Game Day Oklahoma City
6:18 EST…Dave Johnson….eager for the start of a winning streak but facing a Thunder team that is off to a sold start at 6-6 and has an exciting youg lineup with Jeff Green, Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook ….It was fascinating to watch Flip Saunders stay with the lineup that was doing well in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers…It is something he mentioned back in training camp when he was asked about rotations and sure enough it played out….Wizards do not win that game without Antawn Jamison’s 31 points and 10 rebounds but he only played 1:41 of the fourth quarter . Brendan Haywood also was a monster on the boards and on defense but did not play much in the fourth quarter and Gilbert Arenas did not play at all–although he did go to the scorers table to check in late in the fourth before the Wizards went on a 5-0 run….On Haywood who had 13 rebounds Flip Saunders noted: ” We have talked a lot about pursuing the ball He has improved his rebounding range. Before he used to get rebounds that came off to him. Now he is going to get rebounds out of his range. He is moving a lot to pursue the ball.” And on offense Haywood has noticed: “Things get tough when guys are jab-stepping and holding, and holding the ball. No. You gotta get off of it. If you don’t have it in your first two or three dribbles then pass the ball to a team mate .When the ball moves we are good team. When the ball sticks we are not that good.”—-BLOGCAST—radio and blogging together—starts at 8:oo PM with Flip Saunders comments—on the dial we have great radio stations from Cumberland to Lynchburg….closer to home our flagship is 106.7 FM THE FAN in Washington and in Baltimore 1370 AM…..and there will be a LISTEN LIVE link to listen on the computer…..
5:40…Dave and Glenn checking in from Ford Center…talked to Randy Foye in lobby says he is feeling better and better..this is Thunder’s 5th game in 7 nights..we want to get after them early
Check Out Dave Johnson’s Audio Feature on DeShawn Stevenson and Earl Boykins
Posted: November 20th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM
BIG thumbs up for ‘Dray.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Comment from millie mill
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Etan Thomas vs. Brendan Haywood !!!!!!!
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LOL – is it UFC 109?
This is a back-to-back on the road, so it will be a challenge no matter what. The Spurs, looking ahead, is also desperate for a win.
Gil needs to attack early and then settle for jumpers later. I don’t like the fact only after 12 straight missed j’s does he go at the rim.
Antawn can jumpstart his offense at any time, so I think the ball needs to flow to Caron early. Let Caron get some rhythm early in the first quarter and not wait until the second. Flip has to run plays to get Caron at spots where he’s comfortable taking shots. Thus far, it hasn’t been the case all season long.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time November 20, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Go Wizards tonight!! Lets get this one and worry about the Spurs tomorrow.
Comment from Jaba
Time November 20, 2009 at 1:52 PM
If I’m not mistaken, Wiz never won in Oklahoma City! Let’s make it happen tonight!!
Go Wizards!!!!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 20, 2009 at 2:51 PM
hey everyone, Wizards Magazine is airing their season debut of “The Journey” on Sunday at noon on ABC. The journey is a documentary of the Wizards 2009-10 season. Check out a trailer above.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 20, 2009 at 3:17 PM
out of curiosity, how can you have a documentary of this season when we’re only 10 games in?
“the journey” sounds more like a documentary for the PREseason as guys get ready for the season.
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 4:00 PM
something i like:
after facing one of the best teams in the league, and winning big, the wizards now go on to face a bad team BUT
arenas played 32 minutes, blatche played 17 minutes, foye played 3 minutes, and jamison played 37 (alot but not too much)
so you have those great of players who should have plenty of energy for tonights game, and that’s a big plus. this team just needs to focus and keep the energy up. something tells me gilbert is going to go off tonight (he has usually responded well after poor games throughout his career), and caron should play well too.
defensively, the main guys to stop are of course durant, green, and westbrook. the keys to that imo are,
don’t leave green, he can hit set shots with the best of them, if you aren’t in his face when he catches the ball, he will probably make it.
force durant to put the ball on the ground. haywood waiting for him in the lane will make him hesitant, and he doesn’t have a lot of “go to moves” to beat his defender. i think caron can do a good job against him, he just has to put in the effort.
against westbrook the team just has to try to force him to his left, and not allow him to drive straight in. also just make sure he doesn’t get a lot of momentum on his drives, which all of this stuff, gil can do. (yes gil i’m not as crazy as i sound lol)
so this should be a win for this team, as long as they stay focused and play determined like they did in that second half. i also expect a big game from brendan, etan always brings out the best in haywood lol.
Comment from claw73187
Time November 20, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Good Story: I post on here alot but i follow every Wizards game they’ve been my team since like 04. Ne way…..Im going to be at the game tonight.
Im a Wizards fan living in OKlahoma City, i always root for the Thunder but not tonight lol. Im going to be wearing a Gilbert Arenas half home/half away (half white half blue) jersey and my chick is wearing a gilbert arenas womans jersey blue. We’re going to be sitting on the floor somewhere behind the backdboard i think but if you see me let me know lol
Go Wiz!! and is it just me or does ne1 want Gil to hurry and drop 50 to get back n top 5 ppg and shut all the haters up!!
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Go wizards! Lets beat okc tonight and start a winning streak. I wish there was a csn+ for fios in maryland. I will look for nbatv for live look ins.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 20, 2009 at 4:53 PM
wizards_fusion….think HBO’s Hard Knocks..
Its a documentary style film that will give you a behind the scenes type feel over the course of the year. so right now it focuses on basically the first couple games and Antawn’s return.
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Let go WIZ!! we should really run the offense thru twaan and pick and roll plays toward the basket instead of having gil drive and hope for calls. he is not getting them on the road. We can not under estimate durant either just because OKC doesnt get alot of national attention. he is as dangerous offensively as kobe or wade. I hope to see Dom match up with him for extended time tonight. durant is 6′9 or 6′10 and may have too much of a height advantage for stevenson. i know lebron is big too but durant is a much better shooter than lebron so dom may be a much better choice defensively than dsteve.
Also i like haywood against Etan. we always heard stories about how hard they play against each other so this is our chance to finally see it. but with the way haywood has been playing and his height advantage he should dominate. not to under estimate etan. ive watched him play on nbatv and he brings alot of high paced energy to the game, and has dominated other centers in the 3 games ive seen him play . haywood will have to bring his A game
Comment from dlts20
Time November 20, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Gil is due to go off one of these games wether its this one or tomorrow against the Spurs. There are some good matchups in this game but if we move the ball then no team should stop us from scoring
Comment from SportzWiz
Time November 20, 2009 at 6:17 PM
wizards_fusion and everyone else, just had the chance to watch about 95% of “The Journey” that will air on Sunday at noon on ABC 7….If you like hard knocks or those NFL film videos you will Love this, really great job by our video guys, again its on at Noon on Sunday..
For those that are long distance we’ll try and get it up online next week
Comment from dubv1980
Time November 20, 2009 at 6:23 PM
I’ll be listening on the radio tonight (as usual in the land of no cable) looking for the same tough defense we put on the Cavs. The two broad things that the Wizards need are the stifling defense they had Wednesday and ball movement. Not having SEEN the game Wednesday I don’t know, but it sure sounded like we were passing the ball around more than during the losing streak.
That said, another win like the Cavs game and the Kool-Aid from the Dallas game might start being sipped again.
Comment from neal
Time November 20, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Good to hear from you claw. I’ll be looking for you.
If we don’t beat these guys, there’s no excuse.
Yes, Gil needs to drive early, and get Butler involved early. And yes, make Durant put the ball on the floor. Can’t play him loose, as so often has been the Wizard habit on perimeter players.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 20, 2009 at 6:30 PM
dubv1980 ill be right there too i got comcast cable in Va and still dont get all the games or CSN+ witch dose not make alot of sense
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Got League pass….there’s a lot of players I want to see this year, plus I like the tv OR laptop feature
for modern technology
OKC isn’t below .500, but we gotta have that swagger from beginning to end and show the other night wasn’t a fluke….go wiz!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 7:44 PM
5:40…Dave and Glenn checking in from Ford Center…talked to Randy Foye in lobby says he is feeling better and better..this is Thunder’s 5th game in 7 nights..we want to get after them early
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 7:46 PM
dybv1980 and wizards 4 life always good to have you guys and everyone with us in the radio too…..and let’s remeber this Thunder team is much improved they have wins over San Antonio, Detroit, Miamj and Orlando
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Thunder are very athletic and energetic on defense…enetering the game 6th indefense in points allowed at 92.4 ppg..that’s an improvemtn of 10.7 ppg
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Glenn here:
Keys: Wiz must swing the ball, use both sides of the floor, force Ok to play d, attack Durant, make him play d. contain the ball, screen and roll d with Durant, and transition D, all 5 Thunder run.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:41 PM
starters are in
wizards will have arenas and miller haywood jamison and butler
thunder will have westbrook and sefolosha in the back coirt …..kristic at center and durant and green the forwards
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Does anyone know what channel the game is on?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:49 PM
on tv it is csn plus
radio remains 106.7 FM in DC
1370 AM in Baltimore
and online
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Gbkdc it’s on CSN+ in the dc area
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:51 PM
What’s up wit the atlanta area, they have one of the best records and their arena is empty tonight.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:53 PM
no fabricio tonight sore left hamstring
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:54 PM
that is atlanta… i can be a difficult sports market
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Thankful to have the verizon center….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Don’t mind my manners 
Hello Glen, DJ, and Fellow Bloggers!!!
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Tough game tonight the ford center gets loud. On nba tv they talked about both big threes actually guarding each other, arenas vs westbrook, butler vs durant, and jamison vs green. Both teams have good benches too. I wish i could watch.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Hello all:
Dave and Glenn, great to see DeShawn and Boykins key the Wizards to victory versus the Cavs. Let’s keep it going tonight!
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Is thre an audio link on this website?
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Thanks!! I found it. Go Wiz!
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:08 PM
I know it was one game but maybe we are already starting to find out what lineups work and what lineups don’t. I want to see the small lineup of earl d-steve cb3 mike and dray on a regular basis. If deshawn plays motivated every night he could really help the team with perimeter defending.
Comment from Jaba
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Yeah, can’t seem to find an audio link that works!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:11 PM
we are underway
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:15 PM
The nba tv companion is really good
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Not another bad start
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:16 PM
any links too the game?
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Gilbert scores early, that is a good sign.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:19 PM
in case any of you need this
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:20 PM
getting to the rim at will on our D.
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Wizards are getting pounded in the paint according to the shot chart
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:22 PM
The Wizards always start slow, it will get better
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:22 PM
hurt on the boards 8-3
Comment from Jaba
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Alright, here we go! Finally connected!
Goooo Wizards!!!!!
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Lets put the ball in mike millers hands, he always seems to make the right decision.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:25 PM
better now on defensive boards….which has been a srong suit for the wizards in top 10 in league
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Miller is The Man. No question. Caron looks good too. Maybe he is out of his funk.
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Etan is in for durant
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:28 PM
there is a listen live link at wjfk fm home page
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:28 PM
the play is getting better
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I don’t like the slow starts
Comment from gbkdc
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Noooooooooooo Miller
Comment from Jaba
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Seems like we’re slowly waking up!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM
stevenson in for miller….miller wincing in pain same shoudler
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Antawn can not let green dominate him like this, green is out scoring him 11-2.
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Was it a contact play?
Comment from Jaba
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Noooo! We need Miller in there!
Comment from argracia
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Hardin is having a really good year with his shooting %, we need to stay on him tight when he is in!
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Can we please stay healthy, mike is a big part of this team.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:34 PM
OKC is pretty good. Gotta keep them out of the lane.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:34 PM
BUT they are hitting three pointers too
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:35 PM
defense has been horrible this quarter, luckily the wizards offense is working tonight
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Yes it’s only a 3 point game. If we hit our free throws it would have been even better.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:36 PM
WOW, only down three, we can definitely do some things, considering we came out sluggish
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:36 PM
better finish
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Thanks Dave for the shout
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:39 PM
DMac and an under-control McGee could really do some damage on D tonight. OKC has a lot of slashers, or it seems like a lot of slashers.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Will be great to see in this game what our bench can do I think they may be the differance in the game.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Caron is definitely feeling it tonight.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:40 PM
stevenson is on durant
Comment from Jaba
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Alright, first quarter wasn’t that hot and still we’re only down three!
Let’s go! Let’s go!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:41 PM
ok, stevenson can’t check durant
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:42 PM
5 inches and a step quicker….we want DMac
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Durant is a tough match up for the NBA
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:43 PM
This is one of those games, do we want to try and out-score them, or get some defense on the floor….and I think the latter of the two needs to happen…
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:45 PM
the thunder average 93 ppg, and the wizards are making them look like the pheonix suns.
i agree dcbutler, outscoring them isn’t going to work, the defense needs to step up.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:47 PM
yeah durnat is the one we are having toruble he is avrehgaing 27 points agame
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:47 PM
They look like a young atlanta in the making
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:48 PM
need to attack…thunder are attacking
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:49 PM
milelr arenas and foye in
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Nice 2 man game Boykins too Blatche…….Blatche is in a nice groove
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:51 PM
AB IS LOOKING AWESOME
Man I wish McGee could get some burn with Blatche, he’s quicker than haywood
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Great come back to cut it to 3..
is it just me or is Gil like 10x more effective shooting a 3 as the quarter comes to an end than driving it in? I havent seen him make one of those this season.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I think it’s going to be a minute before we see the Gil we want to see. It has been two years. I’m glad that he’s adjusting to the situation.
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM
yeah i think this is a team mcgee could really do some damage against. they dont have anyone down low alot stronger than him except etan but he has like 3 or 4 inches on him
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Miller needs to rest before he incurs another injury trying to over-compensate.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM
that was the old arenas
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Man to say this team did not need Jamison, is truly an understatement…..Jamison is ballin’
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM
why are we down look at the boxscore it looks like we are on getting it from CB3 and Twan
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Butler and Jamison are playing well, we are really going to need a great effort from the bench tonight
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
please take miller out b4 we lose him for the season
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
and let me also add Haywood as well, he is really ballin’ as well
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:03 PM
We need quick jumpers on the floor for Defense, the lineup on the floor now is the original look, that dug us a hole in teh first place….adjust during the half please?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Man, great 1st half….But we cannot give up 62 pts in a half and expect to win, got to get better on the defensive end in the 2nd half to beat this team
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM
This is a game of matchups, and haywood really doesnt’ match up well.
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:05 PM
and can we PLEASE see Mcgee in there with either dray or twaan
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
haywood 11 rebounds
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
LOL….It’s great if you want fast pace, it sucks if you want to see some quality defense. They are quicker off the floor and have length on the perimeter, that can drive around the men checking them. Better come up with a plan, QUICK
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
haywood is hustling but he just doesnt match up with this team well.
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Pretty even game, they just have us in 3s and free throws. I think this will be a close game that will come down to either arenas or durant winning it for their teams. I hope mike is alright.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Let me take that back, Haywood has to back up everyone else getting beat by their men….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Wow Jeff Green 17pts and 10 rebounds at the half
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:11 PM
2nd chance points afactor 15-7 thunder advnatge
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Well, if we aren’t going to play our bench, lets get someone on the bench that can check slashers.
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM
with all the versitility the wizards have, the wizards just need to throw multiple defenders at whoevers hot tonight. be it jeff green or durant, stevenson, butler, miller, jamison, blatche, and mcguire should all get their chances to defend them. if one of them does good, keep him on them.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
and again for thise who asked
There is a permanent listen live button on the right side of the blog.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Well 4 out of 6 hasn’t worked, and I don’t want to pick one out of the four that hasn’t worked. We really need to rest Miller.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM
durant 6 9 with guard skils
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM
miller is playing thriugh poain
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Mike Miller needs too be more aggressive on the offensive end as well
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:26 PM
lol…jeffm, he can’t he’s only 75%
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:27 PM
wizards offense is keeping them in it, now they need some defense to help them get the lead and the win
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM
@dcbutler-I gotcha , the Wizards bench is what pulled out the win vs the cavs, I really believe it will be that way tonight
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:29 PM
If we could take out one of our players and put DMac or McGee in, we may be able to blow this game wide open. And please take out MMiller, before he gets and injury whereas he will be gone longer than we want.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:30 PM
had the ball moving but tunriover
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:30 PM
@dcbutler I agree, Miller should be out of the game, and this marks the second game in a row Butler has committed a foul before the ball was put in play. Miller again too passive……..
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:30 PM
turnovers have been costly
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Durant dribbled through three players for a slam…..this is getting frustrating. It’s not about how good Duran is, it’s about us making changes to sustain their O.
Comment from Rick
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:32 PM
come on flip! put blatche in for miller!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Okay Flip, it is time to pull your head out and do what’s right.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:36 PM
I also think Boykins should close out the 3rd and start the fourth with Foye as well, Blatche and whomever else you like……..
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:37 PM
the wizards need a timeout
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM
look’s like we are sticking to a tight rotation, not sure if I like it for this game…………
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Is Flip over there watching the cheerleaders or watching the game….this is getting awful. No subs the whole quarter???
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:39 PM
deceiving wizards are shooting 49% but ofense is not flowing
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:39 PM
the wizards are going to need a strong second half from their bench to win this
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:39 PM
@dcbutler-Seriously I do not understand the philosophy behind that, we really need to take advantage of our bench and match ups
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM
@gray16-I said it before, we will win this game with our bench, the problem with that it takes the Coach to put them in the game
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:41 PM
only down 6 and wizards get the ball back from turnover. lets see our bench
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Luckily, OKC doesn’t have a killer instinct, or this would have been over long ago
Comment from tdelmar
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Why is Miller playing, he appears to still be hurt. He can’t even raise his arm on defense
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM
I just happy we are still in it. Only down four, all it takes is a good fourth quarter.
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:43 PM
gilbert sounds like he’s doing well this second half
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:44 PM
after all of this we’re only down 1……remarkable
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:44 PM
i have a feeling if the wizards can take the lead just once, they won’t give it up
caron has been making a lot of mistakes in the past minutes, flip should sit him for a while
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Gil and 1. 82-81 thunder. Wizards need to get the lead and keep it,we just need the right line up in.
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Wow gray you beat me to the comment about us taking the lead and not turning back.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Guys I love we are in the game, and we have a shot at winning. BUT I WILL STRESS THIS POINT, the Wizards MUST develop the bench over the course of the year to do real damage in the playoffs. The Coach must trust all of his players, and you build trust with practive and real game situations. I am not for a tight rotation this early in the year
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM
I believe the only sub has been deshawn for miller the whole quarter…..
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Not to mention we have a game tomorrow….okay, let’s focus on stealling this one….
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:47 PM
bad shot by arenas, he need to tone down the quick threes or just eliminate them period
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Oh blatche is in for haywood
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:48 PM
quick shots leading to thunder fats break points
Comment from Aj
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Man we are down 7 again, we need to play a smarter offensive game, and a tighter defensive game.
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:50 PM
this is just a game of runs lol
the only thing stopping either team is mistakes
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:55 PM
i don’t think the wizards can win this game at this point
the starters have been in there for how long? they have to be getting tired now.
i think they will get back in it, but their legs will run out at the end. this really reminds me of the second game against the heat, where they almost won, but the heavy minutes got to the players.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:56 PM
boykins in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:56 PM
not to mention there’s a game tomorrow night…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Dave and Glenn…….IMO last game we saw our bench lead the team to victory, why have we not gone back to this?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:58 PM
And if you like at the minutes tonight, it’s really out of balance…….crazy
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM
lets hope again
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM
boiykins again stirring up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM
An example Mike Miller 26 min so far 2-4 shooting, this is not getting it done………
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM
james harden has sounded like he’s put in some solid minutes tonight
man the surplus of great guards out of this past draft is unbelievable
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:03 PM
turnovers suddenly a porblem
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:04 PM
@gray I agree, this draft class with guards has really been getting it done……I am sorry this is tough game not to be hard on Flip
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:06 PM
flip played the starters till they got tired and made mistakes, now he put a big load on the bench’s shoulders
you can tell flip doesn’t have any trust in the bench, as jeff has pointed out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Glenn, I agree…again we have to get better with game management and minutes
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Just gotta stick with the “big three” no matter what…..for what, they played the whole game and haven’t gotten over the hump?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:09 PM
It was the bench and AJ that won cleveland game…how quickly we forget.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:09 PM
fresh legs would help, and what needs to take place for DMAC, YOUNG, or MCGEE to get a sniff of time?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:10 PM
@dcbutler-seriously can you help with this? I am really confused about our bench and game management?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:11 PM
@dcbutler-if you like at the BIG 3 and the minutes, this is exactly what Flip said he would not do because of the…wait for it…….depth of the roster, that he has never had a team this deep?????????????????
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:12 PM
5 turnoivers by the wizard have hurt
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:12 PM
I’m not confused, but I am tired of the BS, and i’ll leave it at that
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:13 PM
And how does Blatche have less than 15 min in this game thus far?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:16 PM
OKC has scored so far over 30 pts a qtr(thus far), all they need is 120….amazing……….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:17 PM
alright that is the way to do it
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:17 PM
finally some defense
and just look how it sparks the offense
why couldn’t this have happened earlier?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:18 PM
This is my point about Boykins…..this is why he should get more minutes, on the ball pressure, can score, and get the assists………
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:19 PM
flip is so offensively minded that he refuses to put in guys who can help with the D.. DOM!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Mike Miller-not be active on the offensive end has hurt the Wizards tonight, he has played over 30 min 2-4 from the field 5 pts, 2 reb, 3 TO’s…….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:22 PM
wizards very active on defense
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Very hard to win when you give up 120 pts in a game
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:26 PM
the thunder are getting a lot of offensive boards lately
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:26 PM
If I was Dom and the bench, I would ask to be traded. This type of mgmt doesn’t bode well for confidence either. Does the “big three” have clauses in their contracts saying that they have to play a certain amount of minutes or what. I don’t see a reason to have all three in at the same time.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Wow, McGee, Young and DMAC……now????????????? Well that tells the story………
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM
20 turnovers, 73% free throws, no answer for durant, and giving up lord knows how many 2nd chance points= no chance of winning
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM
durant with 35, westbrook with 26, green with 19, harden with 23…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:28 PM
@dcbutler-I have to call in and talk to Glenn after this game, please tune in or call yourself…….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:29 PM
1 800 636 1067 for post game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:29 PM
For what, we’ve seen the same thing with EJ, Tap and now Flip.
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM
at what point do we start talking firing flip or a big time trade?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:32 PM
I’m tired of seeing the same BS. They keep trying to rely on a dream. All three get beat on D and think their offense can make up for it….NOT!!!
This team will suck until they stop kissing up to them. I can’t even call them the whatever three anymore. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:33 PM
on hold for the post game……
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:34 PM
i think each coach must be told to use them mainly. You can bring in Red Auerbach, but as long as you think our PREVIOUS all-stars are the main cog, this is what we’re going to continue to see (a whole dang game of the same thing?!?!?!?!?) PLEASE, that was a waste of my time tonight. A tweak here or there and the game was ours for the taking.
Comment from gray16
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:35 PM
the most critical play was when the wiz were down 1 and gil took a quick and dumb three, from there the thunder took over and won
Comment from maggicman11
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:40 PM
anyone up for setting the record for shortest tenured head coach ever or trade suggestions?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:47 PM
thanks for taking the call Glenn
Comment from ChenierFan
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Some random thoughts…
- Gil is still rusty
- I would start Andray and make Antwn 6th man, but still get 30 min/game. The Wiz play their best D when Brendan and Andray are out there together.
- What’s with Mike’s shoulder? His lingering injury reminds me of the injury Gil had a few years ago. The team took him to an outside chiropractor who popped it back into place. Mike is playing with one arm. It is effecting his movement. The Wiz medical staff are hurting this franchise.
- Before Jamison came back the Wiz were holding teams to 43% shooting. it was 48% last year. Now it is back to the soft defense.
- Andray has got to hustle for offensive boards like Jamison does. He just lingers around the perimiter too much. If you’re only going to play 15 min/game you might as well pack in 24 minutes of hustle into those minutes.
- Glad to see Etan tearing it up with the Thunder.
- If things don’t change in another 15 games, there will be some personnel changes.
_Flip isn’t going anywhere. He’s a good coach. Let’s see what adjustments he makes.
Comment from neal
Time November 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM
This has to be the hit bottom point. Losing to the Blunder. Nowhere to go but up.
I agree with you guys who are about done with the big three. I’d give Saunders till 1/1 to have a go at it. If they are still into trying to outscore the enemy we give up on them and get whatever we can for Arenas and at least one of the others. Start (again) to rebuild. EG staked everything on them – he’s got to take the blame. It’s a shame. I’ve thought all along he would be an excellent GM, especially after Unseld. No more excuses.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I like Coach Saunders and I think that he has a good basketball philosophy. Now, however, I’m beginning to doubt his ability as a game-time coach:
How do you play a one-armed player 34:30 when he shoots 2/4 with 2 boards AND IS OBVIOUSLY IN GREAT PAIN?????…Everyone sings the praises of the depth of the Wizards bench. Yes, Miller has guts and Yes he plays hard, but if you don’t have a two-armed player on the bench who can play better in the NBA than a one-armed player, what kind of a bench do you have?
AJ might find some small relief in the fact that he is no longer considered to be tied for the worst defensive player on the team. Thus far, he has been FAR surpassed by Caron. Juicy Juice is the slowest, least motivated defensive player on the team. I lost count of the number of times his man simply put the ball on the floor and went to the basket with him trailing. Additionally, “the ball stops here” did it again on offense…the ball stopped at #3. If EG is not shopping this “all-Star” I would be very surprised. #3 simply doesn’t fit in on this team no matter how many points he scores.
The Wiz are at they’re best with either Caron or Gil out of the game. They simply can not get it together.
The “Big Three” simply means that they will play the most minutes; take the most shots; score the most points; and, sadly, also give up the most points.
Horribly coached game; terribly played game.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:04 AM
‘Dray is my man. I want very much for him to succeed, but I have to agree with ChenierFan “Andray has got to hustle for offensive boards like Jamison does”. As ChenierFan points out, ‘Dray’s minutes will be limited, so when he is in the game he has got to contest every single rebound and every single shot as though each was the last play of the last second of a tied 7th game of a NBA final.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:04 AM
@gabbo I was waiting on you too chime in, this is what I covered on the post game call with Glenn……
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:06 AM
you need to change your name back to gabbo
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Hey Jeff, sorry I didn’t hear the post game show. I was disgusted and turned it off. I’m glad that I agreed with your view.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:14 AM
I wonder if the Wizards feel old? If they watch a replay of the game they will. Those kids ran around the “old appearing guys” all night. It was almost like they were toying with them. They would let them get to within a point… laugh… and run away again.
Gabbo Caron stinks on the defensive end I completely agree. I’ve never seen a player expend less energy trying to stay in front of his man.
I’m with rest of you …. why are we still playing righty? Grimmacing in pain doesn’t get you any points or stops. Cmon coach get with it.
On nights when we are getting beat primarily in the middle wouldn’t it be nice to see at least a JaVale sighting once in a while? I’m not saying give the kid 30 a night but come on there are circumstances where he can change the momentum.
I didn’t expect to see a lot of Dominic this year, but, I did expect to see him in times where a player or players (Durant/Green) were taking it to us to see if situationally he could slow one of them down. Maybe someone super glued his shorts to the bench?
Don’t know guys it seems with us the more things change the more they remain the same.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Gotabig-Flip has got to be accountable to his players, I like him, but this is really horrible. His in game management, and the minutes are really bad! We need direction from the coach, I do not believe we are a deep team with a lot of depth, if we were we would be playing more guys or is it the coach? hmmmmmmmmm
Again you need to go back to Getabig
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Sorry for causing any confusion, but I didn’t invent the nickname. The ID I chose is simply too long for folks to type so they shortened it to the first letter of each word. They are the same:
Getabigboyoffense = GABBO
Gotabigboyoffense = GABBO
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM
@GrifonRacing- I could not agree more.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM
For Flip to ride Mike “One Arm” Miller for 30 plus minutes for 5 pts and 3 rebounds and 3 TO’s (something like that) is a horrible mistake. The Wizards really need to do this
PG Boykins
SG Arenas
SF Butler
PF Jamison
C Haywood
First off the bench Dray, Foye (for Arenas), DMAC (for Butler) Boykins needs to play 25 min plus a night for this team to win. And McGee should sub for Haywood, we should always see McGee and Dray for stretches in game.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Gabbo…. me thinks …. at least for now… we want the old GETABBO back 
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:21 AM
LOL…GABBO…..I for one believe we are back to a getabigboy than gotabigboy..IMO
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:26 AM
@GrifonRacing and jeffmalone1990 – I hope he doesn’t have to make a return appearance, but GetABigBoyOffense might have to start posting again.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:28 AM
lol..@GABBO
Okay, i’ll say this, then I’m burying it for good….DETROIT WAS PUT TOGETHER B4 FLIP GOT THERE, HE WAS JUST IN THE POSITION….LOL….as far as minnesota goes, KG will make anyone half-decent look better.(don’t know who else was on the team)
Flip has to resurrect this team and may not have all the resources to do so. I’m about ready to just sit back and just watch how this plays out, cuz right now, he is looking confused or like a puppet without the strings.
Well, i don’t like my time being wasted and that’s about how I feel right now, because if you sit there and play the line-ups he did tonight, you’re definitely not serious….lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:31 AM
I love the team, and have been a fan for many years….Look last year we were not healthy, so I can sort of get that. This year we have more talent, yet we have the same rotation with a team that is suppose to be one of the deepest in the NBA? I am sorry, and I hate to be critical but this falls on Flip………
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:36 AM
@dcbutler357 – Hang in there. This is a playoff team and once we get there we will be very dangerous. I believe that Coach Saunders is a very solid b-ball guy and is capable of leading this team. I really believe that he has to convince EG to cut some deal that sends #3 and #2 somewhere for a very solid 3 or 4 player (Charlie V. keeps coming to mind).
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM
DCB Minnesota was nothing before Flip and nothing after Flip. Kevin Garnett may have turned out to be the superstar he is all by himself, but, Flip had a lot to do with his rise as a star. In Detroit Flip didn’t screw anything up lol. He took a good team and kept them good.
Your puppet without stings comment is interesting. Do you guys think Ernie sits back and lets Flip do his thing? Or do you think Ernie has a role in how the team is coached as well? It’s interesting to me that through three drastically different coaches the rotations/substitutions have been very similar.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:49 AM
Bad timing Gabbo. With Righty being Righty and Deshawn locking LeSniffle down the other night I don’t see the only “offensive” 3 or super D going anywhere right now
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time November 21, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Speaking of power forwards… where is Fab? Did I miss him getting hurt or something?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time November 21, 2009 at 1:44 AM
I think he pulled a groin the other day, but he would have looked like he was stuck in cement during that game, but he would’ve knocked someone on the floor…lol…this was the perfect game for Wingspans 1 and 2 to get in there and scrum with their wing players, but oh well, on to tomorrow. SA has lost two in a row, correct? Tony Parker is out and Ginobilli has a injury also, but I don’t know their status. I think we’re going to lose either DMac or Javelle in a trade, along with either Caron or AJ…..sooner or later.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time November 21, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Whoopi Goldberg should coach the Wizards and guide them to wins like she did in the movie Eddie.
I’m going to wait until Game 20-25 before unleashing any more negative comments at the team. There is no reason to repeat the same sentiment as others when the feelings are all mutual concerning the state of the team.
If big changes are coming for this team – so be it. There is nothing worse than trying to support something that doesn’t work.
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Comment from aznzero
Time November 20, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Good morning Dave/fellow bloggers,
Great win against the Cavs. Lets take from that and carry that into tonight. I think the Wizards need to get back on D cuz this is a young team that can run. Also it seemed like we are always succesful when we push the ball and keep the ball moving around like haywood said. We can’t allow the opponents to be able to set up their Defense against us. Lets go Wizards!!!