Game Day Dallas
5:58 AM EDT….Dave Johnson ready to go….here it is…it all starts for real tonight and with a big test—an improved Dallas Mavericks team…The Wizards did lose to the Mavericks in pre season but as the saying goes–that was pre-season….I thought in that game Fabricio Oberto did a nice job when he was matched up on Dirk Nowitzki…Flip Saunders did not announce a starting lineup for tonight but the last pre season game had Oberto starting for Antawn Jamison and Mike Miller starting at two-guard…..Saunders did talk last week about possibly starting the season with Andray Blatche coming off the bench since that will be his role when Jamison is healthy….. and I look forward to trying to get into regular season BLOG form—-this is the place where to go straight to the source–you are connected court side….BLOGCAST–live radio and blogging–connect with us…..broadcast starts at 8:30 with Flip Saunders pre-game show. There will be a LISTEN LIVE link and on radio our new flagship station is 106.7 FM…..And on our network….in Annapolis 1430 AM…in Baltimore 1370 AM….in Cumberland 1450 AM.. in Lynchburg 1050 AM…in Martinsburg…740 AM…..in Richmond 910 AM...I will check back later….
7:30 PM EDT…Dave and Glenn here at American Airlines Center..one hour from the start of the regular season!!!!!…Wizards starters will be Gilbert Arenas and Mikke Miller in the back court…Caron Butler and Fabricio Oberto are the forwards and Brendan Haywood the starting center……
Posted: October 27th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from aznzero
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:30 AM
good morning dave/fellow bloggers!
finally this day has come. Lets go wizards!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:43 AM
As coach said, lets play well. Do that and wins will come in bunches.
Comment from reddog271
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:59 AM
anyone see where the contest for tickets is, on the wizards facebook page? I’m trying to get up in the phonebooth.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:19 AM
reddog, the contest will be posted around 10am and revolves around a prediction for tonight’s game so you will have plenty of time to get your prediction in.
Comment from reddog271
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:31 AM
prediction for tonight. let’s see. a wiz win 24 for Butler 28 and 8 for Gil. Dray compliments with 17 and 11 boards but fouls out.
how’s that.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Hello from Stuttgart/Germany! Let’s get this season started the right way!
It’s going to be tough without AJ, (does Dallas have any health issues?),
but if Andray comes to play, we can do this!
I know I will regret this tomorrow, but I’m going to try to stay up
for this one! GO WIZARDS!!!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:18 AM
i like that prediction and it will be similar to what the contest will be…ill post it here when its up.
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:40 AM
this is a tough first game for the wizards. but there are matchup problems either way.
jamison is out, and i believe j-ho is out as well, but not sure. i’d have to get clarification on that one.
dirk poses a big matchup problem for the wizards, but at the same time gil poses a big matchup problem for the mavericks.
i think that oberto should start against dirk, with blatche coming off the bench, and javale or paul davis playing small filler minutes. the wiz could even fit some minutes in for dmac at the 4 if needed.
caron vs marion should be a good matchup, and the bench’s could play a major part in the final outcome. both teams are very deep, so the second quarter and beggining of the fourth will be huge. i think if terry comes off the bench, putting deshawn on him would be a good option.
all in all, just glad the season is finally here, and i’m ready to see this team get right back into the playoffs.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Here’s the facebook contest where you can win 2 tix to opening night.
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=163558474659&id=29805028740
Comment from reddog271
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:10 AM
ok.. I posted and I’m the winner. See yall on Saturday
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:11 AM
the time for redemption starts tonight. i so can’t wait for this game.. granted i won’t have much time to see as many games this year as i have in seasons past, but i’ll most definitely be following! glad to be back on the blog after a disappointing season last year. DC STAND UP!!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 12:54 PM
IT’S OUR TIME! GO ‘ZARDS!
Sadly 8.30 is just too early for me, so I won’t be watching the game/blog…but let’s get the first W anyways!
greetz
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Marion outplayed everyone we had on him during the pre-season game. Shut him down tonight CB!
Let’s come at this game win HIGH energy.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:17 PM
thanks for the news tom;
josh howard being out is a big help for the wizards imo. so that probably means marion will start. depending on how blatche plays, this team could definitely come out with a win tonight.
hopefully oberto will get some playing time (and even the start) tonight, he seems to be a great compliment to the other players. even though i think blatche could do well offensively against dirk, defensively i don’t know if he would do well.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:17 PM
rather with HIGH energy
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Personaly, the biggest thing to me is Gil. This Dallas team defensively still struggles with that high screen just like it did with Wade in the finals. Who on there back line is going to stop Gil off the high screen when he splits the double? Dirk, Gooden, Dampier, and Humphries? If Gil is aggressive then he can shoot 20ft’s by doing this and could possibly get Dirk in foul trouble which would be huge. I hope he doesnt back down from Kidd like he’s done in the past and just settle for half hearted jumpers all game. If he attacks these boys at full speed then we will be in it and then the pressure falls on them
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Another thing is, we keep talking about Wood missing his FT’s and how he needs to get back to how he was a couple of years ago but no one is mentioning his wrist injury. Maybe that has screwed up his FT’s and Jumpers again
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:38 PM
gray, Id rather take my chances with Howard being out also but trutfully, no one in Dallas cares. Pretty much all of there fans think they are better without him and wants him traded. I know they have been dominant this Preseason without him so maybe its true
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:40 PM
dlts i think that’s the great part about gil now, he has said he going to attack instead of settling for 3s. and he has shown it in the preseason, and i feel kidd is in for a rough night. kidd can no longer stick with quick guards, so gilbert can pretty easily beat kidd all night long.
as for wood, i think your right that the wrist injury has something to do with it. being out that long with that injury, he probably wasn’t able to practice his ft’s much, and that set him back in his ability. i think the more he is able to practice them, the better he’ll get.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Hey, did any of you catch NBA TV Fantasy Insider last night? Kamla was on there with Dennis Scott again and at the end of the show they had a bold prediction segment. One of Scott’s predictions was that we would be in the ECF. They only got 2 predictions apiece so that was pretty big. I also remember last week when they were doing the Fantasy Guards thing and Kamla had Gil rated as the #2 PG behind Paul, Scott kind of took exception. He was nice and said that he loved Gil but no way should he be ranked that high when he hasnt played in 2 years. Thats why it was shocking for me to hear him give us props like that. It got me hyped
Comment from jmpalomo
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Tonight, Flip is going to show that the Wizards are going to be one of the most exciting teams to watch. “If you don’t score at least 95 points a game against the Wiz you can forget it.”
Caron is going to be able to play the 3 for every minute he is on the floor until Jamison comes back. That’s a great thing.
Comment from Brickjp
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Yes! The day is finally here. This is going to be an exciting year for the Wiz. It’s too bad Jamison is out for a while, but we have a ton of weapons right now. I expect Haywood and Blatche to play at a high level. Also excited to see if Miller’s shot is falling. He hit 5-5 from three in a recent preseason game so that’s looking good for us. Hopefully Gil can get to the basket with ease, like he always could. Cant wait for tonight! ZARDS
Comment from Jaba
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:58 PM
O.k., Crittenton and AJ can’t play. But who’s the third guy who’s not gonna get dressed? My guess is, it could be Mike James. They’ll might need Paul Davis more
tonight.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Mavericks preparing for Arenas
Rick Carlisle said today after shootaround that the Mavericks will use different players, and maybe different defenses, to try to contain high-powered Washington guard Gilbert Arenas.
Arenas missed virtually all of last season with a knee injury but has come back this year with renewed vigor. Quinton Ross said he’s expecting to guard Arenas quite a bit tonight.
“From what I could tell in the preseason, he looks like he’s back to his old self,” Ross said this morning. “But preseason is preseason. I guess tonight, he’ll try to turn it up a little bit and we’ll find out if he’s his old self.
“If he’s himself, he’s definitely one of the top players in the league, period. He’s a great challenge.”
Carlisle, who turns 50 today, said the Wizards’ point guard is a rare talent.
“He looked great to me,” Carlisle said of the preseason game the Mavericks played in Washington. “He was in more of a playmaking mode in the first half, then he got his high-beams on in the third quarter. He looks great physically and sort of emotionally and spiritually, too, he looks revived. He’s a guy who can beat you, basically, single-handedly.”
As for his birthday plans, Carlisle said he has nothing major planned.
“The opening game is probably big enough.”
He did get a social visit from Warren LeGarie, his agent. It’s not a business call to Mark Cuban, Carlisle said.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 2:45 PM
smart guy that would be the best thing to do is lock down Gil but the next thing to come up is how do you stop Caron after you put a lock on Gil if you want to call it that i dont think you could ever stop him just slow him down a little..
is it Tip off yettttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 3:18 PM
the only person that stops caron is caron. if he’s feeling it, he’s just as unstoppable as melo, if he’s not, he’s going to make mistakes and miss shots. so the only thing you can do with him is defend him the best you can, and hope it’s not one of those nights. but i think the best way flip can get caron going is have him coming off of screens, getting him open shots (inside the arc), then letting him isolate and handle the ball more.
as for arenas, he too was this same way, but now he has to prove he is still that unstoppable guy he was three seasons ago. but from what i’ve seen in preseason, it’s going to be harder than ever to stop gil from getting 20 points, due to his ability to get to the ft line. even on a bad shooting night he will be able to get around 20, factor in a good shooting night and you get 25+. arenas needs to be on attack mode though, because when he is, the wizards are at their best.
the main factor though will be the wizards defense. as we saw in that philly game, when the wizards are putting a concentrated effort in on defense, not only does their opponents struggle to get points, but the wizards’ offense runs better. so if flip can convince caron and gilbert to put in a good effort on defense, and they don’t go to the zone defense that has plagued them in the preseason, they can beat any team in this league.
Comment from Aj
Time October 27, 2009 at 3:22 PM
I am so pumped for the season.Dlts20, I saw the fantasy insider a couple weeks ago, Caron is listed as the 3rd best sf behind lebron and granger, and antawn was #6 at pf because a lot because he can shoot threes. Eric Snow has us 5th in the east, Brent Barry has us in 4th, For some reason ea sports listed the Wizards as the #7 seed. Go Wizards!!
Comment from Aj
Time October 27, 2009 at 3:22 PM
I am so pumped for the season.Dlts20, I saw the fantasy insider a couple weeks ago, Caron is listed as the 3rd best sf behind lebron and granger, and antawn was #6 at pf because a lot because he can shoot threes. Eric Snow has us 5th in the east, Brent Barry has us in 4th, For some reason ea sports listed the Wizards as the #7 seed. Go Wizards!!
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time October 27, 2009 at 3:32 PM
I am so excited about the new season! Go Wizards
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time October 27, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Hey Guys,
How do I add a picture?
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 4:28 PM
HCfan — don’t think you can add a pic to comments on this blog.
But you can upload it to flickr or photobucket, and then put in a link to it.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Oh… maybe you mean a picture for your account — like mine w/ the camera.
It’s easy but I don’t remember how 
Sportswiz? Can you remind us?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Ok, here we go 
With Jterry on the court, this will be an early wake-up call for our 3-point shooting defense, which was a big achilles heel last year. Let’s go Wiz
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 4:38 PM
We went to a website to upload our pictures, I forget which site. It was given to us last year
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 27, 2009 at 4:52 PM
HardCoreFan go to the following website for instructions
http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/31/contest-practice-quotes-and-creating-gravatars/
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Here we are fans another year of Wizards basketball , to all my fellow bloggers, here’s to a great season (healthy)!! And great times on the blog!!!
And Dave and Glenn, have a great call for tonight’s game, see you on the blog and the post game!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 5:16 PM
YES, the lovely gravatars 
Whew basketball from 7:30-1 am…..I betta take a nap
Comment from Rick
Time October 27, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Dallas is going to be a tough challenge tonight. They whipped us in the preseason, and they are at home this time. Still I think we can compete with anyone this year, and this would be a great victory to start out the season.
My keys to the game are:
1) Gilbert not only playing starters minutes, but excelling. if he gets to the line 10 times, I think it will be a good indication that we can win.
2) Bench mob. Especially with Antawn out, we will need solid production from at least 2 guys off the bench. I hope Andray and Randy are up for the game tonight.
Comment from Gary
Time October 27, 2009 at 5:45 PM
When Paul Davis was with the Clippers, he always played well against Dirk. It was always a good match up.
Having said that and this being the first game, I don’t know if Davis will even be active. I hope not, because Davis matches up well with Dirk.
Comment from Agent0
Time October 27, 2009 at 5:58 PM
Paul Davis is a great player and a great guy. He allways puts put 100% and will try his best to contribute to the team. He is a legit big man and has a nice soft jumper as well. We NEED his size and scoring touch if we want to beat Dallas with their big men.
LETS GO WIZARDS. MAKE THIS OUR YEAR. BRING US BACK TO THE PLAYOFFS AND STAY HEALTHY!
I honestly can’t wait for tonight. I am going make up some stupid excuse and leave class early just so I can make it home in time for tip off!!
Comment from sstew11
Time October 27, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Isn’t Josh Howard out for the game? That’s good to hear with Jamison being out also.
I’m stuck in macroeconomics class. I can’t wait to get out of here and watch the Wiz start the season off right with a win!
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:09 PM
AHHH!!!! I have waited for this game since the end of last season!! This is the Wizards’ year!!! A win tonight will be one win closer to the 2010 playoffs!!! GO WIZARDS!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:36 PM
7:30 PM EDT…Dave and Glenn here at American Airlines Center..one hour from the start of the regular season!!!!!…Wizards starters will be Gilbert Arenas and Mikke Miller in the back court…Caron Butler and Fabricio Oberto are the forwards and Brendan Haywood the starting center……
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:40 PM
love Miller in the starting line up, a lethal starting line up without Jamison!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Also I am sure that Dray will get a ton of minutes however Oberto will play a solid game for us!!! Dave and Glenn, thanks for the blogcast!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:50 PM
the Wiz better play sufficient defense on the Mavs.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:51 PM
lol – LeBron just did a crab dribble move into a no-look behind the back pass.
sigh @ rule changes to the definition of travelling
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:02 PM
can’t wait for the game, the starting lineup sounds great.
glad oberto is starting
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:10 PM
we are providing a lonline listen live link from 106.7 FM
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:12 PM
and great comments on the blog today.. and i will post who is inactive in just a moment
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:15 PM
what’s that(lonline)…lol…just playing
Hey gang Wow, it feels like we’re coming back from winning a championship (the energy) Everyone is so wired and the players are serious…..NY doesn’t even smile anymore…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:16 PM
i cant wait to see what this team can do.. 14 mins feels like forever
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:17 PM
crittenton jamison and davis will be inactive
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:20 PM
AB should be happy about Davis being inactive tonight looks as if he is going to get alot of time to prove what he can do with that 4 spot off the bench
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM
woohooo Flip has won 50 games 7/13 seasons
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Sorry to hear about Blake Griffin, he looked good in pre-season
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:22 PM
there will be mintes for ab…that is for sure….he just looks so much more under control this season
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:26 PM
dcbutler357..i think there will be a flip factor…and yes bummer about blake griffin….because he will be an nba talent
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:28 PM
ok Dave and Glenn and all of my fellow bloggers, ITS GAME TIME!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Hello DJ and Glenn,
The skins show just went off the radio….you’re up next
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Cannot wait! Let’s Go!
Comment from Rook
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM
GAME TIME !!! Finally
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:31 PM
broadcast is underway..about to be flip saunders pre game show
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:32 PM
YESSIRRR!!!
LETS GO!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM
you gave us the cue dcbutler357
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM
hope the Oberto thing doesnt backfire Offensivley but he’s been great on D so it would be awesome if he could shut down Dirk like he has done everyone else
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:34 PM
lol…i’m still not quitting my day-job….lol
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Yeaaaaa.. Let go! Wizarrds basketball baby
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Here we go! Got up anyways, argh I’m gonna fall asleep at work today. But…it’s the WIZARDS!
LETS GET THIS! GO AGENT ZERO!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Yes it was SportzWiz
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:37 PM
FAB dose foul alot so lets hope he keeps them low to start this game
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Glad to see mike miller starting
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM
great pre-game…….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM
phemy big greetings to everyone in germany
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:40 PM
man, i have the non-pleasure to watch the game on the Mavs feed
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:41 PM
phemy is in the building and a shoutout from Dave, I think you guys are already in regular season form
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:41 PM
oberto big boos because of his time with san antonio
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Thank you DJ Greetings back to the USA and Washington!
Let’s lock down dirk and stop shawn marion getting easy dunks…and attack the rim on the other end. Let’s see how we do!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:42 PM
@wizardsfusion-I just mute them out and followDave and Glenn
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Wiz Fusion turn down your vol them sink your DVR with the blog live link much better for your ears lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:43 PM
and thanks for the kind words on the open
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:43 PM
the Mavs feed just said they’re going to run and push it with Jason Kidd
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM
nice drive by arenas off haywood screen
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Arenas, will go off tonight, I feel a 30pt game with 10 plus assists
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:45 PM
lucky shot by ross … boo
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:46 PM
blkacthe now in for oberto
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:46 PM
damn – 2 quickies for fabricio
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Oberto will provide some interior toughness
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:47 PM
ok Dray time to shine
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:47 PM
would love to see Miller get into the flow as well, and CB3 looks great on the jumper
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:48 PM
blatche needs to know that dirk loves going to his left A LOT MORE than going to his right
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:48 PM
like that Haywood is not letting them suck him out of the lane but he needs to keep that 3s in mind
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM
wow – miller looks spry – i like it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM
miller given up tow shots with nice passes
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Miller should have taken that IMO
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM
great pass by Miller, just would love to see him take the lay up, still a good pass
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:50 PM
yes Glenn, GREAT POINT, he needs to be more agressive (Miller)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:51 PM
great shot Dray
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:51 PM
lot of close mid range shots got to cut them down a little
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:52 PM
there’s too much one-on-one stuff right now for the Wiz
also, too much standing around by the other guys not having the ball
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Dallas is really looking to post up a lot tonight with Kidd, Marion and Nowitzki
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Gil is playing too weak against Kidd again. He has to be aggressive and dont settle for those J’s
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Interesting how Flip takes timeouts in between FTs
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:54 PM
dallas post uo kidd marion and nowitzki or as glenn says the iso game
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:54 PM
dlts20, those were at least pretty open shots, I would like to see Arenas making that. But yeah, he should also try to drive
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:54 PM
slow start…but I am sure we will get it going as the game goes on
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:55 PM
lol thats a good idea to ice the guy like a field goal in the NFL
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:55 PM
yeah wizards_fusion you’re right, we gotta move the ball more! Penetrate, pass it, make something happen! ;>
Comment from sstew11
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Arenas looked like his old self on that first possession. He drew the foul on Kidd very nicely.
Wiz looking sluggish on O tho. They don’t seem to be moving the ball around for the open J. Lots of jumpers taken with a hand in their face.
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Excuse me? Phemy is online because he’s a wizard fan
Gotta see the first game at least! But yeah, Dirk is a bonus!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:57 PM
nice play even tho it broke down still a easy basket
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:57 PM
that was nice by aywwood
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:58 PM
great dish by Arenas
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Haywood Gil combo killing them in the paint
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Marion is back to his old form when he was on the SUns
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:00 PM
mike miller has to make terry work on d….
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Thats the 2 guys we missed last season! Lets see more of that this year!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:00 PM
haywood dunk-a-thon
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM
HAYWOOD.. that boy came to play some basketball
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Haywood playing well, and Arenas is in ATTACK mode
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Gil heatiing up
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM
HIBACHI!!! Lets start heating it up
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM
thats what Im talking about Gil. Stay aggressive. All you have to do is go forward and they have to react. You can dish or score at will but just stay going forward.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Good point Phemy
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:03 PM
yeah that arenas to haywood stuif a thon was cool
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Man the Wizards are deep this year, wow..and a big hello to all of the bloggers on the board!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:03 PM
flip is very patient with the lineups – no changes yet except for the foul problem with oberto
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:04 PM
We just have so much offensive power..there’s always caron who can create any kind of play, gil with the penetrating/outside shooting, miller, haywood inside, the young guys…wow!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM
like to get DeShawn going as well
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM
dont get the refs that same thing happend to wood on the other end with no call
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM
stevenson in with arenas
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Caron expending a lot of energy on D, may not be able to help on O as much tonight…
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Hola at you back jeff & everyone else…great to finally be back and get this going!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Blatche…WHAT A DUNK
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:06 PM
arenas playing the entire 1st qtr!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:07 PM
marion gets his 2nd foul… smart by butler
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Oh and looks like the cavs are getting handled pretty well by the celtics (bos 61-cle 47 start of 3rd Q)…oh yeah!
Blatche really showing why he should start over Oberto!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM
flip said to expect dom to play some 4 with tawn out.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM
the Mavs have no answer for Gilbert
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM
no dirk = no mavs lead
what an easy formula to know
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM
blatche mauled dirk
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM
would love to see Arenas post up Barrera (Jose)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:09 PM
oooooooooooo he can not check gil
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:09 PM
YES ARENAS ATTACK!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:09 PM
sweet arenas switching hands and scoring
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:10 PM
lol – dirk has some very tan arms
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:10 PM
dcbutler, my brother from another mother….you are correct!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:11 PM
wow, that was goal-tending….no call?????
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:11 PM
alright – not a bad quarter but a lot to improve
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:11 PM
like that Flip is in the Refs ear over that last play
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Heeeeeey JeffM
lol…i have to get used to doing three things at one time again…lol…how does DJ and Glenn do it…lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM
thanks for the shout Dave and Glenn
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Overall a good quarter, I would like to see more from Butler and Miller
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Phemy is a HardCore wizards Fan i use DVR he used a alarm clock
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM
wow – boston dominating cleveland right now and the game is in cleveland
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Alright, good Q so far. We could watch the fouls a litte bit more, but elsewise.. looking good! Nice plays by Arenas+Haywood!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:13 PM
wizards poutreboudned dallas only one mavs offensive rebound
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:13 PM
yea @ mcgeemaniac
butler – too many turnovers (he’s getting caught in the air with nowhere to go)
marion’s size is giving butler problems
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:13 PM
LOL@dcbutler I am with you a big , and we still have not played the bench! With the fire power we can put out there with our second unit, we should open up the game and the lead. I also like that Flip went to DOM early.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:14 PM
jesus – is Arenas playing the entire game without rest???
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Caron is also giving Marion some problems, the j to the face…great shot CB3!
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:14 PM
6 pts, 4 assists for gil so far
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:14 PM
foye inwith stevenson
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:15 PM
haha wiz4life…thats all i need But I went to bed at 8pm and got up for the game at 1.30am…so I got enough sleep after all i guess ;> As long as the wizards make it worth it… and it looks like it!
Let’s see if Javale get’s some playing time..not sure if they got a real answer against him!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Excellent first quarter — especially Mike Miller and Andray Blatche played very effective minutes.
If this is the new Andray — more power to him.
Gilbert looks like he has it back. Get the shot down, Gilbert!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Wow Jose is attacking Foye, and Blatche is playing Center/Forward with this unit. Looks like Dray will play a ton of minutes.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Wow nice Oberto!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:16 PM
lol @ oberto’s shot – luck
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Fab 5 in the house
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM
what a play by DRAY WOW and the foul
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM
soft rims for the Wiz
i like it
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Blatche And 1 now!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM
lol at the and ones he got tied up and it went
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM
And great pass by Butler too!
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM
all day dray still rockin
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
blatche heating up
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
terry is quick its going to be hard to keep him out of the lane
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Dray is doing work fans…give him some love , another great play
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
great cut by blacthe
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
WOW! NICE PASS STEVENSON! GREAT BACK CUT BY BLATCHE! ANOTHER AND 1!!
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
great effort b caron on the boards! And i like our agressivenes on the offensive side aswell!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM
better pass by deshawn! wow – that was so princeton offense-like
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM
oberto is being paid to foul
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM
again fans look at the second unit, we have built a lead and we still have not seen Young or McGee, WOW!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
that was a BAD call.. not only that he got Dirks arm in the chest
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Nowitzki is only 2-8 but he keeps on attacking. I would like to see some of our players attack like that
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
why is blatche trying to match dirk with shooting jumpers? that’s just dumb
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Foye cannot stay with Jose………..
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Ok Roy, play some d
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
good timeout by flip
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Barea is killing us
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
bad shot by blatche, good to by flip
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:20 PM
meant to say foye
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:21 PM
at the moment, looks like Nick Young is NOT in Flip’s rotation
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:22 PM
lets get McGee in the game, and go with Blatche and McGee combo!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:22 PM
AB cant even catch a break i think FAB needs to play a good 3 mins to let him breath
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Young would be great in this game, he had a great camp and summer, hopefully he will get some time…
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
caron needs to watch out for his left arm – that’s borderline offensive foul
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I love that the Wizards are looking to run and get easy baskets!!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I am with you JeffMalone
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
These fouls….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
miller now small forward
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
wiz doing good – not losing the lead without arenas on the floor
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I do not like Foye shooting his jumper over Jose, take advantage of your size Randy (or sub for Young and post up)
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM
miller for 3, YES – delicious!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM
OK Miller! That is what I want to see!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:26 PM
sub Foye, Jose is killing him
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:26 PM
ok there gards are killing us need to slow it down
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Dray is really looking good
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:27 PM
good time to put gil back in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:27 PM
They called a foul? Okay, Gil come and abuse Borrea
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:27 PM
@jeffmalone
there is no one on the Wiz that’s quick enough to play defense on Barea
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:28 PM
wow with Arenas and Miller on the court, should open up some driving lanes and post ups for the bigs (not to mention some great 3pt shooting)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:28 PM
good d by haywood on gooden..this is a good ball game so far
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:29 PM
@wizards fusion, I agree however switch Deshawn on him or put another offensive threat in Young, you have to change something because Foye is not the answer
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM
jeffmalone:
i think the Wiz needs better pick-n-roll defense. i don’t think it’s the person.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM
The refs suck. Callng everything on us. Dallas was in the penalty with 7min left in the quater. Thats rediculous
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:31 PM
that last three was just an awesome shot by Barea, Foye stayed on him and got separated by a screen.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:31 PM
blacthe 12 and 4
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Dray looks like a totally different player!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM
@jeffm, they are serious this year, no excuses
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM
wiz 10/11 free throws
nice!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM
@dcbutler and wiz_fusion-I just think that Jose looks at Foye and is in attack mode, much like Arenas when he saw Jose on him. We need to switch!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM
arenas looks terrifc on the drive
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM
i would love to see young an Arenas CB3 AB an Haywood sounds like fire if Young is on his game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM
nice drive Areans, keep it up sir!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:34 PM
lol @ all these late whistles for both sides
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Arenas is driving the lane at will!! And Dray is playing his best game to date as a Wizards, totally under control and with a lot of confidence! Man would love to see Young in for Foye!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Arenas is now attacking Terry….love it
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM
man, i can’t wait till jamison comes back
the Wiz is much improved
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Is NY quicker than Foye?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Arenas is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
OMG here he comes…going to set them on fire
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
gil is very smooth right now
he’s flowin like water
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Great job Arenas!
Haywood on Nowitzki is getting me nervous. Nowitzki has had 2 straight open from beyond the arc.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
omg!!ARENAS!! is on FIRE!! No dcbutler however he would be a match up nightmare for Jose (young)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
LOL….this is so awesome.
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Let’s get a good lead before the halftime! Ohhh yeahhh hibachhhiiii!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
gil is not forcing shots = awesome
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
ok he is back
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM
If I’m dreaming… please don’t wake me up!! 9 point lead w/3 to play in half 1.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
All the weapons on offense, switching on defense…it must have been harder holding back during the pre-season. Keep up the good balling
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
I called it earlier Gil will go for 30 plus tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
arenas and dirk getting to the line
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Picks are kind of iffy, may need to work on that
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:42 PM
no one on one, wasted motion on offense or defense a great first half of basketball by the entire team
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:42 PM
@ jeffmalone
i’d rather get a Win instead of Arenas going for mega-points
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:42 PM
wizards showing their lineup versatility, a lot of guys playing the 4. they cna play small in the backcourt with gil and foye, they can cause a lot of matchup issues.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:43 PM
this second unit has open up a 10 pt lead, this team will be so fun to watch this year!! Get the popcorn ready, and get your tickets folks!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:43 PM
this is the best Wizards team i have seen in a long wile
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:43 PM
blatche has to watch out for his fouls – he’s too valuable to get into foul trouble for this game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:43 PM
HORRIBLE NO CALL ON DIRK..he was over the back and no call, WOW
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:44 PM
56pts and counting……
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
WE ARE SOOOO BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! WIZARDS ARE IN THE HOUSE!!! LOOK OUT!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
@wizardsf-I would rather have both, lol
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Mavs are getting momentum and I am sick of these ticky-tacky fouls being called
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
wow thats some BS he got hit on the shot with no call then they call some less contact on a lose ball
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
gbkdc is in the building….great to see you, now I know we will get a win!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:46 PM
ernie grunfled at half timer
Comment from zonkerbl
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:46 PM
calling it now, gilbert makes a buzzer beater to end the half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
would love to see Nick and Arenas play together as well as McGee in the second half!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
a little bit of an acting job, ha
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
McGee is in the game for DOM, love it………..
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
adhfadhfahdfadfhahdfa
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
aw man, gils first turnover?
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
OH MI GOD STEVENSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
McGee just showed why he should be in the game!!
Comment from zonkerbl
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
OHHH YEAAAHHH!!!!! COUNT IT!!!
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
ohhhh deshawn what a shot
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
WWWOOWWW STEVENSON! JUST WOW! YOU WILL SEE THAT ON TOP TEN PLAYS OF THE DAY!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
sadfadsfa – that counts!!!!! afdadsfdsaf
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM
DSTEVE at the buzzer BANG!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM
he still had it in his hands when the light came on…..
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM
deshawn missed 2 free throws and gets 3 — unbelievable
Comment from zonkerbl
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM
ah, rats. didn’t get it off on time.
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Good to see you too, JeffMalone1990! It was worth the wait so far!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM
YES GBKDC, so far so great!!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:51 PM
pretty sweet offensive display by the Wiz in Q2
if the Wiz can somehow deny dirk from getting the ball, they’ll win this game in double digits. dirk is trying to bring his team back.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Just a thought….but could you imagine Flip putting a line up pf Blatche, McGee, Haywood, Arenas and Butler….wow….man the possibilties are incredible with this team!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Man jeffmalone I was just itching for McGee to come in the game this entire time
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I cannot believe that Stevenson shot did not count.
;-(
Comment from dlts20
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Dallas is so cheating. Everyone knows that the TV clock and the scoreboard arent exact but its only supposed to be like 2tengths different. I have the game on DVR and I rewinded it. On the TV game clock he got it off with like 4 or 5 tenghts. How can the scoreboard be that far different?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
And just for good measure the Cav’s are losing to the Celtics in the 4th qtr, what a great night!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Won’t count, alas.
We didn’t finish the quarter the way we wanted to, but still… what a great first half. Especially, we played some very good defense.
Andray Blatche is playing *great basketball.* Mike Miller too.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
to be fair, mcgee did play 23 seconds lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM
ouch bummer…. only 5 tunrivers this half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM
McGee needs to play at least 10 minutes in the second half with Nick, but too much good to complain, the Flip Saunders version of the Wizards, with Ernie putting this together, Ernie major kudos for this
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM
lol @ jeffmalone
if possible, it would be better if both of those teams lose tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM
@Tom, I think the optimisim for this team will be rewarded!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:58 PM
yes I cannot wait until we match up with the Cavs, Celtics and Magis this year!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from zonkerbl
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Love the front court of Blatche and Haywood. Lots and lots of length.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM
you can hear that Ernis is really excitied about this team!! Thank you Abe Pollin
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Leave aside the late shot, DeShawn has played very well off the bench.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:00 PM
miller already 6 rebounds
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:00 PM
and as much as the defense looked bad in the pre-season, tonight they are really playing well
Comment from Rick
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:01 PM
blatche is a beast. and arenas is getting to the line. my two keys to victory!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Dallas wouldn’t be in this game w/o Barea, would they? Those of you who have been on the blog for a long time will remember that I called J.J. Barea in ‘06. Not drafted but a guy who was great in college and was a lock to be an effective NBA player.
How did I know? Wages of Wins analysis, that’s how. Believe. 
Meanwhile, lets hold him scoreless in the 2d half!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Our bench will keep the Wizards into major contention for a HUGE run in the playoffs……..man this is our time, I am drinking the kool aid!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM
very nice cimment jjeffmalone 1990…mr pollin i was told was in the office today and as fired up as ever after 40 plus years as an owner
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM
OK lets keep this up in the second half.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:05 PM
THats good to here about Mr. Pollin
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:05 PM
*hear, not here, my fault
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:05 PM
that is great to hear, he deserves a winner, and the fans as well as the city also deserves it, I am sold, this year is the year..Mr Pollin you have been blogger bumped
THANK YOU
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Wow, Caron and Arenas are really attacking the basket tonight
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Cannot give up that open 3 come on
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
ouch miller four fouls
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
i missed it i guess thats what i get for going to the bath room
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Wiz are 1\6 from the 3pt line, if we could improve that we could really open this game up! Thank you Dave for the shout….Arenas for 3
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Caron….slam!!!!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:08 PM
maybe young will get some playing time after all…4 fouls mhmm
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
what a block by Caron!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
@Phemy…I know right…….again Foye is playing well now, would just love to reward Young for a great summer and pre-season
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
arenas and foye are doing great togethor
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
no wonder FAB only plays 18 mins he fouls alot
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Marion/Butler match up is really fun to watch
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:12 PM
the refs are starting to get to me but it dose not help to complain
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Blatche will be the comeback player of the year (if he continues like this)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
BTW i said that AB would get alot of time tonight lol not that i know alot
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
I am so thrilled with Young Dray Dray! Love what I’m seeing from him. And glad to see DMAC get some run.
Our free throw shooting needs work.
Go Celtics.
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Now don’t lose our lead! (like we tended to do last season at the end of the 3rd Q…) Keep up the effort, grab these rebounds!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Boston gets the Win tonight! Man I don’t like the Cavs, now back to the Wizards
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
i wish caron would move offball instead of relying on isolations everytime
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
I think Young and McGee are both in the dog house and absolute last options
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:16 PM
yeah gkbdc and jeff, every cav’s loss cheers me up!
But right, back to the game. Let the blowout begin maybe? ;>
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:17 PM
@Wizards4L-I had my crystal ball out earlier as well, lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Also I am sure that Dray will get a ton of minutes however Oberto will play a solid game for us!!! Dave and Glenn, thanks for the blogcast!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:17 PM
I am just THRILLED that we are holding our own with the Mavs. This is such a change from last year!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM
hey you are still with ius ophemy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I cannot believe I am going to say this but Dirk cannot stay with Dray (this is not a typo) Dray is attacking Dirk, and is getting the better of the match up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Arenas should just post up JJ Barea
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:20 PM
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Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:20 PM
its time to get back to the first half style of play
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Foye has found his stroke, and he is getting wide open looks
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
arenas attack
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
lol Jeff i am with you on that one its hard to say that with out a smile on your face tho
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:22 PM
oh please Coach Carlise keep JJ Barea on Arenas (Please, Please) great attack and 1 by Arenas
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:22 PM
the wizards depth is showing up tonight. even with foul trouble, they are able to bring in guys who can give the team solid minutes.
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:22 PM
I’m really impressed by Randy Foye. I thought the trade was for Mike Miller and Foye as a backup pg if gil wouldn’t be that healthy. But boy, he can play!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:25 PM
blacthe good d on nowitzki
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:25 PM
the pre season was like a trick i am at awe of the way this team can play
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Phemy, I agree. He is great! Great shooter. We FINALLY have two real 3 point threats, in addition to who we already had.
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:26 PM
caron is really making me mad. his low bball iq is showing up tonight. when you have smaller defenders on you, use your size, why pull up for jumpers all the time?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM
no ball movement by the Wizards, let’s move the rock….Arenas is hot!!!!!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM
got to find a way to keep AB on Dirk haywood is not that quick
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Mavs with 7 blocks, Wizards with 3
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:28 PM
The defense left. Bring it back.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:28 PM
I think Dray has gotten Dirk’s attention, that has been a great match up tonight
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:28 PM
We guard 3s so poorly, barely even got a hand up there!
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:29 PM
CMON WIZARDS! Close it out like we played the Qs before that!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:29 PM
alright nowiztzki is just going crazy right now
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:30 PM
GLENN YOU ARE 100% CORRECT AND ARENAS HAVE STAYED IN ATTACK MODE WITH JJ ON HIM, risky move by the Mav’s
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
arenas looks like the old arenas
people forget this dude was getting 10 assists on a lot of nights, and like those nights, he’s still looking for his shot
he’s a scoring point, no need to change that, and the wizards had success with it. good to see gilbert being the assassin once again
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Caron Butler needs to step up in the 4th
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM
now just realize, the wizards have a rested miller, and oberto going into this quarter, with the lead
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM
cavs lost at home – which doesn’t happen very often
caron is doing too much and playing too hard to get things right. there’s no need to force him the ball.
i hope blatche’s stamina can be held up for a tough 4th quarter.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM
i haven’t seen arenas jack up 3s
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Dray is now 8 of 10 what a game!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:34 PM
oberto great d
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Love the composure
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
great foul by DSteve
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Caron is really pressing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Foye has gotten better in each qtr…..and how was that not a foul Blatche was hacked
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM
2 great plays by oberto there, 1st he makes a great pass then when dray reacts to a tough call he runs over and calms him down…veteran presence.
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Heh, I just realised that if you check the standing, cleveland is officially the worst team in the East right now 
LETS CLOSE THE GAME OUT!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM
again it would be great to see Young
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM
I’m happy with the team, but Caron is really going one one one too much
Comment from reddog271
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM
If haywood gets a few rebounds, I’m in line to win some tickets. lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM
SportzWiz, this will be a great year, and we should pull this game out on the road, that is the mark of a good team, winning on the road! Go Wizards
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:41 PM
lol @ phemy …
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Young and McGee are not coming in the 4th — that is when Flip trusts them the least. They are in his dog house.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:41 PM
lol @ phemy i did not even think about that.. good call sportzwiz FAB also doing all the little things to keep the game going in our favor
Comment from reddog271
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:41 PM
would be a GREAT road win, without the team’s number 2 scorer
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:42 PM
@dcbulter I agree, keep within the team concept, and ball movement and we should be ok, CB3 needs to slow down and trust his teammates…Wow CARON with another big block!
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Miller is such a hippie.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:43 PM
whats up with DS he seems to have lost his shot.. i know he can shoot just nothing seems to fall for him
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Arenas and Miller will close this game out, and we will ride them to victory!!
Comment from reddog271
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:43 PM
one game wiz for life. one game.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:44 PM
oberto is so smart
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:44 PM
I love the addition of miller, he will provide that extra pass for the layup
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Oberto is playing his role “beautifully”
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Miller has 4 fouls? Gotta play smart to close this out.
Comment from Rick
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM
i’d like to see a little more ball movement on offense and a little less pick and roll. but overall, i like how we are mixing it up. arenas needs to drive and kick to miller for some open threes
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:46 PM
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:46 PM
LOL… OBERTO IS ONE TOUGH COOKIE…he’s bodying Dirk right out of the paint
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Arenas is really attacking the guards for the Mav’s
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Man Arenas and Foye have major chemistry
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:47 PM
I love it all the weapons
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Dirk is scoring but he is not getting easy ones because fab is all up in his shirt even when he dose not have the ball
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Just keep attacking Gil, and we will win this game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Miller for 3 from Oberto
Comment from jmpalomo
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Foye and Miller are huge contributors! Way to go Ernie.
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
when the wizards move the ball, they get a good look every time
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Yes Miller good job that is what I am looking for!
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Damn dirk is one player. But glad we got more than one
Go Mike, go Randy, go GIIILLLL!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
miller big shot
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Arenas is “The Closer”
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:50 PM
LOL….Alberto is pushing dirk around…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:51 PM
gotta start using the clock
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Great defense by Miller
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:52 PM
great timeout by flip, lets take this home baby
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:52 PM
its time to lock down play smart good time out by flip need to get everyone on the same page
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:52 PM
The Wizards have been really active all night, what a complete performance
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:52 PM
WOW! I had the pleasure of watching this one, my goodness. Oberto IS a great defender.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Loving it, not fussing with refs, overcoming suspect calls, hitting clutch shots, giving up some body, playing team ball….now get a W and we may have found something here, ladies and gents
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Honestly, this is some great defense.
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:54 PM
this defense was much like the defense against philly:
force one guy to beat you (iggy in philly, dirk in dallas)
compared to eddie jordan’s constant doubling (like against cavs) and allowing others to beat you
great defense by the wizards, so glad to have a great coach in town
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Blatche has 20 pts??
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Gil looks incredible… We got this in the bag
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:55 PM
This is absolutgely different playing compared to preseason.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:55 PM
good foul by haywood
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Gil go get your double double.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:56 PM
another tidbit from JeffMalone1990’s crystal ball:
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Arenas, will go off tonight, I feel a 30pt game with 10 plus assists
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:57 PM
cmon fellas, suck it up
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:57 PM
weak call… need to tell AB to stay home on that pick and roll
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Heeee’s backkkkk!!!!!!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Arenas has played very good but what was up with jacking that shot?! He should have held it!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:58 PM
is it just me or has Marion put on a lot of weight… not as in muscle.
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:59 PM
the wizards just need some stops and rebounding
need to do better on the pick and rolls
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Caron and AJ are good players, but now you see why they got to be true all-stars…..GILBERT ARENAS
Got them the ball for easier shots
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:00 PM
And we got the 100 …alright. Still a minute to go
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:00 PM
THE FAT LADY IS SINGING
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:00 PM
they have oplayed so well…don’t forget post game 1 800 636 1067
Comment from gray16
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:01 PM
so good to see a win in the first game, lets keep this up
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:01 PM
THIS is the wizards team I love.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:01 PM
@dcbutler357 i dont think i would say that.. AJ and Caron a very good players Gil did not make AJ the the 6th man in Dallas
Comment from Slowhand
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:01 PM
And the Wizards are beating Dallas without arguably their second best player injured and on the bench.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:03 PM
this was a good win over a good team dose not get much better than it did tonight good game good call guys i will see u next game peace to all
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Man we’re so versatile on the offensive end. Gotta love that. And yeah, that without Antawn Jamison.
And the defence wasn’t that bad either!
And what about Blatche, Arenas and Foye..wow!
Good (really good) Night guys, see you next time!
cavs lose, wiz win, dirk plays awesome…yeah, guess I’m happy =D
cheers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:04 PM
this is not last year fans!!!!! Great win, the post game will be fun! Great call to the game Dave and Glenn!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:04 PM
1 800 636 1067
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Sixth man and all star are kind of different…and I will definitely argue that point….Caron just showed what one on one will do and Gil showed what getting the ball to the open man will do. You see how good everyone looked with an open shot. Heck Foye may be an all-star playing with Gil….BUT this is a great night so I’ll save that for later
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Nowitzki does not look pleased!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Yay – Flip is 1-0 as Wizards coach
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:06 PM
VICCTORRYY!!! LETS GO!!
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:06 PM
I have to give Blatche fans credit tonight. He did great..
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:07 PM
the Wiz bent but did not break tonight – a fantastic road win (Dallas is like 124-19 against the East at home since 00-01 season).
Comment from Phemy
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:07 PM
yo Dave and Glen, where is our victory theme? ;>
Haven’t heard that for a long time!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:08 PM
GREAT TEAM WIN
Emphasis on team
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:10 PM
did you ever think you would see defense like this out of these guys? wow @ flip! the real deal
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:10 PM
on hold for the post game, this will be fun
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:15 PM
the Mavs tonight played like the old Wiz – where there were 2 focus guys (dirk and barea) and when those two started to miss shots late in the game, the other players couldn’t come in and continue to chip away the deficit.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:15 PM
The Wiz made it look pretty easy tonight. It felt like they won by 20.
Did I not blog a couple of days ago that Gil and Randy would be tough to handle and that they would play of each other like Gil & Hughes did. (I’m rarely right, so I have to call out when I am)
Was it just me but I never got the feeling that the Wiz would lose the lead, it would be just a matter of winning by how much.
Andray looked like a real power forward out there tonight. Just goes to show what the right coach can do.
Miller & Foye look like clutch shooters.
Too much depth to Dallas to handle.
Sweet dreams to all us Wizards fans.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Tremendous way to start the season — beating an *excellent* team on their home court, and beating them pretty good too.
Andray and Mike played *great.* And everyone else played well too.
As to Gil — WOW.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Wizards were actually running productive plays…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:16 PM
wiz win, caps win, cavs lose, a good night in DC
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:17 PM
SECOND UNIT WAS PRODUCTIVE…..makes for a special season, one game or not
Comment from datonypony
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:17 PM
lol @ Dcbutler.
I send washington my greetings from new zealand.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:18 PM
as much as this win gets everyone juiced, the real test comes Friday against a divisional opponent who have leapfrogged over the Wiz.
time to move on from dallas and let’s travel to atlanta
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:20 PM
LOL..Thanks Datonypony.
JeffM is talking to DJ and Glenn on the phone call-in right now
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:21 PM
GREAT CALL-IN JEFFM
Comment from ysd508
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:21 PM
look at the depth of the players.
Young, James, AJ did not play at all.
tonight everyone played well especially foye, blatche, and of course, as always, Gilbert “the MVP” Arenas.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Great comments by JeffMalone.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, I can sleep well tonight
Comment from ysd508
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:23 PM
away game against Atlanta will be an easy, 100% win
if Wiz play like tonight.
Comment from M2
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:29 PM
We ARE A VERY GOOD TEAM!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Friday night, I may miss blogging….dang!!
McGee may be needed for his athletic abilities against the high-flying Hawks, BUT maybe we can beat them down with our teamwork….tune in
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:41 PM
thanks Dave and Glenn for the post game call, as well as mcgeemaniac and dcbutler, I just have a feeling this is a SPECIAL year for the Wizards. And boy as a city do we need it, looks like the Caps and Wizards are the smart choice in the city!!!
Comment from M2
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:41 PM
& no way in the world everyones precious “Slick” Nick Young is taking any minutes away from Randy Foye… Sorry
Comment from M2
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:42 PM
With the way the Skins are playing… This is the season that the Wiz can really acquire some more hardcore fans!
Comment from dubv1980
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Finally, a collection of players that look like they can play together and have fun. One game, but man, the new additions look like no-brainers tonight. Makes me think back to the days of Big Gheorghe and Chris Webber..Juwan..Brent Price..Tim Legler..Ledell Eackles…except better.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:46 PM
This was a GREAT win for the Wiz!!!
We won dispite missing AJ and with CB3 being less than I’d like him to be. I still think that Caron feels as though he has to score every time he touches the ball…he doesn’t. It almost looks as though he is being selfish..he missed AB more than once all alone under the basket on a break. CB3 was okay…not an All-Star performance.
Good grief, we won with only one of the big three being super productive!!!
Gil was great. Blatch and Foye were spectacular!!!!!
W L Per.
Washington Wizards 1 0 1.00
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 27, 2009 at 11:59 PM
From GABBO to GOBBO I love the name change, and it looks like the team earned it
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 28, 2009 at 12:13 AM
YAHTZEE
We Got a Big Boy Team this year! That was just flat out fun to watch. I guess that answers a few questions about the rotation… I like it. Foye and Miller were teriffic additions. Oberto increased his average minutes and played amazing basketball defensively. Defense? From the Wizards? I don’t know what Flip is putting in their corn flakes but keep putting it in lol. IF Andray keeps playing like “that” ….. wow guys. I know it’s only one game, but, it was against a very good team in their house and we were never really threatened. What a Game.
WELCOME ALL THE WAY BACK GILBERT
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 28, 2009 at 12:14 AM
I wonder if I went and looked at film of Caron during his all-star year, if I would see him with a lot of ISOs? moreso than him benefiting from Gil pulling in the D and him hitting open shots….
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 28, 2009 at 12:19 AM
I don’t know or care so much about numbers DCB but I’d guess Caron would have been involved in more Iso’s or more to the point just taking his man off the dribble. I don’t see many plays run for Caron. He seems to work at his best as a free lance kinda guy.
Comment from Babakism
Time October 28, 2009 at 12:59 AM
39 points off the benh and only 9 turnovers were keys to victory.
Unbeleivable that ESPN gave Lebron didn’t even win his game queen james the “performer of the night” I guess Gils 29 and 9 after missing almost 2 full seasons and getting an opening night win against Dallas wasn’t considered by ESPN to be as good as a Losing Lebrons performance
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 28, 2009 at 1:16 AM
This was a great game to watch. I would have joined you guys on the blogcast if I weren’t finishing up a paper for school. Unfortunately my busy schedule will prevent me from blogging on most nights but I will try to get on here with you guys here and there… from what I saw tonight it looks like it’s going to be a promising season.
Disappointed that Nick Young and JaVale McGee didn’t get any playing time. I’m surprised Mike James never saw the court either, seeing as James is a veteran with experience. But I really liked the production our offseason acquisitions made. Mike Miller nailing 3’s, Randy Foye scoring 19 off the bench, and although Fabricio Oberto didn’t really fill up the stat sheet he was sure harassing Dirk Nowitzki all night long. Sucks that Oberto did get hit with foul trouble right away but Andray Blatche more than picked up the slack for Oberto. I like Blatche’s attitude this season, reflected by his jersey number change to 7.
We’re only 19 wins away from surpassing all of last season’s total.. 1-0. Let’s keep this train rolling!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 28, 2009 at 8:29 AM
The nice thing is that everybody played well. Caron’s shot wouldn’t fall, but otherwise he was very productive. You could say the same thing about DeShawn.
Certainly, Gil and Randy both played well — and Randy *definitely* has the position of first guard off the bench based on that performance — but really the games of the night were by Andray Blatche and Mike Miller. Especially Mike, who only played 22 minutes, yet managed 8 boards and 2 steals and got 6 points off of 4 shots.
Coaching and substitution were outstanding too!! Flip may be a keeper?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time October 28, 2009 at 8:55 AM
@Grif
It seemed like Caron was taking the offense out of its rythm a few times…good thing is that he stopped doing it…..
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 28, 2009 at 1:44 PM
dcbutler357, it looked like Caron was suffering a bit with Antawn out. They play off of each other a lot. But Caron is going to have to have to figure things out because even though I am a HUGE Caron fan, I too saw him impeding the flow of the offense. I don’t really have any doubt that things will smooth out.
Comment from M2
Time October 28, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Caron’s “shot” (& everything else about his game) will be fine…
But Tom, DSS can rarely find his shot (minus that miracle season of course – you know the one where he vanished in the play-offs, so no stat quotes from then please)..
If Flip is willing to let him come in from time to time & provide some defensive intensity while throwing up a few prayers that might actually drop on that rare night, fine…
But I doubt Flip will call on him to do much more.
If he does, then that means DSS is playing great ball & I’ll be overjoyed.
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Comment from reddog271
Time October 27, 2009 at 6:59 AM
Let’s see how the team starts out. Big things are expected from the team this year. Let’s start with win number one.