Game Day Atlanta
5:35 AM EDT…Dave Johnson here in Atlanta and ready to take over the city. Thanks to the kindness of CSN play-by-play announcer Steve Buckhantz and Bruce Levensonone of the Atlanta Thrashers /Hawks owners, I enjoyed the Capitals 4-3 win last night at Phillps Arena..keep an eye on thisOvechkin guy….and keep an eye on the Wizards. There is no claim that one win makes a season but the win over the Mavericks has set the bar for how Flip Saunders wants his team to compete and especially on the road. As we have discussed the 102-91 win against Dallas was just a well managed game and the Wizards did not panic when the Mavericks tightened things up and made it a one point game. The Wizards truly valued their possessions. Randy Foye really enjoyed playing along side Gilbert Arenas and he noted that the two are already building a chemistry that is leading to open shots. Foye also says he appreciates the play calling of Flip Saunders. Foye told me at times he has had trouble getting the coach’s attention because he thinks Saunders is “playing chess in his head” and trying to work out the best match-ups.BLOGCAST starts at 7:30—you regulars know it is LIVE radio and blogging—it is our way to get you connected right to the game–we had over 500 posts Tuesday. I look forward to another busy night….remember on radio our new home if 106.7 FM in Washington and we will provide a LISTEN LIVE link…we also have a network of stations from Cumberland to Lynchburg….fun starts at 7:30
6:41 PM Dave and Glenn…checking in from Phillips Arena….it seems most of you have seen the news that the Wizards did pick up the options on Nick Young and Domenic McGuire’s contracts…the deadline to pick up those options is October 31st (actually Monday this year since the 31st falls on a Saturday) and that’s why there was a flurry of activity today….broadcast starts with Flip Saunders at 7:30
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: October 30th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:18 AM
BIG thumbs up for ‘Dray for tonight.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Let’s show the league we’re for real! GO WIZARDS!!!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:42 AM
If you look at the scoreboard from Atlanta’s home opener against the Pacers, which the Hawks won 120-109, you’ll see that Indiana turned it over 26 times and had only 1 steal. They did *everything else* better than the Hawks.
If we play defense and take care of the ball tonight, we’ll get a win. That will be the key.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Defense and taking care of the ball are not Nick Young’s biggest stengths,
so we might just see another DNP behind his name in tomorrow’s box score.
I sure hope Nick will be able to grasp quickly whatever Flip is asking of him! I definetly want to see the guy work his way back into the rotation.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Sorry, meant to write >definitely<
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 30, 2009 at 11:54 AM
@Tom Mandel…… I called the Green Turtle in Towson and spoke with the manager Damien. I told him you would be coming from “out of state” and he assured me that they would have the Wizards game on.
Comment from aznzero
Time October 30, 2009 at 12:01 PM
@tom
yup i watched the game and the pacers were hanging with the hawks. then it seemed like everyplay in the fourth the pacers kept turning it over.
this is going to be a good southeast division battle. we need to get this win.
Lets go Wizards!!!! i cant wait to go to the home opener tomorrow!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM
If we can continue to play defense the way we did against Dallas this should be a very good game. This one could be JaVale’s moment to shine a little given the atheleticism of their front line. We will need a great game from our bigs…. we need our guards to play tough perimeter defense…. and we need to protect the ball. This one should be fun to watch.
Go Wizards 
Comment from millie mill
Time October 30, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Nick Young defense has picked up a little, don’t judge him too hard on that foul against Phil in the closing seconds of the preseason game . I want to see Nick be more of a catch and shoot player, like he was in the summer league. That way he wouldn’t be a turn over king.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 30, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Nick is so atheletic and so talented. I don’t think his basketball IQ is where it needs to be though. I was hoping Flip could get his head into the other aspects of the game, but, so far all I’ve seen is the shooting. I agree Millie Mill he is starting to move his feet a little better on defense. Let’s hope that is the first step in the development of the other aspects of his game. If he works on his overall game he could be a “great” player.
Comment from vivace031
Time October 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I think the biggest thing is intensity. The wizards can’t get complacent after one good win. They need to come out with the same energy, focus, and determination that they had against Dalls. They NEED this win to set the tone for the rest of the season…one win won’t do that, but two road wins in a row might. It’s a divisional game, against a team that a lot of people think will finish above the Wizards. They need this to prove to themselves and everyone else that they have what it takes.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM
If I’m not mistaken our longest winning streak last season was two games.
It’s the second game now and we could already match that record! 
Comment from Aj
Time October 30, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Tonight Gilbert will also match his total for games played from last year. Tonight’s game is going to be tough because of the athletism of the hawks, we should use Dom, Slick, adn the Javale because of that factor.
Comment from reddog271
Time October 30, 2009 at 1:35 PM
you don’t try to out athlete athletic teams. use your size and beat them down
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Grifonracing — you are the man! Thanks for calling, and I’m sure to watch the game there.
I too hope Nick learns to be an NBA player and works himself back into the rotation. But I don’t know that it’ll be quick.
Doesn’t mean he won’t get minutes tonight. He might.
Comment from Babakism
Time October 30, 2009 at 1:36 PM
@Jeff Malone I HATE MEL PROCTER!!! HE WAS THE WORST!!! LOL
He was the master of jynxing us on free throws.
One time when I was a like 12 years old my brother got home from work @ like 1am and I was asleep. He decided to watch the replay of a Bullets game. During the game Mel Procter did his trademark, “Haywood Workman has made 10 consecutive freethrows” and of course he missed the next one. My brother told me that in my sleep I screamed out “Fing AHOLE” when he missed the freethrow lol I think Mel Procter still does Padres games
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 30, 2009 at 1:44 PM
Andray earned himself a starting spot with his performance against the mavs. not just with scoring and rebounding but with the job he did defending Dirk. I thought that would have been his weakness coming into the game but he proved me wrong. He did a better job than Oberto did. hopefully he can keep it up tonight because with AJ out we will need his low post scoring and size especially against athletic forwards like Atlanta has.
Comment from reddog271
Time October 30, 2009 at 1:47 PM
earned a spot in one game? naw He’s fine coming off the bench. very nice punch coming off the bench
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:02 PM
The best players that give u the best shot at winning need to play. andray showed last year, against the mavs, thru the preseason, and in the summer league (if you count that) that he is the second best option at PF we have after AJ. The only aspect that Oberto has over Andray is court vision and passing. that comes with basketball IQ which comes with experience which as a coach u want to get Andray a lot of. Javale would be a nice change of pace big man for a punch off the bench. Andray needs to start and finish games untill AJ comes back.
Comment from reddog271
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM
well you are wrong.. but I respect your right to be wrong. so please continue
Comment from dlts20
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Should be a great game but I hope alot of people dont think we suck if we lose. Listening to Flip, he basicaly hinted that McGee could be used more in this game because of his athletic ability. I also wouldnt be shocked if he started Blatche this game but he will probably still go with Oberto but pull him early if the matchup is bad. The key matchup this game for me is Horford vs Wood. Wood has the big height & size advantage but Al has the quickness and likes to shoot the J’s where Wood doesnt like to come out that far.
Someone on here talked about Smith not having to guard AJ but Smith is usually matched up on Butler and Williams is matched up on AJ. Butler also usually goes off against the Hawks so I would expect him to respond. Im also not 100% sold on Gil like everyone else is. By that I just mean that I dont want to put any undo pressure on him where people expect him to get 30 & 10 every game. I think he very well could but you cant say that after just 1 game yet. He’s still been off for 2 years. Should be fun and I hope we show up. I would love to see more of the Gil-Foye backcourt and I would love to see Blatche & McGee on the court with Gil as much as possible.
Miller vs Johnson should also be fun matchup although alot of the Hawks fans are saying they could switch Johnson onto Gil and let Bibby guard the 2. I would love that. Joe maybe good but he’s still far too tall to guard Gil and I think Miller is too big for Bibby to stop
Comment from Rick
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:25 PM
andray blatche = sixth man of the year
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Rick — Blatche was sixth man of *one game*. Lets not put too much pressure on this young man, ok?
Andray got *lots* more minutes than Oberto in Dallas, and I suppose he will again. Doesn’t mean he needs to start (or finish); all the minutes are the same.
Comment from Rick
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM
it’s not pressure, it’s encouragement. in any case, my main point is that i don’t want him to start.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Tom, right you are.
On another note: I read that Crittenton will be out longer than first expected!
In my opinion by that time, we’ll probably have our rotation all set. It was hard
to imagine Javaris carving out significant minutes before training camp opened,
the chances for him to come back and contribute seem even smaller now.
Comment from reddog271
Time October 30, 2009 at 2:56 PM
was going to be hard for Javaris to get minutes anyway.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 30, 2009 at 3:41 PM
I think everyone has a good idea of what the rotations are gonna be for the most part. On good teams, minutes are hard to come by.
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 30, 2009 at 4:53 PM
well looks like i have to disagree with a few bloggers on here. To me Andray has shown that he deserves the #2 PF spot throughout the entire offseason. yes, he has only had 1 game to show what he can do in regular season action, but his wok ethic over the summer as well as his change of attitude to get more focus has shown up in summer camp (i live in richmond and went to vcu) and preseason. Andray is a better player overall than Oberto and I like to see the best players play.. call me crazy but that seems like a stragedy that makes teams better.
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 30, 2009 at 5:01 PM
On a completely different note, if anyone really wanted to bring a homemade sign to fedex field that had some controversal messages there will be t-shrts being sold out side that the stadium. “fire zorn” “fire cerrato” and “fire snyder”. Take ur pick
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Greetings to all of my fellow bloggers and bloggets!..lol, and a special shout to Dave, Glenn and Sportzwiz, what a great Friday and Saturday, a back to back for the Wizards
No as for as the Hawks, I believe with the athletic front line of the Hawks we will see McGee get some minutes tonight, and I even believe that DMAC, and yes Slick Nick may get some time. I really think the theme of this years team will not to have a rotation set in stone, however it will be the best match up versus whatever team we are playing that night. With this approach all the the players will buy in and stay game ready! Love the approach, so I will no longer focus on starting line ups…Now maggicman as far as Oberto starting that move was a great move, his defenso on the block was textbook! And he gives us inside toughness and savy veteran play. What makes the team better is the “coach” and the “health” of our team.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 5:55 PM
@babakism-that was really funny, and classic. lol
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 30, 2009 at 5:58 PM
maggicman11, there is no shame in being 6th man. Often 6th man is more important than one of the starters. Three good examples are Ginobli, Terry, JR Smith.
Unfortunately coaching isn’t as simple as “play the best men.” A more effective strategy is to play the best match-ups and keep players on the floor that are playing well. Hence why in our first game Mike Miller didn’t get much time at SG as he’s not really agile enough to handle Terry and Barea.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 6:01 PM
And yes this news made my day as well
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has exercised their options on both guard Nick Young and center/forward JaVale McGee. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not released.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 30, 2009 at 6:23 PM
jeffmalone1990, if you look around the league there are a lot of teams picking up options. Probably has something to do with the economy and the options being cheaper than resigning, though that says nothing about the quality of the players.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 6:47 PM
6:41 PM Dave and Glenn…checking in from Phillips Arena….it seems most of you have seen the news that the Wizards did pick up the options on Nick Young and Domenic McGuire’s contracts…the deadline to pick up those options is October 31st (actually Monday this year since the 31st falls on a Saturday) and that’s why there was a flurry of activity today….broadcast starts with Flip Saunders at 7:30
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:01 PM
i dont understand why the club is exercising options on 2 guys that have potential but are nowhere close to saunders’ 8-9 man rotation theory.
i like both guys and want them to stay a Wizard but flip isn’t going anywhere anytime soon – so, what makes us think young and mcgee will get PT later this season or next season or beyond?
economy aside, i never like the idea of having talent rot on the pine (see mcgrady back in 97-98 with toronto).
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:04 PM
7:02 PM…starters are in —no surprises
Wizards–Arenas and Miller in the back court….Haywood in the middle…and Butler and Oberto are the forwards
Hawks– Bibby and Joe Johnson in the back court…Horford in the middle and Josh Smith and Marvin Williams are the forwards
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:07 PM
wizards fusion I think it is important to remember that the 8-9 man roatation is not in concrete…in other words…that 8th or 9th guy could vary from night to night based on matchups and game situations
mcguire could be called on to guard certainly players because he provides match-up challenges…last year he even was used on chris paul
and young can score….but as flip said yesterday after practice with the team’s depth…you have to do more than just make shots
Comment from Aj
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:08 PM
This should be a great game to watch, I expect a close one.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Hello everybody…almost gametime…here’s to a Wizards win, and a great night on the blog!
Dave and Glenn, have a great call to the game!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Glenn here: Keys: Defend the 3, Hawks shot 58% from 3 vs. Pacers. Wiz need to focus on Transition D, Hawk frontline players run the floor. Gil needs to control tempo again, like he did vs Dallas.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:19 PM
thank you jeffmalone 1990 and thanks for calling the post game show and your kind words tuesday night..
this is a different team this year..but with familiar parts
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:20 PM
I like the match up tonight for Gil, he should continue to attack, Bibby is not a good defender. I look some post ups, and some pick and roll, as well as iso’s……..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Hey thanks guys, the blogcast and NBA League Pass are essential in my household, lol. And win lose or draw I will be on the post game with you again tonight!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:21 PM
and it will be intresting to see if miller is on johnson
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM
the listen live link is streaming from Philly?
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM
@ DJ
i’m very disappointed that nick and javale wasn’t selected to get meaningful minutes in dallas. i feel the team is good enough that even if nick and javale make mistakes, other guys can cover for them. like most that blog here, we have high expectations of those guys (along with dom and andray). these 4 guys are “home-grown” and fans always want to see home-grown talent develop into good players for the home team and not elsewhere.
to me, flip isn’t joking around and he’s going to go with the veterans first and development guys second. i guess flip is resonating ernie’s voice too after grunfeld made the trade for miller and foye instead of getting rookie prospects like harden, jordan hill, flynn, rubio, and dejuan blair.
the vets on the wiz are pretty awesome right now. i just dont want flip to create such a huge void between the vets and the young guys. once the vets go elsewhere or retire, the void can cause a lot of problems and i’m hoping the team doesn’t get to that point.
but like you said, if young and mcgee shape up and reduce bad habits, they’ll be on the court. they just haven’t earned it yet in flip’s eyes.
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Let’s gooooo wiiizzzz
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:32 PM
ok it just clicked over to the game…Great…Glenn and Dave
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Man I had hoped that the NBA Pass would have Buck and Phil, oh well….just have to mute the Atlanta broadcast,lol……..
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:35 PM
What’s good, all?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:36 PM
great pre-game with Filp….great job guys……..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:38 PM
thanks you jeff,,,,,flip is great and welcome gbkdc
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:39 PM
gbkdc, is in the building….well I know we will got a “W” tonight………..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:41 PM
The Hawks say the want to trap Arenas tonight to get the ball out of his hands, we will see????
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Wow, Joe Johnson is starting off on Arenas………..hmmmmmmmmm
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Damn nice shot caron.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Nice dish! Arenas and milelr!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:43 PM
CB3 starting out agressive, and Oberto with nice “D”, great pass by Miller….slam for Haywood
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Goddamn Arenas!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:44 PM
OMG!!!!AREANAS just crossed up Josh Smith, NBA Top 10 of the night
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Oh my goodness what a pass.
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:45 PM
omg gilbert!!!!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:45 PM
little of a slow start but not for long and its going goooood
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:45 PM
wow what a response….five straight makes…..oberto on josh smith butler on m williams
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Oh my lord. Arenas. Jeez. Immediately a time out. Oh my goodness, oh my goodness.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Oberto is really playing good, and Arenas is on FIRE —-Wiz are on a 12-0 run…WOW
Comment from reddog271
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:46 PM
not sure 2 for 3 is on fire.. but i’ll take it. lol
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:47 PM
good to be here! my laptop is almost broken in half tho!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:47 PM
can’t let our guard down though, Joe johnson is a phenomenal player, watch out for him.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Dave and Glenn, please make sure that Arenas keeps that chip on his shoulder, if he needs it adjusted any you guys run to the huddle and make sure that chip is in it’s correct position
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:47 PM
come on red if he hits one more he is shooting 75% lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:48 PM
smith has been trying to guard arenas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:48 PM
@reddog-Well Arenas is in attack mode, not just 2-3 from the field, it is the way he is running the ball club as well
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:49 PM
good foul.. SportzWiz you think you could grab some of the Gil mask for the blog?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:49 PM
great pass, they put Oberto in the high post, and Miller on the block, great entry pass to Miller…..
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:50 PM
what a pass Haywood did not even know he cought it for a sec
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Arenas a heck of a pass to Haywood, man Arenas cannot run this team any better……
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Arenas is quick, deadly quick.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Great game so far!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Bad shot caron!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:52 PM
they are trying every thing to keep the ball out of Gils hands.. need to slow down get better shots
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Another, oh my goodness.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Not that I am complaining, but why o why are the Hawks guarding Arenas with Smith????????
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Dang, joe johnson, what a shot.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Ok Dray keep up the goodwork, let’s get it
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:54 PM
C’mon Wiz! Don’t let them change the momentum!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Haywood with the kiss……..
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:54 PM
haywood what the heck was that, went in but.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Don’t try those shots Haywood.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Man 2 fouls on Miller………darn!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Deshawn tough hsot!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:56 PM
DeShawn great drive to the dish!
Comment from sstew11
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:56 PM
I don’t know why Haywood feels the need to shoot jumpers. His comfort zone is clearly in the paint and 6-7 feet from the rim. Those 15 footers are not his game.
Nice hanging shot by Stevenson though. Should have been an and 1.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Getting a lot of foul calls!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:57 PM
great drive by stevenson
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:57 PM
to the rest of the nba: be scared. be very, very scared.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Arenas should not have taken that shot, bad drive…nothing was there….good time out by the Wiz kids!
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Gotta watch those fouls!
Comment from sstew11
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Seems like the Wizards are trying to drive the baseline rather than from the top of the key. Not smart. The Hawks are too quick for that.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:59 PM
@gbkdc I am with you, all the way
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Gil needs to go get to the line.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 7:59 PM
we are playing there game we need to slow this game down and make them play our style of game
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:01 PM
ha ha ha he thought he was going to run threw CB3
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:01 PM
For the most part we are playing well on both ends of the court……..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:01 PM
huistle buy butler
Comment from sstew11
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Great hustle by Tough Juice!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Sounds like we’re doing good tonight… are we going to get a second win today?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:02 PM
greay hustle by Caron
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Wizards also need to make better passes and make sure they don’t continue fouling…..Oberto and Miller both already have 2 fouls a piece
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:03 PM
man I hope Crawford will have an off night tonight……
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Can’t let the Hawks run like that! They are too athletic.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:04 PM
we have had some quick shots
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Good play by Caron Butler.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:04 PM
great foul by DSteve on a 3 on 1, say what you want but DeShawn is playing very good!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:05 PM
wipe the ball off no way every player on both teams lost it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:06 PM
sloppy play by the Wizards, bad trip down the court…still say we are playing well thus far…..We have a formula to beat the Hawks….
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Caron is playing well, but the Hawks aren’t the kind of team we can have a one man show against…….if Caron plays well but others don’t, the Hawks have plenty of guys that can shoot the basketball
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:07 PM
It sounds like we’re making too many hasty decisions. The Wizards need to slow this game down and make the Hawks play at their level.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:07 PM
have to be concerned with what hawks are getting in transition
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:08 PM
we stop with the ball movement and the extra pass, bad habits sometimes of going one on one
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM
please somebody WIPE THE BALL OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM
We are getting killed in transition!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:10 PM
we can win this…we just cane be this sloppy and gilfanatic you said quic shots too much oine on ione
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:11 PM
arenas needs to get that vcontrol back has 4 turnovers
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Thanks for the shout out!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:12 PM
great shot Dray, would love to see somebodyon the block for some inside\out action with this 2nd unit
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:13 PM
That was a horrible call!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:13 PM
nic young in miller out 3 foiuls
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Here comes Nick Young!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Bad call, but hey Miller was being aggressive on the defensive end, so I love that!!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Foye what a smooth shot.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Foye’s doing well out there. That’s good.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:15 PM
With Foye and Young on the backcourt, this could be lethal……..The Hawks are gettin’ some home cookin’
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Listen change the basketball, or wipe it down…..bad job by the ref’s!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:17 PM
alright good time out,..wizards need tio settle and re group
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:17 PM
yea whats up with that ball thats not forced its just no Grip
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:17 PM
We need to start executing properly again.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:18 PM
What’s the bigger problem this game? The refs or the turnovers?
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM
let’s get it right!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM
we need a basketball for that datonypony! The basketball is the one that will get an assist tonight if we lose and not wipe or change the ball
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Come on guys, no defense.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:20 PM
thanks for the shout Dave and Glenn, horrible shot by Slick
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Someone tell the damn ref!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:21 PM
I think we will see the Blatche and McGee combo in this game…great and 1 Dray!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:21 PM
nice move by AB thats twice i have seen it worked both times
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Of all the games on right now the only stream for me that is screwing up is this one. ffs.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:22 PM
I do not like us trapping the ball, the Hawks have great shooters we are leaving them wide open
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM
It’s good to see more effort from the Wizards. This is what we needed the last few minutes.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM
arebas foye and toung in
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Andrayyyyyy!Doing well!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM
I really think McGee needs to be in this game……we need the energy at the 5
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Come on guys defend!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:25 PM
bad perimeter defense, we are trapping the ball, and the Hawks are getting wide open 3’s………………great and 1 for Haywood (and he gets a tech, wow)
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Oh what? The defender was clearly moving!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:25 PM
we need a timeout
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:26 PM
wow thats a bad call come on its time you guys earn that money the league payed you
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:27 PM
hating these refs right now.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Wow. I wish we had the pre-season refs back now. I thought those refs were bad.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Not seeing any of the fluid game play at the start of the game!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:27 PM
our bench tonight, have not picked up the starters thus far. However if we can get that turned around in the 2nd half we will get a win in Atlanta. And it looks like Arenas will have to pick up his scoring for us to get a win.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:28 PM
hawks have takjen 15 free throws wizards only 4
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:28 PM
despite the wet balls, and the bad calls, we are still in this game!!!!!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Bad shot arenas.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:29 PM
I don’t like Haywood on Smith (would rather see McGee)
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Wow Josh smith, ruined thta play for hawks!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Dang, crawfords.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM
STOP TKAING JUMPERS!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM
crawford on fire
Comment from dlts20
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Ive never been the type to complain about calls but in these first 2 games the refs have been rediculous. Its like they hate us
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM
arenas firts triop to the line
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:31 PM
wiz taking a lot jumpers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Wizards being outscored 20-13 on bench points
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:32 PM
GOod job Haywood!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:32 PM
what a scooping layup by wood
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:32 PM
How can all those in the air burshes be fouls. Honestly, what the hell!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:33 PM
the Wiz D needs to tighten up – the offense is there, but needs better execution. Wiz can win tonight if these adjustments are made at half
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Well, I’m at my mother in laws and I *found* CSN. Terrible reception and no sound — which I’m getting by listening live (a little weird, because it’s about 30 seconds behind the live action).
We were ahead when I tuned in, and we’re 5 down w/ 3 minutes left in the half. We’re playing *terribly* and still are within 5. We better tighten up in the 2d half, or we’ll lose. atlanta does not look all that good to me.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:33 PM
the Hawks still are not putting the Wizards away, they will regret not having a larger lead. They have left the door wide open for a comeback!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:34 PM
strabge game …becasue strecth duin g first quaretr were wizzrds looked flawless…but too mnay break downs too many quick shots
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Leads can change all the time in the NBA. In that one Lakers Celtics game a few years ago the Lakers had a really huge lead and the Celtics caught up to win. So… it’s certainly not impossible for them to catch back up.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Cmon Wiz! Lets do this!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:35 PM
good point tom i was thinking the same thing this is not a better team we are not playing the way we should
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Arenas stop tkaing jumpers! Drive it!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:36 PM
gil’s shot not falling -needs to start passing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Gilbert and the entire team needs to attack the rim!!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:36 PM
12 point lead…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Joe Smith for 3, really??????
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:37 PM
If we don’t play better in the 2nd we are out of this. really.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:38 PM
i think we need to change tempo – slow it down; fast tempo helps the Hawks
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Also lost in translation Dray again is playing another great game!!!!!!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I don’t think it’s impossible for the Wizards to come back. It’s still in reach. They just need to commit far less turnovers than they are now.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Crawford is killing our guards……
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Damn my load, stop, load, stop stream!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:39 PM
flip is hot at the refs too
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:39 PM
OMG call up some one tell them we are getting ripped off by the refs
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:39 PM
We’re going to have to overcome the referees, it seems.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Miller will make the differance in the 2nd half, we need to get the 3pt shooting in order, it will open up more driving lanes….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:40 PM
No jumpers, for goodness sake.,
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
WTF is wrong with the refs? These refs need to be kicked out. OMG.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
WHAT the hell? Travel?
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
veteran move by bibby to get gil to have 6th turnover
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
I cannot blame this all on the ref’s, we have been out of sync……And Gilbert is out of sync, 7 TO’s in the 1st half??????
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
11-2 hawks run to close the half
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
OH my goodness what the hell is wrong with these refs, I swear wizards are hated by everyone!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Glenn says “quick shots” and he’s right.
That was a *terrible* last 5 minutes — the way we played offense, our defense, and bad calls.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:42 PM
horrible … just horrible
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:42 PM
sorry 6 TO’s by Gil, and Crawford with 15 at the half…….11 of them coming in the 2nd qtr
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:43 PM
If we do not play better in the 2nd half we are out of this.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Look for Arenas, Miller, Caron and Dray to get going in the 2nd half and we pull out a hard fought road win
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM
gil is 3/9 at the half, and 2 of the 3 are from downtown
the shooting touch is off – i wonder if the entire team is already thinking about tomorrow’s home opener and not this game?
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM
We’re getting killed by turnovers. I think we’re a good team. What we really need to work on is committing less turnovers- we also need to execute more. I know we’re a better team than this. We just need to do less of that.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM
caron butler interview on the way
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM
trick or treat?
was the Mavs game a trick?
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Hi all,
Wonder if we will get the balancing act on fouls in the second half.
Now we get to see why we went and got a real coach. Let’s see what Flip does to adjust.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Gil isn’t leading the team!I hope Flip is going to do some serious talking in that locker room!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:45 PM
lol – Cavs having problems with Twolves! Could they start 0-3?
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Gil needs to drive and take over this game. he really does, otherwise not much we can do if all we are doing is tkaing j’s.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:47 PM
it’s not all on gil – everyone can have bad shooting nights
miller is doing everything BUT score – wiz need his scoring in 2nd half
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:47 PM
DJ says the traveling call was accurate. Hard to tell on this *non* HD 13″ TV — I’m spoiled I guess.
Gonna be hard to turn this one around. Next 5 minutes will be very telling.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:48 PM
yes we have a lot of turnovers, HOWEVER a lot were un-forced….the problem was the basketball (usually the ref’s will wipe them down) We will play a better 2nd and get the win, the sky has not fallen on this game just yet.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:48 PM
in preseason, wiz were awesome in 3rd qtr
let’s hope the idea translates into regular season
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
I mean that he needs to drive and then pass or shoot. Not jsut shoot everytime./
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Lots of points in the paint, though.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
lol @ jeff’s ball conspiracy theory
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Down 14 at the half. Thank you Brendan (no offense, no defense, no head-in-the-game) Haywood. It seems as though the refs were intent on taking Miller and Oberto (our real defense) out of the game early. Gil is totally out of control.
Caron played great defense early. Combined with Miller, he made it work. Blatche is really solid.
Slick and Dom have no business being in the game at all. They contribute nothing except minutes.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
tom mandel good point….need to respond…..and we are not lising becuase of the refs we need and can play better….although we have not got any breaks on the calls….a gilbert offenisve foul came right after flip had complained…. and i am nit sure about mike miller’s 3rd foul
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
between the wet ball, and very questionable calls, it took the Wiz out of sync, however we are still in this game.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:49 PM
@ datonypony
old habits are hard to change
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:50 PM
The team was doing pretty good while Mike Miller was out there. Let’s hope he doesn’t pick up another quick foul in the second half.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Okay, second half. Let’s play defense again. Let’s take good shots.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:51 PM
@gobbo I really think DMAC and Slick were really thinking to much instead of just playing……however I agree they did “zero” tonight with minutes
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Let’s see if we can get into some offensive rhythm again, otherwise, good luck nets game…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Caron and I quote ” We are thinking title”……..Love it, let’s see that focus and drive to start the 2nd half, great interview Glenn……
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Man, is the sky falling already?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM
a wizards fan daniel kim who lives in atlanta stopped by… and said he loves reading the blog
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM
nets are playing real tough against orlando right now
nothing is easy in the nba
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM
I usually don’t notice the refs very much, but WOW… this game is so lopsided, it’s ridiculous! And Gil needs to stop the shot jacking. Too many jumpers period. I agree, we are a better team than this. Flip must be pretty mad right now.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Many good teams tonight are in very close games.
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Nets and Orlando only in the 2nd quarter…
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Gabbo — at the half, Brendan is 6-9, w/ one block and no fouls. The whole team is out of sync on defense, and Brendan seems to be pulled out of position.
Don’t know that he’s really the problem…
Anyway, lets turn it around in the 3d. Atlanta is not that good a team.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Yeah, atlanta are good but they aren’t killer good, we can do this.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:55 PM
sums it up gbkdc
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:56 PM
I think the Wizards need to get back in rhythm. There are a lot of things we can work on in the second half… almost nothing seems to be working.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:56 PM
@daniel kim , now let’s have some calls even out in the 2nd half…….this would be a great win for the Wizards, in spite of some blown calls and a wet ball, lol.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:57 PM
RIght now, I want Gil, Oberto, Haywood, Miller, And caron in.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:57 PM
The ref names are
Derrick Stafford
Kevin Fehr
Gary Zielinski
go egg their cars or something
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:57 PM
How will we stop Crawford in the 2nd half?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:57 PM
arenas with six tunroivers
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM
My stream is killing me…
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM
nice @ gil – attack attack attack
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Can’t get a break!
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM
It’s not just the refs, folks…..gotta play smarter
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:59 PM
caron has a bruised knee -
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:59 PM
OH MY GOODNESS THE STREAM IS KILLIGN ME>
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Arenas needs to keep attacking the calls will come…..We may need to do with Miller, Blatche, Arenas, Foye, and Caron is out with a bruised knee…..
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM
that’s a dumb foul nick – that’s how you dont’ get minutes!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM
need to check on caron butler
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM
GOod game, see you guys tomorrow…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:01 PM
With Caron out this will be a hard road, however we have enough to do it…….
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:01 PM
I wonder what Flip is saying right now?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Miller has to look for his shot, no excusues!!!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Good job Arenas, keep doing that!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
butler out bruised knee might return
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
And that’s why Areans needs to keep attacking AND ONE
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Well, we’re attacking and starting to get a few calls. That’s good.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
gil can’t make free throws either – a poor performance overall
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Arenas can’t make his freethrows!!! Come on!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:03 PM
yes arenas terrifc drive
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:03 PM
these are games where jamison would take over – sigh
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:03 PM
That’s the way to do it!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Young has to get into the flow in this game, with Foye and Miller…….LETS GO!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:03 PM
No Caron; not good. Miller better start shooting. Otherwise, it’s going to be a wild, NY-style loss.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Is Caron Butler’s bruised knee serious? I hope he’s alright. We really need him.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM
good D @ nick young on joe
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM
A streaky shooter like Areans, only needs a lay up to get himself going
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM
nick has no rhythm tonight – nothing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:05 PM
OMG….Bibby is checking Young, for the love of Jeff Ruland, Slick post up Bibby!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Nick is horrible. TOnight, simply shocking.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM
this is a very very ugly game for the wiz – my god
it’s like watching the redskins
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:07 PM
it has been a struggle to hold on to tis basketball
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:07 PM
So different to the start of the game, really. So different.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:07 PM
why isn’t blatche in the game? he’s the only offensive hope
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:08 PM
We just need to get in some sort of flow here.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:08 PM
I have said this since the 1st qtr the ball should be changed! It has been “wet”
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Heads up!Plenty of time left!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Blatche and McGee need to be in, we need some ENERGY
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Glenn why is Miller not looking to SHOOT?????????
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:10 PM
go inside that was nice
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Let’s see if Foye can get hot.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Arghh…. COme on…
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Miller, Foye and Oberto in…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:12 PM
We are still in this game and are playing “pitiful” basketball…….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:12 PM
the hawks are not even playing well! This is incredible, the hawks are playing average, only that they have had 20 freethrows!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM
no one on the Wiz are being aggressive scoring except Arenas (shots not dropping), Young (can’t buy a bucket), and Haywood.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM
half of the quarter gone, and we’re right where we were at the break. Tough.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Need Miller to get hot!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:14 PM
i like oberto – he boxes guys out for rebounds
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:14 PM
no we need Miller, Foye or Arenas to shoot some 3’s……….Miller needs to be agressive looking for his shot
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:15 PM
miller cant get hot if he doesnt shoot
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:15 PM
…. :/ Come on wizards, please, sotp playing so badly!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Haywood has a nice game going, however we need some of the guards to step up
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:15 PM
wiz needs to foul like zaza
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:16 PM
@wizards_fusion AMEN!!!!!!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:16 PM
hawks missing shots right now – perfect time to get a run going and cut lead to single digits
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Cut it to ten — we’re outrebounding them this quarter; limiting them to 1 shot.
They better start running some stuff for Mike Miller.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Let’s go Wiz!!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:17 PM
@ tom – 3 straight baskets cut lead to 7; that’s what im hoping
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:18 PM
If it is a one digit lead we can still take over in the 4th. Lets let miller shoot something!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:18 PM
McGee Finally, lets see if we can get out on the break, keep he and Dray in with Miller and Foye and Arenas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:19 PM
@Tom-running stuff for Miller??????He has passed up shots???
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:19 PM
the javale special – WOWOWOWOW
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:19 PM
I knew we needed mcgee.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:20 PM
McGee in the game slam!!!!!!!! He and Dray arfe my favorite ENERGY guys, we can ride them to get in this game
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:20 PM
foye is a good passer – im digging that from him too (in addition to his scoring)
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:21 PM
what is GIL doing??????? he’s losing the game with t’overs
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Arenas loses the ball again?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Gilbert has to do a better job running the pick n roll
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:22 PM
This game is killing me, it really is, arenas is playing absolutely horrible.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Who’s going to be our Mr. Fourth Quarter!?!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Dray and McGee have a great chemistry…I hope Flip will let them play extended minutes tonight…….
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Gil may be doing this now, but wait until later this season…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
we are back on the blog… showing some some life bit tio sloppy
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Not the time to miss freethrows.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Arenas can get it going in the 4th
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM
HORRIBLE CALL ON A GREAT BLOCK BY MCGEE!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM
looked like a good block
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:25 PM
have to get it under 10 heading into the 4th
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:25 PM
shoot the ball MIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:26 PM
why is miller being so passive? he’s a shooter and he’s not shooting or getting in position to shoot
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:26 PM
I miss Jamison and caron right now.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:26 PM
still in it….but 7 missed free throws
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Miller does have 8 rebounds!
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Dave, shout at Miller to shoot!!!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM
only down 9 …….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I truly believe tha Nick shot his way out and out and out of the rotation.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM
short lived … 12 again ……….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Shoot the damn ball miller.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Why did we not play McGee earlier?????????
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:28 PM
mcgee denying shots – awesome
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:29 PM
again McGee and Blatche
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:29 PM
lol @ that foul by atlanta – mcgee tricked them
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:29 PM
the old behidn the back shot
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:30 PM
wow- wiz is still in it
a glimmer of hope cuz hawks playing bad too
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:30 PM
9 Point lead then, well, if a certain named individual can get his game together we just might pull it off.
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM
How are we only down 9?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Miller in 20 minutes 1-2?????????????????????????3 pts?????You have to go with Dray and McGee, with Foye and Arenas and Miller……that is your 4th qtr team
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Mcguire and nick… truly horrific.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:32 PM
yo – im afraid of boston more than cavs – their defense is shutting down everyone (look @ bulls halftime score)
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Oh well, we’re only down 9! Let’s turn it around!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:32 PM
hawks shot 28 % in third
wizards btetter but oinly 33% shooting
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:32 PM
THe reason we are down 9 is because of stupid turnovers and missing freethrows. believe it or not hawks are playing very very bad.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:33 PM
i wonder if caron hurt his knee by diving for the loose ball and calling the timeout
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Miller cannot have only 2 shots with Jamison and Butler out
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:34 PM
More turnovers, great….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Miller is killing us, he is not looking for his shoot! He is driving and dishing, OMG
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Come on Wiz! We need to score.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:35 PM
why is the atlanta stadium playing superfreak while the game is going on?
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Too many shots by Randy. Nice drive by Miller!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:36 PM
@Tom please stop with the run some plays for Miller….It is on Mike, sorry
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:37 PM
thank you Mike…………………..
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:37 PM
why is miller toying with US????????????
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Nice shot, Mike — shoot, shoot, shoot mike.
now mcgee. Down to 7
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:37 PM
omg @ mcgee – he’s the superfreak
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:38 PM
it is a crime not to play with Dray and McGee for extended minutes in every game, he has been a game changer……..what a dunk by McGee!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:38 PM
man, if the Wiz steal this game, i wont be able to sleep tonight
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Wow, we better see JaVale on ESPN tonight!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:39 PM
mcgee destroys hawks guys being lazy on the court – no one wants to get up there with him – not even josh smith
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:39 PM
WIZARDS!!!!!!A win is still possible!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:40 PM
JaVale with a foul. Live and die w/ the kids; they’ll drive you nuts.
Plenty time to win this game — and it’s all *defense.*
Do it, guys!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:40 PM
McGee 7 min 7 pts
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:40 PM
@ tom
i dont think the coach calls iso plays for guards those
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:41 PM
mcgee has been a spark
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:41 PM
lmaadofiadfo @ this – now all the guys CAN play
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Now JaVale w/ a defensive 3 second call!!! Yikes.
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Can’t start trading baskets now…
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:42 PM
arenas getting to his sweet spot
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:42 PM
See with McGee being the spark, Arenas is starting to heat up
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Predictable early 3 by Gilbert, and it sets up the Hawks. Gotta play smart here; otherwise no chance.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:44 PM
we need to get hot at the 3pt line and get some stops, and hopefully a few AND 1’s……….
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:44 PM
arenas needs to get himself to the 16 footer shot from the wing – that’s his sweetspot
also, top of the key for 3
blatche can’t zone out right now – the team needs his head in the game. just cuz gil is warm doesn’t mean andray goes away
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Not a matter of getting a run going — play defense and run the offense intelligently. We still have a shot to pull this out.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:45 PM
choppy game..in third hawks only 28%
wizards only 33%
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Cannot win if you dont play for the best shot every time. Move the ball and score.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:45 PM
joe johnson is 3 assists and 3 rebounds away from triple double
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Guys. We shouldn’t feel so bad. Take a look at the Celtics-Bulls game. At least we have a fighting chance that we can come back.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM
I think this one is lost, they just can’t get their stuff together. I hope for a better effort tomorrow.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Wow Flip took McGee out????????WOW
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Not getting the boards; not getting the boards.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Oh no! The radio stream just went dead!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:47 PM
i pulled all the hair i’ve got on my head. this game has turned insane
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:48 PM
McGee goes out …. Wiz struggle
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Can’t trade buckets with these guys. Must shut them down, and we won’t do that unless we board — and stop that endless one on one, Randy!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:48 PM
i have no clue what randy was doing
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:49 PM
i think the dagger was just placed
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:49 PM
This is gone the wrong way.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:50 PM
And I am blame the coach for taking McGee out, bad move by Flip
Comment from jsuh0
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:50 PM
i am crying big fat tears
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Game over, wizards should truly be embarrased at this.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:50 PM
this game is the worst one in a long time – guys didn’t play as a team; too much one-on-one;
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:51 PM
“If you play well, you have a chance to win.” — Flip Saunders
We didn’t.
Lets get them tomorrow night, ok!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:51 PM
I understand Haywood has a great stat line tonight, however you need Dray, Miller, Arenas, Foye and McGee to play the entire 4th, bad decision by the coach, sorry just my opinion.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:51 PM
@ jeff
i think flip knew this game is most likely a lost cause – he’s trying to save energy for tomorrow (remember – Wiz got back-to-back)
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Oh please let us play a good game against nets tomorrow. This game was so ugly to watch! Arenas is the most at fault in my opinion, and Nick missing 8 shots in 12 minutes.
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Honestly… embarrassed by this one? This early in the season?
Comment from jsuh0
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM
dont give up guys, we are within striking distance. just gotta lock down these last 3 min
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Yes embarrased by the second game into the season.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Actually… we still have a chance, a tiny chance, here — — make that ft, Gil.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM
maybe not done yet
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:55 PM
lol @ knicks-bobcats in double OT …. why why why why
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:55 PM
its not completely loss yet. but i think i stand corrected by saying earlier that playing with Andray and letting Mcgee be the spark is the best chance for this team to win against other elite teams.
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:55 PM
This is not embarrassing at all… please, if we down by 20 and not fighting…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:56 PM
@wizards_fusion-If that is the case that would be horrible, the Hawks played just as bad as the Wizards. And we had a chance to steal this game, and we could have kept the above line up in (its only game 2)…..And @dat…Miller needs to be more agressive, again with Jamision and Butler, he is the primary scorer outside or Arenas (just a bad game for the entire team, outside of Dray and McGee)
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:57 PM
By the way, Nets now down 13…going into the 4th…wonder if they lose by 20?
Comment from jsuh0
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:57 PM
BIG SHOT GIL CMON
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Wizards 4\12 from 3 pt line
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:57 PM
We can do this!! Come on Wiz!
Comment from jsuh0
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:57 PM
now its gg cmon guys
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:58 PM
For Flip to have Hawood guarding Smith (not McGee) is a MISTAKE
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:58 PM
That’s last year to a T… 3 and then give one up!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:58 PM
make that 10 points.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:59 PM
@ jeff
miller is a veteran – coaches shouldn’t need to tell veterans to be aggressive
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:59 PM
hawks only shotting 41 %
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 9:59 PM
@wizards_f again AMEN!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Good night folks — gotta walk the dogs. 12 down w/ 1minute to play? Not possible….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM
No this is game. Better tomorrow please!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Atlanta all but tried to give us this game
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:01 PM
has anyone noticed that througout the preseason and so far in the regular season, the games are being called a little more loosely as far as fouls go. they are letting them play alot more than they did last year.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:01 PM
they can play better
don’t forget post game with glenn 1 800 636 1067
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:02 PM
@ tom
i guess you haven’t seen maryland-duke with being down 10 with 1 min to go!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:03 PM
With the weapons we have at the 3pt line, we need to take at least 12 a game as a team……
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:04 PM
i guess its better to eat an ugly ugly loss in Game 2 out of 82 on the road.
at least flip’s got a lot of tapes from this game to use as teaching tools.
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:05 PM
@ jeffmalone i was wondering why we wernt putting up that many 3’s too.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM
alright im out
for those that can make tomorrow’s home opener – SHOW UP! the team needs some home cookin to help with this bitter loss.
i hope caron is a fast healer – his presence was missed tonight in the 2nd half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM
well it will still be a good night for the post game w\ Glenn…..this was a game that we will regret not getting on the road, against a divisional foe. Again we had a shot to win this game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:08 PM
1800 636 1067
post game
better days ahead
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:10 PM
on hold for the post game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:20 PM
thanks for taking the call Glenn, and here’s to a win at home vs Jersey!!!!!!!
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 30, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Well, while I hoped for an undefeated season, I really didn’t expect one.
Brendan was responsibile for an 8 point turn-around in the 1st quarter (he actually single-handidly turned the game around). I don’t care what his stats were, he was a negative influence on this game. He looked slow, indecisive and sometimes positively lazy…maybe he’s ill.
Miller had a nice all-around game, 10 boards, 5 assists, and 2 steals is a very nice game.. he’s a very heady player.
Blatche was a positive influence again. Nice solid game.
As I implied at the half, Slick and McGuire have no business on an NBA court at this point in their development. They are both talented, but both appear to have no idea what they are supposed to do to make a positive contribution to this team.
Once Coach Saunders gets into McGee’s head how to play this game, McGee will be an All-Star. He has more talent than most other centers in the league. He shows moments of genius and moments of stupidity…Coach will take that and work with it.
Foye was a downer tonight. While he did have 6 assists, he missed very crucial shots. 3-12 is not good shoting for a point guard…and the misses were at key points of the game.
Gil was absolutely terrible. Sure he scored 23 points, but he shot 9-22 and had 7 turnovers. That is a minus 40 in my book. Give him 4 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals and he’s still minus 26 potential points.
While I’m sure he will win many others, tonight point guard lost the game.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time October 30, 2009 at 11:18 PM
A few thoughts…
- The Wiz only played for 2.5 quarters yet still had a chance to make a game of it. They lost their mojo when Deshawn came in for Miller. He didn’t contribute anything tonight.
- The Wiz need more offensive rebounds. Andray has to get in there and help Brendan out. Andray and Brendan should get at least 2 off rebs/game.
- I think it is very good sign that in their first two games the Wiz held their opponents to 39% and 41%. When is the last time that happened?. Tonight they just didn’t execute on offense.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 31, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Well we now have one good one and one stinker. The one positive thing I noticed from the “stinker” Chenier Fan did too. The defense in the 1st and last half of the 3rd into the 4th quarters wasn’t too awful bad. Even Nick had a play or two on defense.
Face it guys there are just going to be games where there is Saran Wrap over our basket. No problem. Gil having 7 turnovers is a problem. Foye with all the assists couldn’t hit the broad side of the barn tonight. Miller again played a brilliant game ( I think he was the “only” one though). Andray came close.
I understand Coach Saunders desire to go with a “veteran” down the stetch, but, JaVale was killing them and Brendan for Brendan was having an off night. I would have liked to see JaVale for a “few more minutes” as we were making our run.
Home Opener Tonight. Spooks, Goblins, candy and the Nets… yum yum.
Absolutely no problem Tom. Glad to help where I can I’m glad/sorry you found CSN on a non HD 13″ er LOL. I hope the older tv faded/fuzzed/snowed out during the “bad times in the game”. LOL
Comment from CB3
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Got my tickets for tonites games vs. nets. can’t wait. Lets get a win wizards
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Oh well… it’s the morning afater and we are no longer an undefeated team. 
Home opener tonight!!
Andray continues to look like an NBA player — he has really stepped up so far, and I will be *very happy* if this means I get to eat my words about him.
Great to have basketball again, yeah!
Comment from M2
Time October 31, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Great blogging last night folks, especially my man JM1990…
I’m a week away from being in Europe for a month & will count on checking this blog the day after for game re-caps because of the time difference (you know, checking the flow of the blog during the game to get a feel for how it went).
Anyway, Gil lost this one.
& I do agree that Haywood was a black hole & a bit disruptive early no matter what his stats.
& also yes, Dom & Slick are lost.
We got in foul trouble (Miller, Oberto & Kimbo Slice) very early trying to keep up with ATL’s athletes & it unwound from there.
We woulda stayed outta foul trouble Flip wouldn’t have had to empty the bench so early. Oberto & Miller killed us mid way through the 1st with foul trouble.
Did I mention we got in foul trouble trying to keep up with their athletes?
Comment from M2
Time October 31, 2009 at 3:03 PM
We will work it all out and be an excellent team. Great learning experience for us early. Keeps us in check & focused (hopefully)…
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 3:48 PM
We should have played Mcgee for a large number of minutes yesterday, he’s the only one on this roster than can out athlete them…
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Oberto is a team player.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Blatche is really playing well…
Comment from dlts20
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
What happened to Caron with layups? He’s missed a million since the start of the Preseason.
Comment from Jordan T.
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM
The refs are terrible tonight or they’re just calling everything the Cavs way.
Comment from Jordan T.
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Our bigs need to focus in on forcing Shaq and Varejao outside of the paint.
Comment from Jordan T.
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:42 PM
We also need to get help off of the Cavs pick & roll they are getting alot of threes off of those and its killing us.
Comment from AJfromVA
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM
i stop watching for a little while cuz i got a temper problem… especially when we play da Cavs so it better be good news when I turn back
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Comment from dmac
Time October 30, 2009 at 6:55 AM
Good morning DJ. I am very happy for you because it must make your job more enjoyable to have our squad mostly healthy & improved. This will be a great game for you to analyze. Going to Dallas and winning is a real confidence builder. But it is only temporary if we don’t take that same same energy and determination into Philips Arena. That is why I like the idea of having a coach like Flip.
This will be interesting tonight because we will be facing a young front line in Atlanta. But if we make defense our forte with whoever we play we will have good success.
As mentioned earlier about the possibility of Javale being in the rotation tonight is exciting.
Hopefully Haywood and Javale can help neutralize Horford. AB may get more minutes earlier for Oberto because Josh Smith may prove to be to agile for Oberto. But you never know Oberto may go old school (mind) with Josh and frustrate him some.
This game definitely has the potential to be a highlight reel I hope comes out in the Wiz favor. Hopefully we can keep Bibby and Crawford from having big nights around the perimeter. We can’t gamble and leave them with open shots. Tonight my key is not Gil or the team but how they respond to Flip coaching strategies. He may even give Nick a shot tonight if he has responded well in practice to his role in the lineup.