Game Day Timberwolves
8:45 AM….Dave Johnson back from the break and ready to go. Yeah Florida was nice for a couple of days but I missed hooking up with our BLOG crew. We know the tough season bit but I think we have enjoyed sharing opinions and making friends. Here is to a strong finish..I am not worried about the record….just want to see some progress….We know Jamison and Butler…again Butler is with LeBron James as the only players to average over 20 points 6 rebounds and 4 assist per game…I don’t think there are many pros that would score 35 and will a team to victory while still shaking off the flu. And Jamison played in all 53 games before the break..including getting a double-double with one hand when he sprained his thumb against Detroit back in December…And here’s to more improvement from the younger guys–again we have six guys 23 years of age or younger..Ed Tapscott even mentioned last week that he could see JaVale McGee eventually get time at the four and there could be times when he could be out there with Brendan Haywood. BLOGCAST starts at 7…you connect with me and Glenn Consor court side……on the dial on ESPN 980 AM…in Warrenton and Northern Virginia on 94.3 FM ..in Southern Maryland on 92.7 FM and in Baltimore on 1370 AM and on great affiliates from Cumberland to Roanoke.
6:26 PM….Dave Johnson checking in…Andray Blatche will play tonight…and just to clear up any confusion Gilbert Arenas has not been cleared to go full out in practice but continues to do drills and play one-on-one
6:30 PM…starters are in…Mike James, Caron Butler, Darius Songaila, Dominic McGuire, Antawn Jamison…..TWOLVES…..Sebastian Telfair, Randy Foye, Mike Miller, Ryan Gomes, Kevin Love
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: February 17th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 11:41 AM
hey everyone, if you look down a few threads to the Saturday All-Star thread you will see we now can add polls to the site so we will start throwing them in every so often. so between that and the new blogger bumps 
we have a few new features for you and hopefully will continue to add more.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 17, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Good stuff, SportsWiz — and you get a blogger bump for that!
Comment from Bridge
Time February 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Ok, I’m not tryna rain on the parade or anything, I’m just about to be real (like I always am). Yeah, eventually, I can admit that, yeah, it would be quite easy to just sweep our record under the carpet because it’s just that bad, but that’s also, (IMO) saying that it’s ok to be losers and saying that it’s ok to just make some excuses. You can’t just settle for less in life…I really liked what Twan said: “The most important thing is that the maturity of this team really needs to improve. We all need to take responsibility for what goes on out there on the court. What would make me happy is when you lose games, you should come in here pissed off, not acting like you’ve won five in a row” [Washington Times].
As far as the excuses part, here’s what EG had to say: “Over the course of the last four or five years, we established ourselves as a winning organization, and we want to keep going that way. Once we get everybody back, get all of our pieces together, we can be a very competitive team” [WT].
I’m sorry, but every team in this league is quote-on-quote – a – “competitive team.” Bucks fans started to go CRAZY here when Michael Redd went down with injury, then Luke Ridnour – - so here, that makes: 1) Bogut (our C); 2) Redd (our SG); and Ridnour (our PG). Technically, Bucks fans and Wizards fans are in the same boat as far as being injury struck. But even with having (primary) guys out – - which the coach and everyone else is aware of, there are (at least) still some wins happening. So injuries…I’m SO SICK of having to hear about that excuse! And YES, we DO [the Wizards] have (most of) the players to get it done, so something else must be (obviously) wrong…
But yeah, I hope that we could get a win 2nite…(a very flat) GO WIZ!!…
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 17, 2009 at 12:32 PM
SportzWiz, Good idea about the polls.
Tom M. I agree that it is a sad situation when the possibility of getting the first draft pick would end up with us trading him because we can’t/won’t afford to sign him.
I’ll be at the game tonight so I won’t be able to post any interactive “Blogger Bumps”. I hope that there are many opportunities for the rest of the bloggers to bump away. Maybe I can catch up after the game.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Here’s an idea maybe we can have nominations for blogger bump Play of the game, that people can post after each game. Then we can have a poll the following day for the blogger bump play of the day that everyone can vote on.
Comment from Reuben
Time February 17, 2009 at 12:53 PM
how do you do the cool exclamation point?!
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 17, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Just one good idea after another SportzWiz…Blogger Bump Play-of-the-Game. Love it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 1:54 PM
hey guys, looking forward to the second half of the season
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 1:57 PM
jeff we look forward to having you aboard, its been a tough season, but we’ve definitely added some great members to this board in the first half and I look forward to hearing all your thoughts going down the line,
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Thanks SportzWiz, and yes all of the bloggers on the board are “great” and I really enjoy all of the opinions and views.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Wow…Chris Wilcox and Joe Smith to the Hornets, for Tyson Chandler
Comment from jg004
Time February 17, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Alright let’s do it – trade deadline on Thursday…anyone got any good realistic trades they have thought up that the Wiz should pull off?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 2:53 PM
I do not see the Wizards making any moves, I hope I am wrong howver I do not see it
Comment from Rick
Time February 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM
we’ve got no trade flexibility until the draft lottery is over and we know what # we will be picking. Hopefully #1 !!
Comment from jg004
Time February 17, 2009 at 3:45 PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/02/17/cavs.wizards/index.html
What do you all think of this? I personally on many levels would hate this deal. I understand it gives us cap space, but we lose Jamison and we basically help the Cavs get a ring. Not a fan at all.
Comment from Bridge
Time February 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM
I really don’t mean to get all 
; I just know that this is NOT a team full of losers…Maybe the second-half will pick up a bit(?)…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 17, 2009 at 3:58 PM
i hope we can pull off that deal for Larry i know he is old an gets hurt alot but i cant help but want to see him Gil, Twan, Caron and haywood take a run at it
Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 17, 2009 at 4:10 PM
ESPN.com is reporting that the Wizards are shopping Caron Butler for cap reasons…
Comment from BigA
Time February 17, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Did Gilbert really participate in full-contact practice as reported by the Examiner today?
http://www.dcexaminer.com/sports/Return-of-Arenas-brightens-the-mood-in-Washington-39696367.html
Comment from Bridge
Time February 17, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Wow (if that is true)! – - where are our updates when we need them?
Comment from LilGil
Time February 17, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Hi everyone. Haven’t been around in a long time (a month or so) and I’m sorry about that. I haven’t forgotten you nor the team I just don’t have anytime for fun anymore (damn studies…).
I’m just stopping by to say hello and I hope we can keep all our all stars for at least an other year to see all three of ‘em play together you know.
Again hi everybody and as usually go wizards!!!!
Comment from GlingGling
Time February 17, 2009 at 5:17 PM
@BigA, don’t believe any news until you see him playing (ideally in a real game).
@bridge, regarding your post several posts ago, there is something else wrong: we don’t have a good coach. When we beat the pacers, that was single handedly through the will of Caron Butler, nothing else. As good as Caron is and I love him, he can not do that night in and night out. When your go to guy isn’t on then that’s where you need a good coach. We just so happened to have fired our, at the very least, decent coach.
@everything else, as much as I dislike seeing the wizards lose, the prospect of a high draft pick is enticing. We’re not going to get another chance at a #1 or #2 with Gil and Brendan back. I understand this is part of the problem with the lottery system, but the situation is what it is: we have the second worst record in the league, the only thing left to do is not get any more injuries and hope for a high draft pick. Sorry if it sounds like I’m giving up, but this is what teams do. Does anyone remember Miami’s D-league team at the end of last season?
Does anyone think there is a greater value in splitting the the rest of our games (which historically will require about 40mpg out of Antawn and Caron) and potentially dropping to 5th, 6th, or 7th in the draft?
Comment from Jason C
Time February 17, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Gonna miss tonights game for work…as for the rumored cav deal, as much as it pains me to say it, our longterm future cap wise is more important than handing the cavs a ring. Ultimately I support Jamison, and would venture a guess that him with a real defensive supporting cast would put a good team over the top. Plus getting Etan’s contract off the books faster helps us for the big 2010 FA class. Just my opinion though.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 6:31 PM
6:26 PM….Dave Johnson checking in…Andray Blatche will play tonight…and just to clear up any confusion Gilbert Arenas has not been cleared to go full out in practice but continues to do drills and play one-on-one
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 6:32 PM
anzero thanks for the first post of the day and thanks to everyone and now we have blogger bumps….
Comment from ChenierFan
Time February 17, 2009 at 6:32 PM
First game after the break – time to shake things up a bit with Javaris, Nick, Caron, Antawn and Andray (if he is back getting the start. Then have Darius, Mike and Dominic and Javale (at 4) come in off the bench.
Let’s see how that would work out.
Go Wiz, let’s bring home the bacon!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 6:34 PM
6:30 PM…starters are in…Mike James, Caron Butler, Darius Songaila, Dominic McGuire, Antawn Jamison…..TWOLVES…..Sebastian Telfair, Randy Foye, Mike Miller, Ryan Gomes, Kevin Love
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM
hey chenier fan welcome….blacthe will not start but only because it is his first game back
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 6:57 PM
anytime Dave. Sorry bloggers ive been so busy with school. But i may be able to blog tonight cuz i gotta do my exam and of course will have a window up of the blog lol. go wiz! battle of the young guys.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Let’s get a win!! Glad that Dray will get some run!
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM
im happy dray is back. hopefully he can produce some good stats for me. he was one of my backup players in my fantasy team.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM
aznzero where is school
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:11 PM
for right now i attend college of southern maryland down here
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:12 PM
great…thanks for spending time in between school workj
Comment from CB3
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Let go Wizards- lets start the second half off right
Comment from CB3
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM
What’s with the rumors of Antawn going to Cleveland. Anyone have more info on that?
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:16 PM
WHY IS SONGAILA STARTING AT CENTER???? I am sorry to all Songaila fans, but he is not powerful enough to be starting at center! Put McGee in at center!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:17 PM
any links working?
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:18 PM
i listen to you to Dave on my way home and to school on game nights
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM
that was a blog bump
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I saw that CB3, and if that happens……Im sorry but I might just have to change my blogger name
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM
we dray dray back why is darius at center? start javale at least
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM
anybody hear dave calling out the blogger bump
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM
have to stop offensiev rebounds
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:26 PM
nice ball movement tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Glenn here: hey guys, I like the way wiz are attacking the paint, passing, and not jacking up perimeter shots. Gotta get on the defensive glass immediately
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Javalle has a new “do”
hello everyone!
Comment from llballa19
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Hey all,
So far we are looking good. Sharing the ball, just need to attack the defensive glass
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:27 PM
mcgee will still get minutes
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:28 PM
good points Glenn
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Hey!!
The radio is ahead of the tv
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:28 PM
kevin love is racking up boards we gotta rebound
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Love is also jacking up some shots as well
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:29 PM
mcgee and crittenton with 4:07 to go in first
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Great little run we got going right now, we just gotta keep this much intensity going for the full 48 minutes if we expect to win this thing
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:31 PM
love must feel pretty confident with jacking up those shots. mcGee must be trying to be more aerodynamic
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:31 PM
DJ/Glen,
That’s good to hear about JCritt…shows maturity
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:31 PM
crittenton is a beast when i play him in nba 2k9
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:32 PM
aznzero,
how often do they update the game? Just wondering.
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:35 PM
this year they update the roster at least once a week. they also have the new feature were the players in real life are playing well, they will also play well in the game and vice versa. also if in real life if a player comes up with new moves those will also be put in the game for that player to do. its pretty realistic this year. so realistic that it is hard to play with the wizards at times
Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Wiz should not be losing for a draft pick…If Haywood and Arenas are healthy- they SHOULD play!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:36 PM
aznzero,
that last sentence is funny…but for modern technology
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:37 PM
aznzero,
i have a wii and ps2, i’ll see about getting into a new hobby, back to the game.
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:38 PM
haha so what is this blogger bump thing?
i always used the wizards in video games until this year. its just hard to stop those that use kobe or lebron with the wizards.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Good 1st qtr for the Wizards
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:39 PM
great block by mcgee
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:39 PM
and javale will dunk at like almost all the time if he is down low. i love it lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:40 PM
important for mcgee to make a solid play befre the spectacular play
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:40 PM
butler is in my fantasy. steal + 2 points = 3 fantasy points. racking it up.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:41 PM
the bump is for good plays that do not shoup on the stat sheet…i think we’re still looking for a symbol for bad calls
ugggh, the tv is behind the radio broadcast, this is a first…gkdc would love this (if she’s back from africa)
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:42 PM
that last play by crittenton with the quick dribble and the spin is usually how he plays in the game. and most times he will finish with a dunk. it makes me curoius if he really plays like that.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Twan w\ 10 pts and 5 reb already
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:43 PM
thanks dcbutler357
hopefully i can use it properly lol.
pretty good D by the wizards. in the first. only if we can do this the whole game…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:44 PM
dcbutler 357 radio not synching up…sometimes you can delay with your dvr
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:45 PM
blatche is back
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:45 PM
welcome back Dray
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:45 PM
DJ/Glen,
for the shout-out
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:46 PM
somehow love still gets a rebound under mcGee
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:46 PM
So will got get some run with this unit? We will see
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM
wizards look like they are playign zone on rebounding but they are playing man
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM
I dont care if thats in the stat sheet that deserves about 5 blogger bumps!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM
great play!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM
yeah,
bringing in the REAL big boys!!
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM
crittenton played the D push the ball and ooped it. i love it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM
So is there any truth that Gil actually had a full practice?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:49 PM
for McGee
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:49 PM
jeff that was misreported. he went through some drills with some shooting but not a full practice
Comment from CB3
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:50 PM
thanks sportWiz! lol
a lil delayed… must be the internet but here attempt number 2
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:51 PM
hey everyone, just a reminder to nominate your blogger bump at the end of the game for the poll tomorrow
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:51 PM
SportzWiz, thank you….I knew if you had not posted it, that it probably was not true, just hate that a “source” put that in print, and gave the fans false hope
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:51 PM
test
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:52 PM
mcgee some sweet m…too mnay rebiounds by twolvesoves
Comment from Reuben
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:53 PM
hey guys! the score looks great so far!!
Comment from Reuben
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
;!;
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Wiz playing a great 1st half thus far, would love to see a complete 48 min tonight, so far so good
Comment from Reuben
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
it didnt work ill try again with the blogger bump
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
blkogger bump for jamison on the cut
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
haha love is already learning the learning the “legal” moving pick in the NBA.
Comment from Reuben
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Comment from Reuben
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:55 PM
i got it, yes
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:56 PM
great hustle by blatche
Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Critt will be an allstar if he works on that jumper
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:56 PM
10-0 fast break
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Looks like the all star break did Javaris well, he said he wanted to improve, looks like he followed through with it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:58 PM
free Pech and Juan tonight, lol
Comment from Reuben
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:58 PM
to songaila
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 7:59 PM
welcome tyrone critennton is really imp;orving
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:02 PM
good cut by jamison and nice find by darius
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Wold love to see Blatche and Mcgee play together tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:09 PM
man would love to see Dixon get some burn tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:10 PM
yeah that would allow blatche to play his natural; power forward position
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Wiz are FLAT
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:12 PM
sudden;ly timberwolves taking afvanatge of wizards turnovers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Also the Wolves do not have the bigs to compete (McGee and Blatche), and yes lack of a true point is hurting us (got to play Javaris and Juan more)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:13 PM
9 turnovers in sceond quarter
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:14 PM
How long have the Wiz been stuck on 20 pts for the qtr?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:16 PM
2 horrible shooting 3 pt teams, whomever can win that battle may win the game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:31 PM
shame about the tunorvers…because the twolves are only shooting 29%…ealry on they stayed in the game with a good effiort on the boards and second chance points…but last 8 miniutes of first half nine turnovers
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:34 PM
ouch
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:38 PM
twolves 24-8 run
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:39 PM
lol…sticking with this line up too long…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:41 PM
13 turnovers only had one in the first quarter
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:45 PM
telfair is causing problems
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:50 PM
for a bad 3 point shooting team they do jack up alot of them.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:50 PM
mcguire surprised foye
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 8:52 PM
AB really stabilizes our front-court, glad he’s back…now, MJ plays the whole third quarter, for ???? 
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:07 PM
alot more energy from the twolves from the end of 2nd quarter and in this second half. we need to match the intensity
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:09 PM
twolves oinly shooting 37 % tied…becasue of wiz turnovers and missed free throws
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM
good game as i see it so far i just got back in the house and turned the tv on 80-80
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:11 PM
We need a big man down there
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:11 PM
wizards forcing passes as the twolves are overplaying
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:13 PM
too many points in paint
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Glenn here: Wiz need to stay with the front court players, the are helping too early, and the guards have to dig in! Can’t let guards get in the paint.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:17 PM
we only have one guard on the floor (true guard)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Caron with a smart move let him over play gave a pump fake got him off his feet and took some freebez
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM
3pt shooting and 4th qtr scoring again killing the Wizards
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM
there is no one to check foye, jd??
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:20 PM
smart play by J.Crit his guy went to AJ and he went to the glass
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Wiz 3-12 shooting 25% from 3, the Wolves 5-19 from 3
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM
no more turnovers please
Comment from canadian
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:23 PM
how about this crazy trade
jamison, javel, jarvis, this year’s first round and next years for Amare i dont mind throwing in nick young, but i would like to keep a draft pick
Comment from canadian
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:24 PM
big shot james
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:25 PM
for James
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Great!! put two guards in and see the results.
Gotta put the hardhats on on D!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM
again it will come down to 3 pt shooting
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM
jcritt has stopped penetration and ab has helped stop second chance points.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM
denying twolves guards key
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:29 PM
stopping the 3 is the key IMHO
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Great show of support from the bench!!
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:30 PM
its must be the shoes he’s wearing the addidas TS creators (Gilbert)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:31 PM
JCritt DESERVES to start
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:31 PM
here’s to crittenton and james
12 straight in the fourth when the Wizards most needed it
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:31 PM
the only different about crittentons last drive then what would happen when i use him in nba 2k9 is he would have dunked it but the dish out and a three was nice
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:32 PM
yes crittenton and james
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Dagger!! its a wrap
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM
for the Wizards win tonight
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:34 PM
type of game tonight
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:35 PM
JCritt puts pressure on the opposing D
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:36 PM
only cought like 6 mins of the game but ill take a good look at the win sorry i could not be here for all of it have fun guys lets get the next one!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM
20-7 RUN TO CLOSE GAME…301-230-0980 to connect with glenn
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:40 PM
its been awhile since i blogged sure do miss it. but i need to go do my exam i was supposed to do!!! lol
Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Game went like the others except we got the WIN!
Comment from CB3
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Great work wizards!!!! Wizards Postgame: 301-320-0980
Comment from Bridge
Time February 17, 2009 at 9:54 PM
(great win)!
Glad that Caron is ok (as it appears); great games by AB, Critt, and D-Song – - even Dom hit some key shots! Twan, as always, is his usual self…Even Mike James did good! See, this is what I mean – some of EVERYONE steppin’ up…
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:02 PM
In his interview, Eddie Jordan said “winning is fun.” Well, watching your team win is fun too!
Great 4th quarter by the Wizards — and how often have we been able to say *that* this year? 
Terrific game from Dominic; great 4th quarter from Mike James. And Crittenton played really well too. Actually, everyone played well tonight except Nick and, for the first time in a long time, JaVale who managed 3 turnovers in 13 minutes.
In all, tho, it was a terrific performance when it counted — and as I say a very very fun game to watch.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Blatche is a third string player at best. He does okay in there because the Wizards do not have another experienced shot blocker other than Haywood. That is why Mcgee does well except his inexperience kills him most games…
Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Is there any truth in that the Wizards would not have cap space to sign a top draft pick? I just don’t believe a draft pick is what this team needs anyway
Comment from Bridge
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Yay! My guys are on (Gary P., Chris W. and Ahmad R.); they are SO funny (and much better than Kenny and Charles IMO).
You know, this time has got to be hard for some of the players – trade deadline time, especially with teams being over the tax and stuff. An example is this: I was just watching the Bucks/Pistons game. After the Bucks’ victory, Scott Skiles walked up to Richard Jefferson (who has been in a lot of the trade rumor stuff) and gave him a handshake and hug that was more like a “it’s been nice” type of thing. They were both obviously very emotional – hell, I almost cried! But yeah, I hope that things work out for the better – not only for Rich Jefferson, but also for Caron, Twan, whomever. Things happen for a reason…
Oh, and why can’t the man (AB) just get his props for cryin’ out loud! I just don’t understand. He and McGee and TWO SEPARATE players who are on the SAME TEAM and therefore NOT competing with each other – - I just wish that people would learn how to keep those two names out of the same sentence/statement!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:25 PM
The players stepped up when needed and TAP, YES TAP!! Put another guard in the game when foye was torching whomever guarded him (that wasn’t a guard). TAP also got JCritt in there to stop Telfair and got AB back in there to stabilize the front-court.
I don’t know where the 3rd string for AB came from…essentially, this is AB’s first year getting minutes (steady) and he’s producing (I don’t even know why I’m giving that comment energy), but since we can all agree to disagree, it’s all good. AB threw crucial passes, used his length at the end to stop second chance points…heck, okay, he can be third string, but right now we needed him to deliver at the end, and he did (it’s not always who starts but who finishes). Peace.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:26 PM
BTW-Just watched Eddie Jordan interview…good stuff
Comment from wtop
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Btw dont you mean Eddie Tapscott not Jordan
Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:40 PM
the draft pick has nothing to do with cap space, you always can sign your picks its the luxury tax situation, but that’s a story for another day
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Wtop…. they had an interview with Eddie Jordan after the game.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time February 17, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Except for the 3rd quarter that was a fun one to watch ! I agree DCB it was great to see Mike James getting killed out there…… Tapscott realizing it…. and putting Crit in with him. Imo he should always use Crit at the one and James (when he is in) at the two. Crit is quickly turning out to be one of my favorites. Like Aznzero says though he should dunk more lol.
Very good to see Andray back and not seeming to miss a beat. I think he had about 5 or 6 ’s tonight.
SportzWiz… my pick for Blogger Bump play of the game.
When Crit stole the ball from, I think Foy, on their end (steal – stat)…. rushed up the court….. met at mid court by two defenders…. spin move to avoid both …… off to the rim for an alley ooop to JaVale (assist – stat).
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 17, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Grif and sportwiz,
I second that play as the play of the game. FAN-TASTIC!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time February 18, 2009 at 12:45 AM
DCB that has GOT to make someone’s highlight reel! That one really was sweet.
From now on …. if anyone is to get 40 a night I want one of them to be Javaris Crittenton lol. (hey… he is young )
Comment from Jason C
Time February 18, 2009 at 5:03 AM
Doh maybe I should miss more games, and we’ll win more…
Comment from millie mill
Time February 18, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 2:10 PM
“Anyone else plays NBA 2k9?”
aznzero,
I play NBA 2k9. middletonss is is my name add me as a friend.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time February 18, 2009 at 9:04 AM
The Poet has maket value but its has depleted due to a huge body that has failed to respond to the rigors of a NBA schedule. First it was pulled abdomin and then heart this and that now nagging leg injuries but he has true value. The true value comes in his books and out reach to the community and maybe politics later on down the road. He is like Tracy Mcgrady whose body just can’t get right so one has to be true to one self and not selfish because the cards where dealt for a reason and thats how we grow and adapt to something new and fruitful. I will not judge but just be a real to the situation and that is it was a great run but its time for a change!
Comment from aznzero
Time February 18, 2009 at 10:38 AM
ill add u millie mill. mine is aznzer0 <—-number zero not an “O”
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 18, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Andray is not 3d string, but he’s still got work to do to become an average starting 4 in the league. On the other hand — like absolutely everybody who plays in the NBA — he can definitely ball.
I most enthusiastically agree w/ the to Crittenton for the play leading to JaVale’s dunk. I’m *really* starting to like Javaris Crittenton.
What I *don’t* like is our having maneuvered ourselves into a corner re: the Luxury Tax. If we can’t add one of the top picks in the draft, it’ll be shameful. The *only* way you get top players w/o having to pay for them is by being in the top few of the draft. For that reason alone, I’d be willing to give up one of our good players for an expiring contract.
Comment from millie mill
Time February 18, 2009 at 11:59 AM
aznzero,
I forgot to ask what kind of system you have I have and Xbox 360.
Tom,
I hope the front office is thinking like you. It would be a shame not to be able to afford a draft pick. Cavaliers wants Jamison for Wally Szczerbiak and his $13.8 million expiring contract. I don’t like helping the Cavaliers but I do like that 13.8 million. Portland wants Butler. Just something to think about.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time February 18, 2009 at 2:12 PM
We already can’t use our second round draft pick. Now with our “financial planning” it is possible we won’t be able to afford our first rounder. Those are the primary reasons I suggested packaging the picks with some contracts we are trying to unload to free us up a little money wise and roster spots.
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Comment from aznzero
Time February 17, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Good morning Dave,
Honestly I haven’t been looking at our record at all this season. I just forget about it and look forward to each game as how our young guys will improve. And its exciting for them to pull off nice moves like Javale’s dunks or Nicks ability to score. Looking at them now and seeing how this team will be when everyone is back and healthy just excites me. Lets get a win tonight. Go Wiz!!!