Game Day Orlando
5:22 AM Dave Johnson checking in…..had a coffee outside with Ed Tapscott last night…so European…a lot to be pleased about…able to win a game against the Cavaliers despite only 3 made field goals in the fourth quarter and 8 turnovers….as Caron Butler said on the radio post game the Wizards need to become a team that can grind out wins….or as Ed Tapscott has told the team…evolve or lose…the Wizards are no longer a team that can just out score the opponent so extra emphasis has been placed on defense and rebounding….oh and by the way we are still trying to work on the “crab dribble” theory…I thought I was out of touch because I had never heard of it..still as LeBron James said it was no surprise to him that it was another close Wizards/Cavlaliers game…on to tonight and Dwight Howard will certainly present a challenge…but the Wizards do not want to be hurt on the outside by Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu….and yes it is great the buzz about Gilbert Arenas playing two on two and we have been sharing with you bloggers that Arenas is on every trip shooting but I think the time to really get excited is when we hear he is cleared for practice….hopefully I can tip you guys off first…BLOGCAST..the wonderful combination of radio and blogging together starts tonight at 7…..on the dial in Washington on 980 AM…in Warrenton and Northern Virgnia on 94.3 FM…in southern Maryland on 92.7 FM…in Baltimore on1370 AM.. and on stations from Cumberland to Roanoke…and we will try the LISTEN LIVE link that the NBA is struggling with or
6:20 PM Dave Johnson checking in…Keith Bogans is not starting because of a bad right ankle…rookie Courtney Lee will start instead..Bogans still might play….
6:32 M…update Bogans is not active..he will not play at all
6:45 PM…Starters are in…Andray Blatche will not start(team issue) but will play….so it is Mike James, Caron Butler, Darius Songailia, Domenic McGuire Antawn Jamison…..Magic will have Jameer Nelson, Courtney Lee, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Rashard Lewis
JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: January 6th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:13 AM
(Man, I tried to be first aznzero!)
Happy Birthday Gil 
!!!
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from WizFan301
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:13 AM
LETS GET THAT WIN HAPPY BDAY GIL!!!!!!
Comment from CB3
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Happy Birthday gilbert! Hope to see you soon and lets get a win tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Happy BDAY Agent Zero, and thanks for bringing back the ascot, hopefully we will see you soon on the floor, let’s get a win tonight.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Naw, aznzero – we cool (you know that) 
. Hey, I’m sure he’s thankful to know that he has fans like us right…
I can’t wait until the game starts! Let’s prepare to have a bloggin’ good time (and to set another record for DJ and Glenn if we can)!!
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 6, 2009 at 11:19 AM
I’m going to post three different audio links at the top so hopefully one works .
Comment from rgz
Time January 6, 2009 at 11:38 AM
We need a tall team tonight, with Blatche and McGee in at the same time as McGuire. Thomas or Songaila in with either Blatche or McGee.
Sit Deshawn, play Crittenton more. Tell James to pass that ball, lol.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 12:13 PM
SportzWiz thanks for posting the audio links, maybe we can do that for every game (just in case right?) Looking forward to the game tonight.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 6, 2009 at 12:32 PM
No problem Jeff, I can start posting all three. Sorry to make this tough on you guys, been in contact with the league for a few weeks now trying to get this straight.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 12:50 PM
SportzWiz, I am sure I can speak for all of the fellow bloggers we know it is not you. However I (we) really appreciate all the information, links and the blog!
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Happy B-day my man Gil and get well soon as we say
Hope we can get a W tonight, that would be huge, not only considering their record but considering the way they play and especially the way we do…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Bold predictions for 2009, Agent Zero will come back with a vegence and by the end of the season regain the “Take Over” campaign, and I was in Houston and met a Rockets player for drinks, and by all accounts Steve Franchise is healthy (both knees) and he is HIGHLY motivated to have a strong close to this season. I love both players and cannot wait to see them both in action.
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time January 6, 2009 at 3:23 PM
steve francis is in memphis
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Da-I know he is with the Griz lol, however there starting PG and SF said he is healthy, and that we will see more of the old Steve, just passing info. Just good news all around, I see Steve, Gil and Monta coming on strong in 09!
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 6, 2009 at 3:58 PM
happy b-day Gil!!! How do u guys get pictures on your blog profiles
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 6, 2009 at 4:03 PM
adnanajanah here are the directions for creating one
http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/31/contest-practice-quotes-and-creating-gravatars/
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 6, 2009 at 4:25 PM
thankx
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 6, 2009 at 4:46 PM
really tough game 2nite because of the matchup problems. I think Caron will step up and have a great game. GO WIZARDS.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Deshawn get well soon and you are appreciated
Comment from Rick
Time January 6, 2009 at 5:29 PM
I think we should constantly rotate bruisers in to play rough with Dwight Howard. Let Blatche play the 4-spot and stay on the floor. Let McGee, Thomas and even Pecherov all use their fouls against Howard. Make him earn it all from the foul line and stay put on the shooters instead of double teaming.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Rick love your thinking, I say keep Blatche at the 4, and put Darius,McGee and ET on Howard.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Rick,
Good point, Howard has a low free throw percent, and by his last comments, if he makes one out of two, he’s cool with it.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
not going to be able to blog tonight got to get this swap started on my civic you guys keep the post for me and keep it going guys we need this win and we got the skill its time to show the world that the Wizards will be here to stay.. WIZARDS-ALL-DAY
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:20 PM
We’ll keep the spirit alive for ya W4L! I’m ready for the Magic to get beat 2nite!!
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:27 PM
6:20 PM Dave Johnson checking in…Keith Bogans is not starting because of a bad right ankle…rookie Courtney Lee will start instead..Bogans still might play….
Comment from CB3
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM
It anyone wants, i think i can post a link to watch the game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Bridge thanks for the promo…let’s go for a blog record…i think our record is Christmas night
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:38 PM
:32 M…update Bogans is not active..he will not play at all
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:39 PM
No prob…I’m an ‘overachiever’ so I was just hoping we can pass that one up…If not tonight, it will be one day .
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:52 PM
6:45 PM…Starters are in…Andray Blatche will not start(team issue) but will play….so it is Mike James, Caron Butler, Darius Songailia, Domenic McGuire Antawn Jamison…..Magic will have Jameer Nelson, Courtney Lee, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Rashard Lewis
Comment from llballa19
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:53 PM
JMalone1990
I am feelin that old school DeShawn. Hopefully he has a speedy recovery and he finds the shooting stroke while recovering.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Bridge is here-ok let’s get ready for a win! Looking forward to the call Dave and Glenn, and hello to all of my fellow bloggers and bloggets (gbkdc,slwiz and of course Bridge)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:56 PM
llballa19-thanks I know he is having a rough year, but even as a youngster he had “swag”, so get healthy and mentally sharp and let’s get it going for the stretch run DeShawn!
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Hmmm; team issue – - not asking about it, just hmmm-ing about it.
Speaking of Sl, where has she been? Hopefully she hops on today…
Yeah, looking forward to it also Jeff !
Comment from CB3
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:01 PM
I was just looking at the starting line-up, what’s the “team issue” about?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:01 PM
it’s not a big deal….i don’t know what it is….but a big deal would be a fine or something…he will play tonight
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:01 PM
What now about Andray?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:03 PM
gkbdc-is in the building, CB3 that link is it for JustinTV?
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:03 PM
What now about Andray?
Blogette, I love it!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Darius played well against Howard so I don’t see a big deal there, hey maybe we will see a combo of Blatche and ET or McGee?
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Oops, double post, sorry. DJ, you know “team issue” is not enough info for us.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Yeah, ok DJ – - but I’m kinda nosey, but not in that annoying way…just in that….Curious George sorta way.
Hey gbkdc!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Glenn here: Keys: Howard in the paint, cant stop him, but try to keep him away from the paint, ID the shooters, transition D with disciplin, make the extra pass on offense
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Yo yo, how ya’ll doin?? Ready for a winning-blogging night?? Hope so, let’s start!! GO WIZARDSSSSSSSS
(I’m also part of the ppl who need more than “team issue” as an answer )
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:07 PM
New word = Crabgate
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Hi, Bridge! Yeah I’m nosy too. Maybe he was late or something. I heard slwiz’s boy was waived today. 
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:10 PM
crabgate is funny….i really don’t know about team issue..i just know he will play
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Yo, yo lilgil – - ooo, I like that. Can I dub that – that’s kinda New York(ish) lol….
Comment from llballa19
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Closing out on shooters will be the key
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Yeah I saw that too about Dee. I’m really positive that something will work out for him…Hopefully he’ll keep his spirits up.
And there’s nothing wrong with a little curiosity – - curious sounds better than nosey lol..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:13 PM
you said it on clsing out shooters
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Lol Bridge you can have it, it was actually meant to be New Yorkish
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Alright I’ll be back in, in a bit…
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Dee seems like a very good person and I wish him the best.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:16 PM
turkoglu a tough match up
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Cool lilgil! We’ll share it…Sharing is caring (”Care Bears” used to be my fav show!! lmao – seriously)!!
Alright, back in a bit….
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Good fast start!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:18 PM
starting hot
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Pretty much a shooting contest as far as now…
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:20 PM
great use of the clock!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:22 PM
man both teams smokin’
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:23 PM
That Dwight Howard is really something. And he’s not a megalomaniac like some…
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM
like some crabs out there, yep you got it right
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Exactly, LilGil!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM
songailia to locker room took hit in face
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
great rebound by etan!
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Hope D-song’s alright (not worried he’s a strong man!)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM
great physical play
Comment from Dutch Fan
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM
anyone knows why blatche isn’t starting?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
man y so many jumpers, with Howard out let’s drive the ball
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
nice job by mcguire becasue they really loading up on butler
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Wow I was sure D-mac was gonna get tagged with an offensive… glad
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:34 PM
0-4 from 3 pt line for the Wiz, great drive DMac
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM
we think of turkoglu out side but he can drive
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Dmac doing his thing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
ok Nick attack the rim
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
strong move!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Man I hope McGee can get some time and give us a spark
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Here he comes! Dray!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:41 PM
not a bad quarter…3 pt shooting difference did better on offense lagte in the firts quarter
Comment from Dutch Fan
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Go AB!!! Show us some…..
Go WIZ!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Ok start of the 2nd, starters played just about the entire qtr, let’s get a spark from the bench, and Glenn just for you let’s get Juan and McGee into the game!
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Etan’s been great concerning rebounding ever since the Thunders game in DC!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:44 PM
thanks for the shout out Dave and Glenn, of my favorite player from Mississippi Valley State,lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:45 PM
need to stop quick shots but we have said thatg before
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Guys once again we cannot buy a 3 pt shot thus far, we have to hit some tonight to win this game, c’mon Juan, Nick, Caron, Twan and James!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM
would love to see Juan go at JJ Reddick
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Great smart play by nick!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM
We can’t stop the R either.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Magic 4-8 from 3 pt line
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
greaaat D by Nick
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
wizards looked disprganzied on offense so a time out
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
I meant stop the 3
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Man is it me, or are we just not attacking the rim?
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Heeeeelp!
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:53 PM
True jeff, as often we don’t attack enough…
Comment from llballa19
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
We have to play some D, we are not going to win a shootout
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:55 PM
wizards edge on biards but 2of 10 shooting in tis quareter
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Pick n roll, let’s see Juan, I think we will need some outside shooting Orlando is packing it in giving the Wizards the jumper, we got to get it going. Caron is not at all in rhythum this game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Man, we are so mechanical. JCritt should be penetrating on Johnson (he’s been in the league about 15 years (seems like it)). The lack of penetration doesn’t enable us to get easier shots (one problem). We don’t let our success carry over to the next game. We need discipline in trying to execute our offense. At least try it before saying someone can stop it, or we don’t match up well. Really need to get it together.
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Jeff, Dixon coming in!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Man so far we are not getting much from our PG play Javaris and James, between the 2 3 assists, 1 TO, and 0 points
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
dixon is in
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
NEEEED BUCKET(S)!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
gbkdc-Yes is Dixon in the game?
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Come on JD! Drain a couple.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
need his scoring or someone scoring 2 of 15 in the quarter
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Wizards 8 assists, and 6 TO’s thus far
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Or he’s about to come in. They said he was off the bench.
Comment from Dutch Fan
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:02 PM
How come we shooting so poorly from behind the arc lately? is Hopla on holiday?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Wiz have scored 6 pts thus far in the 2nd qtr, with under 3 min left
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Yuck, this game is a mess.
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:05 PM
bad passes tonight (or at least risky passes…)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM
See Glenn this is why McGee and Dixon should play, Dixon can make shots which will give us points and McGee can block shots that will ignite the block
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Let’s get tropical!
Comment from LilGil
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
That looked more like the end of a Wizards’ fourth quarter… Anyup time to get to bed for me (2am here…) see you guys, have a nice 2nd half, bye (cheer for me!!).
Comment from llballa19
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
That was a terrible 2nd qtr for the Wiz
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
DSong and E.T seem to be the most agressive. Refs not gonna call fouls tonight on fade-away layups. AND the screens seem to cut to the three point line instead of the rim….
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
What is up tonight. Kinda look like a circus act out there. Turnovers galore!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Is 6 pts scored by the Wiz in a qtr some kind of record?
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:10 PM
See you Lilgil – we’re glad that you stayed up a bit to blog with us. Sleep tight .
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:11 PM
I even saw “Tap” hopping on the sideline at one point…I was cracking up (even though that was “anger” for him)
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:11 PM
I’m going up to the consourse to get a soda…be right back. You want anything?
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Naw, I already ate. Thanks anyway though lol….
Comment from ChenierFan
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I am watching the game through NBA League Pass which is carrying the Magic announcers. Their color commentator, Matt Goukas, is lambasting the “Princeton Offense”. He is saying that it is demoralizing to the players to run it. All it does is generate a lot of wasted movement away from the basket while the clock runs down then at the end the wrong person gets the ball in the wrong place. He says it (the “Princeton Offense”)doesn’t work at the pro level.
I think he’s right. This team is better than a measly 30 pts in the half. That makes it a grand total of 42 pts in the last 3 quarters.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Yep, I heard him talking about that too and I must agree.
Also, maybe it’s just me, but I don’t know what’s up with his line-ups tonight. Does anyone care about this game because it kinda don’t look like it…
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Interesting, Chenier.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:22 PM
LOL….I guess they want a win, but want to see a descent game at the same time.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:22 PM
you know the great thing about the 1st half? 2 things, 1st.. Nothing and 2nd… the start of the 2nd half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Bridge-you are correct, looking a little suspect out there
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Ok, I guess its time to let it go and look forward to a better second half
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
The Wiz run the worst ofense in the league. Until they install an offense where the ball go to the post they will continue to struggle. When did Princeton win anything. Get a big boy offense. At the rate this game is going we will get to see McGee for 2 minutes tonight maybe in the 4th.
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
What’s the most useless thing in the NBA?
A 20 point halftime lead
GO WIZ!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
starting out well
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
…That’s why I said what I said after the Cavs game – - we always seem to play those games with heart, energy and intensity, but every other game (this season) seems pointless. I’m tired of this damn rivalry if things are only gonna come to this…
Comment from CB3
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:26 PM
good start
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:27 PM
This is going to get ugly fast.
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Time to start whittlin
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Let’s take advantage of their (the Magic) obvious rough night!
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Wiz should be able to steal a win because Orlando is not playing well. I don’t see the energy level that will be needed though.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM
good shot caron…its really time for JD to get more time….
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Momentum swing
Wizards are getting ready to make a push
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Dave SSSSHHHHH!
DOn’t let them know we are only down by 12.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:31 PM
rnbrow,
I was thinking the same thing. I think JD would give us that energy at the point
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Excuse me down by 10
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Come on guys!
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Caronimo!!
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Just don’t give them the inside
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Songaila is history and Blatche is still playing soft
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
D-Song with 5 fouls??!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
and McGee’s length would bother Turk, i dont think dmac is big enough
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
its a good thing caron is hot
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Caron heating up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
I think we should have a mandatory 3 pass rule, if you get 1 pass and then launch you should go to the bench, anybody can lauch J’s
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Everybody is playing pretty…bad. D-Mac ain’t even in it like he usually is…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
LOL….If we got points for whining after each play the game would be tied…need to get back down the floor
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
time to drain a 3
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Mike James is a BABY!! He had him a nice little tantrum on the floor for everyone to see.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Put that bench in, and we could get to single digits….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Man we need Darius, he has 5 fouls? Got to play McGee and Etan
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:35 PM
soorry gang we were knocked off internet nice 8-0 run but magic elbowed back out got to keep butler involved
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:35 PM
wizards lead in third 13-10
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:36 PM
He even stumped his feet…Oh, I’m on the floor dying right now of laughter. Hey, it’s entertainment, right??
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:36 PM
The Wiz and Magic are struggling.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
dcbutler-I am not going to ask about rotations or minutes this game, I already know what we are going to do, I just wish that we would play all of the bench to see if we can get a spark, change the tempo and get back into this game. We cannot continue to go cold from 3 pt range
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
9 pt game coming
SSSSHHHH Dave\
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
butler keeping us in this….AB with another fade-away layup???????????
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
12 in quarter butler
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Guard the 3 guard the 3 guard the 3
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
butler is hot. has a smaller man gaurding him to take advantage of. Why can’t we gaurd Nelson.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Please get MJ outa there.
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Dave tell Orlando they are up by 25 so they keep playing like they don’t care
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM
We’re still in this, Caron 51 Orlando 62
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM
We still need Dixon on the court
He’s due for a big night
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
The Magic look bored.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
plus JD to shut down nelson
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
You sure about JD? Don’t he got like 10 turnovers…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
somebody else will need to step up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Jamison and Butler only 2 Wizards in double figures, somebody else needs to step up
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:43 PM
JD can ignite the d, which turns into offense, plus he passes
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:43 PM
24-16 advantage this quarter
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM
We are only down 8, LET’S GO!!
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM
“somebody else will need to step up” – - dcbutler
Maybe “Tap” can…He was hopping earlier lmao!!
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Where is Leddel Eckles when you need him?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:45 PM
What, we gonna put a trampoline on the court for him?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
um um um…turk is too long
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Look like he was having the holy-ghost or something ROFL…
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
How does Turk beat anybody to the hoop. WE can’t give up lapups to Turk.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
We are getting nothing at PG tonight, ok Tap time to make a change
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM
when was the last time a wizard took a charge?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Turk is VERY GOOD, he can dribble pass and shoot
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM
good drive that time by james
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM
That would be asking to much of Tap.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Wow, I can’t believe this! The Magic are playing sooo bad and…we’re down!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM
T-bonus,
When they used their visa at the mall…lol…..MJ took one from Labron….coach/daddy got kicked out cuz of it
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Ohmigod, Caron!!!!!
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Gil lookin’ good out there . Sorry guys; I am a girl lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
U know they are going to come after caron….someone HAS to step up (If tap uses his line-up correctly)
That IF may be too much to ask
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
That was NICE!!!!!!
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
JJ Redick got into the game and we can’t play McGee. Songaila has 5 fouls and McGee can’t play. Maybe McGee needs to slip Tap a 5.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Do your thang Bridge
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Who is guarding Turk?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM
DMAC has got to get into this game, get some rebounds, block some shots, we need some energy out there from somebody
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Maybe they should lock tap in a locker and coach themselves….lol
Comment from llballa19
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM
dang caron, made up for that terrible 2nd by himself
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM
LOL
Comment from llballa19
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:52 PM
bout time someone else carried the team besides jamison
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:52 PM
“dang caron, made up for that terrible 2nd by himself”
Yes he DID. That’s kinda sad too…Where’s his teammates at??
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:53 PM
here we go in the 4th, will we have enough gas from the starters? And rnbrown4 I agree w\ you
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:53 PM
We’re still in this game!!
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:53 PM
We need 3 pt threat off a screen …JD please
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM
I’m for locking Tapscott in the locker or put him on the wrong plane.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Oh wow! When JJ heats up, that’s how you know we’re doing bad…
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Wow look at Caronimo
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
We have a 7 footer as well Glenn, lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Jcritt should take johnson
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:56 PM
We ARE still in the game, but we gotta PUSH…Come-on and push it guys!!
GO WIZ
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Etan having a good game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
What in the heck was caron thinking…..
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
If Young can’t do it get him off.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Our guys look like they comin’ off a hang-over or something.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Ok Caron is hot, but gotta play smarter than that…..we have no system what so ever…..
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Caron went unconscious.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
“What in the heck was caron thinking….” – - dcbutler
What Caron was thinking: “Damn, I’m like the ONLY one who seems to wanna win!”
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I think Javaris is a talented young player, but Coach can we play the vet Dixon, play James and Dixon together with Caron, Blatche, Jamison
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:00 PM
time to switch momentum … and Young
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM
“Caron went unconscious”
rnbrown, don’t say stuff like that lol. I REALLY got scared for a minutes…I’m…sensitive
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:02 PM
^(meant): for a *minute*
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:02 PM
The Wiz are funny. They try hard. They just don’t play as a team.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Ok, here’s a plan. You know how the NFL has the headsets in the helmet of the QB?
We’ll give a headset to Tap and JeffM can coach the team through Tap, since we have to deal with him the rest of the year
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
I agree that they don’t really play as a team this season. It only seemed to have came out in spurts.
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
HELLO IT’S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I’VE BEEN ON THE BLOG BUT I’VE BEEN WATCHING THE GAMES.
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Let’s give Tap a bunch laxatives then maybe some one else will coach.
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Patience Grasshopper,
Tap has a secret lineup coming with 3 min to play.
Comeback city!!!
Comment from DCsportsfan92
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Hey, i was wondering if ya’ll could tell me when Gilbert Arenas might come back, because i just looked at the standing for Eastern Conferece, and the Wiz are only 8 games back from Milwaulkee Bucks. So If we get Gil back soon, we could get a strong playoff push in the second half of the season? please answer this on the radio!! 
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:06 PM
ok this 4th qtr scoring slump has got to stop, so in 16 out 32 games the Wizards have scored 20 pts or less, I still say it is the starters playing major minutes and they have nothing in the 4th, but I digress
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
WERE’S MAGEE AN DIXON
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
sorry kncoked off inet just back….this is doable but has start now
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
We are really still in this
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
I just been so confused with my Wiz this season because in times where they look to be showing some signs of hope, that seems to deteriorate in the next game.
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Can we hire P. Ewing to coach our big men. He was here once before.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
gotta get MJ outta there
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
dcbutler, I wish it was like XBOX live, hurry up give me that headset, lol
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
D-MAC!
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
IS ED COACHING
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
wizards have allowed magic only 34 points 2nd half
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Hopefully tomorrow’s game is much better.
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Last push coming boys.
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
He’s taking a nap until the game’s over then he’ll wake up.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Awww, Caron gave Turk a hug after he fouled him.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
wizards have made more field goals…3 point shooting difference
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
9 POINTS 3:31 WE CAN STILL PULL THIS OFF
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
C’mon, we CANNOT lose this one!
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
MIKE JAMES DOES NOT GET BACK ON D, AFTER MISS SHOTS OR TURN OVERS
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
2 min to a McGee sighting.
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Tap’s secret lineup coming on now.
10 point swing on the way
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
HERE COME JAMISON
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Jamison looks hurt after 3
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
YES!!!! (I just said that REAL loud)
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Go secret lineup!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM
12 pts in the 4th, if we can somehow get another 13 we can get a win maybe
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM
LETS GO WIZARDS, LETS GO!!
LETS GO WIZARDS, LETS GO!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Why is MJ still in this game????????
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Don’t give them the lane.. we need a charge
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
CARONIMO!!!!!!!
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
woooooooo
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
MJ is our secret weapon !
you’ll see
buzzerbeater coming
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Caron is going crazy but we give up another layup
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
THIS IS PATHETIC
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Nelson and JJ have had there way with our back court tonight
Comment from Jason C
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
just got in…looks like we can’t stop em on d.
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
What’s D. Howard eating. Maybe we can give it to our players.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Poor Caron fightin’ out there.
That’s it for us. Hopefully 2morrow is A LOT better for us…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
It was the 4th qtr again tonight for the Wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Juan did get 3 min, but still no McGee, we needed to get production from the PG position, we lost that battle and McGee got another DNP
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I think that it was the 2nd quarter for us, not so much the 4th…
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Caron went off but Turk is not noted for his D
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
wizards just a bad 2nd only 6 points,..everythign else even
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Magic 10-26 from the 3 pt line, Wiz 3-11…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I disagree Dave and Glenn, it was the 2nd qtr and the 4th qtr
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
and another cold 3 pt shooting night
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Ok maybe McGee need to slip him a 20
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
The 4th quarter was a bit better IMO
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
17th time this season Wizards will score 20 pts or less in the 4th qtr
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I can’t wait to hear what hubbard has to say about this one
Comment from t-bOnus
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I’m going to my room to cry again.
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Oh well, too bad. Better than the last 2 times we played them.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
What a disgraceful game…
Oh well; better luck next time…
Goodnight everyone .
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
yeah good calll jeefmalone frustrating thing about that second quarter magic only scored 16 points
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:29 PM
301-230-0980 post game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
39 minutes for Jamison 38 for CB3, and 35 for James, dcbutler I will keep pointing this out, this rotation has lead to us getting nothing in the 4th qtr all year, how can a pro team get 20 pts in the 4th qtr in 17 out of 32 games?
Comment from suzie-qwiz
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Someone please tell me why Javell is sitting on the bench, I am having a hard time understanding why he is not playing. These are the games that he needs to be in. Why are we not using him??
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
sorry 17 out of 33
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
CARON IS GOING TO BURN OUT HE HAVE TO CARRY THE WIZARDS EVERY GAME, I FEEL FOR MR, GRUNFIELD HE JUST CAN’T GET IT GOING I BELIEVE WE HAVE MORE WINS AT THIS POINT WITH ED JORDAN. I REALLY DON’T BELIVE TEPSCOTT IS DOING A GOOD COACHING JOB YOU HAVE OFFENSE BUT HE ALLOWS CARON TO SCORE 30 BUT THE REST IS IN SINGLE DIGITS BALANCE THE SCORING
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
on hold for the Post Game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:43 PM
thanks Glenn for taking my call, off to the next game Toronto
Comment from suzie-qwiz
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM
This was horrible, how can we play so hard against the Cavs and come in here the same team and play like this? This game was ours to take, the Magic played sloppy and we could not score. AJ is tired and Tap has got to do a better job of getting him rest. We must play these guys on the bench.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:45 PM
dcbutler-if you heard on the Post Game Glenn won’t let me ask about McGee and Dixon,lol. Still had to mention it to him, lol.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:46 PM
I just cannot get this stat out of my head
17 out of 33 games the Wizards have scored 20 pts or less in the 4th qtr, just cannot believe that
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Yeah, I heard it.
All of our problems are due to coaching at this point….PERIOD
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:47 PM
also we have lost the touch from the 3pt line, we have to get this stuff worked out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Shocker: The Bobcats are beating Boston in OT, wow
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:50 PM
WHY WOULD YOU LEAVE MJ IN THERE AFTER GETTING BURNT FOR TWO LAYUPS???
TAP is hurting us more than our play is hurting us.
Comment from neal
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:52 PM
If you give more minutes to McGee who do you take them away from? Actually, when the game isn’t close, I agree with replacing Thomas with McGee to let him develop. Otherwise, I can’t blame Tapscott for playing Thomas, who is playing well. McGee still plays like a rookie.
I agree that poor 3 point production is almost as big an issue for this team as defense. It’s an important part of the game.
I totally agree that we shouldn’t burn out the veterans. In order to really be good, I think we’ll need the young guys to be quality contributors. And that means they have to be experienced.
We should presume that every year we’ll be w/o one of our key starters. That’s probably the league average. We’ve done worse than the average lately, but we shouldn’t wish for “all the pieces”.
I don’t think you can blame EG for replacing Jordan. The team had totally lost its confidence and once that happens IMO it’s almost impossible to get it back w/o shaking things up. There was no guarantee that Tapscott could turn things around but it couldnt get worse.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Q. How does a NBA basketball team manage to score only 6 points in a quarter?
A(1). The coach plays rotations that have 1 NBA quality shooter on the court at any one time and the defense focuses on him.
A(2). The team has no real offense.
If CB doesn’t completely zone out in the second half, the Wiz lose by 30+. It was a great performance by CB, but he had no business taking/making a lot of those shots…for that matter, the coach had no business allowing him to take those shots. As a coach, you might want to ride the “hot hand”, but you also understand that you can’t go to the same well every time down the court and be successful.
We have some very good basketball players on the Wiz. It’s too bad that the team was burdened by both EJ and Tap’s lack of offensive coaching. The Tap experiment should have ended several games ago.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:55 PM
dcbutler-what else can really be said?? That is why that 4th qtr stat bothers me so so much, once or twice is a fluke, 17 out of 33 is a HABIT. As far as MJ, he was out played all night by Nelson and JJ, however all of the PG’s of the Wizards had a bad game. McGee not playing and Juan getting 3 min, in a qtr in which the team scored 6 pts, you bring him in with 3 min to go before the half? I try to be objective with Coach Tap, man it is really getting harder and harder.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 9:59 PM
LOL…If I were Gil and BH, i wouldn’t want to come back and play for Tap. I would sit back and get healthy, and wait to get a real coach.
This man can’t get consistent play, because he won’t even play a consistent EFFECTIVE line-up. His press conferences don’t even make sense. He’s focusing on the fact that the second quarter burying the team and that the team didn’t have the energy to finish. Your two players didn’t have the energy because you didn’t sub properly and two MJ gave up two layups, committed two turnovers, and whatever else went down. This team had a chance and once again TAP blew it. Same thing, different day…..I’LL BE SO GLAD WHEN HIS TENURE IS OVER.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:01 PM
getabigboy-I agree with you, when we put up 6 pts in the 2nd, aafter launching jumper after jumper, all I can say is wow. When every game we have 0 sub’s in the 1st qtr and play your bench in spot minutes without mixing up the match ups, is beyond me. To me Tap is esentially saying to the bench, I do not trust you on the court and I would rather ride the starters till the wheels fall off.
Neal-ET has been playing well, Darius had 5 fouls in the 1st half, McGee should have got the call, Blatche did not start and needs to play close to 30 minutes a night. We need to get a mix of different line ups, with what we have been doing here latley how can we expect a different result?
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:01 PM
You said it, dcbutler357.
Time to get a real coach with a real offense.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:03 PM
JeffM,
They see what you see, but since TAP ain’t changing his style, they ain’t gonna address it.
Getabig,
I would get you some headsets to help TAP Coach, but you might make him cry
TomM,
You can’t have headsets to help tap, because you might have the players on the bench taking a statistics test
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:04 PM
You’ve got it right Jeff M!
How does our highest rated player get so few minutes?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:05 PM
dcbutler-I thought the same, the 2nd qtr Horrible, but that has not happend nearly as much as the 4th qtr breakdowns! It is the rotation it is not the minutes, play the bench early and close with the vet’s.
Wizards 17 assists
15 TO’s
Mike James, I waited to pass judgement not a good fit, just what we needed another SG playing PG.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:05 PM
They’re replaying the game right now??????
i couldn’t stomach this again
oh, its time to let that crab thing go, we got bigger fish to fry
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:07 PM
dcbutler357, man, I’m having a tough time typing because I can’t stop laughing. Yep, I’d burn Tap’s ears!
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Did anyone else notice Tap turning to Jr. with a really blank look on his face; ask him a question; and then turn very animated as he shouted out a play to the team on the court?
If Jr. is really coaching this team, put him out front. Let’s see what he can do.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:12 PM
dcbutler-rotations, rotations, rotations, and situational sub’s are all but missing. Blatche is a low post threat, the entire team is a jump shooting team (except ET, Haywood and McGee) we need a low post threat in the WORST way. Our offense comes way to hard, as my coach would say live by the J, die by the J. So when they fall we win, when they do not we lose. How hard is it to game plan for a one dimensional team?
Dixon needs to play more, McGee needs to play more. I have watched JCRITT he is not ready yet, let him continue to get reps until he is confident. Blatche needs minutes, and Nick needs to play his game, so many people are in his ear he is not attacking, he needs to post and slash then get his J going. And work on filling out the STAT sheet.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:12 PM
LOL..
Yeah, this was the perfect game for jd to check nelson and mcgee to check turk.
I gotta joke sometimes, cuz it is starting to get comical. Tap isn’t changing so might as well have some fun with this. Our season depends on the players coming together on the court, cuz they sure ain’t get’n noth’n from the sidelines (coaching or relief from their team- mates due to the coaching).
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:15 PM
JJ played more than Juan, I just cannot get that out of my mind??? And I am curious, what do you guys think about the Mike James trade now?
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I hear you dcbutler. This team needs some life. I think that AJ and CB in their attempt to make the “kids” grow up have taken away some of that young spirit. We need Gil’s enthusiasm, fortiture, guts, confidence, fun-loving spirit to get this team going. We appear to be a very old YOUNG team.
JeffM. you have really broken this thing down to its elements. I agree with you 100%
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:19 PM
IMO McGee will never have a favorable match up, he is just a baller. That is why he needs to play, he will make mistakes (all players do) however he will give you energy and effort, his confidence is shot, and only playing time will get it back. Maybe he can get some run on All Star weekend Rookies vs Sophmore game, lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:20 PM
It was a good trade, but there is no discipline on the team. Meaning MJ can penetrate and dish or get to the rim. That should be his main objective. This was a game where the matchup dictated more time for JD because of Nelson’s quickness, since they want to preach matchups so much….BAD COACHING lost this one.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:22 PM
McGee would have bothered Turk with his length. Can we get a big-man coach??? Cuz they ain’t learning a thing right now, unless DSong is playing a dual role in his spare time.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:24 PM
JeffM,
I’d still rather have James than AD running the offense. At least James doesn’t slow the game to a halt. He attacks the basket; he has a decent outside shot. I think that he is anxious to prove himself but is playing too “excited”.
If we had a real offense that allowed scorers to get the ball in the best position to be successful, I believe James would be very valuable.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:24 PM
dcbutler-JJ was killing him also (can you believe it)?? I respect your opinion dcbutler but can you please help me why the James trade was such a good one, seriously?
And as far as coaching, I have no words for that at all. So is it Wes Jr? Is it Tap? Is it Hubbard? I would love to be a fly on the wall at practice to see what is going on behind the scenes. And man has Coach Ayers got a pass on all of this?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:25 PM
GetaBB….lol… I think we are seeing what Jr. can do. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:26 PM
dcbutler357…Darius as a player coach. Probably not a bad idea, but I haven’t seen that since Bill Russell.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:29 PM
For that Matter get Brendan till he heals?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:29 PM
getabigboy and dcbutler
I respect your points on James, I really do. I watch him trying to run the point, he is not the answer. I look at his turn overs and over all decisions out there, nothing against him he is a scorer. That is why I say it was not a good trade thus far, there is no ball movement and when your SG or SF leads the team night in and night out in assists, we have a problem Houston,lol. Run high pick n roll, trap more on Defense (it requires McGee to play) And try to get 4 passes on offense and work it to the open man, no matter who he is (hey they get pais too) We have lost the priciplies of team basketball, it is one one basketball and jumpers.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Guys none of the people we have playing point guard really have a good enough handle to play the position. They would drive to the rim more if they didn’t get the ball stolen so often I think
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Grif-that is my point and why I do not like the trade, we really need a pass first guard, the reason I scream for Juan because out of all that we have, he actually gets us into some kind of offensive sets and can score. When the Wizards shoot 12 FT’s in a 48 min game, that tells me we do not attacj the rim. And most guards in the NBA can get into the lane and create something?
And the Magic team shot 20 FT’s and 10-26 from the 3pt line, we have a lot of holes on this ship, I wonder how many free fingers we have left?
Comment from John50
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Hey guys… Circus Act of Game
Tap doing the bunny hop in the first quarter-Priceless
Yeah that was a trainwreck of a game but I want to point out one thing.
At around 7:29 in the third quarter Mike James tried to do a layup and thought he was fouled.
He had a little fit…He was stumping and screaming like a two year old…
I know why he needed Super Nanny LMAO.
Phil Hubbard was on the bench trying to get him to run down to the other end. It was classic…
It represented our team very poorly-it kind of expressed how out of control we are.
Till next game…
Come On Wiz Yall are better than this.
Some positive, I am happy to see someone stepped up in the second half..Thx Caron-if you were not there it would have been a bad,bad game…
Lets mature this next game…LMAO
GO WIZ!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:38 PM
All true,
I would say none of the coaches seem to be working right now. Might as well let JCritt develop (or try), the only problem is who’s going to teach him/them….lol…
This season is lost. We are about half-way through the season. Brendan is just starting rehab and our 111 million dollar man doesn’t need to come back and be a hero (since they want to use that line also)….and for what, to lose in the first round again.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:41 PM
One other thing….why in the hell is AB fading away on layups????????
When MJ doesn’t run back on d, when AB does fade-away layups, when AJ shoots jumpers cuz he has the ball, they should come out of the game. That’s a big reason we are so helter skelter….no accountability, from the top down.
Comment from lenman
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:42 PM
The only good thing about tonights game is that we get another step closer to mathematical elimination. For any objective fan , we know that this season is over and now the key is to determine where you are going as an organization to develop a competiive ballclub.
I’m curious as to what is up with Tapscott and McGee, he is pledging this kid like I have never seen before. It has to be presonal otherwisw its unbelievable. The bottom line is the Wizards are 7-26 and are focusing on the wrong vision going forward. In the larger scheme of things if they win a few less games and give their younger guys heavier minutes, that will spell progress
First step is to determine not only who will be the coach and also who will be incharge of player development. This group has done more damage than lose games it has degraded the development of its two best young atheletes.
Look at our caching staff and compare it to any successful team. You got Tapscott, Wes Unseld and Phil Hubbard. To the best of my knowledge niether Tapscott or Wes Unsweld Jr. have coached at a major level nor have they played at a major level. I’m curious as to whatcould have been the thinking behind hiring Tapscott. Not to be redundant but this Tapscott experiment must end soon. His veteran philosophy is absolutely ridiculous..
Tonights gane was indicative of a team that had no vision or philosophy as to what they were trying to accomplish. The offense was Caron is hot lets give it to him every time and every one else stand around and watch. I knew that we were going to lose because sooner or later he was going to miss. Almost wins and first round playoff series are not models of success for a NBA franchise. There was no interior defense as Jameer Nelson got to the rim on 4 of 5 possessions late in the game. Darius is a reliable heady player but he is not capable of defendding the rim.
The All Star break is a perfect time to bring in a new coach and new staff so that they can begin to implement their offense and get the players that are going to be a part of this organization.
If you do this then it makes sense to bring Gilbert back and Brendon Haywood so that w can start to rebuild our team. Otheriwse what is the point to risk injury to these guys and further confuse an already confusing situation. I mean really what happens when Gil comes back. Will Gil, cARON AND aNTWAIN TAKE TURNS SHOOTING THE BALL on offense.
They got to change the entire staff and bring in real basketball guys. This squad now reminds me of the Clippers, nice pieces on paper but totally dysfunctional.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:42 PM
here is my dream and put me down for optomisim
I really thought coming into 09 that we could get the 7th seed and play the Cavs in the 1st round, just love the match up with them. And we would have a healthy Agent Zero and maybe Haywood,then tonight I realized my pipe dream was because I was watching “Gator” in Jungle Fever, lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:47 PM
LOL….Now theyre talking about the crabdribble in the college games…..What’s next a video…lol…
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:48 PM
JeffM, I don’t think that MJames is the answer, but he is a far better choice that AD. At least he wants to run with the ball. With Gil, the Wiz used to create offense by pushing the ball (like most other NBA teams). We’ve stopped running to play possession/small ball under the coaching philosophy of EJ and Tap. We walk the ball up the court most of the time. Consequently, we have to work very hard for our shots. If you push the ball every time, you will get a lot more open looks and the other Wiz will be hustling down the court to get into offensive position so that they can take part in the scoring opportunities.
Also, why not play full-court man-to-man defense EVERY time the opposition has to bring the ball upcourt? It doesn’t have to be in-your-face-pressure, but how about “if you mis-dribble, I’ll get the ball”, or “if you throw a lazy pass, I’ll pick it off”. That are many times during a game when the guy bringing the ball up the court does something stupid that would result in a turnover if only there had been SOME pressure. Lord knows that the Wiz throw some of the worst passes without any pressure…imagine a pressure situation.
We simply have no coaching imagination. Does the entire coaching staff sleep during game reviews?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Jeff now that I think about it you are right. Juan may just be our best option at the 1. James is too much of a 2 and Critt is playing too over his head right now trying to impress. Juan is the logical choice.
DCB… grrrrr lol… that has always been my gripe about Andray. He plays that finesse game when he should be attacking like a lunatic. He needs to get more aggressive around the rim (alway has)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:53 PM
I wish John Thompson would agree to coach defense for the Wizards, heck even coach the Wizards,lol
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Thanks for the exchange everyone. Read you tomorrow.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 6, 2009 at 10:56 PM
GetaBB I’ve been asking for more one on one defense and less zone all season. The zones aren’t being taught properly nor executed properly.. go figure. One on one at least gives us a chance. Throw in the occasional simplified zone to confuse them.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 6, 2009 at 11:49 PM
someone from ESPN980 just said play the youth and wait til next year….he’s calling ernie out saying EJ wasn’t the problem….
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 7, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Jordan was the scapegoat and never the problem. I agree with that ESPN980 person flat out. The problem this season is pretty simple. We lost Haywood and have undersized yet scrappy Darius and Etan, atheletic yet out of position Andray (who could use some time in the weight room), and skinny, talented, young JaVale to replace him. Haywood kept us together on both ends.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 7, 2009 at 12:29 AM
That being said.. please give Etan a few more minutes. He has certainly earned them the last few games
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 7, 2009 at 12:34 AM
And tell him to trim the beard. It’s getting to be “beatnick like” LOL
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 7, 2009 at 1:06 AM
In case anybody wondered why Blatche did not start, the Washington Post stated:
Andray Blatche was replaced by Darius Songaila in the starting lineup. Tapscott called the decision “a team matter,” but the decision was likely a response to the way Blatche reacted after being removed from the game in the late stages of Sunday’s win over Cleveland.
As he left the floor, Blatche appeared to yell something in direction of the coaching staff, and he had to be calmed down by teammates.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 7, 2009 at 1:14 AM
And to a 2nd Qtr for the Record Books:
The Wizards set a franchise record by scoring only six second quarter points
And look at this quote from the Magic’s rookie Courtney Lee (on guarding Caron tonight):
The quote of the night goes to Orlando rookie Courtney Lee, who was on the receiving end of some Butler as well. “He was having his mental right and he was just able to elevate and shoot over unoncontested.”
All Washington Post content posted from Ivan Carter
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 7, 2009 at 6:58 AM
Can we trade Tapscott and Unseld Jr for Ewing we need someone to teach our bigs how to play. Maybe he’ll recruit Oakley to rough them up alittle.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 7, 2009 at 8:00 AM
JEFFM,
That is the problem? Okay, his disagreements with players is costing us victories. I can say that it’s not good to show up coaches, but ALL players have disagreed with coaches at one time or another, but to hurt the team because you have the power to do so is getting quite trite. Can someone bench TAP for good??????????
BTW-AB yelled something at the coaching staff…….WE HAVE A COACHING STAFF??????….LOL….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 7, 2009 at 8:05 AM
I was not saying anything about the coaching because it was quoted that he’s here for the rest of the season and that he was trying, but at this point, he isn’t getting any better, so I’m going to call him out, just like we call the players out. This is so sad, we scratch claw and fight to win a game, despite the lack of coaching and he makes us lose games, because he makes our chances of winning late in the games worse, with his “I don’t believe I’m seeing this” rotations.
May be his job is to ensure we get a lottery pick, and shorten the length of Caron and AJ’s careers at the same time (by running them into the ground). If that’s the case he has my nomination for COACH OF THE YEAR……He shouldn’t even go in the records as a coach
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 7, 2009 at 8:35 AM
I turned it off after the 2d quarter, although it’s on my dvr. Maybe I’ll check out the 2d half. I’ll be interested to see who got minutes in the 4th.
Comment from Rick
Time January 7, 2009 at 8:45 AM
I know Antawn can’t score 25 every night. But the fact that he went 5-17 and we were still in the game in the 4th qtr, shows me how much this team has improved on the boards (and on defense) over the last 5 or 6 games.
Oh and by the way, Eddie Jordan was the problem, because he wasn’t playing/developing the youth. At this point, i’d try to limit Caron and Antawn to 30 minutes per game and write the season off in terms of hopes for a playoff spot (WHO WANTS THE 7th or 8th SPOT ANYWAY!! I WANT THE DRAFT PICK!!). There is no way our guys will make the all-star team anyway since our record is so pathetic.
Comment from Rick
Time January 7, 2009 at 8:47 AM
as for andray, why is he copping an attitude with this coach as well? the “he’s still young” excuse is wearing a little thin. doesn’t he want to play?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 7, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Rick,
ALL-STAR GAME???? Let’s hope they make it to the all-star break and through the season, with the minutes that they are logging…they are already getting small chinks in their armour (AJ came up limping after hitting the three last night)
EJ only had 11 games to adjust to the problem. TAP has 22 and counting. Both coaches had athletes that went out and did their thing to make the team better(Tap can’t even figure out the proper players to put on the floor, not even mentioning his personal issues with players(start calling him Hillary)) EJ can go and coach any team in the league right now, can TAP? that would be your answer
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 7, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Also, when AB and Dmac came out the game, I was like WTH?????
Trust me, he ain’t the only player in dis-agreement with TAP…….This whirl-wind will be over in due time…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 7, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I will say I wish Coach Jordan could have stayed and management got him 2 real Defensive coaches (Coach Thompson and Coach Lambeer, Coach Mitchell) or whomever your choices. I know that it would be too much like the right thing to actually bring him back. And if the reports are true about Blatche showing some passion about being taken out of the Cavs game, I actually love it! That tells me he is really into the game, playing with passion and playing well, I have not seen that since he has been here prior to this year. But to bench him for it, is that really the right move?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 7, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Yeah Jeffm,
I will be glad when the alarm clock rings, and this nightmare is over…..well, on to the next page…..
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 7, 2009 at 10:44 AM
JeffM,
If you hurry, you can be first to blog on the next page
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM
dcbutler, take a look on the next page
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 7, 2009 at 11:03 AM
On Mike James — yes, every once in a while he has a terrific game (wch doesn’t mean we win that game, btw). In between those games he is a turnover-prone, low percentage shooting guard who thinks he is better than he is. To ask whether the trade was “good” or “bad” seems idiotic to me. What’s our record? What has Mike contributed to any of our very few wins? Antonio is certainly the better ball player, but for that matter he was no help either this year.
The trade was about Crittenton — and you can see me scratching my head asking why why why? He might wind up a passable point guard, but I don’t see why anyone would think he has big time potential.
The season was effectively *over* by the time we made the trade — now we’ve hamstrung our roster for next year too. Realize, Crittenton was available for essentially nothing. Does that mean he becomes a tradeable asset when he is in our hands? I don’t think so. Not too bright, I don’t think.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 7, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Tom-as always love the post, this season has been very hard, and the fans of this team deserve so much more.
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Comment from aznzero
Time January 6, 2009 at 6:57 AM
HAPPY BDAY GILBERT ARENAS!!!
Lets get another win tonight. Go Wizards!!!