anyhoot, they really didn’t bash our team, their criticism was constructive (imo) and they gave us a thumbs up once we get it all together.

They did say that it will probably take all year for Gil to get everything back to like it was, prior to the injuries.

One game at a time ladies and gents, one game at a time, let’s take our city back

it’s hard to get calls when all they are doing is shooting jumpshots, if they need an example just look at previous wizards games this season.

even lebron was settling for jumpers, that’s when the cavs are at their worst. anyone remember the first game against the season against the celtics? exact same thing happened, they got sucked into jumpshots.

Jamison must have an effect on the guys apart from what he personally contributes.

Cleveland looked disjointed in the 2nd half – probably tired.

I was content not seeing Oberto, but wish I had seen McGee.

Blatche looked good in limited minutes.

We still have work to do on D.

I like the way Miller hustles.

– I was at the game so I don’t know if the ESPN or Comcast guys talked about it – but, did anyone notice Gilbert changed his shoes at halftime because he was having a terrible first half? He started out with black shoes and came out in second half with white shoes. Superstitions never change.

– Earl Boykins weighs 160 lbs, but he can bench press twice his weight at 320 lbs! I find it funny that Mo Williams tried to post up on him and Earl’s feisty enough to not give that much ground to him – he gave Mo the height – yes, but ground – no.

– Caron got a bunch of garbage points late in the game. It seems like he has a big problem on the offensive end when he has to play defense on a player better than him. I’ve noticed this now for the last 4 seasons. Marion, Pierce, LBJ – their offense takes Butler’s offense away.

– I’m waiting for the Cavs fans to b***h about the free throw disparity. It was like 17 attempts to 5 at the half for Wiz. The end was 35 to 15 attempts for WAS. Both teams shot really well from the line. I was impressed.

– On Jamison – just a big WOW!

– LeBron got his dunks and drives to the basket as usual; however, I thought the most impressive slam was the Jamario Moon “cradle the ball” from a LeBron pass. Wow – I thought he was Larry Nance for a second.

– There were a lot of “Cavs” fans (I put Cavs in quotation marks because we all know they’re just LeBron fans) at the game. Nothing is sweeter than having them being silenced with 4 minutes to go in the game.

I’m probably late to the dance and most of you have already seen this, but for those who have not

http://gilbertarenas.com/

It is really funny.

It’s early in the season and we are just about to have a full compliment of players. So much time left… so much time to gel and kick some NBA butt

Everyone chipped in tonight. Caron actually got an assist on a nice pass for a ‘Dray dunk. CB also finally started to hit his shots. It looks as though Coach Saunders is providing CB more room to operate when he gets the ball which helps him to get into his rhythm.

AJ demonstrated how “key” he is to the success of this team. Everytime we needed a basket or a big play, he got it.

We were down 15 and Miller almost single-handidly dragged us back into the game in the second quarter, even though it is obvious that the guy is in terrible pain with that left shoulder.

Earl provided a great spark in the 3rd/4th quarters on offense and ‘Dray was in the right place at the right time every time on defense. He stopped the inside game and was a great influence on the double-teams of #23.

I really believe, and sincerely hope, that Gil is on his way back. He’s still pressing and trying to make up 10 point deficits with one shot or one spectacular pass, but his shot looks better and he’s going to the basket strong. He is a much greater asset at the 2-spot when he doesn’t have to try to get others involved and just lets the game come to him.

All-in-all it was a GREAT win tonight.
Thanks Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deshawn sure looks a lot better when he plays “with a purpose” instead of going out there jacking up 3′s. He really frustrated Lebron tonight and Lebron let it show. If he doesn’t have fractured bones in his left wrist it wasn’t for his lack of trying. That “frustration dunk” may just cost him. If Deshawn can forget about everything else and just lock his man down like he did tonight he will again be a huge asset to us. (Ya gotta love that “play” being called a jump ball and not the foul it would have been in Cleveland )

Boykins shouldn’t really surprise us. He has killed us every time he played against us. And he did it with multiple teams and multiple times. His quickness and handle drove Cleveland’s guards half nuts. He is a great change of pace for the other team to have to deal with.

Haywood, Miller, Antawn and Blatche (although he didn’t play much tonight) have been very very solid. A great base to work from until the others get their Swagger back like Deshawn got his back tonight.

Welcome back Twan. We really missed you.

GO WIZARDS (!)

Its great now because forever we have only really had the big 3 who could score until last year. Then last year we had some guys like NY but we were injuried. Now pretty much everyone can score and everyone is use to playing big minutes and getting shots so it takes awhile to get that chemistry. With all the guys we have now, a guy like Caron may go 5 straight possesions without touching the rock and 8 straright without a shot. Then mentaly he knows he may not see it again so he forces it when he does get it. Thats the same for everyone on our roster right now.

We’ll get it though. We just have to find that groove because the D has been good and the talent is off the charts