Game Day Nets
9:18 AM…Dave Johnson checking in….ready to move on to tonight…there will be an audio report on the BLOG with some of last night’s highlights..but overall it was not a good night…we have to cross our fingers about Caron Butler suffered a bruised left knee diving for a loose ball in the second quarter…aside from that there was not a lot of flow to last night’s game…consider that the Hawks won the game but shot 28% in the 3rd quarter and 36% in the 4rth quarter and only 41% for the game,…..the Wizards stayed in it long enough to win it but just did not have good possessions when they needed them most… on to tonight…BLOGCAST starts at 7…radio and blogging together….remember our new flagship 106.7 FM and there will be a LISTEN LIVE link.
6:58 PM…Hey gang ready to go…Caron Butler dayd to day with bruised left knee. Flip Saunders comments minutes away…Foye and Arenas in the back court…Miller and Oberto forwards and Haywood center…NO Devin Harris groin and ankle injuries… so it is Rafer Alston, Courtney Lee..Lopez cneter diuglass roberts and yi the forwrds
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DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT (VS. NETS)
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Posted: October 31st, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Some good performances last night, despite the loss, and some *horrible* performances as well. Frankly, if Caron hadn’t gotten hurt, and if we’d played JaVale 20 minutes instead of 10 we probably would have fun.
Gil was just *awful.* Not only 7 turnovers, but a zillion “blocks” (ball knocked out of his hands) when he drove wildly to the hole.
Nick too was just horrible. If Caron had been there to play his minutes, it’s a win.
Randy is a streaky player, and he wasn’t on last night.
Because of our bad play, in effect the Hawks had many more possessions than we did. Hard to win those kinds of games.
Comment from Aj
Time October 31, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Lets go Wizards, its always tough to play without two of your top three scorers but we might have to do it. Lets beat the nets.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 31, 2009 at 10:42 AM
@ Wiz organization
when will we know Caron Butler’s status for tonight’s game? i hope it is before 5 pm today because i’m leaving the house for verizon center.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 31, 2009 at 10:46 AM
i fully expect the NETS to shoot 30+ 3s tonight. that’s how most teams play on the 2nd night of a back-to-back against the Wiz.
Comment from Mr. Know it All
Time October 31, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Hey fellow Wiz fans, This is my first blog of the 2009-2010 season. I was using the name zbp18 but, my new name is Mr. Know it All (for obvious reasons……lol.) We played great in Dallas but last night against the Hawks we really looked out of sink. We had a good stretch in the 1qt but after that it was pretty much down hill. I think everything starts & ends w/ Gil so if Gil is playing well, the rest of the team usually is too! Gil has to make sure that he gets everyone involved. Like against Dallas the norm should be the 9 assist, Not the 29 pts. I just felt like he got caught-up in trying to score rather than distribute & pick his spots. I’d like to see more Gil & Foye in the back court together. It kind of reminds me of the Gil/Hughes combo. (I even think they could be as good as Isiah/ Dumars !?!?!) Well maybe I’m getting ahead of myself, but if Gil realizes when he’s primarily at the 1, he needs to distribute & when Foye comes into the game it frees him up to score a little more, then it makes us a tougher team to beat ! With all the offensive weapons we have (Caron, Miller, Foye, Blatch, Nick, & at times Bwood, Magee, Dsteve, Mjames…. of course Tawn when he gets back) it’s just crazy not to get them involved. Tonight is our home opener & I look for us to get back on track against the Nets, maybe no Caron tonight so everybody has to pick-up the slack. If we play good D, rebound & share the ball we should get this one……… Gooooo Wiz!
Comment from Aj
Time October 31, 2009 at 11:03 AM
I remember last year when I went to the game against the nets in february and when I got to the game I found out Caron was out with the flu.
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 31, 2009 at 11:26 AM
I really hope Andray gets the start tonight with Haywood. The more he plays and teams notice how effective he is it will open things up for other guys. Not to mention Mcgee looked really good coming off the bench for a change of pace big man. he seems to be very effective against the more athletic bigs that are too quick for brenden.
Comment from Rick
Time October 31, 2009 at 12:20 PM
the first qtr looked good, we were moving the ball and knocking down shots. but then when the hawks started on a roll it seemed like we reverted to a more selfish brand of basketball. perhaps that was because Miller and Oberto both went to the bench with foul trouble, but it was disappointing to see.
Gilbert was mishandling the ball, alot. Foye really cannot play the point yet. He does remind me of Larry Hughes in the way he looks for his own shot first. Haywood seems completely incapable of making a pass once he receives the ball and someone is guarding him. Nick Young, well, we know he is in there to shoot, but every time you touch the ball Nick?
The one encouraging thing to me, is that with everything that went wrong (LOSING CARON!), it wasn’t a completely one-sided game. We were still challenging (down by 9 albeit) in the 4th and the Hawks never cleared their bench.
Gilbert showed a lot more rust last night than in Dallas. And he also only got to the line 6 times. To me that means he was settling too much for the jumper.
I hope they come out strong on defense tonight and play as a team. If so, watch out Nets.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Rick, Gil didnt settle at all last night. He attacked alot but the refs never gave him any calls and the other times he would lose the dribble. Just a little rust. I think we willsee NY start tonight if Caron doesnt go.
Im actually not upset too much right now. Just let Caron & AJ sit out and get healthy why we give the young guys some run and a chance to play with Gil. We should be ok
Comment from JC
Time October 31, 2009 at 12:37 PM
We not only couldn’t get a call to go our way, but also we couldn’t get many free throws to go either. 63% from the charity strip. When u add that with no Caron it is hard to win. I have to say though the Hawks played much better defense than i thought they could.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 1:02 PM
I was on the Hawks board before the game and they said that they expected to play good D against us. They said last season at home when they played a scrub team they always had to outscore them. Like the scrub teams would put up 110 every time but when they played a top notch team, the Hawks D always showed up and held them to the 80’s in alot of games.
Comment from DCWIZGvP
Time October 31, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Rick made some great points about Young. He jacked up 8 jump shots in 12 minutes last night, made none of them, and didn’t once try to penetrate the lane and get some free throws to find his rhythm.
They say Javaris Crittenton won’t be back now until December, so with all of the guards Washington started with they are going to need to think about Mike James. I thought it was risky for Flip to trust Young in the second half, however, I’m not sure Washington had a great chance to beat Atlanta without two of their three captains in the game.
I’m excited for the home opener regardless. Could this be the first time we get to see an Arenas dunk? I’ll be there in the stands with my dad and hope for a great game 
.
Comment from Jaba
Time October 31, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Seemed to me like Mike Miller was looking for the extra pass a bit too often in the last two games. Don’t get me wrong, I love his unselfishness but we definitely needed some of hjis 3s yesterday and he simply didn’t take them. We need his scoring tonight, especially if Caron isn’t playing.
One more thought: A game like yesterdays is humbling, and there are lessons to be learned from this. We’ve got a great team and I’m sure each and every player will do their best to not let something like this happen again. Let’s see what’ll happen tonight! With or without Caron, we can win this! GO WIZARDS!!
Comment from JC
Time October 31, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Well if they play defense like that most of the season it will be hard for us to finish ahead of them by year’s end. I gotta think we can beat them most of the time when we are fully healthy, but it wouldn’t be a given. There is a good chance we face Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs. If they finish 4 and 5 like a lot of people are saying that would be a good series. We got a ways to go though.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 31, 2009 at 1:54 PM
The game last night against Atlanta was about aggressiveness, or lack thereof.. after we went up 10 in the first quarter, it’s like we stopped playing. I’m not sure if losing Caron had anything to do with that, but like Flip said in one of his post-game interviews, “they sustained our punch, we didn’t sustain theirs.”
maggicman11 – You really think starting Blatche over Oberto would be a good idea? Sure, dray didn’t exactly have the numbers in Atlanta as he did in Dallas, but he still played solid, scoring in double figures. Blatche is already going to be coming off the bench once Jamison gets back. Oberto doesn’t have the numbers that jamison has, but he does almost all the intangibles like Michael Ruffin did, playing the solid D on opposing teams’ bigs like a Dirk nowitzki. But we’ll see come tonight.
And hopefully Caron will be healthy… we can’t afford to lose him right now
DC STAND UP!!!!
Comment from CB3
Time October 31, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Lets go Wizards. Got my tickets, ready to go!!
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 31, 2009 at 2:04 PM
@Rick – I agree, when Miller and Oberto both went to the bench with foul trouble our defense went with them. Both of those guys know how to play perimeter defense and still get back to plug the lanes. The key is that they don’t stand still. They are always looking around and always moving their feet.
Put last night behind us and go for W #2 tonight.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 3:11 PM
last nights game was the worst game for every wizards player some still had ok games but still not up to par..but its a new day lets leave that last game in the past.. and get this win tonight GO Wizards 
Comment from Babakism
Time October 31, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Dray will continue to come off the bench, however he will play more minutes than Oberto. They just want him to get used to his role.
Gil was a little eratic but we also couldn’t get a foul call driving to the basket to save our life. Did you see that pathetic charge call?!?!?!?!?!?!? No Love.
If Caron doesn’t play Mike Miller needs to understand he will have to look to take a few more shots. It’s great he is an unselfish team player but last night we needed him to step up and take a few more shots.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time October 31, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Decided to celebrate Halloween by going to the game in costume. I’ll be the guy carrying the clipboard, trying to figure out what the heck is going on around me and looking totally confused…LOTTERY COACH. 
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 3:50 PM
No dlt20, gil WAS setteling, a large number of times etc. I know that he wasn’t getting the calls, but he WAS settling a’lot.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time October 31, 2009 at 4:06 PM
LOL @ GABBO’s costume = Ed Tapscott
I tried to find a last minute costume for cheap but it didn’t happen. I was going to dress up as a gigantic crab, with a crown on my head, and a LeBron jersey in the front (wearing it like a bib) and dribbling a basketball.
As you guessed, I was going to go as “Crab Dribble”. I thought my chances of winning season tickets would be pretty good; however, the crab costume was too much. Ah, maybe next season.
costume link =
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/183-3509283-4716703?ASIN=B001BRB1JU&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B001BRB1JU|Adults_King_Crab_Costume&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B001BRB1JU&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 4:26 PM
I disagree with you guys about the D. I thought our D was good for the most part and great sometimes. All our stats were basicaly even except for rebounding, turnovers, and fouls. We held them to a low percentage and you have to think about the fact of our turnovers. They got alot of easy baskets off our turnovers. Thats not really Defense but Offense. If they had to score out of a normal set all night, they were having problems but when we turned it over then they were off & running for easy baskets.
I also disagree about NY. He sucked without a doubt but you can tell that he’s trying to find himself and Ill say it again, all of those young guys will look 10x better with Gil on the floor. I bet if NY starts tonight in place of Caron, that he plays well
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 4:54 PM
I just found out this on a Nets board. Looks like Harris may be out which is great for us, espicaly if Caron is sitting.
NJ Nets: Devin Harris likely to sit out tonight at Washington
By Dave D’Alessandro/The Star-Ledger
October 31, 2009, 3:24PM
Well, this came out of nowhere.
Devin Harris is a likely scratch tonight against the Wiz, and it’s the same issue: The strained groin tightened up on him after Friday night’s game. As of now, he’s not comfortable going from east to west, so they’ll probably have to put him on ice for at least a few days.
Monday’s game at Charlotte is also up in the air, but Lawrence Frank admits it’s not looking promising.
So they’re back to Plan B, with Rafer Alston starting against Gilbert Arenas, and Terrence Williams spelling Rafer at the point. The Wizards, of course, are without Antawn Jamison, and Caron Butler suffered a knee bruise at Atlanta Friday, so he’s also probably out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Hey gang,
You know the best 2 things that came out of yesterday’s game against the Hawks?
1. The game is over
2. We have a back to back game
That’s it, that’s all…….DC STAND UP………and let’s get a big home win tonight! Here’s to a great call by Dave and Glenn, and to fun on the blogcast!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Dallas trashed lakers last night, wow.
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Foye gets the start tonight I just heard. That could be a bad sign for NY. I could see them going with MJ & DS off the bench over him but who knows
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 6:29 PM
that does make me more confident for the win though and that we will look good on Offense
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Aww I have no stream today, how annoying.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 6:57 PM
were is the blog mins to game time and im the only guy on whats up
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:00 PM
6:58 PM…Hey gang ready to go…Caron Butler dayd to day with bruised left knee. Flip Saunders comments minutes away…Foye and Arenas in the back court…Miller and Oberto forwards and Haywood center…NO Devin Harris groin and ankle injuries… so it is Rafer Alston, Courtney Lee..Lopez cneter diuglass roberts and yi the forwrds
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:01 PM
sorry for the late jump on…busy home opener…datonypony stream is not working??
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Not many bloggers today huh. Everyone at verizon center?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:02 PM
devin harris apparently has been bothered by groin and ankle problems for awhile
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:02 PM
No sorry I was uh, talking about a private streaming site which I use… (Looks around for police)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:03 PM
i would say that must be it.. that or trick or treating
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:03 PM
lets hope they jump on..datonypony stream on site not working or you can’t stream
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:05 PM
flip saunders made point about mike bibby and jason kidd combined for 9 points in 2 games
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Hmm ah well, I will sue the radio and my trusy game live boxscore!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Sorry I mean use, not sue. WHy would I sue you guys!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:09 PM
its about that time… nice talk with filp he did not sound too worried about the last game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:11 PM
jamison by the way shooting before the game
good sign
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:12 PM
DJ that was a fairly effective attempt at chinese.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Thriller playing in the background love it!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:14 PM
The intro’s are nice…………
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:14 PM
I am still raging at no video for opening home game…
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Oh yes I found a working stream. YES!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:15 PM
i did not like the way they came out this year all biz.. but i guess thats for the best
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:16 PM
yes Glenn I would love to see the entire Wizards team, however we are still looking good
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Wiz4life- they did lose yesterday lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:17 PM
look for Gilbert to post up tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:17 PM
good defense by haywood
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:17 PM
haywood greta defense but please do not ball hog.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Gilbert another turnover o.O
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Wow good job haywood.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Oh my goodness what a pass oberto.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Watch for Lopez and Yi tonight for the Nets, and look for Miller to be more agressive tonight
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM
That was greta position, I ahte these refs.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM
bad call
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Theres a cav fan on my stream site ffs. Talking crap.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Arenas shot looks good tonight
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Dang Haywood that was a foul!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Nets dirty defense.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:23 PM
I hope we get great play from the bench tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:23 PM
wizards outreboudns nets 8-3
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Lopez is not doing good with Haywood tonight
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Stop taking j’s haywood.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:25 PM
need gil to start handling.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:26 PM
no one here tonight lol, everyone at the game.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:26 PM
were did you see Haywood shoot a jumper? i must have missed it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM
got watch quick shots have missed 7 straight
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM
top of the key, he missed it bad.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Again too many j’s.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM
nothing going to the basket thus far
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:28 PM
GOod job gilbert.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:28 PM
wizards though missing good looks had missed nine straight until arenas drive
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Oberto’s lack of O is killing our Offense
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Jeff you said it as Arenas dose it but i think he might have been a little worried about doing it with the way last night went
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:29 PM
I think Gilbert wlll have a HUGE game, wants to put last night behind him
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Bad defense. Brrok lopez wide open twice.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:30 PM
look for McGee and Dray to have extended minutes as well as Slick, they should play better at home
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:30 PM
blatche now in oberto
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Why is randy running the pg.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Dray is solid i dont think he could have done much better this off season
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Wow blatche, is a killer.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Dray again playing well off the bench
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Gil what a greta pass, looking toehr way then bAM!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:33 PM
great pass Gil…3 assists so far
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Blatch and Yi match up will me great to see, both 7 footers with great athleticism, length, quickness.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Glenn here: early on here, Wiz need to make adjustments to the screen and roll d, I like the way the Wiz are pushing it up to get easy baskets.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Rafer alston playing very comfortably.
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Not to beat a dead horse, but we are a much better team with Dray in the game with Haywood than Oberto.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Rafer always plays well against us
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Blatche jsut might get most imrpoved lol!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:36 PM
I like McGee and Dray together on the 2nd unit, energy in the front court
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Jeez blatche. Looks very comfortable this eyar
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Miller still needs to shoot more, he gets in the lane and then he passes the ball……..Dray perfect from the field (nice shot)
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Unfortunate miss Mcgee.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Dray just can’t miss its like playing with ping pong balls and a hola hoop
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:39 PM
shooting is now up to 48 %
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Dray is on a roll and I have said before Dray and McGee have chemistry…..we have a different energy with those 2 on the court
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Wow javale got tricked so bad lol.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:40 PM
WHat kind of a bs foul is that.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:41 PM
BANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG wow did that even look like it was off
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:41 PM
HIBACHI!!!! HIBACHI!!!! HIBACHI!!!!!!!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:41 PM
GILBERTTTTTTTT!!!!!! ARENASSSSSSSS
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Gil at the buzzer——good 11pts and 4 assists in the 1st qtr
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:42 PM
You could tell that the nets were like oh hell no.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:43 PM
LOL dave nice call on the Arenas shot i love it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:43 PM
wizards made 8 of their last 9 shots
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Lol verizon cetner looks greta tonight.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:45 PM
D.Steve got the shot to go if he gets hot they better pack there bags
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:45 PM
DeShawn for 3–good!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:45 PM
What a pass what a shot.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:45 PM
great cut and pass from Dray to Foye
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Please nick, shoot good.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Dray and McGee (game changers)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:47 PM
blatche passing is terrifc passing and wizards 4life thank you so much
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Blatche has great hands.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:48 PM
FLip is one of the only coaches who isnt fat.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:48 PM
i think if you call that you got to call that foul that was made on Haywood witch they did not
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:48 PM
MCGEEE, MCGEEEE, mCGEEE
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Awww, another one. ALL CLEAN! ALL CLEAN! WTF!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Oh my god, Mcgee, is SO intimidating.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:50 PM
it looked like mcgee’s blcok was clean
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:50 PM
his block was clean…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM
wow, we might see Paul Davis get some spot minutes, bigs picking up fouls
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Ah well, Mcgee got his message through.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM
im with Haywood trying to find a reason why the gards and SF did not stop that guy
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Blatche 5 -5 LOL!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Dray is playing his BEST basketball of his career!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:53 PM
good front court defense portecting rim
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Haywood must have been like “wtf guys”
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:53 PM
with both of you on that one he might have a shot a most improved player if not the 6th man
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Yes, again the ENERGY of the 2nd unit help build this lead (and got the team going)
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Honestly, Blatche looks like he is relishing his role as scorer off the bench, so deadly thus far.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Just got here…
Is Davis even active tonight?
Andray looking good again.
Comment from wizkids04
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Blatche is looking like KG
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:55 PM
And that one as ruhsed.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:56 PM
9 of 11 arenasd and blatche combined shooting
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Hope they keep missing those open jumpers, cuz they sddm able to get them whenever they want them. and to get in the lane? What’s up w/ that.
But… we’re playing some good offense.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Haywood no contest on Boone
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Nick is off still i say let him run a few off if its not droping sit him down
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Blatche and Arenas and Foye have taken this game over
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Dave and Glenn, talk about the 2nd unit and the EFFORT
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:58 PM
On my stream site all the nets fans are crying
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Damn AJ looks like such a gent with that suit.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Rebounds 21-12 advantage Wizards
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM
bad foul got to let that guy go but even worse o# set
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Thanks Dave and Glenn for the shout
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM
yes great effort and great luxury flip able to rest arenbas
that was the first turnover of second
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Yup that was pretty bad.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Andray is a new player this year; just a terrific player. I’m impressed. Someone tell Gabbo.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Well Tom 3 games is one thing, but damn he looks different.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Gil coming in, lets make this lead grow.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:03 PM
AND ONE! Beautiful pass.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:03 PM
great ball movemnet on haywood slam
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Walt Bellmay avg 27.6ppg for the Bullets wow and Gilbert is 2nd with 25 ppg in franchise history? WOW
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:03 PM
some good d
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Oberto oh my goodness….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:04 PM
FAB again with that thew the legs pass right on the spot for 3 both times
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Gilbert for 3 and between the legs pass from Oberto OMG WHAT A PASS
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:04 PM
You guys should see the nets fans chatting with me right now, they are honestly CRYING Just absolutely appaled.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:05 PM
14 point lead w/ 4 left in half. This would be a good opportunity to extend the league and try to put the game away.
D tightening up right now, and that’s really helped us move the lead up.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:06 PM
oberto and his between the lges passes
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Can’t be too cocky yet tohugh, wizards not good at stoppping runs!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM
wood blocked that in the basket dose he get the asst for that?
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM
need to keep at it, don’t give them a chance to catch up.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Gil and Oberto have some serious CHEMISTRY as well
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Deshawn is a greta defender.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:10 PM
AWwww gilbert wanted a dunk
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:11 PM
miller is a rebound mad man if AJ and wood and Miller play at the same time its going to be hard not to get the rebound
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Gilbert was going for the 2 hand dunk over Yi, he’s back
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:12 PM
The Nets, wow do they run an offensive set?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Miller’s rebounding and lack of shooting is a suprise Tom
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Miller had position, bad call should have been a charge on Lee
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Courtney’s foot moved…. and it was on the line.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:14 PM
well jeff i like to think he would shot more if other people were not doing a good job at it.. right now he is playing a good role
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Gil 20 pts in 17 minutes, and that’s at the half…WOW
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:15 PM
20 points 4 assists in 17 minutes? WOW!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:15 PM
@Wiz4L-if he shoots more he will help more than hurt, be the threat
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:16 PM
@datonypony-yes I missed the 4 assists, and I agree WOW
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Miller frustrated….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:17 PM
If Deshawn made that. Oh my goodness.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:17 PM
DSteve to the hole, he is really playing his role so far this year, and looks great!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:18 PM
that would have been something indeed
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:18 PM
11 point lead at the break.
Keep playing well and we will win the game. And we *need* to win this game after last night’s performance.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Cavs and Hornets in a tight one so far
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Jeff I think cavs will win, CP3 injured his hand I believe.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Hey the Cavs are behind the Charlotte Bobcats 29-27. Thought you’d like to know…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:21 PM
yeah jeff there playing the bobcats tonight
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:22 PM
oh, it’s the Hornets? No… just checked again. It’s the Bobcats vs. the Cavs tonight. (but the Cavs are 2 points ahead now)
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Oh sorry, my mistake. That was stupid lol.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:23 PM
We have such versatile and differen’t players, so great.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:23 PM
sprry guys, I said Hornets it’s the Bobcats however it is a close game (2 pt game to be exact) thanks for the catch
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:24 PM
still 4 mins to go in the 2nd but thats a low scoring game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Wiz shooting almost 56% in the 1st half, let’s keep it up in the 2nd
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:27 PM
You guys, name another NBA coach who looks as fit as flip saunders. (Meaning body)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:28 PM
@dat…….Rambis (IMO)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:29 PM
yes this team has versatility.. and that quite frankly is what is svaing us with the injuries to jamison and butler but as david alldirge said it is a big plus for the wizards that they can go so deep before they can get to someone who can’t score on a regular basis
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:30 PM
76ers and heat look good this season.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Hey you guys seen the tnt gil ad?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:32 PM
indeed but its crazy to think that you got 2 allstars yet to show you a full game and still look so good but i am sure not going to complain about it
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Haywood looks absolutely ripped.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:32 PM
wizards prtecting rim much better
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Oberto with the ugly jumper lol.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Nets fans going why the heck miller wearing lebrons.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:35 PM
great start with a slam by Haywood
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:36 PM
2 turnovers, come on guys.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:37 PM
good d forces turnover
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Lol, Haywood free dunk.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Millerr threee……!!!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Glen — they didn’t trade Turkoglu. He left as a FA. But they made a bunch of good moves. Carter is perfect for them. And Ryan Anderson is a terrific young player. They are going to be tough.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:40 PM
I want to see a Gilbert dunk lol.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Lol at the halloween cosplay, for me in new zealand halloween was yesterday, no one came knocking. o.o
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Got it to 15; now it’s time to take it to 20.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:41 PM
tom that my fault i knew it once i said it you are right
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Gil and Foye are clicking………..:!:
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:43 PM
starting to attack the rim we might need to slip McGee in the game
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:43 PM
What? Lol, thtas was SO off oiberto.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:44 PM
I want to see mcgee in!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Notice again Miller always gets into the lane, and teams are now playing him for the pass not shot. He can pass, but he is much better shooting
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:45 PM
arenas 8 of 10 from the field
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:46 PM
I think we will see Nick and McGee get some extended run, with DMAC as well in the 4th if we can keep this pace
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Gilbert is really playing well tonight, guys — good to see that after a rough outing last night.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:46 PM
gilvert all out attack mode
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Honestly, none of those guards can guard him. Maybe, Maybe courtney lee.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:47 PM
think Dray should run to the basket with Gil he might get a nice pass or a good rebound put back
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:47 PM
27 pts on 10 shot attempts for Arenas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Seriously guys, was there really any chance that Gilbert would not come back with a strong effort? He is not a star, but a super-star
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Alston nice as move. Omg andray…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Blatche now 7-9 from the field E-F-F-E-C-I-E-N-T
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:50 PM
I wanna see Mcgee in now
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Gil absolutely ignoring the guards defending him lol.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:50 PM
The Wizards have a killer instinct (sign of a good team)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:50 PM
arenas and foye straing back court 40 points and 11 asists
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Haywood just got pushed there not liking the fact that Gil is running over them i wish they would take him out so he dont get hurt
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Gilbert almost aat 30 in the 3rd….WOW
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I want to see Mcgee but damn BLATCHE! WOW!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:52 PM
What a move and shot by Dray (behind the back, then a step back J) SMOOTH
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:52 PM
miller came off the screen so well
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Lopez pretty good! Andray is just… omg
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Lets NOT give them a run to close the quarter.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Gilbert will ride the bench in the 4th (with this effort) great job guys
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Man alston, so good on that Jump shot.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:54 PM
OH MY GOD THAT WAS A PERFECT CHARGE! WHAT THE HELL!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Dray was robbed that was a HORRIBLE call (he had position) that was a charge
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Miller cannot check Lee, he is to slow…….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:56 PM
12 point lead again we need to get it back
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Can’t let that get to your head Blatche! Get a dunk and then you can roar all you like!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:56 PM
But we are a little bit giving them a run. Had it up to 18 or 19; now it’s down to 12.
Keep it solid guys. Close the quarter.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Noodles Benson “Horrible call” it was a charge and a travel, lol
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:57 PM
GOod time out by flip, wiz was getting a bit frustrated!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:58 PM
arenas only 3 tos
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:58 PM
I think the Flip is the right Coach for Gil at this point in his career, and a big bonus having Cassell on the sideline
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:58 PM
DeShawn has played another solid game (3 straight) give him credit
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Stevenson has to watch out for his dribbling, borderline travelling and palming.
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 31, 2009 at 8:59 PM
wow wizards outrebounding the nets BIG time
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM
again good ball movement
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM
great hustle miller, great pass gil, great shot DSTEVE!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Man to think we can have iut starting backcourt of Arenas and DSteve play with the 2nd unit…wow….great 3 by DeShawn
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM
its the old D.Steve i love it im a big fan glad to see him doing work
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:01 PM
AND 1 HAHa, damn gilbert is sooo strong.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:01 PM
What an odd play, Oberto feeding Arenas in the post for an AND ONE …again Oberto is a baller
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:02 PM
miller needs to stop that he never gets that call even if it was the right call
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:02 PM
WHAT THE HELL? our guys are tkaing perfect charges, getting NO calls.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:02 PM
What do the Wizards have to do to get a charge call????/
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Miller is a rebound KING!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Oberto again with the pass
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Oberto is PRICELESS
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:04 PM
arenas first 30 point games since november of 2007
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:04 PM
“I will buy a Hibachi at Walmart”- Quote from a nets fan on my stream site.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:04 PM
A great quarter — especially the last 3 minutes.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Blatche another 20 point game. Miller rebound king, Oberto with the creative passes. Damn! And gilbert… no comment, just NO comments!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:05 PM
on CSN they said he was shooting 75% in this qt
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:06 PM
32 PTS ON 9\13 from the field for Arenas……..ok Flip let him rest the entire 4th (unless the game gets close) let’s see Nick get in, with DMAC, McGee, Foye, and Dray fpr some extended burn. Let’s see if Slick can get on a roll for his confidence
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Someone, dressed as a wizards at a wizards game at halloween, so creative -.-
Comment from maggicman11
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:07 PM
99 points in the first 3 quarters without caron or Antwaan is a great sign!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Oh my goodness, Blatche….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:07 PM
it’s official I am on the Dray for most improved player and on the ballot for 6th man of the year award
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Oh my goodness….. Blatche is…., OH MY GOODNESS
Comment from jsuh0
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:09 PM
blatche is giving me a hard on
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Our players…. Such a high fg% oh my lord…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Wizards shooting 61% for the game……let’s get Slick, DMAC and McGee in this game……….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Was gilbert using his phone? it looked like it.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:10 PM
ummmm i like AB but not that much.. just be like what jeff said would have done the job
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Yeah, chuck the young ones on. GIve them some confidence.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Dray is abusing everybody 26 pts, sit him down and let him hear the cheers
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Dom needs some time so dose nick he has to get his shot going
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:14 PM
WOOO!!!!!! DAMN nice ball movement!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Andray Blatche w/ 28 points — a new career high I believe. And it’s the way he’s doing it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:15 PM
BALL MOVEMENT what a play TEAMWORK
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:15 PM
This is the best passing Wiz team Ive ever seen. Ever. Seriously
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Blatche is really starting to mature…
Comment from dlts20
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Also, Foye is starting to look better at the PG each game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:15 PM
amen dlts20
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Well, we got 2 big men with great passes, Blatche and oberto.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:17 PM
109 pts with over 7 minutes to go
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Put dom nick and mcgee in….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Refs hate miller and oberto. Seriously.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:18 PM
23 point lead w/ 7 minutes to play. I think we should be ok.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:18 PM
here we go young and McGee but i want to see dom get some mins he worked hard for us last year
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Oh my god how high does mcgee go up!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM
like to see DeShawn taken out of this game for DMAC, McGee on the slam again from Foye
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM
I agree with datonypony….let those three and Arenas+ Blatche finish off the game!
Comment from Mr. Know it All
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Finally got my 3year old off the computer , he’s all hyped up off of Halloween candy . We played our game tonight Blatch is really maturing 28pts so far. This ones over Its time for the fat lady to sing.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM
wizards have m ade 10 of their last 12 field goals
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Yes tom ti was.
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:20 PM
So this game was an obvious win from the start for the Wizards……a mediocre lottery team that was missing Harris……tonight was just another game for the stat books for Arenas and the Wiz!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM
So many fouls claled on us.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM
lets reward DMAC and give an ovation to DeShawn
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM
What a bad pass.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Blatche playing around. Lol….
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Nick pretty shot!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I really hope we can maintain this lead. I remember during the pre-season we had some trouble blowing leads. Things are looking good for the Wizards though Imo.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Dray could have shot that easy but passed it off to nick
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Oh yeah and in case anyone did not know, as of right now Arenas is only 63 points away from reaching the 10,000 point career mark!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:23 PM
WIzards just cannot miss tonihgt. SImply cannot miss.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:23 PM
DRAY’S BEST GAME PERIOD…LET’S GET THE DVR FOR THIS ONE
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:24 PM
We are doing this without caron AND jamison! We have a great roster this year!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Great shot by Nick . if we can get all of these guys playing wih confidence, and DMAC bringing some energy it will go a loooooooooooooong way
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:25 PM
27 assist tonight
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:25 PM
@datonypony, our roster is really deep this year. Our current roster will be able to manage until we get Caron and Jamison back. When they get back… I expect us to dominate.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:26 PM
NICKK!!!!!! Nice shot. lets give mgee another dunk!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:27 PM
For the game — the game! — we are shooting 63.5% from the floor. If you adjust for 3pt shooting, it’s more like 67%.
Blatche w/ 30 — best game *ever* by that young man.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Mcgee is still too skinny lol. Pushed around by a guard.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I am totallly shocked…Blatche
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:28 PM
hey that dunk by williams was nice im not even going to fake it
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:29 PM
This wouldnt have been so easy if harris was active but, damn they plaeyd well!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:30 PM
wizards just kept making extra pass
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:30 PM
A Paul Davis apperance……..wow
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:30 PM
I don’t believe this shooting tonight…. Amazing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Nick sloppy to close this game, but a great team effort
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Everyone’s contributing tonight. This is great.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:32 PM
they missed that alley. ROfl.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Wow I just saw Big George, wow
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Game over TEAM WIN AB all day long with the sweet shot and nice D#
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:33 PM
1800 636 1067 for wizards post game…. wiuth glenn
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:33 PM
How many dunks did the Wizards have?
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Gil didn’t even play 30 minutes, wow.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Haywood had 3 I think, Andray had 1, and mcgee had 2.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:35 PM
calling into the post game, great home win
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Gabbo is going to be crowing about Andray — as well he should! What a great game. By the whole team. Even Paul Davis got some burn and scored.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:38 PM
I just forgot about Songalia because of Oberto’s outstanding game.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Ignoring the 4th quarter where it was simply playing around, the guys shot nearly 75% the whole game.
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Oberto has killer passes, those between the legs…. lol!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Argh dammit, Cavs gonna win. I wanted to see them 1-3. 
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Hey guys this was our best shooting game in 7 years.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:51 PM
thanks for the call Glenn, great win a complete game be all
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:52 PM
over 60% from the field and 3 pt line, AMAZING
Comment from AUNDRA
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:58 PM
I”m still waiting on the breakout of Nick Young . If Hollywood starts to go 24/7 like Dre then we will definitely have the most explosive bench in the NBA. I know he can shoot the three but he needs to be more confident in his moving inside for dunks and reverse dunks and his mid-range to be Zero #2. I see the expression from him on the bench and the SMILE is definitely not there because he wants to show his talent. I’m looking at this guard from New Jersey Chris Douglas Roberts, all I see is upside for this explosive scorer!
I hope I can see the same from Nick real soon!
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time October 31, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Great game Wizards! This was the easy game, now for the real challenge on Tuesday: Cleveland!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time October 31, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Hope we beat the cavs!!!
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:04 AM
That was an excellently conceived and well played game by the Wizards. It was the best defensive effort that I have seen from a Wizards team in many, many years. DeShawn and Randy (and Slick in the limited time he played) played the perimeter Nets players very, very tough. Miller, Oberto and Blatche created havoc by blocking just about every area that the Nets tried to attack. Sure we had some breakdowns, but no one expected a shutout.
Gil is getting back to the Gil of three years ago. The toughness and quickness are there; the ball-handling is getting there. When he’s on, the Wiz win.
So far ‘Dray has been successful because he understands what is expected of him, both on defense and offense. On offense his job is to run a pick and roll or a pick and step back with the ball handler. ‘Dray has been successful thus far because his shot is falling on the step back. If the shot doesn’t fall, everyone will overlook his other contributions and go back to being critics again. He is also being successful when he gets a one-on-one with the ball in the low post because he is taking his time and not forcing the shot. Most importantly, he finally has a real coach who is putting him in a position in which he can be successful…a coach who is telling him where to be on offense and where to be on defense, and ‘Dray is executing. I’m really happy for him.
It’s early, but I like what I see so far. Two thumbs up for ‘Dray tonight.
Comment from dlts20
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Does anyone know if the Wiz-Cavs game was voted the winner to be shown on NBA TV on Tuesday?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Two thumbs up for Andre “for the season” so far. We wanted consistency from him and so far he is delevering just that. What a great all around game from him tonight. His best scoring game ever. He is playing really well on both sides of the ball too.
Gilbert Arenas scores 32 points on 9 of 13 shooting. How efficient is THAT? All I can say to that is WOW. How good a handle do you have to have to make guys foul you so often when you aren’t shooting? I’d say he’s back
I’ve noticed Nick’s defensive positioning becoming a lot better too Gabbo. Deshawn and Randy really do play very good on the ball defense. We have needed that for so long. With Miller turning out to be the “rebound king” that draft night trade is starting to look more like genius than just good.
Flip for President! We never played defense before? This guy gets here and over the summer he gets us playing better defense than most of us can remember. If we play like we play like we played tonight Tuesdays game against the Cavs is going to be “special”.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:33 AM
The Lakers game was still in the lead the last I checked Dlts20
Comment from dlts20
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:37 AM
It better not be in the lead or they better change something up. The Lakers won almost everytime last year. They are already going to play more than anyone on ABC, ESPN, and TNT so why not let the other guys get some love?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:37 AM
After tonight’s game it may turn enough “non-Wizards” fans heads though? Maybe the Wizards can overtake the Lakers if enough people get interested in us.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:38 AM
The Lakers get “everything”. They always have… even in the old Boston vs Lakers days
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:39 AM
a big thanks to the METRO system for causing unnecessary meltdowns on a busy night with increased ridership to have track repairs and service delays. cant this wait until tomorrow? people were jammed at metro center red line westbound and orange line westbound after the game.
im done being frustrated. onto the game ->
everyone praised the heck out of blatche so i won’t go there. instead, im going to talk about mike miller. mike’s been the Wiz’s glue guy the last 3 games and i think this is his role on the team. i know that jeffmalone and i were pretty hard on miller last game for being passive in the scoring department. however, when you look at the box score from the last 3 games, mike’s been doing everything else but score. typically, this role was reserved for dom (last season) and butler (before he became an all-star; which usually means you gotta get points night in and night out).
mike’s been an unsung hero in my opinion. he’s not the most athletic guy out there and his age is starting to show. but, he’s still got a needed skill (3pt shooting) and his size allow him to get rebounds in the painted area.
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it seems like the only way mcgee is going to score is via alley-oops. eventually teams are going to figure it out and deny him the ball – even in mid-air (lebron did alley-oops all the time and he tries to do it at least once a game to let the crowd know he’s the alpha player in the world. but for most that watch him often, you know it is coming. there is no uncertainty – and it is harder to sell for most other players). jason kidd is one of the best alley-oop lobbers i’ve ever seen (nash is pretty good too, but not as great as kidd) and the reasons why are (1) pinpoint accurate and (2) the defense has no clue it is coming.
what i’m trying to say is that the team should cut down on alley-oops to mcgee so that the opposition can’t just wait for it and defend it. there needs to be some sense of spontaneity.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:46 AM
One more thing I forgot about Flip. A lot of us have wanted a coach that can really regulate the players minutes. We have been tired of the big 3 getting 40 or 40+ a night. Well …. with two of the big 3 hurt Gilbert didn’t play close to 40. It’s a little nuance but I really like this Flip guy.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Wiz Fusion….. That about figures. The people that run Metro are total idiots. At least you were coming home from a great win instead of being frustrated and P…ed off LOL.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:50 AM
That “no look” alley oop from Randy to JaVale was pretty sweet though
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 1, 2009 at 1:05 AM
@ GR
“At least you were coming home from a great win instead of being frustrated and P…ed off LOL”
man, if i got a nickel for every shocking Wiz ending, i would have at least $2 by now. some highlights that made me cry on the METRO were
1) ruffin tossing the ball into the air and mo pete drains an unfathomable 3 and the raptors won in OT
2) vince carter’s “sticky ball 3″ (when the NBA decided to save money by using synthetic balls instead of killing cows for 100% leather) to tie the game and the nets eventually won in OT
3) steve francis (as a knick) draining a game-winning 3 and jumping onto the wiz’s scoring table to loud sounds of shock (i.e., how did the wiz lose to the bad bad bad knicks)
4) damon jones’ series winning 3 for the Cavs. a sad end for the wiz which resulted in the exponetial rise of lebron.
5) the wiz beatdown by portland at verizon center after gil vowed to score 100 on nate mcmillan’s team due to being left off of team usa. the game wasn’t even close.
6) dwade single-handedly sweeping the wiz by himself in round 2 of 2004 playoffs after washington finally won a series in 23 years by taking down the bulls in 6
7) mo williams (bucks) beating arenas on the final possession to win the game for the bucks (again, a bad team beating a playoff-bound team)
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speaking of no-look, what about oberto’s between his legs bounce passes? he’s such a good passer for being a big man.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time November 1, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Got a chance to see the game after its conclusion on my DVR (again), unfortunately with the disappointment of already knowing the outcome. What a solid offensive performance, and Blatche surprised me when I saw he went for 30.
Another thing I liked was the way we got McGee involved in the offense. Sure, we could use him in a larger dimension than just the alley-oop lob (”JaVale Cam” anyone?) but if McGee can develop into a solid defender who can do more than contribute 2-3 blocks per night then we will have some real depth.
“Great teams find a way to bounce back, and that’s what we did” -Andray Blatche
Comment from datonypony
Time November 1, 2009 at 2:52 AM
I know that Mcgee’s alley is predictable but… It is easier said than done to match javale’s reach!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 1, 2009 at 5:52 AM
I totally missed the hawks game, but the blog pretty much said it all. I was able to catch some of the nets game, good job to bounce back from a loss and get a defining win.
A major key and defining moment for this season will be to beat the teams that we are supposed to beat, which we did tonight. Now if we “crush” the teams we are supposed to beat, NBA LOOKOUT
Great beginning to the season. Now that the weekend festivities are over, I SHOULD be blogging for Cleveland and I will be at the Miami game !
I am going to call this season “Signature Season”
Comment from Phemy
Time November 1, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Great win! Nice game by blatche Miller and arenas! Here we go! Miller is the Real deal!
Now lets get Cleveland! Lets see if Butler is ready to play!
Last season shaq gave us an really hard time, lets See how we do with oberto and Haywood!
Cheers
Comment from AUNDRA
Time November 1, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Emotions, emotional , emotionless; all three could possibly play a factor against our most Heated Rival in the Cleveland Cavaliers but we must not let the emotions run too high or too low. The emotions could run high initially if the refs don’t call it fairly but it’s Cleveland so expect it! The emotional could definitely be a factor if we get a big lead but don’t fall for the trip because that has happened before!We had 10 point leads only to succumb to defeat in the end so be consistent with your shots and cover the baseline before LeBrain toe dances to the bucket for a dunk! The emotionless is something that can happen if we handle our business like businessmen we are and just be efficient and deadly with no hoplaa!
Comment from AUNDRA
Time November 1, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Tom
Whats your take on the team so far. We had some good,some bad and some ugly. Lets start off with the good, hence the overall energy of the team is good which means everyone is in great shape. Secondly the guards are our strength because each one brings explosive scoring and smart defensive awareness.Thirdly we have one player Breakng Out this year and with that I will say it’s a Happy Dre Day! The bad has to be some of our key members off the bench hasn’t exploded like I want to see and that has me wondering if they will be a nonconsistent and possibly trade bait down the line.
Comment from M2
Time November 1, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Sign of a good team & a good team leader when they bounce back like that after ATL…
Great blogging folks
Comment from M2
Time November 1, 2009 at 11:36 AM
From John Mitchell’s post on NBA.com
Second-year New Jersey guard Chris Douglas-Roberts led the Nets with a career-high 25 points. This marked the first time he has seen Arenas playing at or near what is considered to be peak form.
Consider him impressed.
“From what I’ve heard from people around the league he is better now than he was before the injury,” said Roberts, who was 7-of-12 from the field. “He creates so many problems. When he comes down and the ball is in his hands you don’t even know what set you need to be in because you don’t know what he’ll do. You don’t know if he is going to take you off the dribble, pass the ball or go to the basket. He is a nightmare to defend.”
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 1, 2009 at 11:43 AM
quick note for Tom….I was reading dave berri’s breakdown of the wiz from a few months back and I was looking at the way you two were disecting the #’s, I was completely lost in your comments exchange
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 1, 2009 at 11:49 AM
AWESOME GAME!! Andray = WOW! Gilbert = WOW!
I am one happy Wiz fan!
CRUSH THE CRAB DRIBBLERS!
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time November 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM
I think if Haywood continues with these numbers, he could possibly earn himself a spot on the All-Star team this season! The only concern I have about the Wizards is they have not been challenging shots as much…..I’ve been noticing on the help defense all they do is run up towards the player and put the hand up when the opponent puts the shot up, but it doesn’t really seem like the Wizards are contesting the shots…….this could be a concern against Cleveland.
Comment from DCWIZGvP
Time November 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
That torch was ridiculously cool. Great momentum game for Wizards heading into Cleveland on Election Day.
How many Michael Jacksons did you all count?
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I can’t seem to get the link to work. Does anyone know what the problem is? It’s like the listen live link is broken.
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Comment from Phemy
Time October 31, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Well, gotta live on. Hope Caron isn’t hurt too badly. Defence was good looking at the stats, and Javale did good?
Home opener, STAND UP DC!
Cmon Gilbert, show your homecrowd why you’re worth 111$mil!
cheers