Game Day Bucks
3:38 AM EDT…Dave Johnson back from Toronto… and now the Wizards need to build on last night’s 106-102 win over the Raptors…as Flip Saunders said of the victory….”“We have had a couple of these wins. We just have not capitalized on them. We know the formula to win. Defend, execute offensively and control tempo of the game.” So many things to like about last night’s game–except for the third quarter when the Wizards only scored 17 points…..In the fourth quarter the Wizards scored 34 points but it was their defense that was the difference. Brendan Haywood provided problems all night for Chris Bosh and in the fourth quarter Bosh only had 2 points…and Earl Boykins along with his 4 of the Wizards 8 assists in the quarter did a good job of frustrating the Raptors guards down the stretch. Of course Antawn Jamison was just a force and Gilbert Arenas had a terrific line with 22 points 9 assists and only one turnover and that was a traveling call. And yes Caron Butler had 19 points….sounds like the good old days with the big 3…On to the Bucks tonight…BLOGCAST—radio and blogging together—starts at 7:00 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 is a LISTEN LIVE link on the right side of the BLOG.
6:30 PM Dave and Glenn checking in…starters are in…Arenas and Young in the back court..Haywood in the middle…Butler and Jamison starters….Bucks will go with Jennings and Bell in the back court –Michael Redd remains sidelined with left knee soreness….Delfino and Ilyasova are the forwards….and Bogut in the middle…
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT (WIZARDS-BUCKS)
Posted: December 2nd, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from millie mill
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Good game last night. I have to give a shot out to Gilbert Arenas he had a good game with 22 points 9 assists and only one turnover and that was a traveling call. As they say we will go as Gilbert leads us. If controls those turnovers we will go far.
Did Brandon Jennings play aganist Earl Boykins last year??
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Bucks at the phone booth tonight.
BIG thumbs up for ‘Dray.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Jaba
Time December 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Nice win! Let’s do it again!Go Wizards!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from wizdude
Time December 2, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Dave, Any idea what the wizards intro song is when they come out of the tunnel???
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Awesome win for the Wizards last night. I have unfortunately been so busy this year that it has been rare to see any game live.. I may have only seen three games live all season.
Last night’s defensive effort against Bosh was outstanding. All the pregame talk about how this could be Bosh’s best season to date was just that: TALK. Brendan did an outstanding job defending Bosh during the first quarter, as well as limiting him to only 4 second-half points. The “Big 3″ also had their best output since the 05-06 season with 71 points. We need more of that on a nightly basis in order to keep up with the elite teams in the Eastern conference.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 2, 2009 at 3:48 PM
I think we will see a little more Randy Foye and Deshawn Stevenson in tonight’s game.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 2, 2009 at 4:13 PM
If Jennings gets off to a hot start tonight, let’s hope Flip puts in either DeShawn or Dominic to contain him. Let’s not forget about Ilyasova.. he’s a legitimate 3-point power forward, much like Jamison is for us. Maybe we could get a little zone defense in to contain those big 3-point threats.
Comment from llballa19
Time December 2, 2009 at 4:35 PM
I look forward to another good start and another W tonight
Comment from jmpalomo
Time December 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM
For all of us who thought Flip was crazy for saying he would like an 8 man rotation (I was one of them). I guess last night was proof. All the players not starting last night better perform to Flips standards or the PINE is in store for them. Man, 11 minutes was the most for the longest sub. Wow!
Comment from neal
Time December 2, 2009 at 5:42 PM
We are definitely playing better D. Just need the guys to be patient and buy into Saunders’s offensive system, like they never quite did for the Princeton O.
Well, Boykins has taken Foye’s place as the primary backup at the 1. The situation at the 2 is still up in the air, but it looks to me like Stevenson and Foye are in trouble. I would like to see McGuire tried as the backup to Young for a few games. He didn’t have a good camp or preseason but he seems to be playing well now.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Good Afternoon,
Any word on JCritt?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Ok, let’s start a winning streak at home tonight! And let’s build on last nights win, GO WIZ. Let’s have more energy tonight at home on a back to back!
Gil, go off tonight in the Phone Booth!
Comment from onebigfan
Time December 2, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Big Tigger show us u live
Comment from scj190
Time December 2, 2009 at 7:23 PM
i may be getting a bit ahead of myself here but im predicting a 30point + game from gil tonight
Comment from wizdude
Time December 2, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Hey Guys,
Just wondering if anyone was able to find out the names of the songs when the Wizards come out of the tunnel for their warm ups. I know the first song has a lyric “take it to the hoop” no idea what the name of the song is though. Is there a list of songs used during the warm ups?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 7:32 PM
we need it.. so lets go get it and just in case everyone missed it i posted that we are only .5 games back from being 7th in the east thats huge for a team that started off so bad we are still right on the edge of the playoffs but there is alot of basket ball to be played
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 7:34 PM
6:30 PM Dave and Glenn checking in…starters are in…Arenas and Young in the back court..Haywood in the middle…Butler and Jamison starters….Bucks will go with Jennings and Bell in the back court –Michael Redd remains sidelined with left knee soreness….Delfino and Ilyasova are the forwards….and Bogut in the middle…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 7:57 PM
wizards looking for first wins on consecutive night since april 4 and aoril 5 of 2008
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 7:59 PM
transition defsne critical..bucks get out inthe open flor and they will shoot threes
Comment from scj190
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:03 PM
how do i listen to the call through “the fan”?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:06 PM
not sure but you can hear it here http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:08 PM
I loved Scott Skiles when he was a Bullet, he truly got the most out of his abilities. He was scrappy and played with passion and FIRE. It has carried over to his coaching and his teams, as all of them show those same qualities of the Coach.
Here’s to a Dave and Glenn and all of my fellow bloggers, let’s get a win at home!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Hey y’all!
Winning streak, let’s hope haywood can keep up the D like last game!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Hey maybe Leon Wood will suit back up for the Bullets and shot some 3′s……….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Thanks for the shout Dave and Glenn 
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM
haywood already with the steal.. thanks for the shout out guys
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Nice drive and dish by Twan
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Man Nick really palmed the ball on that one
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Wow there are many empty seats!
Like our energy! They look really hungry for a win.
Comment from scj190
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:15 PM
thanks wiz 4 life
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Man #7 fir the Bucks has a SWEET Stroke
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:16 PM
nick young good matc up on bell
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Nick attacking the basket I like that
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:17 PM
young hot to start the game got to love that and Haywood dont care who is going after the ball he is going to take it down
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:18 PM
What a play by Caron
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:19 PM
also got to give it to nick for getting back and getting the guy to miss the easy 2
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM
waht a play by butler and haywood
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:23 PM
lol i like nick but you should not try and be D-Wade that was a crazy shot attempt
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:28 PM
getting nasty out there need to play smart
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:30 PM
wizards 11-2 run
bucks 9-2 run
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:32 PM
butler can break down bell
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:33 PM
good to see butler going to the basket
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:33 PM
When Caron plays like this we are hard too beat
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:33 PM
errr man got to get some freethrows to start droping
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM
I love Skiles
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Woohooo excitement!! gotta work on these free throws
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM
you thought that was crazy you should have seen his D# that guys was just as mean at it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM
you are right phe,y like caron of old
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Foye is dribbling too much…..pay attention…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:42 PM
AJ back in we need to blow this team out they got alot of fight in em
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:43 PM
we need a timeout, gotta get focused….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:43 PM
we need McGee i telling you that guy could put some fear in this bucks team
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:46 PM
OMG WHAT A DUNK BY CB3
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:47 PM
way to come out of a timeout
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Here we go! No mcGee, but butler and Nick also doing fine ;>
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:48 PM
hey remeber who said that CB3 was the MAN <<<<
Comment from scj190
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:49 PM
butler…Boom! get that rock in the hole!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Now that was a run
Comment from scj190
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:50 PM
butler is taking over. best iv seen him play in a while. making passes and getting the ball in the bucket
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM
uh this free throw shooting
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Bend those knees, all arm shots on freethrows….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:56 PM
OMG call the refs up and fire them one by one
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Oh boy… what, 5th offensive foul? Turnovers and second chance points really hurting us. Plus…gotta defend the three!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Wow, Arenas is not getting any love from Leon Wood
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Put Caron and Javale in! Need to get that lead bigger!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 8:59 PM
GOTTA stay focused, we are beating ourselves
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:00 PM
some one needs to talk to nick he is stating to slip into that lost kids grove we all know he is better than that
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:01 PM
turnovers killing wizards 10 tos
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Bucks on a 11-0 run
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM
LOL….AJ gives up just as much as he scores..
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:06 PM
there doing a low post switch and going at AJ need to cut that out
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:06 PM
javale is about to come in
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM
stevsneson instead
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Thanks for the shout guys
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM
You got it Dave and Glenn Me and Phemy are at the controls
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:08 PM
We can’t really expect too much from the refs, their court did get ousted…….get out there and outplay the opposition….
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Ok, Gil will be getting hot in the 3rd, watch out!
Comment from M2
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Wow…
So I’m still in Paris…
Sitting in my bed, computer in lap, screaming at the NBA.com feed.
After 2am over here.
WE HAVE TO GET THIS W!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Okay, let’s get disciplined, play our game, and throw it in the bag
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
M2, there’s a free 1day trial for international league pass right now, might wanna check it out:
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Follow the registration and when it asks for the coupon Code write “AllAccessDay”. And then watch the game in HD like I do!
…as far as i know its only working outside the USA.
HERE WE GO, 3rd Q. HEART&HUSTLE please
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Ok let’s have a great start to the 3rd, the first 5 minutes let’s take control of the game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:24 PM
welcome m2 we just gave you a shout out
Comment from M2
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM
I have the Premium LP Phemy…
That’s what I meant.
I hope I make it through this game. I’d like to see them get comfortable so that I can doze off feeling good!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM
3 fouls on jamison
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Ok, AJ can’t be a PF tonight….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I really like #7 for the Bucks he is active and has a great stroke
Comment from M2
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:27 PM
It’s been a long month over here so far guys… Thanks foe the shout!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:27 PM
he got pushed under the basket but there was no call
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Man not a good start to the qtr…..we got to have better ball movement and attack the rim, no more jump shots
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
the bucks only run screen and roll O# kinda crazy but it works
Comment from M2
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:29 PM
& it’s late because you know I meant “for”… 
Man Gil is launching tonight…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:29 PM
butler still in attack
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM
M2 nice hearing from ya
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Leon Wood is really in Arenas head, this is crazy..Flip should pick up a tech to defend Arenas
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Stop worrying about the refs and play the game. Cmon guys focus.
Comment from M2
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM
No doubt dcb357
I’m always here in spirit folks… Know that!
& most times I check the blog the next day to get a vibe for things (always love JM1990′s blow by blow haha)…
Tonight, I’m a little post happy as you can see.
Want everyone to know I’m still alive!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM
haywood pure hustle
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:37 PM
nice too see Nick play under control
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:37 PM
yes there you go good pass by Caron Nick needed that easy basket to get his head back in the game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Good Run, now keep it going. AJ take to them get fouls, so they come out the game and you don’t have to check them and everyone else keep playing solid D, and we’re off to the races
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Good rebound AJ
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
arenas 8 asists
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Cmon, can’t let them get on a run…..Great pass Gil, way to stuff it BH….Bad foul AB,
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Why are we having issues this year from the F\T line?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM
AB is getting some weak calls needs to watch his hands out there tonight
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:44 PM
no clue why we cant shoot free throws coach needs to make em work on them
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:44 PM
No one is bending their knees, all arm shots.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM
get a lead lose a lead need to find the key to holding one for a wile
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:46 PM
where are the rotations from last night, why not try them tonight?
Comment from scj190
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:46 PM
we cant seem to hang onto a lead in this game…cmon boys lets blow them out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Wide open 3 ptr’s for the Bucks
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM
We have to be more disciplined as a team, if something is working, keep jamming it down their throats, until they prove they can stop it.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM
need a 3 sec call Bogut is just standing in the paint
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM
We will lose games if we do not improve our F\T shooting…..Dave Hoopla you are needed back
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM
we’re not rotating properly on D….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM
The bench cannot get into the flow if they do not get minutes………………….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:50 PM
What in the world was Haywood thinking on that one?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Ok, if AB sets a screen for NY, why is he staying out at the three point line, instead of cutting towards the basket? It’s the lil things ya gotta do to get easy baskets.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM
glad at least nick is making his freethrows. we’ll need that at clutch time!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Two drives to the basket and AJ doesn’t help out….this is where Javalle would intimidate someone. Flip, what are we doing with the rotations tonight.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
missed free throws might kill us.. at this point we should be up by alot just off free throws
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM
There is no reason not to play Javalle tonight, he would sky all over the bucks, he is quicker off his feet. Let the young man become a star already
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Yeah, the free throws are hurting us, and these rotations ain’t helping either….need some consistency on these rotations.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Did Mcgee do something not to be in this game??????
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Why is stevenson even seeing the court?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM
So far in the 4th, we have launched all jumpers and ZERO in the paint
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM
we are ice out there good fast brake tho if we hit the free ones
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM
man the rotations tonight have not been good, not like last night at all
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Wow Flip a backcourt of Boykins and Stevenson in the 4th, really?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Well, I’m pretty much blown by Flip right now….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM
nice dish from Boykins to Dray
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:03 PM
we need the defense to do what it did last night….trade baskets would not be a good thing for us on the sceond of back to back
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Arenas Boykins Haywood Jamison Butler
go! Let’s take this game now!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Can Flip get his head into the game please? There’s only seven minutes left….no time to make the whole team feel love by letting non-regular players get on the floor.
And no DMac either????
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:04 PM
stevenson for d on bell
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
LOL…DJ/Glen, we hear ya, but we’re puzzled by the rotations.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Boykins 3pts 3 assists
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:06 PM
we have three guards in and they are still getting three
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I just do not understand, last night great with game management, tonight we abandon what we did less than 24hrs ago
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Leon Wood missed that call, it was off the Bucks
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:08 PM
okay, this is working, to our amazement, but I guess that’s why i’m a blogger, and he’s a coach…..please prove us wrong and win this
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:09 PM
@dcbutler-it is not working, do not be fooled…..DeShawn, Boykins, and Arenas………..NO Sorry, MISTAKE…….Caron should be in, he has played a good game……….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:10 PM
3 guards in boykins arenas and stevenson
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Butler back hin, here we go. He already got 2 highlight clips of his plays for tonight..Let’s get some more
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:12 PM
LOL….@GLEN
WOW AB with the flat-footed block…..we need BH in there or atleast McGEE
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:14 PM
WE NEED INTERIOR PERSON IN THERE BESIDES AB OR WITH AB….
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Why is it that we always make “nonames” look like stars? (Ridnour)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:16 PM
If this man doesn’t know his resources by now………ab is no where near the rim on offense…cmon coach!!!!!!!
we have no chance at offensive rebounds.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:16 PM
jamison now five fouls
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:17 PM
haywood back in
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:17 PM
I have no idea about the rotations tonight…….
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I’m starting to get nervous here. Time’s running out, gotta make some buckets…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:21 PM
BOYKINS, WAY TO RUN THAT OFFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM SO PEEEEEEED AT FLIP FOR THIS GAME…Freethrow being what they are, bad mgmt of resources….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:21 PM
he isn fouirth quarter earl
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:22 PM
The big three got 70 last night, but the role players had a big part of them getting 70, why abandon it!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:22 PM
gerat d by haywoppd
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:23 PM
cmon haywood……a travel
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM
haha, you heard the MVP MVP chants? 
GO BOYKINS!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM
tension bucks 3rd in nba in 3 pt shooting
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Hey what’s the status on Antwan Jamison? Is he badly hurt? I hope he’s okay. I hope it’s nothing serious.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:25 PM
game ball to the lil big man BOYKINS
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM
no substitution for boykins for defence purposes?
WHHYY DONT YOU FOUL? COME OOOONNN I DONT GET IT
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM
tough shot
Comment from gray16
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM
the last bucks game i went to, gilbert hit a three at the end for the wizards to win 105-102
the score right now is 102-102
get ready
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM
wow, that didn’t make any sense…..
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:27 PM
got he bad feeling we gonna get an offensive foul now… uh
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Boykins again with a key play………
Comment from gray16
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:28 PM
good move by boykins
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:29 PM
well phemy, we now know you can’t predict the future….lol….we HAVE TO GUARD AGAINST A THREE!!!!!!
Comment from gray16
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:29 PM
hopefully some crazy shot by jennings doesn’t happen
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Wow my hands are shaking. But…we dont foul while being up 3, and now we hit both fts? Why don’t miss it?..well….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:29 PM
PUT DMAC, MCGEE, IN!!!!!!!!!!! NEED QUICKNESS!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:30 PM
I think the Bucks will go for the win
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
yeah, gotta defend the three. And dont foul. But we all know that 
Comment from gray16
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
2 wins in a row, the wizards are starting to come back, playoffs definitely starting to look more likely
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
good stuff i would have been bloging more but i was about to have a panic attack over this game its crazy but a win
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
TWO IN A ROW!!!!!!!!!!
BUT FLIP, WE GOTTA HAVE A BLOGGER TO COACH TALK
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:32 PM
a win is a win, but man do we make it HARD
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:32 PM
WE HAVE ANOTHER ALL-STAR ON THE TEAM!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:34 PM
1 800 636 1067 for post game
Comment from Phemy
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:34 PM
thank you.
Well… if you take away the missed Freethrows and Turnovers plus “wierd” coaching and not defending the three, we had an all around great game. All the starters + earl had a great game!
See ya next time!
GO WIZARDS! We’re the 8th seed right now! Slowly climbing up!
Comment from Jason C
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Good win, any off the backend of a back to back I will take regardless of how close. Gil looks to be getting back into it.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Am I nuts or are we 4-1 in the last 5? Got to like that!
But boy… we almost gave this one away (yeah but we *didn’t*).
Comment from gray16
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:40 PM
man, the southeast has just taken over the eastern conference playoff picture
magic, hawks, heat, bobcats, and wizards
magic- doing great
hawks- doing gret
heat- doing great
bobcats- since the trade doing great
wizards- lately have been doing great
let’s hope the wizards can keep this momentum going into the next game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:40 PM
on hold for the postgame………
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Tremendous games from Brendan and Andray. Nick played very well except for 5 turnovers. He shot well and was aggressive on D as well as picking up 5 boards. Keep playing like that, Nick.
Comment from vitality08
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:46 PM
We’re back in 8th place! I think things are only going to get better from here.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Thanks as always for taking my call Glenn and Noodles and Dave………
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Yes. This is a good thing. I’m glad we won. Okay but I’ll ask again. Does anyone know about AJ and his status? What’s going on with him? Is he seriously hurt or something? He didn’t look that well after that hit he received in the last few minutes of the game.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:54 PM
WOW!! it almost sounds like Nick is winning over Tom.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:55 PM
@dcbutler357,DCDON again with the shout out for me, he is going to help me get a job with the Wizards, lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Wow the Hawks got 146pts against the Raptors tonight
Comment from gray16
Time December 2, 2009 at 11:02 PM
raptors on a losing streak, wizards on a winning streak, wizards just won against toronto IN toronto, wizards next game against toronto IN washington
i can smell a 3rd win already lol
hopefully antawn isn’t too hurt, but if he was continuing to play, it was probably just a hard hit that jolted him, but it shouldn’t be too serious. let’s keep our fingers crossed.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 2, 2009 at 11:08 PM
As I said when we signed Boykins hewill be a fan favorite…….Tom again I think it is time you come around to Mr Boykins and recant what you said about his impact on the team
Comment from neal
Time December 2, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Very encouraging win. We’re gradually getting some confidence. Winning teams are tough in crunch time. Losers tend to choke. We’re not quite there, but we’re closer.
Arenas is playing smarter, although he still occasionally shoots early in the possession with no one under to rebound.
Late in the games the Wiz sometimes get a little lazy and quit moving on offense. Except for Boykins, who has energy enough for 2 or 3.
I’m SO glad Slick has his confidence back.
I sure would like to see more of McGee. Have I said that before? Have any of the rest of you said that?
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time December 2, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Dave,
That was me that shouted to you at the game tonight. Normally, I am in section 419 but they gave us tickets in 221 in the B row tonight. So I was real close to the floor tonight.
Anyway, what a game! I almost had heart failure but I love the win. The Wizards really need to work on their free throws – they seriously need to get another free throw coach.
Go Wizards! Let’s beat Toronto on Friday.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 2, 2009 at 11:40 PM
@JeffM, …LOL…Yeah I heard DCDON…LOL
WOW!! Hawks stuck it to Toronto
Play of the night…..Boykins CALLED Haywood out to set the pick, waited for him to get set, then did a pick and roll for the slam….would have had a second one if BH didn’t walk.
THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN BH and AB…AB sets a pick and runs to the elbows….He was the only big in the game, besides AJ…GOTTA STEP UP YOUR PLAY YOUNG MAN.
We won, but we are making these games tougher than they have to be. More elite teams will make us pay, get it worked out Flip, this is our month to take great strides (15 games this month, only five of the teams had winning records at the beginning of the month)
ANYBODY KNOW JCritts status?
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
We played spirited ball once again and even Hollywood Nick showed touches of greatness initially. However we are far from being a complete lockdown defensive team so we must try to help Jamison once again against Bosh on Friday because he just kills him one on one! I like to give todays game Ball To B. Haywood for being a Monstar with 14 rebounds which were Huge. Toronto is mad as hell so I expect a War Friday Night at the Phone Booth so fans get there early for all the excitement! I wonder what the status of fresh legs J-Crit, is he about to turn the corner health wise DJ or does he have a way to go? How is Mike James controlling his emotions on the bench will we see him anymore this year on the court! The players I hope turn things around soon are Mike Miller, Mcgee, R.Foye and J-Critt. Lets get ready to rummmmblllleee!
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM
We had a three-point lead and the Bucks had the ball at half court of their basket. There are about 10 seconds on the clock. Jennings makes a three to tie the game. QUESTION – Why did we not foul Jennings when he had the ball at half court? Even if we had a foul to give (I think that we did), we could just foul again. He couldn’t tie the game with two foul shots.
Earl makes the first of two foul shots to put us up by 1 with 1.0 seconds on the clock. QUESTION – Why didn’t Earl miss the second shot intentionally? There’s no way the Bucks get the rebound and call time out with 1.0 seconds on the clock. Instead we gave the Bucks a shot at a three to win.
I don’t understand the logic of playing Earl, gIl and Randy at the same time. Randy is contributing absolutely ZERO on either offense or defense. At least DSS has come to realize that he is in the game for “D” only.
All in all, we are playing better each game. We’ll be there at playoff time.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Earl, the Monster, Boykins (DCB… I love that.. Earl calls Brendan out… Brendan sets the pick… then off to the basket… Nice Pass Earl ! Earl almost single handedly won the game in the 4th. What a “closer”.
Even Tom is noticing Nick? Wow. He shot very well tonight, but, Nick is really growing as a bb player. His defense is turning from good to very good. He did have one more turnover than Gilbert did tonight, but, 2 of them weren’t his fault. Nick is even rebounding. Go Nick.
Brendan the Beast in the East. The rebounds… ok. The great defense we expect. Where the heck did all these blocks come from all of a sudden? New, and completely appreciated. aspect of his game
Toronto is going to be mad, but, we have the answer. It’s Brendan guarding Bosh. He shuts him down again…. we win.
GILBERT! Some more rust shook off tonight
The team is looking good now that Flip is getting to “know” everybody. This, as Neal said, is very encouraging
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 3, 2009 at 12:31 AM
@dcbutler357 – “THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN BH and AB…AB sets a pick and runs to the elbows….He was the only big in the game, besides AJ…GOTTA STEP UP YOUR PLAY YOUNG MAN.”
AB does what he is told to do. He is playing the 4 spot. That spot sets the pick and moves to the elbow for the shot…think AJ, not BH.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 3, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Boykins has a few “sweet” assists to Andray too
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 3, 2009 at 12:40 AM
In position lol
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 3, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Nobody so far has mentioned Caron. A very short while ago a few were advocating trading him. How you feeling about him after the last few games? Caron is an all star for a reason. It is just taking him time to find out where he fits in with the “team concept”. The last few games tell me he (and Gilbert) are getting close to figuring it out.
Go Wizards… onward and upward
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 3, 2009 at 1:03 AM
A few random thoughts…
1) Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl. The guy has been unstoppable. He is a remarkable player. I shake my head wondering how he does it.
2) Glad to see Dominic getting some minutes. He was a big part of the Toronto win.
3) Saddest story in the NBA is the NJ Nets. That team is largely small, unskilled and not very good shooters. I know the Nets did a lot of salary dumping but I’m sure they never thought they would be this bad.
4) Andray needs to finish off those passes with slams rather than delicate layups. The fans want slams! Also, it is time to shelve the behind the back dibbling. He got on Sportscenter when he faked out a guy playing like he had a hangover, but that move generally slows you down as you attack the basket. Use the crossover in front of you and keep you momentum going forward.
5) I feel Caron is gradually starting to come around.
6) Refs call the charge far too much.
7) I think word is out to give the Bucks the benefit of the calls to help Jennings become a star.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 3, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Jennings doesn’t need the call imo. Him and a few rookies this year have been WOW. Missed tonights game but a WIN is a WIN! Next game is… when?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 3, 2009 at 1:26 AM
Guys we aren’t 8th seed 
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 3, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Getabig, AB was playing the five, AJ was playing the floor during that sequence. Him being the biggest one on the court, i’m sure he isn’t being told to run to the elbow on a pick and roll, there is no one to hit the boards and also that means everyone is shooting jumpers.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 3, 2009 at 1:40 AM
Well, we have a lil rest before the next game to continue our “tweaking”. We are getting there
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 3, 2009 at 1:47 AM
Getabig, I meant to say AJ was playing the four instead of ” the floor”…lol…
Regardless, with earl at the helm, if players cut, they will get the ball. The amazing thing is that earl is making something out of nothing out there, cuz the guys are still not moving “fluently”. Big props to “the Duke of Earl”. Everyone is playing well and since no one is perfect, KUDOS to the TEAM
(Even Flip gets a big Kudos, even though he has us taking alcoholic “shots” to pull through at the end)….lol…good thing there isn’t a such thing as a TUI (Typing under influence )
Oh yeah, we didn’t mention Caron. He was very aggressive. Good thing they didn’t know how to play him, and that’s what he’s supposed to do (take advantage of mis-matches). Never the less, thank you CB3 for getting it together
Comment from wiz123
Time December 3, 2009 at 2:19 AM
Who would have thought our biggest acquisition this season would be the smallest guy in the NBA?
This goes to show how much we need a distributor in the team – we have all the scorers we need. I wonder if Eg notices this…
I wonder if minny would like randy roye back for sessions…lol
Comment from wiz123
Time December 3, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Our defense definitely picked up…but i still don’t fancy the way we look on offense. there are too many one pass – then up goes the ball. what i do like is that we are attacking the rim and getting calls for that.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 3, 2009 at 2:50 AM
Another great win tonight. The Scott Skiles scene was quite comical, I must say.. him calling the technical on the official.
Good job in holding the field goal percentage below 50, but look at the discrepancy in number of field goals attempted: 95 to 70. You can’t win games every night like we did tonight on that type of shooting. Sometimes the field goal percentage numbers are deceiving..
But in all, great win!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 3, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Gabbo — I think Boykins *tried* to foul Jennings; that’s how it looks on the video in any case.
Someone said I’m “coming around” on Nick — as I’ve repeated a zillion times, no one doubts his talent; when he plays well consistently, I’ll praise him for it. Last night he was good on all fronts but one: he had 5 turnovers.
Andray — if you play a guy at multiple positions, he’ll make those kind of positioning errors. Overall, in less than 20 minutes, he had a monster game — 5-5, 4 boards, a block, and 2 steals.
Don’t know what to say about FT shooting; miss them and an easy game becomes a squeaker.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 3, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Grifonracing — obviously Caron is a terrific player. What does that have to do with discussing a trade? Teams often trade good players.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time December 3, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Tom… because the “good player” aspect wasn’t the reason for the trade talks The trade talks centered primarily around him stinking up the show. The last few games his shooting percentage has gotten better and the turnovers have gone down. He is even starting to play the passing lanes as he used to.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 3, 2009 at 12:55 PM
I love CB3 when he is in warrior mode. The leadership he brings when in that mode is equal to the nastiness of a Ron Artest and we know he can be hardnosed and nasty on defense. The offensive side of CB3 has my legs shooting out trying to kick the plasma 52 inch when he dribbles the ball out of bounce instead of making that 17 footer we all know he can make or just a fancy dribbling right into double coverage for another turnover just when we fight to get the lead. CB3 has to transform himself from the mild mannered Clark Kent into the nasty ass Superman we all seen in the past! In my opinion he plays much better when he is fired up about something. Coach it your job to get under his skin and make him bring the Nasty OUT!
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Comment from Babakism
Time December 2, 2009 at 5:45 AM
Fantastic game tonight/ last night great defensive effort down the stretch
Look for Earl Boykins being used to apply some pesky deffensive pressure on Brandon Jennings tonight