Game Day Cleveland
5:54 AM…Game Day Cleveland….need I say more…Dave Johnson checking in…and of course looking forward to tonight…it is a great rivalry because there have been some great games –inlcluding playoff encoumters–between the Wizards/Cavaliers. And some of those games have had shall we say interesting endings….So my ears are already ringing because it is going to be loud….It is a big plus that Caron Butler returns tonight. What we know about this Wizards team so far is that it is quickly developing a chemistry and that it has some fight. That loss to Atlanta was not about effort but execution becuase there were opportunities to win that one against a very good Hawks team that was not having a good night. We also know the Wizards defense is improved and certainly the additions and healthy returns have played a role in that. Opponents are only shooting 42% from the field and 30 % beyond the arc.…Cleveland is excited about the return of Delonte West and has won two straight. They have used Shaquille O’Neal and Zydrunas Ilgauskas in a lineup at the same time and Mo Williams is starting to get hot. He was 8 of 12 beyond the arc the last two games….and they tell me this guyLeBron can still play….BLOGCAST–radio and LIVE blogging combine to put you court side—continues tonight….and tonight we need the BLOG to rock…I am superstitious….BLOGCAST starts with the radio at 7 and Flip Saunders pre-game comments…..remember our new flagship is 106.7 FM in Washington and in Baltimore it is FOX SportsRadio 1370 AM….and we have stations from Cumberland to Lynchburg on our network.. and there will be a LISTEN LIVE link.
5:19 PM…Dave and Glenn checking in from Quicken Loans Arena…Wizards have lost five staright here at the Q..of yes I am ready for a win here and so is the team….story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer says the rivalry has faded….but I heard pretty loud boos in pre-season when we were here and even when not healthy we have had competitive games with the Cavs…in fact we were 2-2 last year against the Cavaliers and lost here on Christmas night 93-89..and about that Christmas game…never mind..it will get my blood pressure up
6:39 PM….starters are in….Cavaliers will go with Mo Williams and Anthony Parker in the back court..Shaquille O’Neal in the middle…and LeBron James and Anderson Varejao the forwards..Wizards will have Gilbert Arenas and Mike Miller in the back court..Brendan Haywood in the middle…and Caron Butler and Fabricio Oberto the forwards
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:48 AM
On the other hand 
the Twolves didn’t pick up Pech’s 4th year option either, making him unrestricted at season’s end.
Hey, welcome back Pech 
Comment from aznzero
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:03 AM
good morning! lets go Wizards!!! i just hope this game will not be decided on a bad call by the refs! this game will def show how deep this wizards team is. lets get this win.
Go Wizards!!!!!
Comment from millie mill
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:15 AM
@Tom,
It’s hard to believe the Wizards didn’t pick up the 4th year option on Foye or J-Critt, as we will need a back up point guard. So now that leaves us with three Free agents PG’s Foye, J-Critt and James. We will defiantly have to pick up someone.
Can the Wizards still match an offer given to Foye or J-Critt by other teams in the offseason?
Comment from millie mill
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:17 AM
@Tom,
Pech is getting playing time. He will be at the end of someone’s bench next season, or playing overseas.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:26 AM
millie mill — read it again. Foye’s at the end of his rookie contract. We didn’t *have* an option on him. We simply didn’t negotiate his next contract. He’ll be restricted; yes, we’ll have a chance to match. He won’t be expensive.
Crittenton is a different story. We did have his option but declined it. He’ll be a UFA. His option was for $2.78m; apparently we didn’t think he was worth that — or that he’d get that much in the open market (he won’t).
Most remarkable of these stories is that the Bucks didn’t pick up Joe Alexander’s *3d year* option. One year and 3 games, and they’ve given up on the guy they took with the 6th pick in the ‘08 draft. I seem to remember a lot of bloggers here in love with him, btw: “can head butt the rim” etc.??
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:30 AM
From Hoopshype: “Of all the NBA players drafted in the first round between 2003 and 2007, 23 became free agents sooner than expected after having contract options declined. Among that group, only seven remain in the league today.”
Those are the odds on Pech, Critt, etc. having long NBA careers.
Comment from reddog271
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:44 AM
with coach asking Caron to be more committed to Defense, it’ll be nice to see how he matches up with Bron. being an All start himself. maybe he won’t get called for the touch fouls that Dmac would.
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:38 AM
is it definite that caron is back tonight?
Comment from millie mill
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:59 AM
@Tom,
If Foye plays well as a back up PG and along side Areans he will be back next year. James and Critt comes off the books next year. We also have to sign Haywood.
You said, Foye won’t be expensive. You don’t know that. I have seen Worst players get big contracts just by the play in the playoffs alone. Look at James Posey and Jeffers. Foye could be a difference maker, season is too early to tell. I think the Wizards will wait to see what other teams offer. Like Denver did with J.R. Smith.
Comment from Jaba
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:35 AM
I wonder if Critt will actually play for the Wizards THIS year. Is there a role for
him? It also seemed like in interviews Flip talked about every player on the teamexcept Javaris (or maybe I just missed that). I really liked his potential, however looking at our rotation taking shape, it’s getting harder and harder to see him playing at all. Let’s wait and see.
I would love to stay up for tonights game, however I’ve got a tough day tomorrow, so I need to get sleep. (We’re 6 hours ahead of you guys here in Germany). Will sleep with fingers crossed! GO WIZARDS!!!!
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:48 AM
The Mistake-by-the-Lake refuses to get out of the low post on both offense and defense. That reduces the chance of a double-team on our perimeter players when we have the ball, and reduces the chances of Shaq setting any high screens for LeBronze when the Cav’s are on offense. By now I’ll bet that #23 wishes that they had not signed the “Mistake”. If our centers run the court, we’ll get some easy baskets because Shaq won’t run and if he tries to a few times, he’ll be exhausted and on the bench.
CB is back. It’s time to give the NBA a look at just what the Wizards can do..and then wait until AJ is back.
Thumbs up for ‘Dray tonight.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from vivace031
Time November 3, 2009 at 12:04 PM
GO WIZARDS! Beat JEBRON LAMES and his cry-baby teammates.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Andray’s got his hands full tonight. He’s going up against a cheapy Varejao that knows how to get into people’s heads. Blatche can’t get frustrated if his shot isn’t falling as easily. He’s gotta keep playing aggressive.
With as much as these two teams have played against one another in the last 5 years, I think Washington is more comfortable playing at the Q than any other Eastern Conference opponent. The Q is a tough place to win for road teams, but if any team can do it – it is mostly Washington on a more consistent basis.
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Looking forward to a good game tonight. This is a game we can win. We have the better cast of players and Tough Juice will be back!!!
Comment from Mr. Know it All
Time November 3, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Can’t wait for tonight’s game. I don’t know if it’s a rivalry but, there’s certainly bad blood between us & the Cavs. I expect this game to have a playoff atmosphere. If we play our game (share the ball, Defend, & rebound) we should win!!! GOOOOOOO WIZ !!!!!!!
Just saw a play where Gerald Wallace fell back into Yi Jianlian’s knee !!! Is this guy a dirty player or just clumsy? Hopefully it won’t take him as long as it took for Gil to recover.
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 1:25 PM
That was a just an unfortunate play. Gerald Wallace was hustling and Yi just happened to be in the wrong place.
Comment from M2
Time November 3, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Dom
I’d do everything I could to hold Foye… He needs to be a DSC main-stay for at least a handful of years. DSS is about done & Gil seems to really like Foye, keep them together like Butler & Tawn have been together at the forward spot for a few years 7 a few more to come.
Crit is an unfortunate casualty, I REALLY like him but also understand the market. I do think he’ll hand around the league for a long time because of his penetration skills & rangy defense. Would LOVE if he was able to stay in DC & run back-up / play more when injuries get us down. I like his spirit, etc.
Oh well…
As for tonight, I step on a plane in LA at 4pm wst & ride for 11 hours thus missing the entire thing.
You can’t imagine how bummed I am.
I will check the blog tomorrow & browse the 500 plus posts for retrospective insight, so I thank you all in advance!
Comment from M2
Time November 3, 2009 at 1:35 PM
DC main-stay…
Comment from M2
Time November 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM
& sign instead of 7 (”a few years & a few more to come”)…
I’m sorry, scrambling to get my stuff together
Comment from GlingGling
Time November 3, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Does anyone know if Larry Hughes wearing the #0 for the Knicks has anything to do with Gilbert? Walt “Clyde” Frazier said that he is the first Knicks player to wear #0.
Comment from Babakism
Time November 3, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Jeff Teague wearing number 0 must have everything to do with Gil.
Comment from M2
Time November 3, 2009 at 2:29 PM
For the record (because I investigated for arguments sake with a friend at Nike), in the NCAA tourney 2 seasons ago (you know, right after Gil was 2nd team All NBA & made his 3rd straight All Star game) 31 of the 65 teams entering the tournament wore number 0…
My argument with Nike was the Gilbert (an Adidas athlete) had made the number 0 more popular than 23 with todays youth.
31 teams also had a number 23 represented so, it was a tie, & my point was made.
In any event, three years prior, NOBODY in the tourney wore the number but there were two 00’s…
So you all do the math.
I can think of several players in the NBA now, most of them in their first few seasons, wearing 0!
Brook’s in Houston…
Teague…
Westbrook…
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 2:52 PM
if you want to get philosophical, the number 0 is indivisible. therefore, having arenas on “team brotherhood” makes more sense than the other cats since you dont want to divide a team.
however, because selling shoes is THE NOW, arenas and tmac have been replaced with derrick rose and billups.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 3:41 PM
I cannot wait until tip off, this is going to be sooooooo good
Wizards win
Comment from millie mill
Time November 3, 2009 at 3:53 PM
I have also notice the number 0 more and more. Don’t forget Shawn Marion changed his number. I don’t know why Marion and Hughes changed there numbers, but it makes you think there are copying someone.
Comment from rgz
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Go Wizards!
I’d like to see Oberto and Miller take charges from Lebron to get him into foul trouble early. However, being realistic about referees and home court advantage, it will most likely turn out that our guys will be called for blocking instead.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Lets not talk contracts any more but lets talk the tasks at hand. We “Wizards”have the most difficult schedule these next 38 games because the league gave us no nights off at all! We have to stay focused and if we win the money will most definitely come. If and when Critt and James do play I hope they tear it up because it’s real for them and they have a whole lot to prove to themselves there family and everyone else! I just hope we can keep our emotions in check and play with fierce efficiency and smarts with no hidden agendas!
Good Luck and happy “Crab Dribbling”.
Comment from Rick
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:06 PM
with respect to foye’s contract, it definitely makes sense to wait. the better he plays, the more shots he takes, the less of a backup to arenas he becomes and the higher his trade value rises.
Comment from DCColHghts
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:11 PM
What does everybody think of the defense? I see more helping and I even see Gil0 closing out and getting up on the ball handler’…..think it’s coming along? I’m hope they keep getting better…no matter what the cost is in the short term….remember Clevelaned 2 years back when they really implemented some defense? The Wiz don’t have a 1/2 season to get the defense installed.
For tonight’s game..I’d like to see the defense come out and Haywood get some work done on Shaq.
Comment from reddog271
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:13 PM
lol… is there anyone we don’t want to try and trade?
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:25 PM
@ Aundra
“We “Wizards”have the most difficult schedule these next 38 games because the league gave us no nights off at all! ”
… huh??? …
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:27 PM
did you know that if the Wiz win tonight, they’ll have more wins than the redskins?
yea, bet you didn’t want to know!
Comment from Aj
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Go wizards, I hope we can win tonight and take the bragging rights from the cavs. There are way too many cavs fans at my school! I hope the future big three of dray, young, and mcgee see a lot of playing time tonight.
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 4:52 PM
The wiz are looking good baby. I can wait to see our guys go off. I will have to dvr the game because of work. I just hope when I get back that its not a Highlight Tape of blocks and mesmerizing dunks for espn to rank by the chosen one.
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Could some one please tell Miller to leave those Shoes in the locker room. Hes killing us real wiz fan.
Comment from claw73187
Time November 3, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Go wiz!! Gil’s gonna lead the nba in scoring hopefully he drops 50+ tonight MV0!!! Can’t wait for wiz-heat tommorow on espn i live in oklahoma so i don’t get all the games like most of you guys do!!
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 5:07 PM
I can’t hate on Miller because i too help lebron out. I saw the movie. basketball movies are my guilty pleasure as a fan/ Kobe doc was ok.
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Gil is going to drop 81/ ok maybe 31. As long as we don’t get blown out, im happy.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 6:26 PM
5:19 PM…Dave and Glenn checking in from Quicken Loans Arena…Wizards have lost five staright here at the Q..of yes I am ready for a win here and so is the team….story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer says the rivalry has faded….but I heard pretty loud boos in pre-season when we were here and even when not healthy we have had competitive games with the Cavs…in fact we were 2-2 last year against the Cavaliers and lost here on Christmas night 93-89..and about that Christmas game…never mind..it will get my blood pressure up
Comment from dlts20
Time November 3, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Tom, why did you highlight the word “need”? You still think we’re a long ways off from contending, huh?
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM
I think the east will go like this
1 Bos, 2 Orl, 3 Cle, 4 MIA , 5 Wiz , 6 Phl , 7 Chi , 8 Atl
I like our chances at contending @ Dlts
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:42 PM
6:39 PM….starters are in….Cavaliers will go with Mo Williams and Anthony Parker in the back court..Shaquille O’Neal in the middle…and LeBron James and Anderson Varejao the forwards..Wizards will have Gilbert Arenas and Mike Miller in the back court..Brendan Haywood in the middle…and Caron Butler and Fabricio Oberto the forwards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Wiz_HypeMan, I have to disagree we are better than a 5th seed in the East, and that is the lowest we would be! We will be in the top 4, not any lower, we will only get better as the season goes on! And let me say it first, we will beat the Cavs by at least 8 pts tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Hey Dave and Glenn, here’s to a great call for tonight’s game (Wizards win) and hello to all of my fellow bloggers, let’s have some fun on the blog cast tonight!
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:45 PM
I hope you are right jeff
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:46 PM
well not too far off from game time lets go Wizards!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:46 PM
My sleeper of the game, DeShawn Stevenson his emotion will have him have a big game (or a bad one) he will always get up to play Crab dribble.
And also the Len Bias story will air tonight on ESPN, have it set on the DVR great story, with a tragic ending.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:47 PM
A quiet Arenas is a deadly Arenas………..
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Lets go Wiz!!! Beat the Cavs!!!
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I hope Flip has a balance game plan. LBJ has distroyed his teams in the past.
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I will always hate LeBron for jinxing Gilbert on the free throw line. So low class. NO class.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Oberto should do a great job tonight as well, and Haywood will be jacked to go against Shaqzilla. Man we are loaded, and we are not even at 100% yet, WOW!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM
hey jeff thanks for letting my know that was comming on i am going to do the same and DVR it for later
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Sweep the Cavs baby
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM
gbkdc is in the building, I know we will get a win
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Yeah, I want to see what Flip has planned.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:54 PM
hey gang saw alot of comments today on the BLOG about not resigning Randy Foye before the deadline…keep in mind next year he will be a restricted free agent which means we can match any offer by another team
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Man, the Comcast pre-game is good, the guys talking about the rivalry
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:55 PM
What’s up, JM1990! Go Wizzzzz!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:56 PM
good call Dave and Glenn on Foye…….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:56 PM
welcome everyone 4 and half minutes to flip saunders pre game show on the radio
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Shaq can’t stop B-wood. Wiz are coming baby. Lets go
Comment from scj190
Time November 3, 2009 at 7:58 PM
the oberto vs verejeo match up will be particular interesting. both are niggling type players. anyone agree?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:01 PM
we are underway
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:02 PM
scj190 good observation and it will be interesting if they try ilgauskas and shaq together di that against minnesota but not charlotte
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:02 PM
flip joking about caron coming back to guard lebron
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:03 PM
I agree/ but im watching the main event. LBJ vs Caron. I hope Caron is not coming back too soon.
This is the type of game where you make a early season statement.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Arenas shooting 50% from the 3pt line so far thi year 7 for 14…….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Well hopefully Miller wont check Crab Dribble since they wear the same shoe, lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:05 PM
let the boo’s rain down… because its time to put the cavs in there place
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:05 PM
It will take a team effort to guard LBJ. We have to leave the one -on- one thinking in the lockerroom and play unselfish ball
Comment from Bmack34
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Let’s goooo Wizzzzz
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:06 PM
As Flip said no turnover’s it will allow the Cavs to have easy buckets (let’s keep the turnovers low) Wow we scored 123 pts last game and only 10 pts came from the fast break (that’s sick)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:07 PM
great to see some new names on the bloig…bmack wiz-hype welcome.. and we know we are set with jeemalon gbkdc wizards4life…miss anybody
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:08 PM
key to this game is: to make the extra pass to the open man/ also hope LBJ is sick/we can’t stop him but , lets hope we hang around.
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:09 PM
we should pull this one out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:09 PM
thanks for the shout Dave! And as you know if gkbdc is here, we have a win! And again hello everyone, Wiz4L, as well as all the other bloggers old and new!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Man I cannot wait until Jamison is back on the floor
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:12 PM
one thing to note lets not get in the mix with Shaq he will throw dirty knees and bows at anyone if he can
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Wow, did any of you guys see Crab Dribble before the game when he was asked about the Wizards and the rivalry? He had no comment and just nodded, and you really get the idea he loves playing against the Wizards (man these 2 teams really don’t like one another)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:14 PM
What a pass from Oberto to Haywood
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Did you see all the room Shaq is giving Oberto?????
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:16 PM
T anyone come on that bull no one could act like that and not get wacked
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:17 PM
LJ whines so much…GIL
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Beautiful shot by Gil.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Haywood having issuew with Varejo…)he is too quick for him) we may see Dray in soon (and my favorite Dray and McGee combo)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:18 PM
hey dcbutler , keep attacking Gil
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Yes, McGee should run circles around Varejo
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:19 PM
i know shaq is down low but got to drive alot more
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Hey JeffM and Fellow Bloggers, DJ, Glen
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Man Arenas has such an advantage, nobody the Cavs have in the backcourt can stay with him
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Nice to see Caron’s shot falling
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:20 PM
I don’t think Cleveland has seen a Wizards team this good (with Gil on it)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Caron is HOTTTTTTTT
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:21 PM
caron!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Ride CB3 he has got it going!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Here we go, YES Cleveland isn’t used to a team this good in Washington
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:22 PM
CB3 is just on point this Cavs team is in trouble Gil and Caron on and AB yet to step foot on the floor
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Caron Butler is back!
“Your comment was too short. Please go back and try again.” ????
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:23 PM
wow, we have such a DEEP team our bench will only come in more fired up, the starters are hottttttt
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:23 PM
This is the game that’s really going to have everyone take notice !!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:24 PM
gbkdc its been doing that for awile i think it has to be like 4 words long
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Yes JeffM, cuz the bench is going to come in and run em some more…lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Caron has a ” I’m jacked for this game swaager” going……..go wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Wizards hit there last 6 six shots
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM
that should have been a jump ball!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM
wow, here we go with the calls…lol….just play through it, and take it out the refs hands…
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Thanks W4L. Delonte’s going to jail. No, I’m not celebrating. He is a very sick person.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Cleveland doesn’t know what hit em, thus far…lol
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:26 PM
arenas and caron are looking really good!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:27 PM
they can’t just focus on one player…keep it rolling
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:27 PM
@gkbdc I hope he can and will continue to get help, horrible call on Haywood
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Yes Arenas and Butler are really playing well, and great pass by Dray
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Guys the Wizards are really passing the ball WELL, the interior passing is the best I have seen in this team in years…….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:29 PM
hey dcbutler357 welcome…they are making that extra pass
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:29 PM
they’re moving the ball, everyone will look good
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Wizards look WAY more energized than Cleveland right now. Cavs look dead and slow.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Lets keep this up! CONSTANT VIGILANCE! lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Hello Guys,
This is looking good, this kind of team will also help with the stamina, because we’re not relying on one person….lol….u think Cleveland is worried yet (as well as the rest of the league)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:32 PM
man if the bench can come in and be as good as it has been early in the season, I maintain my prediction Wizards by 8 points or more over the Cavs
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:33 PM
great cut (Miller), and pass from Dray to Miller
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:33 PM
lol here comes D.Steve get your ears ready
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Wow … not making our free throws.
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM
anyone know whats wrong with paul davis, he’s not dressesd? i was hopeing we beat the cavs so bad we would get to see him!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM
DSTEVE………….Let’s get it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Crab Dribble looking to post up a lot so far tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:35 PM
keep attacking Gil, great move
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:35 PM
What a put back slam by Dray
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:35 PM
BLATCHE!!!!! Gilbert looks FAST!!!! Up by 12, in your FACE!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Here we go my favorite Dray and McGee
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:36 PM
over lebron
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Gil too close the qtr….bang!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:37 PM
ROFL….Is it still too early in the season to be hyped…LOL
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
great first quarter!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
31-17, holding the Cavs on D, and scoring on offense , great 1st qtr for the Wizards, let’s make a statement early in the season!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
i love that McGee ran at the 3 point like on Gibson that was like the bigest rainbow i have ever seen
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
15-10 on the boards that is key
Comment from wermol
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
First game I am able to actually see in a long time. And this looks great. Loved that Blatche dunk.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:40 PM
I love when we come into the game with Dray\McGee, and it doesn’t matter whomever else, they are a match up nightmare for anyt eam in the NBA. Another put back for Dray
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
need Haywood on Shaq or Fab they 2 guys are not that big
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
WHAT A BLOCK BY MCGEE OMG !!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Gotta sustain….MCGEE!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
shaq and z in togther
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
butler goes out with 15 points
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I am just too nervous! Go McGee – I love McGee! Keep up the good work Wizards.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
@Wiz4L-I like McGee and Dray with Shaq we can get out on the wings and run, Shaq wil not run the court everytime………..
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
MCGEE WHAT A CRAZY BLOCK!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Horrible call on McGee (that was a legal pick) another great play by Dray and the block (again Dray and McGee) and that ignites the break!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:44 PM
this 2nd unit so far has pushed the lead, keep it up
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Shaq made TWO free throws?? Wow, McGee jumps so high! OMG, Blatche is a new man!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Thank you FLIP for believeing in the McGee/Dray frontcourt
Comment from wermol
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:46 PM
damn blatche picks up 3rd. Keep it together
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:46 PM
shouldn’t be fronting that far out
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Oh, they are trying to foul Blatche out. That’s the ref’s strategy. OK, a little paranoid maybe.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Foye is taking bad shot so far
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Wow, Iggy walked to the basket and no call, yet the ref’s calls the foul on Dray or McGee????????????
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:46 PM
McGee jumps on every pump fake…gotta work on that McGee
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
bad position by blatche
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
yeah there have been a couple of quick shots need to portect the ;lead
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
That was a horrible call, sorry I am sure Buck and Phil are going nuts! No way it was a foul on Dray
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Hopefully someone is telling him what he did wrong.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM
We still have command of this game, and we have not played at our best yet, this game will not be close..We will win by at least 8
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM
okay, gotta get out and run
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM
wow, didn’t shaq hook him
Comment from wermol
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Haywood with 3 also. That really isn’t good
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Ok here we go with the “questionable” calls……….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM
gotta ignore the refs and keep playing
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
well its time to call the ref factor in as a bunch of BS calls come threw
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
wow if McGee would have finished that, I would have lost it
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Are the calls going against the Wizards tonight again or something? It seems like calls don’t ever go our way.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:52 PM
If we keep pushing, the refs won’t matter
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM
dcbutler and Wiz4L-I mean those calls hurt I agree we have to put it behind us, but man horrible calls. did Shaq just lay the wood on DeShawn?????Not a flagarant foul????????/
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM
now thats were D. Stern should be calling up and putting a fine on his butt for that
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
this is where we show how much we’ve grown
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
jeffmalone1990 I am not watching the game as I don’t have comcast sports net but from what I can tell you about what I know about refs… refs usually give star players favorable treatment. Sha
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Look closely… I THINK I see targets on the backs of our big men…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Wizards 13\16 from the free throw line, so far
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Shaq is a hall of fame player- so- of course he’ll get calls his way. So it’s not the Wizards fault per se…
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
OK lets bring in Arenas already
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Shaq needs to have his behind WHOOPED for that last foul!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
speed up the pace and make shaq a non-factor
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
well jeff its a game changing factor but its not alot you can do about it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
dcbutler, sorry I hope the calls even out, this home cookin’ is crazy………hey 2stepsaway
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
HOW WAS THAT GOOD ENOUGH POSITION TO BE A CHARGE?!?!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:57 PM
It’s cool, regain that composure and resume with the whooping (need somebody to hit those jumpers)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:57 PM
i think gibson did get set,,.. we are playign good defesne…need to be more discipline don offense right now we have missed chance to build the lead
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:57 PM
time to put Gil and CB3 back in and light there butt on fire
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
We are going to have to play a VERY aggressive game to get past these clowns… Aggressive & smart….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
and welcome 2steosaways and others
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
yeah it was a charge….and forget about the calls evening out……we’re in Cleveland, just keep running em and keep up the double digit lead, and the refs won’t be so much a factor…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Ok let’s get Arenas and Butler back in, to close out the qtr, and as many have pointed out we need to continue to play. Here’s the thing if our bigs are in foul trouble, advantage Cavs, bad calls have killed the Wizards momentum
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
nice shot by Miller for 3
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM
despite all the craziness and home cookin’ we are still up by 10, how was not goal tending on crab dribble?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
THAT’S RIGHT BE AGRESSIVE AND RUN ON EM, IT WILL BE OUR GAME
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
he traped that on the glass wow its time to show them even with the stupid calls we win anyway
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
This would be a great game from Nick to come in the 2nd and give us a lift
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM
big shot by Foye in the corner
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:05 PM
we need a timeout, quick shots….and home cookin’…….Miller should have closed out on Williams, down to 7, still looking good……
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:05 PM
yeah big shot but we need to get back in ryhtym we have been careless on offense this quarter
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM
this is a long game its time to push this lead back to at least 10 for the half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM
please stop shooting the jumpers, let’s go pick n roll, or drive too the basket…like the Cavs are doing
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM
darn comp froze….. Now McGee has three…. I tell you…. we are going to need to trip them up w/o coming close to overcome the “home cooking” – could be any more obvious??????
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM
WE HAVE TO PLAY SMART
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Are you telling me that Caron did not get fouled on thet play? Really?????????????????And he gets called on the reach on the other end
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I would agree. We need to get our lead back up… we need to withstand the Cavs run.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
HIS 4TH???????? So all we had to do was show up & get fouls??
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
if I were the wiz org, I would send a serious complaint to the league in the morning, this disparity is bad for the league.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
i would say something i am speach less shaking my head i dont get it at all
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
What is this touch foul BS with the refs!! AAARRGGHHH!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Ok Arenas let’s put a dagger in them before the half, close them out at the half
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
lip check time for lebaby
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Also… how badly are we in foul trouble tonight? We really need to stop fouling the Cavs… and we’ll have a shot of holding our lead.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM
How do we overcome all these foolish calls????
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM
miller was set bad call
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM
ok so how can you overcome the ref’s calls again, and he chargedover Miller (Crab dribble) and gets the call
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM
FLIP, HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Our anchor (brendan) isn’t in, it will get better in the second half
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:14 PM
this is ridiculous
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:15 PM
We weathered the storm, now come out in the second just like we did in the first
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:15 PM
I am sorry but some of these calls, not the Cavs play have put this back in this game, I have major issues with that
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:16 PM
THAT is the only way we can overcome the crap…. have to drive to the basket & make them chase…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:16 PM
I would say focus on the game as best as we can and send a SERIOUS complaint to the league. This display of officiating was not good for the NBA.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:16 PM
me too jeff but its things we have to make it past and still win witch makes us a much stronger team after half i would love to see out lead come back
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I concur Jeff!!!!! They are getting some major help from the 6th men in black & white……
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM
i ment to say our lead i cant even type tonight
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:18 PM
This is part of the learning curve, we weathered it and still winning….brendan will be back in and anchor the d again, as well as blatche.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:18 PM
just did not mange possesions in that second quarter…some calls did not go our way but could have done a better job to portect lead
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:18 PM
is paul davis dressed? that’s six more fouls
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:20 PM
LOL @ dcbulter. I mean… if we just need bodies to pick up the fouls… since they are bing given out like candy on the 31st….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:20 PM
dont think he is dc i think he went inactive when Caron came back
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:20 PM
what the heck happened in 2nd quarter? as GC said, the cavs didnt play that well, but the Wiz just didnt get it done (turnovers, bad possessions). the Wiz are lucky they’re still up a few points.
the big men needs to fight through the foul problems.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:23 PM
shaq revived the cavs by playing hard, running on breaks, and doing all the little things he doesnt do anymore unless he’s motivated.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:23 PM
LOL….we stopped running in the 2nd qrtr
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:23 PM
dc
i was thinking the same thing. bring in paul davis
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:24 PM
DJ/Glen,
Did Austin Carr go to NC State?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:24 PM
paul davis by the way is inactive tonight….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:24 PM
10 assists, and 7 turnover’s for the Wizards at the half, and the Wizards shoot 35% in the 2nd qtr
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:25 PM
blatche was having another productive night before fouls started to occur
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I wonder what we’re going to do with Mike James, buy him out?
Oh well, we can’t bang with shaq and z, but we showed we can run them.
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM
but we were lagging on defensive rebounding and some missed opportunities in the 2nd
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM
guys, sorry we shot it poor however due to the fouls, it slowed the game down for the Cavs and got the Wizards in the penalty early. Again that is the reason for the poor play in the 2nd, the momentum we had hate to keep saying it, was taken away.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM
AB has to play smart and move his feet on D, Brendan has to stay out of foul trouble, and we have a W…as a matter of fact, all big men should not reach and get fouls, or get silly fouls. that will lessen the impact of questionable fouls.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM
this quote summarizes the wiz’s 2nd qtr:
“when you shoot yourself in the foot, it’ll hurt like hell throughout the night”
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:28 PM
LOL…I won’t blame this on fouls, run run run…lol
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:28 PM
austin carr went to notre dame
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:28 PM
again, in foul trouble all of our bigs, of course the Cavs will attack the rim!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Why is Arenas missing so many free throws?
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Why is Arenas missing so many free throws?
Because he’s purposely helping me lose this week in fantasy basketball …
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:31 PM
cavis did not play well but were able to cut into our lead
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Thanks wiz_fusion.
JeffM, if we can get out and run, keep whipping the ball around, we can keep it rolling?
Comment from scj190
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:32 PM
big 2nd half guys. need to be more energetic however take more care of the basketball
Comment from Rick
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
shaq is killing us, but not because he is making shots. we are preemptively fouling and double teaming him. i say let shaq try and beat us by himself. he will start to commit offensive fouls and miss shots.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
LOL@Wiz_fusion…..okay, we gotta take this one,
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Has anyone noticed that Caron hasn’t played well all year?
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
I guess some things will never change. The refs get the Cavs back in the game and there’s still no TEAM in CARON. He’s a nice offensive player, but…once he gets the ball the offense stops. The only time he’l pass is if it might result in a highlight play. His defense is non-existent.
Comment from Rick
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:34 PM
oh, and butler needs to stop taking bad shots. even if he did make some in the first qtr
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:34 PM
we need movement, passes on offense
Comment from rgz
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:34 PM
“Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:29 PM
“Why is Arenas missing so many free throws?”
Knees hurt.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Getabig, i noticed that when they called that foul on mcgee, west went right around Caron.
That movement from the first quarter is gone…flip will try and get it back
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM
@dcbutler you are like family too me, so I agree we need to run, so I ask what would stop us from running? Foul trouble, our break depends on our bigs getting rebounds and challenging shots, all of our bigs are in foul trouble, and that is where the Wizards have an advantage over the Cavs. The age of Shaq and Z, cannot defend McGee, Blatche, Haywood, so how do you take away our advantage…FOULS….and putting the Cavs on the line, and they get back into the game, with no time off the clock.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:40 PM
So we are falling back defensively b/c of the calls…. this cannot be good…
Comment from Phemy
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:40 PM
overslept my alarm-clock…but now I’m here! Hey all ;>
GO WIZARDS!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM
awful call shaq and varehao hit him
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM
again that was a foul, Haywood was fouled twice no call, OMG
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM
OFFENSIVE FOUL!!?!?! WHAT !!!!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Refs have completely taken us out of this game. This is why I hate playing the Cavs
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Haywood had to take his self out of the game i mean how bad dose the calls got to be when your guy is like take me out im done
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Uhm… how long do you think before blatche has 4 fouls…. I’ll give it 120 seconds…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM
I think Flip needs to pick up a technical foul, fire up the team
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM
they called an offensive foul?
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:46 PM
I hate Lebron… he always screams like a banshee and jumps up and down and whines when he does not like a call.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:46 PM
good job by Fab keeping shaq off the glass
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:47 PM
@dcbutler, I hate too say this but the refs have made an impact on this game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
yeah, they have
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
they took us out of our rhythm
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
yes they have…… the refs will have stats after this game too…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
How did Mo Williams get the foul, and not Crab dribble???????????????
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
that should have been an offensive foul on lebron
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
cavs are making all the 3s now – this is not good for the Wiz
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Is it me or does it seem like the Cavs act as if they never commit a foul
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:49 PM
so brendan got an offensive foul on that play?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:50 PM
were are right there we just need to keep on playing
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:51 PM
i predict the team that makes 5 shots in a row in the second half will win the game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:51 PM
just not capitalizing cavs have 10 pointsd off tunrnobvers so far
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:51 PM
@DCBUTLER—YES
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:53 PM
wiz only has 12 points in 9 minutes – not good
Comment from dlts20
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I still think we may should start Blatche when we play these good defensive teams because our O seems hamstrung in that starting unit at time
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Okay, moving forward, gotta deal with this and make something happen….thank you Foye!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:54 PM
We need another time out, ir put in the 2nd unit….again I hate to see the guys thinking out there, not playing (I cannot wait until the post game)
Big shot by Foye
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:54 PM
turnoivers just killing wizards
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:55 PM
loses ball and jogs back on d….wth
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:55 PM
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY are we not scoring?????
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:55 PM
I know Flip talked about turnovers before the game, but man he said nothing about bad calls!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:56 PM
hey guys…I think we need to excute our o, guys are trying to do it on their own too much after the 1rst quarter.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:56 PM
he shouldn’t be going one on one
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:56 PM
wiz only has 8 turnovers; but cavs have half that at 4
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:56 PM
about time!!! we need that spark to let us know we are are still in this!!
And the turnovers???? *smh*
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:56 PM
@dcbutler I saw that as well CB3 could have gotten the ball back, or at least challenged the shot?
Comment from llballa19
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:57 PM
caron always turning the ball over!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Yes Miller is doing great, however we need somebody too step up and score! We need a spark from the bench or a starter
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:59 PM
so am Iwrong to think that the fouls have taken the Wizards out of this game?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 9:59 PM
well, put the caution flags away and let’s see if we can foul out and win a game? make history?…lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM
turnovers the story opf this game…cavs now 14 points off wizards turnovers…need the karma of the BLOG to get us through
Comment from Jason C
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM
They have jeff, but they gotta play through it, I get worried if they start looking at the refs as much as we do.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM
no, you’re not wrong, brendan is our anchor and getting him out surely didn’t help the visiting team.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM
from up 4 to down 5 in one quarter. the wiz have a lot to learn from this game.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:02 PM
since guys like blatche and foye are not scoring, the team needs arenas and butler to catch fire in the 4th.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:02 PM
let’s hope Arenas, Foye, and Miller go off in the 4th qtr…..
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Haywood is such a black hole on offense…once it goes to him it is not coming out!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:04 PM
bad shot Arenas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:04 PM
23 assists for the Cavs, 12 for the Wizards
Comment from Jason C
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Too many isolations.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM
wiz defensively have no answer for the cavs 3s
Comment from Phemy
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:06 PM
damn they’re hitting everything right now..uff. these 3s hurt
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:06 PM
good point jeff malone 1990..this does remined me of the hawks game…great first quarter and then started taking some quick shots…turnvers and now we are just losing it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Ok give me Miller(or Foye), Caron, Arenas, Dray, and McGee
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:06 PM
we dribbling a bit much, whip that ball around, make that extra pass EXPECIALLY with z double-teaming
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:07 PM
we cannot even put it on the refs anymore….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:09 PM
the only way the Cavs can beat the Wizards is too slow it down and beat them in a slow pace game. The fouls help the Cavs get into there tempo, really ashame! Thanks for the shout Glenn and Dave!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:09 PM
foye only played 12 minutes tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:09 PM
ok so Dray was not fouled on his dunk?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I am not going to blame Blatche this game….they Wizards need to put together a run to close out this game (see if we can steal one)
Comment from dlts20
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:12 PM
What ever happened to the real tight high screen that we use to run with Gil? Thats the one thing I miss from EJ. Im talking about when Gil comes around Wood or the other big as close as possible and then he’s one on one with the big. We never do that now. Everytime we run the high screen or the pick & roll with Gil its always a slow one and Gil goes more sideways than he does attacking the basket. Its like we just play for Gil to make the pass instead of the hard attack to the basket. Thats the way Wade kills teams and thats what Gil use to do but we never run it like that anymore. That use to be our #1 play and its pretty much a sure thing but now we dont use it. I dont get it. I guess thats just Flips system. That play isnt meant for Gil to attack it quick & hard anymore. Its meant moreso just to see what the D will do and then we counter off it with a pass back or a J or a one on one drive but now its still with the guard instead of the big like it use to be
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I like that we are going with DSteve and Arenas, I like it alot
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:14 PM
So why was that not a foul!! Arenas was hacked going to the basket!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:15 PM
should have beena foul
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:15 PM
lol…gil went up on three players on one end…penetration by guards lead to open threes on the other….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:15 PM
6 minutes too go, down by 14 can we comeback?
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:16 PM
terrible game for the wizards after the 1st quarter.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:17 PM
now that was good ball movement
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:17 PM
We get this to a 6 pt lead with 2 minutes to go, I say hack-a-shaq
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:18 PM
it was not a foul on Arenas b/c his uni is not the right color…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:19 PM
ok I am done the called a chargo on Dray with Gibson moving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:19 PM
LOL….THAT WAS A BAD CALL
Comment from Phemy
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM
alright, let’s grind it out! Toughen up on the Defence, lets go guys!
Comment from Jason C
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Ok, that was a pretty bad call.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Flip really should have got a tech this game, maybe even 2 to fire up the troops, this has been CRAZY!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Gibson flopped and blatche didn’t gain an adv….BAD CALL
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:24 PM
@dcbutler again I for as long as I can remember on this blog, cannot remember calls other than against the Cavs at Christmas) that have really given them an advantage like this, I hope when we get them at home we get some good ole’ home cooking!
Comment from fishercob
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM
but thats the thing Jeff, we dont get remotely the treatment they do @ home
Comment from fishercob
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM
this looks like a Donaghy Special.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM
We shall see, I’m sure Flip can let the league know that the refs didn’t make this a good game. They were PART of the problem.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM
tonight we can get a call for nothing but they still cant beat us stright up
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM
the jumpers by cleveland were daggers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM
If I were coach I would have been tossed in the 2nd or 3rd qtr………..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:27 PM
1 800 636 1067 to call glenn on post game
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:27 PM
they are just killing the clock now… I wish they had more than 24 hrs to unpack this game & “address & fix” what we had control over…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Haywood fouled out, McGee not put in the 2nd half, wow…..no comment…..
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:29 PM
yes, the refs had a big part to play in the outcome, but dammit if the Wizards did not play their part….
Comment from Jason C
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Still got a long way to go.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:29 PM
this is the reg season this dont mean a thing till we get into the playoffs with em i bet they dont beat us then i know for a fact this team is a better team no dought in my mind and we should have won tonight like last x-mas
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:30 PM
oh well, i’ll be at the game tomorrow. The heat still undefeated?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:31 PM
the Hawks game we played horrible, this game not the same, horrible calls by the ref’s tonight!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Bad news for the Heat, the last time the Wizards played bad, we got a win, so here we come Heat!
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:31 PM
think so DC Butler… I’ll be there too…. hopefully to see a MUCH better effort!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:33 PM
We will do better, we are better than this, refs or not.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:35 PM
@dcbutler enjoy the game!! And hopefully we can get a win
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:36 PM
on hold for the post game……..
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:36 PM
We should. The Heat are undefeated, but I don’t really think that many teams are better than us, when we’re on.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:38 PM
The Heat are playing as we speak, and are leading against the Suns in the 4th qtr..81-79 with 9 minutes to go
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:42 PM
thx, they beat NY, IND, CHI….
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:42 PM
*turning the TV & radio off* This one hurt….. Nite all!!
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:45 PM
We just might be better of with Butler coming off the bench for brief spurts. He is a great scorer and could add immediate punch to the offense, but he is simply not a team player. Once he touches the ball the game slows down until he shoots. It’s the same as last year with him. Our tempo is non-existemt with Caron in the game. AJ was that way also last year. If AJ comes back in the same mode, I’d sit him down too. CB doesn’t play defense worth a damn either. His man is constantly getting by him forcing the big men in the back to cover for him and they commit unnecessary fouls. Those fouls took our big guys out of the game and completely changed the outcome. Thank you CB.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:48 PM
i’m pretty upset at the outcome of this game. i’m going to shave
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Caron had no assists!!!! Yes, that is not conducive? for this team….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:50 PM
thanks for the call Glenn (for taking mine), see you guys on Wed, for a Wizards victory against the Heat
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:51 PM
I’m not upset, hit the dam film room and understand what went wrong….CB play like an all-star already!! you’re only selected to be one, one year at a time….
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:52 PM
I’m a little tired of the “I’m a captain, I have to lead.” bs that CB spouts at every chance. If he’s going to lead, he’s going to have to do more than just score. He’s going to have to become a part of the team. Actually, we don’t need him to lead; we need him to follow…follow the instructions of the coaching staff and the game plan. There is no chance at all that Coach Saunder’s game plan in any way includes any play that says “get the ball to Caron and wait for him to shoot.” Come on CB, get on the TEAM bus or get under it.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Oh, now they’re saying he had six assists?
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:57 PM
The bottom line is, as Gil goes, so go the Wizards. Gil was mediocre, the Wizards were mediocre.
Tomorrow’s another day with another game.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:57 PM
CSN said six assists, regardless, he does hold the ball a bit….anyhoot, lets re-group and move on.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Caron had 0 assists and 6 rebounds
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Caron doesn’t pass the ball six time. How in the world could he have six assists!
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Folks, you are over-estimating Oberto’s contributions to this team. He can’t consistently defend the bigger centers in the post, and he’s non-existent as a scorer. He is, at best, a 8-10 minute per game substitute.
Comment from dlts20
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Im Not Tripping Over Anything…..
until AJ comes back. I just cant get upset by losing to good teams on the road without a key guy espicaly when his replacment is so different. The Hawks & the Cavs can put on the clamps so we are going to be inconsistent on O when you start guys like Wood, Oberto, and Miller. Teams dont guard Oberto it allows them to really key on Gil and trap him. With AJ back all that changes. Its not just adding a scorer but its adding a big time scorer. I also keep telling people that when AJ comes back we are really adding 2 new guys because Miller is going to look so different with AJ out there. Miller is going to then be open all the time so he can hit J after J or drive when people run out at him. Then when he does drive he can then kick it to all scorers. As of now he almost kicks it to Oberto every time because the D isnt guarding him and Oberto wont shoot it. Or he kicks it to Wood.
Everything will look so different by the addition of AJ. As Ive said before, it still wouldnt be a big change now if Flip started Blatche because he gives us some things similar to what AJ does but Flip starts Oberto so it throws things off with Oberto & Wood up front. The bottom line is when AJ comes back then the O will be unstoppable and every guy will be producing. It will totally change the way teams guard Gil. No more will they be able to trap him off the screens or they will be lit up. People keep thinking that with AJ out Miller will or has to be more offensive but thats actually backwards. He will be more Offensive when AJ is there and he is then open alot more or has all scorers to drive & pass to
Comment from neal
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:08 PM
I’ve been out of town and missed the conversation for a while. Got back for tonight’s game, however.
gabbo, I mostly agree with you, but I still think CB and AJ are our best forwards and should start. But Blatche may change my mind with time.
I wasn’t receiving the sound tonight for some reason. I could actually concentrate better on what our guys were doing.
Haywood plays really good D, and is probably better on the offensive end than he has ever been.
We did well the first part of the game when we were penetrating and getting the ball inside. Then we started relying on one-on-one jump shots (too many of them early in the shot clock) with predictable results.
Arenas just doesn’t hustle on defense. There’s no other way to say it. As quick as he can be on offense, his man shouldn’t get around him easily. And he should sprint, rather than trot, to pick up his man. Foye does a much better job. I presume he will get the $4.8M qualifying offer at the end of the year that will allow us to match any other offer.
Given that O’Neal has the worst free throw form in the league, Oberto may be second. Both push the ball up there, with no spin at all. I don’t understand why the coaches don’t teach them better form.
Tom, you say we didn’t pick up the option on Crittenton. Did we pick up those on Young and McGee?
Did we give Paul Davis a contract? Non-guaranteed?
Miller is our best shooter. I wish he wouldn’t pass up so many shots.
For the first time I got the feeling that it really is true that the stars get preferential treatment. Any incidental contact on James or Arenas is called.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:15 PM
@Neal – I don’t want ‘Dray to start. I want CB and AJ (when he returns) to play team ball. I saw no evidense of that last year, but then they ran the team in the absence of a real coach. Couldn’t agree more about Arenas and his lack of defensive hustle.
@dlts20 – I like your analysis about Gil getting better looks with AJ in the game, but I still like’Dray coming off the bench until AJ returns.
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:18 PM
I didn’t see the game, but from the blog alone i will clear my dvr. Miller jinixed us by wearing those shoes
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:19 PM
rondo got 55mil???
Comment from rgz
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Terrible game. Refs should be fined $25,000 EACH.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:22 PM
@Wiz_HypeMan – I think he’s going to get 55 months!
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:28 PM
I don’t care about the lose. I just wanna get better as a team. Cavs are just the small picture/ we have got to play better to take the east. I don’t care if it’s Lebron or Joe Johnson.
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:31 PM
stop blaming the Refs for the game. Good and bad teams blame the refs
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:31 PM
great teams finish games and dont let any one or call control the outcome
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:32 PM
we need to play winning basketball at all time/ we can beat any team when we play our game
Comment from Wiz_HypeMan
Time November 3, 2009 at 11:36 PM
If i was flip, the whole team would be doing full court seperators tomorrow.
Comment from Rick
Time November 4, 2009 at 12:07 AM
man there is a lot of talk here about how bad the refs were. what about the 1st qtr? were the refs good then?
the cavs got called for 25 fouls and we got called for 27. i’m not saying that every call was good, and that calls were not missed, but we did not lose this game because of the refs.
i agree that Caron needs to cut out the one-on-one, haywood needs to kick the ball out to wide open perimeter players when the D collapses inside, and Arenas needs to play better perimeter defense, and pretty much every other criticism on here.
However, all in all, it could have been worse. Playing the Cavs on their home court without Antawn and showing signs of dominance in the 1st qtr are good things to take away.
It’s a long season, but so far it seems like the games when Blatche plays well, we win.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 4, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Oberto will get more layups than all of our big men….he knows how to set the pick up top and then roll to the basket, rather than run out for a jumper, he also knows basic fundamentals better than our big men, and probably has better hands. With his experience, and if our bigs watch him, that will pay HUGE dividends. while he may only be worthy of spot duty, our bigs could add wealth to their careers if some of his skills were incorporated in theirs. To sum it up, Oberto does things that are taken for granted or overlooked.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 4, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Past Bullet great Dave Bing elected Mayor of Detroit…KUDOS!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 4, 2009 at 2:49 AM
We played horriby against Shaq tonight and it cost us. We allowed him to dominate the paint and get our bigs into foul trouble by the middle of the 2nd quarter. Swiping at the ball while in Shaq’s hands will get you a foul no matter how legitimate the ’swipe” is.
We have shot the ball well until tonigt. Too much pressure playing the Lebron’s? I’d really hate to think that.
Lebron is Lebron and he IS going to get every call. We know that going in. Gilbert not being Gilbert tonight cost us as well.
I hope Flip has a better game plan for Dwade and his motly cast of characters that are setting the BB world on fire.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 4, 2009 at 2:51 AM
A wise man once said (taken from msn.com)
They slowed the game down and pounded the ball inside to their big man, forcing JaVale McGee, Andray Blatche and Brendan Haywood to hack or pay. McGee picked up four fouls in less than 10 minutes.
Haywood felt O’Neal was getting too many calls.
“In the first half we had 12 fouls on our bigs alone,” Haywood said. “You read in between the lines all you want to. It definitely took away our aggressiveness. No one could be aggressive as they wanted to because you knew you were strapped with fouls.”
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 4, 2009 at 3:15 AM
@Rick-yes the 1st qtr the ref’s were calling a great game, from 2nd qtr on…..”questionable”
Comment from neal
Time November 4, 2009 at 7:26 AM
I thought Haywood did well against Shaq. Blatche and McGee looked hopeless.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time November 4, 2009 at 9:36 AM
That one play when Haywood was going for a basket and Shaq had his hand shoving and another Cavs player hit him in the head but the refs called in offensive foul…The Cavs mainly L James complained almost the entire game on each call that went against him. Even the obvious calls were seen as a bust. That got the refs to start blowing their whistles in favor of the Cavs…
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 4, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Fans always think their team doesn’t get calls from the refs. In fact, we went to the line 41 times last night to only 27 times by the Cavs.
We also outrebounded them. On the other hand, if you consider the composite stat of rebounds plus steals minus turnovers, they had the edge by 3. Still fairly even.
We lost because we couldn’t hit the 3 and we couldn’t defend the 3.
Mike Miller needs to shoot more; I don’t get why the offense isn’t providing him w/ more opportunities — and I don’t know why he isn’t more opportunistic when the offense breaks down. A number of times I thought he passed to guys with tougher shots (who then took them and missed).
We’re still looking like a good team — I thought the first quarter was the best I’ve ever seen a Wizards team play.
Comment from neal
Time November 4, 2009 at 3:20 PM
I agree with your points, Tom, except I’m not sure how really good we’re looking. After the first 10 minutes we looked too much like the jump shooting Wiz we’ve been for so long.
I did see fewer open jump shots by the enemy, however.
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Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 3, 2009 at 8:37 AM
The Wizards didn’t negotiate an extension to Randy’s contract (along w/ the whole ‘06 class, his rookie deal is ending). He’ll be a restricted FA at season’s end. Few of the guys in that class were able to get that done (Aldridge, Roy and Rondo are the main exceptions). No doubt, the economy is the main factor influencing what is a pretty unusual event.
More interestingly, the Wizards did NOT pick up the 4th year option on Critt’s rookie contract. That makes him an *unrestricted* FA at season’s end. His time as a Wizard is likely over in other words (especially given the signings we *need* to make next off season).
Any thoughts?