Game Day Cleveland
1:51 AM….Dave Johnson checking in late (or early)….we just arrived here about an hour ago from Grand Rapids….Flip Saunders most pleased with 3 specific things…the defense is getting better…the play of Gilbert Arenas who managed 24 points on 11 shots…and the way the “second unit” was able to finish the game led by JaVale McGee who had 8 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter….Mike Miller told us after the game he will look to shoot more (he has been passing up good shots)… and he says he may have to play in socks…..he still wears the LeBron James shoes….he says he has had ankle problems in the past and he is comfortable with those shoes—I told him if it will keep him healthy he can wear what he wants…not sure about tonight’s lineup…we asked Flip about it after the game since it is a back to back but said he had not made any decisions on who plays and how much here in Cleveland…THANKS AGAIN for a fun night on the BLOG….BLOGCAST–radio and live blogging court side start at 7—-listen on 106.7 FM …..there will be a LISTEN LIVE link and Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier are here from Comcast SportsNet
11:15 AM…..Greetings again from Cleveland…Brendan Haywood again will have the night off. But it is a not big deal. He is okay and would be in the lineup in a regular season situation. He has been dressing these last two games and continues to work out…check back as I know it on who else will be in or out..and THANKS SO MUCH for all the nice comments….it really means a lot when we are here in Cleveland
5:21 PM Dave and Glenn checking in from the Q…we know Mo Williams is out with a strained right groin …and LeBron James has been a little under the weather…we will update you on his status when we have it
5:32 PM….Wizards starters are in….the Wizards will go BIG tonight….Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler in the back court…Fabricio Oberto starts at center… Antawn Jamison at small forward and Andray Blacthe at power forward
6:40 PM..
cavs starting lineup
Daniel Gibson, Anthony Parker are guards Shaquille O’Neal in the middle Anderson Varejao and Jawad Williams forward…
LeBron James is out with the flu
Links From Last Night’s Win
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: October 14th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Babakism
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:38 AM
NBA Live just straight up dissed Gilbert Arenas. His rating this year is an 84!?!?!?!?!?!?! They gave him almost a zero dunk rating late his name was John Stockton.
The folks at EA sports must not have seen any of the Chicago training videos or Gil playing pick up ball.
I know he has been injured for a couple years but when he’s healthy he’s got some serious skills.
This is even further proof that nobody thinks we will be any good and everyone has forgotten all about us.
Don’t worry, it’s better this way. It’s easy to ambush when no one is paying attention.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:58 AM
5 observations:
1) For the second straight game, Young and Blatche had very sub-par games. Let the hate begin.
2) Blatche got outplayed by Kwame Brown.
3) Arenas does it again – this time at a jaw-dropping 9 for 11 shooting efficiency.
4) Stucky and Gordon had problems throwing the ball into the ocean.
5) Jamison should get a night off. He played like the last 18 in a row against Cleveland. He’s one of the few players on the team that is already lock-n-loaded for the next 6 months. There is no need to worry about his professionalism and approach to the game.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Kwame seems to have finally turned into an NBA player. He keeps it simple, plays defense and rebounds. I’m happy for him.
Comment from aznzero
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Good morning Dave and fellow bloggers. It was fun listening to the game online and having a wizards win! Like what Glen was calling last night… Gilbert is back! Let’s win tonight. Let’s Go Wizards!!!
@Babakism
I’m a big fan of Javale, but I think it’s going to be a match up thing every game. I would rather have Oberto being physical on Shaq or Dwight. But on other games Javale should definitely play over Oberto. He alter shots, run the floor, and jams it home.
Comment from llballa19
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Good morning all.
I listened to the game last night. I was very pleased with the finish from the reserves.
I was very pleased with Gilbert takin’ over the game.
I hope we come to play tonight even though it is preseason, this is still a rivalry game against the King and Shaq.
Comment from llballa19
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Did anyone see that scrap between Elton Brand and Jared Jeffries?
Comment from reddog271
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:38 AM
yeah i saw it. Brand elbows Jared, he had to get stiches. then brand calls Jared soft. Brand could’ve at least acknowledged that he was wrong for the elbow. mistake or not.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:47 AM
lol @ brand-jefferies scuffle. it is a non-issue. brand grabbed a rebound after a knick player missed a long jumper (may have been a 3) and was using his elbows to clear out space. jefferies’ head just happened to be right at elton’s elbow area and got nicked. some words were exchanged and that’s about it. it’s like there is a game-stoppage scuffle every year at msg. how sad when nba fights dominate the headlines at the mecca of sports arenas.
elton’s play was not dirty – jefferies’ head was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. etan swings his elbows all the time after each rebound to clear space and that’s just what elton did. jefferies is a bit sensitive to getting hurt since he’s been hurt a lot after leaving washington for isiah thomas.
i think gil knows he’s back a couple of weeks ago. he’s just pacing himself and not showing everything he’s got at the moment. guys are getting more aggressive – which is good and being aggressive seems to be what coaches are preaching at the moment (i.e., saunders to arenas; jordan to brand).
Comment from wtop
Time October 14, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Quick question sportswiz being that tonight is a back to back will Gilbert play tonight or is he not going to since it is the preseason
Comment from rgz
Time October 14, 2009 at 12:26 PM
re. Brand-Jeffries.
Sure, there is no problem playing hard. The problem is there are players who have entirely unnecessarily undisciplined arms and legs. They throw them about purposely with the problem being they are endangering the careers of other players. Swinging elbows and scissoring legs – they hurt players. Ask Arenas.
Comment from rgz
Time October 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM
My feeling about tonight is we are going to be outrebounded, and pushed around in the paint – a lot.
Haywood was the only guy to get in Z’s way, and now with Shaq the Cavs only got stronger.
I say just for this game, put Paul Davis in and have him get pushed around. don’t think for a moment Dray or Javale can do the job.
Comment from Rick
Time October 14, 2009 at 12:34 PM
That is what we got Oberto for, to not get pushed around.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 14, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Rick, I agree. Didn’t Dave say last night that Oberto wasn’t getting pushed around by Kwame and was getting position on him? Kwame is 270, I think that is exactly what we got Oberto for. He is great in certain match-ups.
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 14, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Just beat the Cavs. That is all.
Comment from reddog271
Time October 14, 2009 at 2:12 PM
I don’t care if they win. less than 2 weeks from the opener. Just play well and get out healthy.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 2:47 PM
I dont care about beating the Cavs. I hate playing them now in the regular season and I hate it even more in the Preseason because in both cases we are in a lose-lose situation. I say that because people always try to clown us both ways. If we win then they always make fun of us and say that we can never do it when it counts and that the Cavs arent playing hard while we are playing like its the finals. If we lose then they say that the Cavs own us every time. Thats why I hate playing them now. Ill just see them in the playoffs
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM
On Oberto…as advertised…just so smart and Kwame at 270 tried to bang through Oberto but no dice… and Oberto’s passing superb
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 3:03 PM
What up DJ. Where are you at now? The hotel? Anyways, any word on who’s in and out tonight?
Comment from Aj
Time October 14, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Hey Babakism, ea sports really did dis gilbert. You should switch to 2k sports it is more realistic. Go wizards!! I am up for beating the cavs anytime, I am really looking foward to seeing mike miller get his shooting touch back.
Comment from neal
Time October 14, 2009 at 3:53 PM
From what you guys say Oberto was not as bad a pickup as I thought. I think I still prefer McGee. If he plays a lot this year he could be a part of getting us being one of the really good teams, as opposed to just a playoff team. But Oberto might be a better choice for tonight.
If we are going to make noise in the playoffs we also need Young and/or Blatche to play better. Good article on Blatche in the Post this morning, IMO.
Yes, it looks like K. Brown has become a legitimate NBA player. I guess the Spitons won’t like my proposal of trading Dan Snyder for him.
The Wiz on TV tonight. Yippee!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Well, as must be obvious, Oberto and McGee are kinda different as ballplayers, and they fill different needs. Not to mention that with one of them you know what you’re going to get, but not with the other one.
Very few players reach their potential. Most don’t develop much beyond what they bring to the league as rookies, and many get worse — especially the ones who depend on their physical gifts. That said, if JaVale does develop, he can be all world.
Comment from Rick
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:25 PM
javale certainly is a crowd pleaser. he’s great in the open floor and would be amazing to watch on one of don nelson’s teams.
however, most teams play defense, and on that side of the ball, javale must learn to use body position and foot work rather relying so much on agility and leaping ability.
you don’t have to be the strongest guy to play good defense. look at marcus camby — one of the best defensive centers in the league and he’s always been on the skinny side.
Comment from Rick
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:34 PM
might not be much of a showdown tonight if all these guys are sitting out…
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/10/lebron_james_among_five_clevel.html
Comment from sharpsburg23
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Guys this team is different then years past. We are deep. It would be nice for those guys to be spectacular every nights, but we dont need young and blatche EVERY NIGHT just to win. Looking at things I see lower than normal averages for everyone. Some like Gil looking better in a way, others like Jamison and Caron which deserver all-star status will be blended in will all the firepower we have. Our defense HAS to be top 12 to even have a chance to win the title. Thats the key. I believe we have it in us, we just need to play our hearts out when the season begins and dont stop till we hold up the trophy. Just dont be down in the preseason and think things are 100%. Just wait and see.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:41 PM
A good comparison for JaVale is Tyson Chandler. The two players’ first year production was very similar. If JaVale develops the way Chandler did, he’ll become one of the best Centers in the league in a few years.
Worth mentioning that Chandler was taken 2d in the draft in ’01. We got JaVale w/ the 18th pick, where the pickings are pretty slim — the last ten picks at 18 were: Quentin Richardson, Jason Collins, Curtis Borchardt, David West, JR Smith, Gerald Green, Pech, Marco Bellinelli, and Ty Lawson.
Don’t know about Lawson yet (tho I think he’ll be good), but you can see what I mean.
Comment from sharpsburg23
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Good…our big 3, should rest too. Play the ones that need work. Just play our starters the last quarter to make things odd and see what they can do. Let Blatche and Mcgee and Young , with Foye and Miller playing around 30 mins to get them in the groover. In between the 4th just mix and match and you do and see what you can pull out!
Comment from Phemy
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:48 PM
This is serious tonight, dont rest the big three. Bash the cavs! GGGRRRRR!
GO WIZARDS! Don’t expect to see many minutes for javale tonight, he always gets in foul trouble against shaq. I guess Oberto will be the better fit!
later!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:16 PM
I am so excited about tonight’s game, I will be blogging and listening to the call with Dave and Glenn, while watching the game on NBATV. Looking forward to being with the bloggers tonight!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:23 PM
5:21 PM Dave and Glenn checking in from the Q…we know Mo Williams is out with a strained right groin …and LeBron James has been a little under the weather…we will update you on his status when we have it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:24 PM
jeffmalone1990..thanks for jumoping on for this one….hopefully the radio call and tv call won’t be too out of synch…there is a way to synch it with a DVR….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:34 PM
5:32 PM….Wizards starters are in….the Wizards will go BIG tonight….Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler in the back court…Fabricio Oberto starts at center… Antawn Jamison at small forward and Andray Blacthe at power forward
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Hey thanks Dave and Glenn, and as always thank you again for the live blog cast. I actually did not post during the last two games, however I was really looking forward to this one! Any word on Delonte West, will he play tonight? And yes Glenn, I will call in tonight for the post-game show no matter what, lol.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:36 PM
WOW, what a starting line up…GEEZ….:!:
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:40 PM
it shows the wizards options….5th game 5th different starting 2 guard
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Would have loved to see McGee get the start over Oberto however I really love the versatility. Caron will play so much better at the 2 guard with Arenas setting him up, also like his defense on LeBron aka crab dribble.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:47 PM
That’s an interesting starting lineup… to say the least!
Obviously, Flip is giving Andray all the minutes he needs to show where he is at in his progression as a player. This will be an important game for him.
Next time out, I guess we’ll see Antawn at the 2 guard, right? 
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Actually, I want to see Dominic get a start at the 2.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:48 PM
maybe that will be lineup number 6
Comment from Rick
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:50 PM
The best teams in the east are BIG. Boston, Cleveland, Orlando… and with this lineup, so are we!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Hey Tom, great to see you on!!! And yes I look forward to lineup number 6!! I wonder if we will keep this pattern into the regular season, I mean the team is that deep and guys are use to starting, If they all prepare as starters and truly have no clue who will get the start at the 2 or 5 positions or whatever, I actually like that approach.
Comment from neal
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Yes, this will be super interesting. Can Oberto stop Shaq w/o fouling out in the 1st qtr? Will Blatche tire by playing big minutes? Can Jamison play the 3? Can Caron play the 2? Can Arenas assist and shoot in the same quarter?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:13 PM
LOL…Neal as always with this weeks burning questions, lol. Should be fun Neal, and the blog should be jumping tonight.
Comment from llballa19
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:18 PM
I am glad we are not doing that resting Gil because it is a back to back. I know it is preseason, but the Wizards need everyone ready to go for the season.
It is time for us to get used to seeing the 100 million dollar man on a daily basis.
Comment from llballa19
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:20 PM
I would like to see Dominic continue to be in the mix, because there is no substitute for a great defender. I mean that is why we got Oberto.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:25 PM
DJ, let us know when you hear who the Cavs are starting
Comment from rgz
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:34 PM
LOL re. crab dribble, I’ve seen Gil doing it, Caron doing it and Antawn doing it back to the basket. It’s a legitimate series of moves of the legs while dribbling. I’m not sure that LeBron’s three step jump forward is covered by this description of it:
http://coachesclipboard.ca/index2.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=143&Itemid=66
Comment from rgz
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Someone interested in basketball officiating broke down Lebron’s move:
http://forum.officiating.com/basketball/50699-crab-dribble.html#post564397
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:40 PM
cavs starting lineup
Daniel Gibson, Anthony Parker are guards Shaquille O’Neal in the middle Anderson Varejao and Jawad Williams forward…
LeBron James is out with the flu
Comment from CB3
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:54 PM
-Arenas fined $25K for skipping media sessions (SI.com)
i think it is a good signed though of his focus for this season. i am really excited of his new mentality. Go Wizards
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:55 PM
hey cb3 welcome aboard….should be interesting with the BIG lineup
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:58 PM
no crab dribble!!! dang
Comment from neal
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:58 PM
I think our man Fabricio is a graduate of the Ruffin/Songaila Hackempushemshoveem School of Basketball Defense. We’ll see.
Comment from CB3
Time October 14, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Yes. a new look tonight. I like it the differnt options
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM
LOL@Neal that was good
Comment from sharpsburg23
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:02 PM
http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/butler/2009/10/14/shooting-for-that-ring/
Caron Butlers new Blog…
Comment from aznzero
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:05 PM
lets see a blowout!!! I think i called 102-88 on Facebook. but im at college right now. bout to head home soon to watch the game.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:06 PM
broadcast underway woith comments from flip saunders in an interview….blatche starting tonight and looking to rebound from waht flip called his worst game of the pre season
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:06 PM
big hello anzero
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:11 PM
i have a feeling arenas is going to light it up tonight 
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:11 PM
DJ, I saw that Flip repeated what I said to you in training camp about all the Preseason road games. I do think its a hinderance but I heard that we do it because Verizon always has alot going on around this time of year
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:13 PM
ok here’s to a win
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:13 PM
one issue cleveland will face with shaq and z is dealing with the pick and roll..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Great pass Oberto!!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:16 PM
We really need to defend the perimeter.
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:16 PM
not closing out on the players, need to step that up, need to have faith in the big men to be there in case you get beat
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Bad D right there by Gil and horrible by Blatche. Gil has to no that Parker loves the 3 so why play so far off. Then Blatche was bad because Boobie was dribbling, picked up his dribble, and Blatche still laid back and gave him the open 3. Why do that? If he picks up his dribble then rush him hard because he cant move then. You dont have to worry about him going by you
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:18 PM
blatche has got a lot of speed, looked like lebron lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:19 PM
great steal and play by Dray
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I see low post as an issue tonight..I’m eager to see how Arenas will respond tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM
I am on record for Caron at starting 2 guard with Arenas, count me in
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:21 PM
pick & roll with Gil & Blatche. Gil gives him a pass and Dre settles for the long J when the middle was wide open for the drive. Be aggressive
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:21 PM
because oberto is such a good passer and the team has seen this you see guys cutting hard when he gets the ball. he adds a different dimension.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:22 PM
good point dlts20….flip had said in our pre game but yes it is because of arena schedule
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:22 PM
yeah blatche needs to drive more, he’s going to get contact every time
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:22 PM
@SportzWiz I am with you 100% on Oberto
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Blatche has to stop settling for that J. I also think we shouldve sat our guys tonight with Lebron & Mo out. I say that because alot of times when stars dont play, it takes the energy out of the other team. Like you can tell that Gil and the rest are seriously not motivated right now
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:23 PM
man, oberto is our dominic mcguire of the big men
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM
@dts I think the guys are playing motivated, and I actually like the way Dray is being aggressive on both ends of the court
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM
dlts, the wizards need to get the offense down, no need to worry about anything the other team is doing
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:25 PM
hey all… Looking for some great things 2nite….
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:26 PM
gilberts ft routine is back
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:27 PM
having problems with the listen live link, anybody else?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM
cross your fingers on jamison
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM
oh don’t tell me twan just dislocated his shoulder, don’t tell me that
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I will say this, we have a trapping style on the perimeter that tends to leave shooters wide open for a shot with good ball movment, not a huge fan of that but we will see…..OMG Jamison got hurt
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM
http://atdhe.net/7458/watch-washington-wizards-vs-cleveland-cavaliers
here is a link jeff
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Nooo not jamison!
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:29 PM
dang… but his drive will get him back there… but better now than in 2 weeks…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:29 PM
What a pass by Blatche
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM
thanks for the link gray 
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:31 PM
ok this missing free throw’s is rather frustating we have to take advantage from the line
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:31 PM
man i hope AJ is ok i would hate to see him go down we need all the people we have heathy
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:32 PM
oberto is doing all the little things
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Oberto is such a savy vet, that was a great foul in the open court
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:34 PM
oberto and dmac are those players that just give you their all, and make the plays that coaches love
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:34 PM
amen to that oberto just has such a high basketball IQ… and wlecome 2 steps away
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:34 PM
again only 2 concerns from the pre-season the rest all positives, the perimeter defense play and the missing from the free throw line. These things can definately be worked out.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:36 PM
I know the crab dribble is not playing, I would love to see the Wizards jump on the Cavs and put this game away early, and not play down with the King out of the game
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Let’s get McGee in already
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM
dunk that arenas, dunk that lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Man Gilbert is really attacking the rim, I LOVE IT
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM
@Wiz4L I am with you on the perimeter “D”
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM
hey mcgee, arenas is back to his ft routine, i think he read our posts lol
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:38 PM
glenn, buck is giving you some love on the air.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:38 PM
is it just me or are the wiz trying to get AB to go after it tonight looks like they feed him the ball alot but he is not going at the basket much
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:38 PM
sprained right shoulder for jamison wioll n ot return
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:38 PM
all that darning booing… mad they are only coming to town once…. I bet the NBA set it up that way! LOL
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:38 PM
I like Miller in the game with this group
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Ok… better Jamison gets his bumps & bruises out the way now… he has two weeks to work that out!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:39 PM
sprained shoulder, I wonder how long that will keep him out???? Get well Twan
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:40 PM
AJ is not the kinda guy who gets a bump and is out for 3 weeks i am sure he will be back soon
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:41 PM
No crab dribble and we still give up almost 30 pts in the 1st qtr, let’s tighten up the “D”…..Cavs shooting 47%
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:41 PM
i don’t know…at least it is now plenty of time befpore regular season
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:42 PM
arenas has been very aggressive, that’s what the wizards need
Comment from scj190
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:43 PM
thanks for the link gray 16. can we watch all wizards games like this? im from australia so its hard to get them normally.
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:43 PM
the cavs are shooting great from downtown, and shaq hit some shots over oberto
but it seems like everyone is giving a lot of space on shooters, i think they need to step closer to those guys
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:43 PM
yeah i would much rather see D# from the guys we know they can score lets see the D
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:43 PM
I think we need a shot blocker in the 2nd qtr, McGee I believe
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Seriously, Gil has to be the best in the league at drawing fouls. He knows how to use his body so well to draw contact. Anytime he gets it on the run, he’s going to get fouled.
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:44 PM
scj, some will come on that website, but not all, but you can check it every once in a while, and it will have one
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Caron 7 pts, starting at the 2….I like it, I like it alot….
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:44 PM
AJ with the sprained shoulder. I knew we shouldnt have played this game. Its just a bad feeling. Still, I think Blatche would be ok while he was out, as long as Gil is still healthy. The bad thing is that even if AJ is fine, it will probably affect his shooting for awhile since its on his right shoulder
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM
MCGEE WHAT A PLAY
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM
a dunk already for mcgee lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM
McGee should be able to dominate down low till shaq comes back anyway
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Ok… now that the goal tending itch is out of his season…… LOL
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM
My favorite line up….BLATCHE AND MCGEE
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM
I want to see Mcgee take shaq on… I think he is ready… he is faster..
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM
McGee dunking already
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Blatche is really playing well, McGee and Blatche have chemistry
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM
great handles by blatche on the fast break
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Blatche is playing out his mind in the 2nd qtr
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Ditto about the lineup of McGee and Blatche!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
good stuff by blacthe and compnay
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
everyone is putting their hands up and deflecting passes into the paint, something we never saw before, this is good d
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Wow…second unit playing some defense and running the floor. Good to see.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
lets go Drey.. like how the big guys are starting to fill passing lanes good plays by McGee as well
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Looks like the wizards are towering over the cavs…
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:48 PM
malone & gray, I know I was overreacting. I wouldnt care about any other game but I hate the Cavs fans. I dont want to hear them talk non stop about how they didnt have there guys and still beat us or stayed with us. Thats why I hate playing the Cavs now in the Preseason or Regular season because we are always in a lose-lose situation. If we win then they clown us and say that we are playing hard like its the finals while they could care less and if we lose they try to say that they own us. I am glad to see the guys play though
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:49 PM
This line up in the game with DeShawn, Foye, Blatche, McGee and Miller is a great line up, we have a good balance of scoring and rebounding with a defensive presence!! Wiz on a 6-0 run
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:49 PM
imagine if blatche went to the rim everytime
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM
wow Dave and Glenn, look at the stat line for Dray…WOW you have to go over that on air
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM
cant feel my face by stevnson
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM
lol at everyone booing stevenson
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM
dlts20 we have not had Gil for ever it seems still dont not stop them from talking trash
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Lookout for a great year from DeShawn
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I HATE the can’t feel my face motion. BUT IT IS OK TO DO IN CLEVELAND!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Guys, Dom’s jump shot is MUCH IMPROVED
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM
dominic not hesitating on the jumper, great sign
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM
haha I love how Stevenson actually started a “rivalry” with Lebron James, and made Cavs fans boo him, they only boo Arenas and Stevenson … priceless
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:52 PM
I like to see Miller post up, he could pass or shot from the low post
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:53 PM
yes gray 16 dom said he wnat to make that mid range so defense have to repect him..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:54 PM
and good point by miller he just does so muych
Comment from Wizard Fan In Toronto
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:54 PM
never understood why the Raptors gave up on Moon.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Blatche so far 8pts, 2 steals, 3 assists, 4 rebounds
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Cavs on a 10-2 run
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM
miller not hesitating, another good sign
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Y are they falling back on the defense? the cavs are getting wide open looks
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:57 PM
How did McGee miss that?? And love to see Miller being more aggressive as well as Foye
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:57 PM
@2stepsaway you are correct
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:58 PM
again Dom’s jump shot looks great even on a miss, and Miller 3′s are on point!!
Comment from Wizard Fan In Toronto
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Miller better be scoring because his D is lacking
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Miller is HOT!!!!!!!!:!:
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM
mille said he woudl shoot more
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM
miller is on fire, and he’s not going to stop anytime soon
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Miller 11 pts, 2 assists, 2 reb’s
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM
when miller gets hot he’s impossible to stop
on another note, this lineup is going great on d
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM
lol my 4 y.o. could shoot free throws better than shaq
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM
again look at Miller’s and Blatche’s line for the game, very impressive
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:01 PM
man the cavs are just shoving players on rebounds, thankfully the refs are picking it up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Ok seriously, this perimeter defense leaving guys WIDE OPEN for 3′s has got to stop, this is taken plave way too much…STOP TRAPPING
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM
good point..sorry slow tonght gang alittle tired
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM
jeff i think its too much help D# i dont see how they get open so often other than l8t rotation
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Cavs 7-10 FROM 3 PT LAND…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Wiz4L..yes to much help defense
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM
guys DSteve is BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM
just let D. Steve shoot 3s all day i love the boo’s lol
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM
deshawn is playing well
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Shaq is having his way down low
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Cavs 9-14 from beyond the arc … unacceptable
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:06 PM
we cant keep giving teams 2nd chances. Its not just rebounds but alot of times we tip balls but never recover it
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:07 PM
haywood will be the best defender against shaq
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Cavs 9-14 from the 3pt line, thanks for the shout Dave, and the answer Glenn
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:07 PM
too many turnovers, without the turnovers this is a 5 point lead
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:08 PM
JaVale looking passive today
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:08 PM
oberto is not soo bad on Shaq its just that big body to keep him off the block that keeps him off balance
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Again here is my issue, we are giving up almost 30 pts a qtrs in games, I really want to see this team play D for 48 minutes, not in spurts!! The Cavs should not have 60 pts with NO CRAB DRIBBLE
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:09 PM
it is tougher for javle when shaq is i nthe game..
Comment from Rick
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:09 PM
gave up way to many threes, and points in general. got to try and keep teams under 100 pts.
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:09 PM
other than the turnovers and threes given up, that was a very good half
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:10 PM
both teams allowing a lot of 3s
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:10 PM
funny story…my daughter was playing in the regional championship at Patriot Center and when she hit her third three of the first half the radio announcer for the game said “she so hot she can’t see her face”. Later when told about it after the game she was so estatic.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:13 PM
that is a great story slowhand…what is your daughters name so we can name it on the radio
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:14 PM
One thing I have always hated is our knowledge. We play off everyone on the 3pt line even if they are some of the best shooters in the game or have no dribble to go by you. Its weird. Guys should be smarter than that. I understand the concept of the further out, the harder it is to make the shot so you want to give them some space but know the guy your playing against and the situation. Stop backing so far off good 3pt shooters
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:15 PM
there were some good thiungs in that half….i still like the little things and the intensity and focus mcguire brings when he comes in…he played a lot last year and does not want to watch this year
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:15 PM
@Rick that is my issue the Wizards over the pre-season are allowing teams to score 30 pts a qtr at will, I get it’s the pre-season and we may be vanilla. However defensive intensity should always be there rather pre-season or not, we are seeing the same mistakes each game with no improvement, am I crazy?
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:16 PM
good to hear from deshawn, from the looks of it, he deserves the backup sg at this point, if not starting some nights
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:16 PM
slowhand, how old is your daughter? Its usually hard for young girls to make 3′s, let alone 3 in one game. Thats impressive. Dont tell me that you have the next Candace Parker on your hands : )
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Itz feeling like we have been here before… rebounding, turn overs, giving up easy shots…
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:19 PM
DJ…her name is Ashley Thompson and she played for W.T. Woodson.
Comment from Rick
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:20 PM
@jeffmalone you are crazy right! i will say that it seems like we are playing a lot of straight zone which will probably be used more sparingly in the reg. season where i hope to see more man-to-man and matchup zone. but no matter what the scheme, defense is almost always about effort, so it is disappointing, even for preseason.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:20 PM
2nd chance pts Cavs 12 and the Wizards 4, I am excited about our team and how dangerous we are at scoring and depth. But we are talking championship it will take that same effort on “D”!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:23 PM
last night it was the best d of the pre season
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:23 PM
malone, thats the main thing in every game. The D can definatly get better but I can live with it at times. What I cant live with us getting stops only to let the team get the Offensive board and score with the 2nd chances. Not only that but the opponents come up with every loose ball and score that way also. We have to have better hustle plays and defensive rebounding
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:23 PM
and slowhand hope you are listenign we will mention ti here in the third quarter
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:23 PM
hope gil stays away from shaqs knees we all know were he likes to catch people after drives
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:23 PM
@Rick the purpose of the zone is to allow jump shots and make it tough inside, funny thing is with Crab dribble it plays to the Cavs stregnth, so why???? Let’s go man to man, let’s mix it up, again I am in for vanilla, but the Wizards have been horrible in “D” for too many years to continue not to show improvement, we MUST SEE it in the pre-season to carry over to the regular season, there is NO light switch for defense!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:24 PM
a lot of zone imoacting 3 shooting
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:24 PM
DLTS,
My daughter is now in college but she was 5’10 and she could shoot. She ended up with 15 points and made the all regional team.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:24 PM
The Cavs without the CRAB DRIBBLE sould not run up 60 pts on the Wizards at the half
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:25 PM
gilbert is not hesitating either
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:26 PM
I do not want my beloved Wizards to be the Suns of the East, we need the “D”.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:26 PM
good low post d by oberto
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:27 PM
The only shoot the Cavs have at beating the Wizards tonight without the Crab Dribble is the 3!!!
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:28 PM
miller still feeling it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:28 PM
good 2 man game between Oberto and Miller
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:28 PM
love the man to man D# with no help on shaq and its working to a point
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:30 PM
@Wiz4L…I know right,lol…..Let’s get Mike James and Nick Young so burn in the 2nd half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:31 PM
some burn not so burn in the 2nd, wow Mavis Beacon typing skills…..Again the Cav’s without the Crab dribble should not score at will against a more talented Wizards team.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Jamiro Moon is looking to be the new Wizard killer.. geez
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:33 PM
so Glenn to your point the difference is the 3pt shooting as it was last year!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Miller is locked in from 3!
Comment from Rick
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Now this is what we want to see from mike miller!
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:34 PM
i’m never gone get tired of typing this:
mike miller for three
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:34 PM
*we got our perimeter shooting back* *dancing*
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:35 PM
from now on my comment is going to be what jeff just said ha ha ha will make it easy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:36 PM
again, we are great on the offensive end, this year that should never be an issue. But we cannot out score every team, every night? If you had to pick a defensive stud for this game who would it be??? Oberto?? Again, I am not fooled by the offense, I want this team to play to it’s potential on defense. Trading 3′s we will lose more than win, let’s go guys..Pride, Passion and Purpose!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:37 PM
D.Steve and Dom would make it a better D# line
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:38 PM
why dont they gard miller he is open all day
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Areans to Miller for 3 it’s good!!!!!
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:39 PM
It is really looking good… now it is time to bury them… step up on the defense & no nonsense shots..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:39 PM
great pass by Butler to Oberto……..
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:39 PM
great positioning by oberto
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Caron looks really good at the 2 guard, it looks like his ball handling has improved
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:41 PM
AB going with 2 hands on that one good play they had to foul
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:41 PM
what a pass by arenas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Arenas should really get more credit for his passing ability, very under-rated
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:43 PM
i agree jeff but i would like to see him mix it up alot more keep em guessing on whats coming
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:43 PM
The mark of a great team is not to play down to the level of it’s competition, however to be consistent no matter whomever they play! So what do we have in this year’s team?????
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:43 PM
the thing i like about arenas tonight is he isn’t forcing anything, just letting the game come to him
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:44 PM
DJ,
Thanks for the mentioning my daughter. She is on her way home from college tonight and was listening to the game and she heard your story. I hadn’t heard her that happy in a long time. Thanks again,
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Nick Young has not played yet. He seems to be out of Flip’s lineup
Comment from reddog271
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM
There is no chance Gil is back. not only based on his play… but playing 3 games in 4 nights in the preseason. if there was any doubt from team doctors… there would be no chance of him being out there.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM
again each night certain guys have been given the night off
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM
not really missing ny at this point tbh
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM
great story slowhand
Comment from reddog271
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM
No it’s Nick’s night to sit. everyone has been doing it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM
I know it’s the pre-season but can anybody on this board recall the last Wizards/Bullets team that ranked in the top 10 in defense? I say that because we almost take this part of the game for granted as I stated earlier like a light switch, let’s see this team be consistent on D every game, we need to establish this NOW and let it carry over, this pattern of giving up 30 pts a qtr will kill us in the regular season. Let’s go Wiz!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:47 PM
williams pushed him on the hip i think they should have let that go
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Oh OK my bad thanks for the clearup
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Great Move by Dray……LOVE IT
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM
some of these foul calls on jumpshots should be let go
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM
I love Arenas but his perimeter defense tonight is not good, the Cav’s guards are getting to many buckets
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:49 PM
15 pts, 1 reb, 4 assists for Gilbert
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:49 PM
its not so much the regular season jeff more like the playoffs were the game is slowed down and D# is a must have for any playoff team that dose not want to go 1st round and out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:50 PM
@Wiz4L. ok so for now on I am going to say, whatever you say, I agree with, lol
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM
an aggressive Arenas… I have no prob w/ that!
Comment from AUNDRA
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM
DJ
WHATS UP WITH THE KNEES BANDAGE ON GILS KNEES!
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE HAS ANY DISCOMFORT!
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM
arenas is being very aggressive
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Ok let’s sit Arenas for the entire 4th qtr, 5 fouls tonight. Let’s put Nick in to play the 4th qtr
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:52 PM
What a dumb foul by Caron, man!
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:52 PM
why be so aggressive with 1 sec left
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:54 PM
as for as i know on arenas no discomfort in fact if there was any discomfort he would not have played tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Great move by Dray, horrible call by the ref!!! That was a bad call
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:56 PM
BS call got to give space if anything that was a O# foul
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:57 PM
andray having a great game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Dray is beciming Mr 4th qtr for the Wizards, go to work Dray!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:57 PM
blatche good stuff aftera tough night last night
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:58 PM
great to see Nick Young!!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Does anybody think these refs are a little whistle-happy or am I being a bit paranoid?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Foye gave up the lane, bad defense on the drive….Let’s go second unit
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:59 PM
nick needs to learn not to jack shots so much, feed it to the hot hand
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:59 PM
nope its been that way thats why i want all the old refs back too many foul calls on plays that should be let go
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 8:59 PM
The D is not good, they are persuing and taking bad angles, and giving up driving lanes
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:00 PM
McGee come on, get on the block…No face up needed on Big Z.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:00 PM
They need to be under the basket for those offensive rebounds…
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Young has been sitting all game… he is going to get his shots in… whether or not they are really ready…
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:01 PM
come on put dominic in there
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:02 PM
nick young now in
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:03 PM
2Steps, you are right about N. Young. He has sat all game and now he wants to make something happen by shooting instead of running the office.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Gil mask? that would be nice to get ahold of
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:04 PM
I meant offense..sorry
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:05 PM
I would love to see Nick post up more in the 4th qtr
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:07 PM
foye is having a good game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:08 PM
McGee leading the break…classic
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:08 PM
yeah mcgee tghe point would have been something had he assisted on a d steve 3
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:09 PM
the second unit is doing better now, defense is looking better, and foye is helping run the offense
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Still laugh every time the Cleveland crowd jeers at Deshawn … he is in their minds!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:10 PM
fioye has been so versatile
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Thanks Dave and Glenn re: Young posting up
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:11 PM
foye 8 and 4
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:12 PM
foye 2nd steal
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:12 PM
alright, this is the foye i bragged about last season
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Great games by Foye and Miller … both our major acquisitions
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM
alley oop nice!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM
What a play…Slam by Slick….great set up by Foye
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM
we need that quickness…. foye is providing it… & when Crit gets back….yeah!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Finally Nick Young!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Wiz on a 9-0 run
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:14 PM
work it!!!! Have to think one step ahead to get a jump on them! great defense!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Onslaught continues for Foye!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:15 PM
31 poiints off tunrovers for the wizards
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:17 PM
still 3 mintes to go but dont forget glenn’s post game 800 636 1067
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:17 PM
if foye plays like this off the bench, the wizards are going to be hard to beat
i’m loving all the pick and rolls, arguably the hardest thing to defend in the league
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:20 PM
nick young is actually hustling on defense, great sign
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:20 PM
i thought pall davis was D.Song for a quick sec.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:21 PM
should be a good call on the post game……
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Paul Davis bad pass
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:22 PM
me too wizards4life, i saw that number 9 and thought he was back
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:22 PM
need to move the ball and look for a better shot
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:22 PM
the man on man defense is doing a lot better than the zone
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:22 PM
2nd half defense overall was better
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:24 PM
i say draw up a pick and roll for foye with nick moving off ball, either a shot by foye or nick
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:26 PM
GOSH JUST GREAT GAMES FROM FOYE AND MILLER!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:27 PM
let’s finish strong
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:27 PM
alot of time still got to hit some free throws
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:28 PM
great finish, another win
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:29 PM
miller in the third and foye inthe fourth
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Great game by Blatche as well
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:30 PM
lol Newcomer Awards nice comment
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:31 PM
You are right jeffmalone good statline by Blatche he looks more motivated for sure
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:31 PM
foye clutch with his free b’z nice to see even if it is preseason
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Thank you Glenn for your comments on Arenas and the defense, hopefully we will see that over the next couple of weeks. The last 2 games Dallas and Cav’s, the guards have really gone after Arenas.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Oberto will be a better version of D Song, IMO
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:33 PM
thankls mcgeemanic….so many options
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:33 PM
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Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM
We have a lot of combo’s of 2\3′s should be fun
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM
already is.. good game to the guys agian nice call DJ/GC see you next game
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM
I hope Jamison’s shoulder is ok…I had shoulder surgery earlier this year so I know about shoulder injuries. By the way it happened and the way he was holding his shoulder down I would not be surprised if we find out that he tore his labrum. Let’s hope not.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM
and thanks to everyone for making this so much fun
Comment from gray16
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:36 PM
thanks for the blogcast dave, everyone have a great night, and safe tommorow
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:37 PM
thanks for the blogcast Dave and Glenn, trying to get through for the postgame
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Foye scored 19 of our last 21 points I think?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:39 PM
This can be a championship run, we just need to play an entire 48 minutes on both ends
Comment from neal
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:40 PM
I love it. I just hope Jamison’s shoulder is not hurt bad. What’s a labrum?
Game ball to Miller. I’m much relieved to see him shooting. Arenas/Miller should be one hellava back court.
Foye finally showed me something. Even more important, Blatche played big minutes w/o disappearing for stretches.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Hey Dave thanks, and yes I am on hold for the post-game!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:47 PM
jeffmalone, are you charles?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:51 PM
yes I am mcgeemaniac
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 9:59 PM
got caught off on the post game due to techincal diffulculties, but I am back on hold Glenn……..
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Nice man, I really like your comments. Loved the Kool Aid bit.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Thanks for taking both of my calls on the post game Glenn……
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:07 PM
@LOL thanks mcgeemaniac I appreciate that, as many here will tell you I call in on the post games most nights.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:10 PM
i just poped over at the cavs forums and they say we played out starters way too long none of them had more than 12min and shaq played 20 and another starter played 24 i dont get it they just dont like losing to us at all ha ha ha
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:26 PM
so Jamison has a sprained right shoulder…..hopefully its less than that and not more
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:34 PM
You know they say, “Injury is a part of sports.” With the Wizards it seems more like a mantra, but this year we’ve got great personnel and if a guy like Jamison has to sit for two weeks it’s not going to be a big deal.
Flip said that Jamison’s shoulder popped out and in briefly. We’ll know more friday apparently.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Magic fans are scaring me. They keep saying that AJ’s injury looked like Nelson’s last year when he dislocated it and missed a ton of time. When they found out that it was a sprain they said, “they said that Nelson’s injury was also a sprain initialy and then they found out it was dislocated”.
I hope it is just a sprain and they dont change it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:45 PM
On a side note, the last 2 games for OKC Durant has gone for 30 pts, he will have an amazing year!!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I’m with you guys… I hope Antawn’s shoulder is only a flesh wound. The way Z came back into Antawn as Antawn was going for the block make is look a little ugly. He is strong and in good shape… hopefully he will be ok with a few days rest.
Wow.. what a game. That one was fun. Miller for president And how about “Fourth Quarter Foye”? How clutch was it not to miss any of those free throws? I don’t think there is a bad stat line in the bunch.
I forget who they had on point…. but my favorite play was when said point was bringing the ball upcourt as Nick and Deshawn decended on him …… Nick getting the steal….. passing the ball to Foye… who immediately lobbed the alley oop for Nick who threw it down.
We are going to be a team that is going to be fun to watch this season. All the combinations. Good Stuff.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 14, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Sorry to miss the blogging tonight — was out. Just back and watched the game. Some comments:
Andray Blatche had an *excellent* game, especially coming after a poor game against Detroit. I’m impressed w/ the work he is doing. If he can sustain this attitude and effort level, he will have an excellent season and really establish himself.
I guess we don’t have to worry about Miller’s shooting, huh? Not to mention the rest of his skill set.
Really solid effort from Randy Foye. When he plays the 1, the offense gets a little static; otherwise, good minutes from him.
Oberto was terrific.
Antawn didn’t play much (hope he’s ok), Caron didn’t log a lot of minutes, Haywood didn’t play, and Gil wasn’t much of a factor. That means Blatche and the 3 new players won this game! Nice!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Neal a labrum is the cartiledge that goes between the bones in a joint. Remember when Caron tore the labrum in his hip last year? Hopefully it isn’t nearly that severe. Cartiledge doesn’t regenerate so a labrum tear can be a significant injury.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Oberto played great AND only had 1 foul. That has never happened to him before. I think he may have found the right home and coach I’m getting excited.
Blatche’s reported off-season rededication to the game seems to be paying dividends. If he continues to remain reliable and Nick continues to play a little defense the sky is the limit for us.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:21 PM
@ Tom Mandel…… ” When Randy plays the one the offense gets a little static”. When compared to Gilbert well … YES Not too many players are Gilbert.
Don’t worry Tom… by (my guess is ) mid season Randy will shoehorn himself into your heart at the back up one
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 14, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Loved that Paul Davis vs. Luke Nevill matchup in the 4th quarter! When the game is on the line, the stiffs are in the game!!
Comment from millie mill
Time October 15, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Really good game. The Wizards shot 55% from the field, 66% from three and 80% from the free throw line.
If Mike Miller can play like that he will be the starter.
I really wanted Nick or Stevenson to start because I feel Mike will be better playing the back-up SF, but you can’t deny his game.
That’s the Randy Foye I’ve been waiting to see.
The box score has Blatche playing under 6 mins. That can’t be right, but good game anyway.
Lastly I pray Jamison is ok.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Well, Miller will certainly start if Antawn is out; lets hope that doesn’t happen.
Assuming Antawn is good to go, there may be too many shooters on the floor if Mike starts. Right now, I’d probably start Dominic at the 2, and let Mike get his 30 minutes backing up the 2 and 3 spots.
Comment from Rick
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:08 AM
jamison will need to get an MRI once the swelling goes down to see if there is a tear in his shoulder. there are so many tendons and ligaments in the rotator cuff, that he could probably play even if there were a tear (depending how bad), but it might make his shoulder more likely to dislocate again.
Comment from M2
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Tom, Dominic?
You’re still on that?
With this roster as loaded as it is, Dom will be pressed to get 12 mins & you think he should start at the two?
Arenas, Miller, Butler, Jamison, Haywood… Without even blinking.
You put your five best players on the floor for most of the minutes (& also typically start them), it’s quite a concept.
Blatche, Foye & Oberto first 3 off the bench…
Oh & on another note, all year long i’ll constantly have “we passed on Blair?” running through my mind. It is going to drive me nuts. The kid is a beast & a lot of us here knew it (Tom M included).
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:30 AM
I’m trying to be optimistic about Jamison’s injury but it didn’t look good at all.
He had his arm fully extended trying to win the loose ball over Ilgauskas and got wacked. Remember Wade’s shoulder injury when he was also fully extended trying to steal the ball and then got wacked? Wade never recovered that season, but he did have a dislocation + nerve damage. I don’t think Jamison’s is as severe but you never know until the MRI.
If Antawn is only out 2-4 weeks, I’ll take it.
Comment from millie mill
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:34 AM
@ M2,
Try not to think about DeJuan Blair too much. Personally I think the Spurs did some underhanded things to convince other teams not to select Blair earlier in the draft. After all this is the NBA, the league with the best basketball scouts in the world and all those teams passed on him. Right now in the preseason Blair is looking as good as Griffin. I think he is playing with a bigger chip on his shoulder than Gilbert.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:40 AM
M2 — it’s not atypical to think of your starting 5 in terms of roles — not just your “five best players.” Obviously, positions, but more than that. Bowen started for SA on teams that won a ring. He didn’t shoot.
There are only so many shots to take. When the b3 were all healthy and starting, we had *no trouble* scoring. We had trouble defending and rebounding, however. That’s why I like Dom starting, and why I assumed Mike would start if Antawn is out.
You could argue for DeShawn instead of Dom, but I don’t think DS is really there physically, and in any case, Dom is longer, more athletic, a better rebounder and even a better defender, and he passes well too.
Anyway… we’ll see — but please remember: I am a *huge* Mike Miller fan. When guys like Babakism were calling him a throw-in in a trade targeting Randy Foye, the opposite was obvious to me. I think he’s one of the best wing players in the game! I’d be happy to see him start.
That said, we’ll win more games if Dom starts, we take control of game tempo, and Miller gets 30 behind the 2 and 3.
Implied in my position, obviously, is the unfortunate fact that Nick seems to be playing himself out of the rotation w/ his preseason performances. 
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:44 AM
M2 — I read somewhere that all NBA GMs were advised to pass on Dejuan Blair in the first round, obviously because of his knees (no ACL in either knee).
Passing on him in the 2d round, however!!!!!!! That escapes me.
For that matter, only a small proportion of first round picks have a long NBA career. I’d rather have a guy like Blair whose career *may* be shortened by his knees but who is a certified monster, than some guy who may not ever turn into anything at all!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM
millie mill — San Antonio is a very well-run NBA team, maybe the best. They’re in a relatively small market, and until this year have never gone over the luxury tax border, yet they win rings and *always* win lots of games.
RC Buford doesn’t have to do anything underhanded to outsmart most of his GM colleagues. He’s just smarter than they are. That’s what got them Blair — brains. Maybe just common sense instead of running w/ the herd?
Comment from M2
Time October 15, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Exactly… These guys are all so guilty of running with the herd. It’s really pretty pathetic. Kudos to an organization like SA for continuing to have confidence & think for themselves. It’s really ridiculous to think that it’s an unusual position.
& Tom, Dom wouldn’t start for any team in the league, let alone a loaded Wiz squad. Now I love Dom & his energy/upside but lets be realistic.
Comment from DA-Wiz
Time October 15, 2009 at 10:07 AM
I was bitter about passing on Blair as well. Especially since he would give us toughness and a physical presence which is sorely needed for us to go far in the playoffs.
I can’t imagine what a GM can do to keep the rest of the league away from a guy. All GM’s had the same info. Blair was a beast on the boards and inside scorer. Downside- a bit undersized and potential knee issue. SA just took a chance, and late in the second round it was a no brainer. Some GM’s can afford to take more chances than others. SA was pretty solid already.
The only thing I can say for Ernie, is he was looking to save money to pull in veterans to bolster the team for a deep playoff run.
But if you think Blair will have a short career, it still helps a team if you are trying to win in the next 2-3 years. He could have an impact while they are making their run at the title. just don’t give him a long term deal.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 15, 2009 at 10:42 AM
M2 — take a close look at Dom’s stats per 48. He is very, very productive. He even brought up his FT % to a quite respectable level in the last half of last season.
Yes, his FG% is still a little too low, but for his role that’s a good thing — we don’t have shots for him on the starting 5, and he doesn’t need to shoot to be effective. *Everything* else he does is stellar.
Please understand, I’m *completely* analytical about this — I don’t “like” Dom for some reason that for example I *don’t* “like” Nick. I like them both — good guys, both.
I’m *only* interested in their per-minute production across the board — that’s what wins games. One of the most common mistakes in understanding the game of basketball is thinking that scoring determines how good a player someone is.
*Obviously,* Mike Miller is a better player than Dom, for example — and a *way better shooter*. But… won’t there be more shots for him if he comes in when at least 1 or 2 of Gil/Caron/Antawn are off the floor?
Comment from M2
Time October 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Ball movement… Open shots… Everyone needs to be able to knock them down…. Everyone needs to play unselfishly… Fire power at every position keeps the defense honest… Best (when considering all aspects of their games) players on the court at every position.
This is the NBA!
Dom, Dre, Nick aren’t that right now.
Another example: It’s been a damn shame to have DSS as our starting two for the last few years. Ridiculous. He is NOT a starting two in this league.
I am fired up for this season. Minus some extra low post beef we are ready at every position. I have been a Wiz fan since Wes Unseld basketball camp in 1974 & this is the deepest team we’ve had since. Keeping in mind that the young squad of C Web, Howard, Wallace, etc in 94 had me excited for a minute (& only a minute) as well…
All this said, NO WAY Dom starts at the two in 09/10!
Everyone get last years rag tag team & anything they supposedly accomplished (relative to growth) out of your minds.
We are gonna be VERY good!
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Comment from Babakism
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:27 AM
I feel like Javale needs to play over Oberto. Oberto culdn’t fill up a box score if his life depended on it. I know he does alot of smart things on the court and I am happy to have him on our team. The point is that while Oberto might be a smart savy veteran player who won’t make mistakes on the court, he also won’t be a difference maker either. Javale has the potential to be a game changer. Sometimes he might make silly mistakes that will hurt you but other times he can make plays that no one else is capable of making. you just have to hope he does more of the good than the bad.
It’s like Zorns offense. Whats the point of being so damn conservative if your going to lose by 3. Why not take a chance