that is the only chance for a victory. In and out offense, and cut down the opposition penetration……We have NBA caliber players that can do this!!
TEAMWORK!! Go WIZ!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 2, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Without a doubt, that was Mike’s best game as a Wizard, and surely one of the best games of his career. Had we won the game, he would have been one of the reasons — maybe *the* reason.
Thing is, we didn’t win that game. What do you think Mike’s FG % is in the rest of the games he’s played as a Wizard?
On the other hand, here’s hoping he shoots and assists well tonight, avoids turnovers, shuts down Rondo, etc. — and that we get a W. That’d be great.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Maybe once a week we can get “Blog with a Wizard” for 30 minutes or an hour, that way the coaches and or players can here directly from the passionate fans on the board! SportzWiz or Dave and Glenn, is that something that maybe you can look into?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Tom-b.t.w. love the post and I agree with you, hopefully we will continue the team play and ball movement. Love the blogcast and all the members, see you guys at game time.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 2, 2009 at 5:47 PM
I won’t be able to watch the game — off to the movies. But, I am recording it on the DVR for later pleasure (or pain 
— tho in that case I prob. won’t watch it).
Reel me in a win, blogcasters!
Comment from Rick
Time January 2, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I would prefer to see Thomas tonight over Songalia. Let Etan bang against Perkins and let Andray go against Garnet!
Comment from neal
Time January 2, 2009 at 5:59 PM
James shot 32% this year at NO, has shot 41% since coming here.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM
MJ has helped to add penetration on offense, he is making jumpers, and he has given us more hope than we had previous to his arrival. He isn’t perfect, but it’s more than we had (this season) prior to his arrival.
Some things you just can’t measure, and putting numbers to it REALLY doesn’t give his contributions justice, thus far. Keep the faith and i’m hoping for more good things to follow.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 2, 2009 at 6:13 PM
jeffmalone its hard to get these guys for more than a few minutes unfortunately, however ive set up some mailbags and haven’t gotten a great response in questions. Basically you just send in your questions to wizardspromotions@washsports.com and we’ll ask the players your questions.
The next mailbag is with mike james
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Go Wiz!! I’m looking forward to the game. I just want them to play hard and see a competitive game.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 6:48 PM
:42 PM…Dave and yes Glenn checking in…Glenn Consor is back in the lineup but DeShawn Stevenson is out with lower back spasms…Caron Butler returns to the starting line-up….have to rebound…in our wins against the Celtics last year we got to the free throw line…in fact in two games we were 27 of 30 from the line.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 6:55 PM
doh! d-steve out! oh well, here’s to a fresh start to the new year. hope no one is still hungover from new year’s
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Glenn here: GREAT to be back!!!!! Keys vs Celts, keep ball in the middle of the floor, Celts love to force sideline, have to make the extra pass, swing the ball, keep Rondo in front of you, be disruptive, dont let him penetrate or look, no easy task. Have to hit the boards, no easy baskets, try one shot and done.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 6:59 PM
gkbdc-is in the building! Sportzwiz, thank you for the response, and I will look to the mailbag and submit there. Welcome back Glenn, and sorry to hear about DSteve, against Juan and Nick will get some extended minutes. Hopefully are bench can match there bench and pull out a win.
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
J Critt is going to play according to Tap.
What’s up, Jeffmalone1990!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
SportzWiz-I am sure that the blog nation can assist with the efforts for the “mailbags”, great first game to start the new year, so let’s grab a win.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Wow so we will see JCritt, Juan and Young, that will be fun to see, that would be a welcome sight.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:10 PM
7:05 PM….Brendan Haywood’s cast is off and he is Glenn Consor’s guest at half time… starters are in…Mike James, Caron Butler, Andray Blatche, Antawn Jamison, and Domenic McGuire…..Celtics….Rajon Rondo Ray Allen Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
thanks for all the comments zbp18 and welcome to the blog… good game plan
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
yes jeffmalone 1990 we willsee more of Crittenton and he actually he is earning more minutes..his quickness is also a big asset
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Great news on Haywood, I guess at halftime he may shed some light on his return to the court (hope so)
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM
DE BRICK IS OUT!!!!
YOUNG AND CRITT TO GET SOME PT!!!
IT IS A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Thats Good to hear about J Critt and earning minutes.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:21 PM
yeah he talks about it nothing definite but just good to see the cast off
Comment from jenda
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Hey all. Best of luck to the Wiz’s tonight. Great news about Haywood. Hope Gil makes it back soon!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:30 PM
I miss Brendan!! So maybe we finally figured out what’s wrong with DeShawn. That would be great if he comes back better than ever.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:31 PM
gilbert again shooting before the game,,,but nothing to report on a return date
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:31 PM
jenda i am trying to remember..are u from australia
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:33 PM
we are in boston ,..so like verizon center glenn and i have are dunkin donuts coffee so we are fired up
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Im looking forward to this game tonight…..Wizards have a lot to prove after being the only team to beat the Celtics 3 times last season….and with Butler now back, the Wizards should do fine…..glad to hear Haywoods cast is off
Comment from slwiz
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Just made it for tip-off!! Go Wiz!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:43 PM
dunkin’ man my favorite!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Hope DMAC has a good game!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:44 PM
yeah rebounding is so huge and he will help
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:46 PM
I think CB3 and McGuire will play well off each other tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Thanks Glenn for bringing Caron back,lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Juan needs to be out there on rondo that kid is quick
Comment from jenda
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:49 PM
yeah mate im from Australia. About 2 hours from Sydney. My girlfriend got me a wizards Jersey for christmas. Best presant ever! ha ha
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Blatche vs KG, fun to watch, him playing against his idol
Comment from slwiz
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:51 PM
cuts, drives, pentrations, assists, Luy it so far!!! Go Wiz!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:52 PM
poor D Mac got pirce thats going to be a hard for him to do!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Wow Caron 2 misses
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:53 PM
cross your fingers becasue blatche has been playing well
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:53 PM
NOOOOOOOOOO
Comment from slwiz
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Man, Andray was SO PUMPED for this game!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:54 PM
blacthe going to locker room
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:55 PM
he loves facing KG
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Hopefully it is a mild sprain, and he can return
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:56 PM
McGee lets make an impact
Comment from slwiz
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:56 PM
thx, jeffmalone!! hope he returns okay!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Blatche early line 4 pts, 2 assists, 2 rebounds
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:57 PM
hope Dray is ok.. got to respect the kid for coming to play every day… still cant wait to see this team with Haywood and Gil
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:58 PM
McGee should help the Wiz get out on the break with his defense and rebounding
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:58 PM
what’s good wizards fans! make some noise!!! first game of 2009.
KG is on fire… gotta stop that man
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:59 PM
man.. how come no foul was called onthat AJ shot
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 7:59 PM
need a time out
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:00 PM
12-2 run by celtcis no blatche is hurting us missing a scoring option
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Thank God for the time out. We look bad. We can do better.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:00 PM
CB3 missing f\t’s that’s just weird,lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:00 PM
good time out i dont think McGee has the NBA mind set love the kids ability but just not that smart on the floor as of yet
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Wiz4L-McGee has the tools he just needs confidence, he had it early with playing time, over the course of the year with spot minutes, it took his confidence away, he will be ok, just needs the minutes
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM
blatche left ankle sprian will return
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM
what happened to AB? sorry i was watching jeopardy, its a family thing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Great news on Dray, let’s get the anke tapped tight and get him on the floor!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Pierce has 13 of the 23 Celtics pts, we have to close the 1st qtr on a run, and see if the bench can bring some energy and scoring to start the 2nd
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:05 PM
looks like paul pierce will be the x-factor for boston tonight.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Rondo already has 5 assists
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:05 PM
we are getting a class on Defending the pick and roll and screens
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:05 PM
make it 6 assists for Rondo in the 1st, we have to stop him or slow him down
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:07 PM
if we don’t stop rajon rondo we’ll end up giving up another triple double like we did to chris paul the other night
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:07 PM
DMAC lets stuff the stat sheet tonight big fella
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Token redhead player essential for Celtics. (I kid.)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Wow, Dave abd Glenn Rondo already has 7 assists in the 1st
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM
way to close the qtr CB3!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM
that shot’s gonna be no good… it’s still in his hand
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM
amazing hads toruble on free throws but hits from mid court crazy ga,e some times
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM
the CSN replay shows that it’s still on his finger-tip
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM
2nd game with a long 3 first Dsteve and now Butler
Comment from lenman
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM
McGee’s game has degenerated beyond belief since Tapscott took over. THis kid is not the same ballplayer as he was when EJ was coach. You could see this coming over the last month.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM
basket desont’ cpount
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM
that doesnt count, which sucks
WHY!!! doesnt ET use his bench besides McGee and Thomas in the 1st quarter. He has horrible rotation management. Its almost like he completely forgets he has 7 other guys next to him.
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Too bad about that shot!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:14 PM
they want to try and put this game away early, c’mon Wiz pride and passion
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:14 PM
It is sad that they pump in noise.
its pathetic really
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:15 PM
blatche is back
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:16 PM
I think we need Dixon in this game for at least 20 minutes tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:17 PM
only 5 assists for the Wizards, Rondo has 7 by himself
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:18 PM
man… CB got hacked harder than any computer’s been hacked that i know of.. horrible no-call by the 3 blind mice
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:19 PM
J critt needs to be more aggressive and not be so timid.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:19 PM
yeah he has the assists that we need and could slow rondo down for the most part i mean your not going to stop him all the time but hes not going to run the lane with out someone in his mix
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM
i think it is real noise
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM
i wouldn’t even be surprised if we were struggling with layups at this point
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Would love to see Dixon, Young and James in the game
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:22 PM
i would love to see Tapscott get canned.. he isn’t doing any better than EJ, san the record
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:22 PM
please do not revert to one on one offense, and launching jumpers…let’s get back to ball movement and attacking the rim
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:23 PM
NY SLAM!!!
and now that blatche is out maybe we wil get to see stewie (pech). bridge where you at dawg!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Wow Crittenton! Good moves. Too bad about Blatche!! And slam by Nick!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Play Dixon, horrible news on Blatche. Tap has to play McGee and ET
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:23 PM
blatche tried to come back but will not return
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:24 PM
need to leave Young in the game, where is Dixon?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:25 PM
jeffmalone i know, we don’t even have d-steve tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Eddie House in the game, no Juan c’mon Coach
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM
waited too long to get him in the game
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM
I don’t know why we sat Nick?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Young, Dixon, James, Caron and Jamison, try and get some scoring
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:28 PM
our defense is HORRIBLE tonight, c’mon!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:29 PM
We can’t hit anything!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:29 PM
nice steal and basket by dixon. even better athletic display by crittenton
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:29 PM
cleticd doing a good job of attacking wizards zone those easy tony allen buckets
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:30 PM
DJ have you guys heard any new timetable on arenas?
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:31 PM
I MISS GILBERT AND HAYWOOD!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Dixon 4 pts in 3 minutes, I thought we learned from the past on game management and rotations, please let’s not take a step back
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:31 PM
no there will never be a timetable on Arenas you know how he is if they knew he would not let anyone tell so he could just show up and play
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:33 PM
put our best scorers on the floor, and play a zone and see if we can get on a run (that may be our only hope tonight)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM
14 pts in the 1st qtr for the Wiz, 14 pts with under 3 mintes in the 2nd, we need scoring bad
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM
We need at least one big guy to man the paint, i mean they are going to the basket at will with nobody to contest their layups. COME ON!!!
Let me coach the team.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Arenas should be back soon.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Glenn here: have to chip away, stay away from 3’s, attack the paint, make the xtra pass, get agressive on d
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM
OMG why takeout Dixon???
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM
true. but still, i read a lot of the stuff on what the trainers were saying, keeping pushing him back a week here and then another week and repeat over and over until there were 10 games left. they’re doing the exact same thing, i don’t want arenas to miss the entire season
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Young 5 minutes in the 1st half and Dixon 3 minutes??? And you gave Javaris 9? (with DSteve out)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:40 PM
if thats a foul then why has AJ not been there 20 times
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Jamison and Butler tracking another night of 40 plus minutes and the starters all are on pace for 30 plus, not a good sign at all
Comment from jenda
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Tough half
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:42 PM
im gonna be playing halo 3 for awhile but im gonna leave the radio on to hear glenn and DJ. keep me posted on how bad the calls are getting…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Rondo 5 pts 9 assists in the 1st half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Young and Dixon are both 2\3 from the field and both played less than 5 min in the 1st half, please help me with the logic w\ DSteve out? Jamison at the half 15 shot attempts (4\15) so far no one else on the team with more than 6 attempts (Mike James 2\6) we need team play from the vets, ball movement and you have to play Juan and Nick and not Javaris (nothing against him) but Juan and Young can get there shot and in spot minutes are playing well.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:50 PM
20 pts in the 2nd half, wow Haywood(great interview Glenn) did not sound as if he would be back this year, wow that he would be back in the 2nd half, oh well, hopefully at least can comeback
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM
no one is making sense here
you guys are all in some fantasy land
this is the reality.
we are BAD,HORRIBLE, THE WORST TEAM IN THE EAST
this score is expected.
im a huge fan and ive been watching atleast 70 games every season since 2000
but i cant take this anymore
no more dreaming about wins its time to accept the reality guys
we are bad.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM
2nd qtr not half, sorry
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:54 PM
The Celtics must have made sure the refs gave them the benefit of the doubt this game…coming off a game where they got scored on when it was 6 on5 LOL.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:54 PM
our record say we are bad…but we have also shown the ability to compete…but we took quick shots.. and then cletics took adavarge of our bad shots…..just ineffeicnet on offense…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:55 PM
11 assists for the Wiz at the half, Rondo has 9 already at the half as a team they have 18
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:57 PM
I would like to see nick and Javaris most of the 2nd half.
I liked that Javaris got extended minutes (due to stevenson being injured). Hopefully he takes advantage of the minutes given to him when stevenson is out.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
and i know it is frustarting…but as our recent 2-2 strech show which could have easily been 3-1 with a win in cleveland….thses guys are fighting to make ti happen./…..but the cltics arerally good
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Dave and Glenn your analysis is dead on however the reason we have 10 bench points is easy, Young and Dixon have 8 of those points and played less than 5 minutes
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
lets get it back the NBA were fantasy land happens lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Rondo w\ 10 assists
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:59 PM
start of this half an example we are stteling for perimetr shots…mike james… nd then dom mcguire….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:00 PM
i hear you jeffmalone 1990 and now rondo with 11 asssist
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:00 PM
we need a coach! Tap is a good guy but that dont get you far in the NBA.. but sometimes its not what you know its who you know
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:01 PM
okay Tap, sit the starters for the rest of this game and play the bench…lets see Young, Dixon, JCritt, DMAC and McGee to close the game, give them some valuable time and some confidence
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM
jamison cant make anything today
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM
butle steal steos out of play… get to the basket but no good nothing gopign right
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM
thanks 11 assists, sorry guys…Yes I love Juan bit it is really because he gets us in our offense, play the bench no more starters this game PLEASE
Comment from jenda
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:03 PM
i dont get much media reports over here, so maybe you guys could give me some insight…. How highly do people around the league rate Nick Young? To me he appears to be a big future for us. If that is correct shouldnt we be giving him every opportunity?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:03 PM
nice move by thomas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Did Twan have some coffee as well 4\16, lol (Dunkin is good)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM
there starting to lax on us we need to come back make it look like a game if nothing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM
McGee was really needed tonight, at least a shot blocking pressence
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Jamison 4\18 and James 3\8 we are not sharing the ball, Ilove Twan but man 18 attempts
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM
its about time we see Dixon Nick Dom McGee and a combo of D.Song and ET
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM
12 assists for Rondo
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:10 PM
nobody on Boston has more than 9 attempts for the game
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:11 PM
this is like watching a division 3 college team playing an nba team
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:11 PM
13 assists for Rondo
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:11 PM
songaila needs to lose weight and work out, hes way too fat to be an athlete.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:12 PM
so with a 30 pt lead, can we plaease see the bench? How about the young guys?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:14 PM
no dribble penetration for the Wizards or ball movement, and Twan is jacking up shots, not a good combo, there is no way our starters should come close to playing 30 plus minutes tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:14 PM
No Young or Dixon in the 3rd, why?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:15 PM
srevensonbyebye you said you were a fan from 2000 witch makes you a MJ banwagon fan? probly a Celtics fan now? might like LBJ too and kobe ?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:16 PM
JCritt, and Dixon in the backcourt and Dmac, McGee and Young to round out the line up, lets see them play the entire 4th or close out the 3rd and the 4th
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Boston scored 28 in the 1st and 30 in the 2nd 19 thus far in the 3rd with under 3 minutes to go
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:18 PM
no im not a mj bandwagon fan
i hate mj for wasting the #1 pick on kwame
im still a wizards fan and i hate watching us play horribly
but im being a realist instead of dreaming of situations that wont be happening like most of you
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:19 PM
get Butler, James and Darius out of this game we do not need more injuries
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:19 PM
mj played in 2000 so if your a fan from 2000 makes me wonder…
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:20 PM
thats when i came to the states and ive always liked basketball and i live in fairfax so i started watching wizards games
Comment from stevensonbyebye
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:21 PM
and i have arenas butler and jamison on my fantasy team. and crying over butler and jamison missing so many free throws
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
nice play from McGee, Wizards have yet to score 23 pts in a qtr 21 in the 3rd Celtics scored 28
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Rondo 10 pts 14 assists thru 3 qtrs
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Darius in the game not McGee, are you serious?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:27 PM
good energy from this group
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
three turnovers this qtr cetics
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:29 PM
yeah i say they have played better than the starting 5 have no clue whats up with the rotations
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM
I would love to see DMAC with this group however good to see Pesh in the game, Young, McGee and Dixon all have played well, they just need minutes
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Jamison only Wizard in double figures for the game thus far
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Jamison 6\20 for the game with 31 minutes, yikes
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM
woo crittenton is fats
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM
thats crittenton is fast
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM
time to hit the PS3 see you next game jeff tell them to get a coach for me it seems to work when you say it lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Pesh, I get buckets son.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Wiz4L-tough game, Pesh hit a 3
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Pesh playing well, and hitting shots
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:40 PM
get McGee in the game for Thomas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Juan coming out for DMAC, he has to be in the dog house or something
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Finally McGee in for Thomas
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Worst coached team in he history of the NBA. Tapscott is lost. He should have never been made a head coach. How can a guy watch practice, games and film and still has no clue who should be playing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Dixon for McGee?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
o bruant only realu big guy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:55 PM
301 230 0980 Post Game Show
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 2, 2009 at 9:56 PM
glenn’s post game 301-230-0980
thanks again for being on the blog
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Tom if you read this before you watch the DVR, I will tell you not to watch this game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
on hold for the post game
Comment from lenman
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:15 PM
rnbrown4, you hit it right on the head. Tapscott has absolutely no clue. Hell and I am beginning to wonder when Grunfeld will pull the plug on this experiment. They have turned this franchise into the reclamation project for old jumpshooters. The theme for the rest of the year is for this franchise to develop its young players (after it gets a real coach).
Tapscott violated the golden rule of for an interim coach, that is basically do no harm. He has transformd Nick Young and JaVale McGee into error prone, looking over there shoulder ballplayers. This play my veterans and give the ball to my make-believe “All Stars” and hope we can win a game at the end is ridiculous. No other team in the league with even one All Star has lost more games than us.
He clearly has a “thing”| for McGee. I mean the kid can’t get five continuous minutes in a 30 point blowout. As outlined in the Post today, this kids minutes and the level of his play are so drastically different over the past 15 games. Go back to the Chicago game when the young fella had 4points and 4 blocks in the first two minutes yet sat the rest of the first half. This coach has ruined this kids mental aspect. They get jerked in and out of games like walk-ons on a major college basketball team.
Nick Young was playing outstanding ball despite our record before Tapscott came. It is clear how bad this guy has messed this cats head up.
Despite the records, there is a distinct difference in the way Eddie Jordan handled his players and Tapscott does. BTW Ibelieve EJ would have had a similar or better record as Tapscott with the schedule over the last 15 games.
Can’t wait until the AllStar break so we might see some real changes.
Comment from michaelSCARN
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:15 PM
What is wrong with the wizards? 2 people out of their lineup and they can only win 6 out of thirty one games. good call firing Eddie Jordan. I could have done at least that coaching the team myself.
Comment from michaelSCARN
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM
The team needs a true veteran to play for them that wants to win. When your record looks like the wizards’ does you can’t put players in there that just try to get theirs. Nck young may have looked good his first few games but everyone else looked like garbage. The team doesn’t revolve around getting the kid ready for the NBA he is already there. as a young player he needs to realize how to get his teammates’ respect and give them the ball.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Worst offense in the NBA (actually nonexistent)
Worst defense in the NBA (again nonexistent)
Worst coaching in the NBA (sorry, but it DOES exist)…
and now, to make it a complete sweep, what I’ve suspected all along,
Worst medical staff in the NBA.
What the heck are they doing (1) making Blatche walk off the court with no assistance, and (2) putting him back into a lost game when he has an obvious ankle injury.
This team can do NOTHING right.
There are SOOOO many things to blog about, but it all boils down to management. From the top down this group has no idea what they are doing.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 2, 2009 at 10:51 PM
rnbrown4 and lenman, I agree with you 100%.
As I’ve stated before, Tap is completely out-of-his-element and has placed the responsibility for success squarely on the sholders of CB and AJ…Not fair “coach”. AJ and CB and good players who have had all-star seasons and can compete at the highest level, but neither of them (nor both of them together) can carry a team. For the Wiz to be successful we have to have a coach who understands and can install a NBA offense. The Wiz are still a 1 pass, 1 pick and watch whoever has the ball try to do something. Did anyone watch the Celtics: 1 pass and EVERYONE moves…that produces easy baskets. We were 1 for ? from 3-point range because the Celtics always had someone in our face out there. The Celtics were unbelievable from 3-point range, It’s not that hard for a NBA shooter to make 3-point shots when he is wide open because his man has collapsed to try to block the lane to prevent a layup from the man who has just gone around one of our all-stars unhindered.
Damn, we’re bad!
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 2, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Okay. Got that off my chest. Look out Cav’s. We’ve got your number on Sunday.
Go Wiz!!!
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 2, 2009 at 11:08 PM
One last thing…
What is the deal with Gil. People have paid a lot of $ (season tickets) in anticipation that he will play this season (to say nothing about how much the team has paid him). While I’m not suggesting that he rush things to get back before he is healthy, I do believe that the fans who are supporting this team are entitled to know if, and when, he is returning. This BS about our “crack” medical team evaluating him on a day-to-day basis has gotten old. Any medical person worth his salt is able to provide some prognosis about a patient. Has Abe gotten screwed out of $100M?
Comment from ChenierFan
Time January 2, 2009 at 11:24 PM
I missed the first half of the game (Eucharistic Adoration – first Friday of the month) but saw it on tape. Here are some observations:
1) The Wiz once again have terrible luck with Andray going down. He was well into the flow of the game. I hope the injury is not serious. It is obvious the Wiz really need him. After he left the game it looked like the Varsity playing the Junior Varsity
2) The Wiz are a really bad team right now. The defense is terrible. No one can stop dribble penetration one bit.
3) The Wiz offense is worse than bad – it’s boring.
4) Crittenton needs time to develop his game. He has the athletic skills.
5) When was the last time the Wiz took a hard foul on someone to start the game?
6) The matchup of putting Jamison on Perkins was a lousy idea.
7) If it makes anyone feel better, somewhere Charles Barkley is off getting drunk and looking for some sort of “adult” companionship . And he has the nerve to call the Wizards pathetic
Comment from Bridge
Time January 3, 2009 at 12:49 AM
OMG!! OMG!! Ok, I was at a play [“The Blonde, The Brunette and The Vengeful Redhead], so I wasn’t able to catch any sort of game whatsoever – just highlights on NBATV. Of course the bad news is that the Wizards lost .
I am like shaking right now though, because, (and I know that this person isn’t really a “favorite” in the DC area) but Michael Jordan – - FREAKIN’ JORDAN (!!) was HERE in MILWAUKEE as a FAN of the Bucks/Bobcats game!! I’m sorry, but being a super-fan of his, I was star-struck…from my TV screen!! WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! I sent this man a freakin’ résumé and cover letter not so long ago, and POOF! – he’s here!! Absolute happiest day of my life right now 
(good omen or sign perhaps??)!!!!! Ohhh how I wish I were there!
Comment from Bridge
Time January 3, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Also, get well soon AB – we need you out there..
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 3, 2009 at 1:19 AM
GetaBB…. I’m a little concerned about the “no Gil news” to date. Wasn’t he scheduled to come back.. or at leat be given clearance to start working out… running..this month?
I guess what’s 110 million between friends? While I’m eating spaghetti lol.
Bridgy… you are so cute a person. I hope you got to see “HIM”. I love your enthusiasm.
TOM.. DON’T WATCH THE GAME…. TOM, DON’T WATCH THE GAME LOL
Comment from lenman
Time January 3, 2009 at 1:31 AM
getabigboyoffense
- you are right on point about Gil. My expectations when I bought my tickets was that he would be playing around December. It seems disingenuous not to give fans an honest assessment of when he will not be back.
As regards young players gaining respect, this organization has always had a hiearchy concerning veterans and young players. Most teams are willing to go through the pains of developing young players (see Portland Trailblazers, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers for example). On this squad the veterans get the minutes, the shots and the opportunities. The development of Brendon and the ongoing inprovement of AB DID NOT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT BUT BY GIVING THESES GUYS SUBSTANTIAL CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 3, 2009 at 2:07 AM
WOW!! I saw the end of the first quarter from home and the club had a big screen and it was 80 something to 50 something and I just stopped trying to look. From what i’ve read thus far, we shouldn’t be giving the “all-stars” a green light. But I guess since we don’t have any discipline, this season is done ladies and gentleman. I tried to have hope, but if this team didn’t harness the last three games and build on that, management needs to really take a look in the mirror. Okay, it was the celtics, but from what I’ve read, there wasn’t a plan in place, or one enforced…….THIS is really sad. Tap is just a “figure-head” and it’s really showing.
Well, here’s to next year…Might as well trade one of our all-stars and get something, since two of them are basically small forwards…and we weren’t going to win a championship with what we had anyway…..
A good coach may not have gotten us a win, but would have made us more competitive. Might as well have left EJ as coach and made him play the young’ns more.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 3, 2009 at 7:51 AM
“Also, get well soon AB – we need you out there..”
I take that back; actually, AB, I HOPE YOU TAKE YOUR TIME – - the season seems to be getting ‘thrown’ anyway…I’ve always felt this way about the season, but I always try to be hopeful and positive. Well, at least we’ll get a good draft pick right?….that’s sarcasm of course – I really hate it when front offices try doing this…really unfair to the (current) players…oh, and us, the fans. Everyone knows that the ‘greats’ (hungry players) are in the 2nd round anyway, IMO…I can’t even bear to watch games anymore .
Whatever -
Comment from Bridge
Time January 3, 2009 at 7:52 AM
“Everyone knows that the ‘greats’ (hungry players) are in the 2nd round anyway, IMO”
Nowadays, that is….
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 3, 2009 at 7:53 AM
The bad thing about trading 1 of our “all-stars” is no one wants them. Jamison makes to much money and is getting old. You might be able to trade Caron but I think only a team that need a scorer would want him coming off the bench. Due the offseason contracts we are hosed.
Tapscott is clueless. We need a real coach that imploys an offense that runs through the post. There is not another team that play the way we do on offense and defense. Most other teams would love to have McGee and develop him into a very good PF or center. Not the Wiz.
This go back to Wes Unseld coaching days. Wiz have not had a center for a while. The last I can remember was Ruland and Mahorn. Remember we had Ben Wallace, Chris Weber, Rasheed Wallace and got rid of all of them. We had the #1 pick and still could not get a servicable center.
The curse of Wes continues. Wes was a good undersized center before he kness went. During the Bullets glory days Wes got a lot of the credit but if I remember Elvin Hayes was hitting those turnaround jumpers in the post. Wes was either hurt or standing at the top of the key where he counldn’t shoot. Don’t this offense look familiar. No center in the post because they are at the top of the key. Oh that’s right Jr is on the bench.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 3, 2009 at 9:05 AM
We played the champs last night, and they are also one of the 2 best teams in the league (if not the best). We played them on their court. We played them on a night when they were hungry, having somehow lost 3 of their last 4 games.
If you expected something different from what you saw, that’s a bit naive. I was sure we’d get pasted, and we did. The Celtics are a *much* better team than the Wizards.
A couple of people above commented that Nick was playing well until Tap came along. No, that’s not true. He was playing terribly, and he still is. His shot dropped last night in garbage time, so the shooting part of his line looks ok. Give him credit for that. But, as usual, there is *nothing else* on his line to indicate that he played. In 17 minutes, he had 1 rebound, no assists, no steals, no blocks.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 3, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Even though we got outrebounded, if you look at our net possessions (rebounds plus steals minus turnovers), we did better than the Celtics.
We also had 7 more shots and 10 more FT attempts. Even shooting badly, you’d expect a closer game from that stat.
We also had 22 assists on our 31 buckets — a good ratio.
But, if you give a team an adjusted FG% of 63.5%, you really can’t expect to win. If you counter with 39%, end of story.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 3, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Despite the warnings above (before I saw them, really), I did watch the game. I note that even when McGuire is not at his best, he contributes. Can’t help but be impressed by his basketball IQ.
Crittenton had the best game of anyone on the team. He did have 2 turnovers, but otherwise he was solid, with 4 assists and 4 rebounds plus a steal and solid shooting in 21 minutes. You have to wonder how many assists he’d have had if shots were dropping.
Critt also looks very solid — strong and quick and pretty much under control. It’s hard to tell anything from minutes in a blowout, but still…
Ok, get this one behind us. No point in complaining about who got what playing time; it was in the loss column half way through quarter one.
Hope Andray is ok!
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 3, 2009 at 10:32 AM
This team and players have history. Some players never change. As much as I like Caron and Jamison neither has ever been noted for playing D nor have they been the leading man on a team. That’s where Gil should come in. Problem is he is not noted for playing D. Champions play defense and do the nonglamorous things regardless of the sport.
This team with Gil has been bounced out of the playoffs by the Cavs because James has been allowed to go baseline anytime he wants. Tough minded players play D. They take it personal when the other player score more than they do. Until we get players that feel this way it’s going to be tough and now we even have a clueless coach who don’t know his players strengths and weakness. This after being an assistant and watching film.
With all that said GO WIZ AND BEAT CLEVELAND. I know we have the players to do it. Ed recognize your talent and use them wisely. We can beat this team.
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 3, 2009 at 11:29 AM
1 horrible game in like 5 and everyone is goin CRAZY. We did kinda play da celtics. Out of the “ALL STARS’ twan and caron are not the type that can take over a game. They need someone like GILBERT to win games. Antawn needs 2 stop shooting three’s. I just hope this game does not crush our morale so we can beat the CAVS. GO WIZARDS!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 3, 2009 at 12:39 PM
That’s the whole point. The LEADERS are not setting the example for the youth to follow. How are the youth to get better if the “all-stars” are jacking up shots when-ever and how-ever they deem necessary. We don’t need them to “take over” the games, we need them to play team ball and not “try” to win it on their own, because every one knows that they can’t. Not a bad thing, but it is what it is. Ok, time to move on…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 3, 2009 at 12:58 PM
dcbutler: to your point here is what we were at the half vs Boston:
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Young and Dixon are both 2\3 from the field and both played less than 5 min in the 1st half, please help me with the logic w\ DSteve out? Jamison at the half 15 shot attempts (4\15) so far no one else on the team with more than 6 attempts (Mike James 2\6) we need team play from the vets, ball movement and you have to play Juan and Nick and not Javaris (nothing against him) but Juan and Young can get there shot and in spot minutes are playing well.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 3, 2009 at 1:05 PM
I have been a Bullets\Wizards fan allof my life, and I can honestly say I remember when te Bullets and Wizards had some rough years, but at the very least thay had idenity. I have looked over this year and I honestly am not sure what we are trying to so on offense and defense? Coach Ayers, ” What defense are you teaching?”, Dave Hoopla, ” Are you sill working with the team on shooting?” I have a long list of questions for Coach Tap so I will not other to post (to long) I understand that we had Gil and Haywood out, but I am sure that this team is better than 6 wins without them, and I tought leaps and bounds ahead of OKC! Hey Coach Thompson, would you still like to Coach in the NBA? How about coming to the Wizards and coaching defense?
Comment from Rick
Time January 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM
are there any updates on andray’s ankle? is he likely to play against cleveland tomorrow?
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 3, 2009 at 1:16 PM
This coaching staff kills the confident of young players. They don’t know their roll. I watch poor McGee and he does not look like the same guy at the beginning of the season. They must have told him to run from basket to basket as fast as you can even though you’re not going to get the ball. Oh don’t worry about being tired because you’re not going to play anymore. We are going to pull you in about a 1 min and if you want a shot get the rebound. That would be frustrating to any big man.
I’m a longtime Bullets/Wiz fan but I’m not going to another game until changes are made. I can handle losing if I see a plan to make them better but this group is clueless. Maybe I’m missing something. The answer isn’t the young pups don’t know the offense or defensive schemes. We went through that with the Saunders 800pg playbook. If it’s that complicated it’s not needed. Teach them the fundementals and let them use their God given talent to get us some wins.
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 3, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Tap lied so big when he said he would let our young players off the their “leash”. Let the young players play
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 3, 2009 at 3:38 PM
adnanajanah-I agree with your last post, I believe to be exact he was talking about Nick Young, letting him play through his mistakes
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 3, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Fellow Bloggers,
All I can do is just hope for better days. The only consolation is that we played the world champs. Without Gilbert and Spencer, at this point, we are worlds apart.
Keep the Faith
Beat the Cavs!!
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 3, 2009 at 11:09 PM
dcbutler357, you are a funny person and showing your age…trying to slip Spencer Haywood (Washington 1980) past us as Brendan. Come on, while Spence would be an asset in his prime, I think that at 61 he might not be able to hack it…then again, he came to play! LOL!!
This is not to say that Brendan does not come to play. Quite the contrary, I think that, if healthy, Brendan would have made a tremendous difference in our W/L record.
Comment from neal
Time January 4, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Too many times they just drove through us, and too many times we left shooters upon.
Apart from that they shot with confidence and we shot like we were afraid we were going to miss.
The Celtics are a terrific team. Pierce and Allen are outstanding but what makes them great is the glue provided by Garnett, Rondo and Doc Rivers.
I agree – it would have been an ideal game to give McGee extensive minutes.
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Comment from vitality08
Time January 2, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Wow, I”m first!!! Let’s go Wizards.