Game Day Raptors
7:10 AM EDT..Dave Johnson checking in and hopeful the Wizards will continue their push to a .500 record and we can start this season all over again. Backbone of the Wizards streak of four wins in five games has been defense–especially in the fourth quarter. This week the Wizards held the Raptors and Bucks to below 40% shooting in the fourth quarter. Brendan Haywood has been a big part of that. Haywood limited Andrew Bogut on Wednesday and Chris Bosh only had 2 points against the Wizards on Tuesday….I love all the blog comments on our “off” day…got a kick out of Tom noting that jerseys are issued and not Superman capes when the Wizards sign a player but Earl Boykins certainly makes you wonder. Boykins is not some novelty…he is a veteran player who can play and I think now we are seeing the Wizards getting used to how he plays and playing off him. Can I use the word play any more. Wizards play Toronto tonight…protect the home court…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.
5:10 PM….Dave and Glenn checking in….this is a home game the Wizards need to have but the Raptors have had players and coaches meeting and are not happy about their losing streak and giving up 146 points to the Hawks. In short they will be locked in….the Wizards need to have energy from the start
6:50 PM…starters are in….Arenas and Young in back court… Haywood in the middle …Butler and Jamison the forwards….Raptors continue to go with Calderon and DeRozan at guards….Bargnani in the middle wih Bosh and Turkoglu at forwards.
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT (WIZARDS-RAPTORS)
Posted: December 4th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Phemy
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:20 AM
yeah key for winning: haywood! Let’s hope he doesn’t get in foul trouble early, Chris Bosh will come out pretty agressive after the last game.
And Earl the Closer…go little guy!
If the big three play like last game, we’re good to go. Just move the ball, move without the ball and defend the three!
cheers
Comment from Jaba
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Here’s another GOOOO WIZARDS!!!!! from Germany!
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I can’t wait to get to the game tonight. I am so excited and hoping for 3 in a row! Good Wizards.
Dave – I will be looking for you again tonight.
Let’s do this Wizards!!!!!!!!
Comment from Jgarcia
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Im baaacccckkkkk. And its my Birrrttthhhddaaayyy!!! The big double duces (22) so all I’m wishing for is a Wizards Win.
sooo…
Wizards Vs Raptors * 2nd Time VS them in a week=
Agent Zero * Points + (JGarcia’s Birthday *2) =
Hibatchi scores 44 points
see that would be the icing on the cake!!….
Its quite simple actually…
all you have to do is remember to carry the 1……
Comment from maggicman11
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Wizards are finally playing well and starting to gel. Gil seems to have found that space where he is most efficient. the space between forcing the issue and losing games, and only taking 9 or 10 shots and losing games. 20-25 points and 8-10 assist with a good fg% from gil and we are true contenders.
I have heard that we will go as gil goes, but we cant rest the load entirely on him. Boykins has made his case for the wiz mvp this year, as has jamison and haywood. and we still are only 7-10. we will go as far as the TEAM will take us. CB3, Gil, twaan, slick, mighty mouse, dray, haywood, and everyone else as a whole. GIL cant do it himself. looking for a great game from haywwod this game. statistically he is right up in the top 10 in bigs for all the things you look for in a big man. rebounds, blocks, and shooting percentage.
Comment from neal
Time December 4, 2009 at 3:36 PM
The Duke of Earl for MVP!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Hey maybe the Raptors would be so kind as to give up 140 pts to us, since they did last time out, lol….
Go Wiz……….
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 4, 2009 at 4:35 PM
This game will show if we and contenders or pretenders because we a at home and our opponent wants to break our Will To Win. I expect a War Tonight so Tough Juice we need you to be a warrior. Andray you have been way below the radar lately so I expect a Big Game from you also. The Keys to the game is Rebounds, Freethrows and Fastbreaks. We must stop there picks and there threepoint shooting which I expect them to shoot 30 or more! Lockdown defense from Stevenson,D-Mac, and Oberto will be needed. I hope Mcgee and Foye are ready to contribute to the cause because you will play a important part in the process!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 6:15 PM
5:10 PM….Dave and Glenn checking in….this is a home game the Wizards need to have but the Raptors have had players meetings and are not happy about their losing streak and giving up 146 points to the Hawks. In short they will be locked in….the Wizards need to have energy from the start
Comment from neal
Time December 4, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Who’s old enough to remember The Duke of Earl? Cool song.
The Pigeons scored 146. They were predicted to finish just ahead of us. Tough competition.
PLEASE guys, make your FT’s tonight.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 6:47 PM
I doubt that the dinosaurs would let us score that many on them lol! I bet after that awful game by the dinosaurs their coach must have been like “If you do that again I will bench you even if your a starter!”
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Hopefully Gilbert Arenas will drop 60 points on the Raptors. >.>. The Raptors have been playing poorly lately. He might be able to have a break out game or something, hopefully.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Hey guys in tonights game we might be able to break 3 milestones. Gilbert needs one more assist to have 2500, Caron needs 2 assists to have 1500, Haywood needs 3 blocks to break 800 blocks.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Dave Johnson on the World Cup and on the radio with the Wizards and the blog…….:!:….Dave you know your soccer!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Wizards are 5-4 since the addition of Earl Boykins……….
Comment from Phemy
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Germany checking in, land of fußball (=”soccer”!), World Cup… we will win anyways ;>
GO WIZARDS! The 1 day league pass tryout is still working for me (since ~4 days^^), so I’ll stay up and watch the game.
cheers
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:52 PM
6:50 PM…starters are in….Arenas and Young in back court… Haywood in the middle …Butler and Jamison the forwards….Raptors continue to go with Calderon and DeRozan at guards….Bargnani in the middle wih Bosh and Turkoglu at forwards.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:53 PM
hey indeed big day for soccer with world cup draw
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Woohooo lets go wizards.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM
greqt to ahve you with us everyone…us draw not bad but a massive first game and sloveni can be difficult
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Okay Wiz, no letdown tonight. The Raptors are going to want revenge from the last game.
Crash the O-boards on these guys and press their guards.
Pound them into submission!!!
Sorry to miss the first half due to Eucharistic Adoration, but man does not live by Wiz games alone.
See you at the half…or therabouts
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Looking forward to the call Dave and Glenn, and hello to all of my fellow bloggers. Here’s to a fun night and a win on the blogcast.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:00 PM
US got the best possible scenario, however beware England will be tough……..
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:00 PM
I know pretty much nothing about soccer lol, it’s not big in my country.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Italy got the easiest group, germany did ok… and so did the us. But yeah, england will be tough!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Grrr I hate how tipoff is never on time lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Lets get ready for war.. can’t wait for the tip
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:05 PM
we are underway flip saunders
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Any of you guys have nba2k10?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Calderon will get lit up by Gil tonight….book it……..Let;s continue to shoot for 25 team assists and keep the team TO’s down, and beat the Raptors on the boards. Let’s also see a sustained effort from our starters and bench tonight and olay a complete game for the ENTIRE 48 minutes……McGee I hope you get some time tonight, the Raptors have no answer for you 
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:06 PM
let’s go wizards let’s go.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:07 PM
ya hopefully Arenas can score 30+ today.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:08 PM
boykins 3rd in nab in fourth quarter scroing 6.8 points per fourth behind d wade at 6.9 and brandon jennings at 7.1
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:08 PM
thought about getting 2k10 till CoD MW2 came out lol
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:08 PM
MR FOURTH QUARTER!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Wow… 1st, Brandon Jennings,2nd, Dwayne Wade, and then 3rd, Earl Boykins, leaders in 4th qtr scoring OH BOYKINS
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:09 PM
lol k, Im not getting MW2 yet, maybe left for dead next month. 2k10 is enjoyable, tohugh I’m not very good at my player mdoe yet!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Let’s go wizards, build a 10 point lead with the first quarter!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:12 PM
0 TO’s in the last 107 minutes for Jose Calderon….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:12 PM
good start important because raptors should be locked in first quarter will be important
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Dayuuummmm at that calderon stat.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Not a good start for the Wiz
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:14 PM
not good start we need some D# Haywoods going to have to play out on bosh its going to be a long night for him
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Quick start for the raptors :p
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Drive guys. Drive it!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Wow, we are really starting bad tonight……The Raptors are playing inspired basketball
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM
WOW real bad start.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM
ewww man we are lost out there bad shots no D# at all
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM
good point jeffmalong… on calderon…..and wow that is the worts possible start
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Please go inside….We need a timeout..we cannot lay another egg at home……Raps on a 10-0 run to start the game
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM
10-0 start is not funny, they better pick up the slack on defense and offense.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Lol gotta love how we are anticipating a great start and then we start with a 10 point deficit in 2 minutes.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Thanks for the shout Dave and Glenn………
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Arenas has to take advantage of Calderon, on some post ups or attacking to the rim……
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Wow, did the Wiz get the correct start time for tonight’s game?????/
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:20 PM
That was a difficult first field goal…
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Jeez guys. such bad defense.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:21 PM
C’mon team let’s get into some type of flow, snd stop launching 3′s
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
calderon pushing ball up causing problems
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Haywood should have went right at the basket with that do not bring it down
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Calderon 4 assists already
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
What a horrible start,hope we can start playing properly.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:23 PM
We need the bench early in this game, the starters are FLAT
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Flip sit the entire starting 5
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:24 PM
whats there to say we are not getting it done
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Um… Guys what are you doing.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:24 PM
boykins in to put pressure on ball
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Wow, it took half teh quarter to make an adjustment?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Dray I hope you have a monster game tonight when you get in……….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Why do we shoot jumpers and not deive the ball if we are cold?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:26 PM
need to try Caron no one is shooting the ball good
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:26 PM
not containing basketball geting in paint
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Not going to get back into this with jumpshots…. We will come back into it but, man was that a bad strat or what.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Flip, can you please sit all of the starters?
Comment from Phemy
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:29 PM
thats the spirit butler. attack the … out of the rim!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:29 PM
GOod things happen when you take the ball inside.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Good defense leads to good offense. Man.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:29 PM
boykins forced the turnover
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM
there you go Earl and AB bringing the noise and here comes McGee
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Need you tonight big guy (Dray) again IMPACT plays by Dray and Boykins……..and Finally McGee after a DNP, I am sure he will have a lot of ENERGY
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Alright guys thats better….
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Wow, are the raptors bad.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM
here we go. Javale+Dray+Earl aka the big three!?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Jack back at home, I am sure he will play well
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Wow… That was a horrible first quarter. Absolutely shocked.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Wizards came out FLAT, and the Raptors already have 27 with time still left in the qtr not good…….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:34 PM
So… 3 min left, let’s try to reduce lead to single digits. or this one will be difficult.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Raptors so far 9 assists, Wizards 2 assists, TO’s Wizards 2 and the Raptors 4
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Wow, the Wiz passed up some open looks…..We have to take those mid range shots
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:35 PM
nice CB3 seen them setting up for that charge and stoped and drove threw there hands for the foul
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I cant believe that the wizards made a free throw
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:37 PM
good play by McGee to not force that and pass it out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Boykins again saving the Wizards, he and Dray have been the best players on the court for the home team
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Boykins gets into the lane at will……what a threat!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:38 PM
got it back down to 10 but still a long way to go
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM
What a waste of an important posession….. WTF Blatche tkaing a 3.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM
On possibly the most important posession of the first half and the wizards waste it :/
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Jeff think you got to add CB3 in there he has some nice plays a steal and stops of his own
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM
If we don’t come out big 2nd quarter this will be a long cilmb up!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM
as much as we lakced on the dfensive end…the offense was not flowing….probabaly statingthe obvious raptors 10-0 fats break points
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM
clock was about to crush them so he had to take that 3
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:41 PM
You can’t give up 27 points in the first and expect to win.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM
@Wiz4L-I agee on Caron……Boykins way to get us started in the qtr, and MCGEE WITH THE HIGHLIGHT
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM
MCGEEE!!! MCGEEE!!!! YASSSSS!!!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM
ha ha you seen that coming from like 10 days away wow
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM
We need more McGee
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:43 PM
good to see foye get going
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Foye has to get on track, if he does we will be dangerous with this unit
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Alright now jsut defend the 3 pls…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:44 PM
McGee is getting around the court too much needs to learn to stay still and play his man more
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Bosh used his body and off hand well to fend off McGee, I think that was a no call on McGee, oh well Bosh is an all star
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Noooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t Take McGee out
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:45 PM
9 raptors turnovers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:45 PM
@Wiz4L-McGee would learn this, he just needs consistent minutes…..And again Boykins is bailing out the Wizards……….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:46 PM
yeah McGee played well just a little more work and he is going to be a beast
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Would like to see Dray on the block…………
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:46 PM
blacthe one block and two steals
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:46 PM
great help defense by Dray, great job………love his ENERGY tonight
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Boykins is a beast!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Anyone who was not in favor of the Earl Boykins addition, please speak up
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Earl Boykins, The Savior???
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM
that’s the way wizards. Now we are back in this game. WOOT!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Boykins and Haywood have been the best players for the Wizards all year, and Jamison also
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Boykins 9 points 1 assist 3 rebounds in less than 10 minutes.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Earl is the guy who gets it done why dose he not start? and AB Haywood McGee CB3 Foye i mean alot of guys with there hands in this come back
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM
McGee has also been vary good
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM
This team has so much “upside”, it’s scary for the other teams. But we still have some tweaking to do.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Good to see the wizards fight back HARD!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM
waht can we say boykins again saving the wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Again, I will say he should be starting with Gilbert in the backcourt (Boykins)………..He makes the team and his teamates better, ball movement and on the ball pressure not to mention his scoring and FT shooting
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:51 PM
meh feel bad for Mcgee with 3 quick fouls.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Bad shot by Foye……forced shot
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Foye really isn’t getting the concept, where is NY
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:53 PM
I really like the way Dray is playing in this game
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Foye, has not been good for us ths year.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:53 PM
haywood, don’t shoot if its not a dunk.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Jamison has to sit down, ok Dray continue with your play
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:53 PM
bad call on jamison. 3 fouls…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Boykins
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Boykins is amazing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:55 PM
@dcbutler-Foye has been out of sync since the injury, hope he can get his confidence……..But if they just play through Boykins on the offensive end, we will be ok…..The Raptors play ZERO defense………
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Alright, need to play better defense now.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Now we need Arenas to shoot good shots and get hot. And of course, defend.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Man it would be great too see DMAC………
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Gil is so much better at the two
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Guys Dray is playing a great all around game…..Nice dish to Arenas
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Earl was in his shorts and he still hit it.. and gil is getting hot
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Come on guys, defend the 3 point shot.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Arenas with the heat check, should have given Boykins the ball back
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:59 PM
haywood effective again on bosh
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM
WHat horrible defense.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM
11 rap tpors tunrovers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Two dunks by the Raptors in the lane with nobody in the lane……Defensive breakdowns
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:01 PM
If only we could play good defense against the 3 pointers…. We should have a lead…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:01 PM
I don’t think Blatche traveled……….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:02 PM
no 3sec call on that i mean there were 3 guys there to call it on
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Arenas, OMG…..Pass the ball to Boykins he was standing WIDE OPEN……swing the ball……
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Hmm… need to play better defense, and our offense is slipping again.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Haywood and Jamison a combined 0-9 from the floor
Comment from graydavis
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM
That was not a foul
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM
I love that we went to Dray in the post, please continue with that…LOVE IT..
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM
bosh is camped in the lane someone needs to call that
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:08 PM
No love from the referees.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Wiz 15-45 33% from the floor and 3-11 from 3 pt land 27%
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Another dunk for DeRozen
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:09 PM
And suddenly the lead is 10 again. Freaking bad calls.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:10 PM
We really have to solve our issued from the F\T line, yes we are 10-12 tonight, but the entire year has been a struggle, bring back Dave Hoopla
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Man, 16 points from derozan.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:12 PM
if we would have played the game like this from the start we would have crushed them
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:12 PM
DeRozan, Bosh and Turk are killing the Wizards……..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:13 PM
DMAC needs to play a lot in the 2nd half!!!!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Alright, 7 point deficit. We can do this.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:14 PM
glenn says perimeter defense will be key
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:15 PM
At some point, we are going to have to start with the team that gives us the best chance. In other words, boykins needs to the play the point, to start out….and it’s not so much that Foye is cold, his selections are suspect also. When is JCritt supposed to come back? We need another point guard, real soon
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:19 PM
@dcbutler-thank you, you have come around on Boykins starting (I not saying you were not already there, lol) Yes the best players need to play PERIOD.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:21 PM
We didn’t make full use of the offensive spurt because our defense was so bad. And, a few calls in their favor meant no we have a deficit to overcome.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:24 PM
good point datonypony
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:30 PM
So we come out and launch jumpers…….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:31 PM
good look inside by AJ need the dunks but the free ones are free for a reason
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Man at time our offensive sets are painful too watch
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:33 PM
nice look CB3 way to look for the better shot
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:34 PM
The Raptors play no defense, and for that I am thankful they are giving Arenas wide open looks from 3
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:34 PM
arenas now 22 four of 8 beyond arc
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Dray has outplayed Jamison tonight, I think he should get his minutes tonight, tonight only of course…….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:36 PM
cant live off that shot got to work for something inside
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:37 PM
We really need Boykins on the court, we have no flow on getting our shooters into there spots…..Without him we go one on one, and launh jumpers, not a flow to the offense at all, and it is tough to watch
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Dave, so you are also writing for CSN Washington as well? Good job……
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:38 PM
We can’t make stops :/ need better defense. And we need to go inside, jumpshots won’t win it.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:39 PM
jamison had that read
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Great job by Arenas and the Make a Wish Foundation before the game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Haywood has to deny Calderon and defend the baseline and paint
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Haywood not having the same success on Bosh tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:42 PM
How did Bosh get that rebound?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:42 PM
WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:43 PM
bad play by Caron i agree needs to get into the flow
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Dumb things costing us.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:43 PM
git’r done!!! finally we tied for a second.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:44 PM
ok finally Boykins, we will get the lead now !!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:45 PM
@gbkdc-is in the building, c’mon where have you been? You know when you are on we win
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Man, maybe we will go inside if we put some MONEY in the lane…..LOL
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Poor shot selection guys.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM
AJ needs to quit jacking up 3s he cant even score on lay ups right now
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:47 PM
I have major technical issues… my laptop is held together with duct tape, I am not kidding, I have to hold the montior while I type with one hand, and I can’t post on my phone for some reason anymore. ??? I’m pretty much always reading, though. But good to be here!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Hmm, let’s see if we can get a lead by the end of this quarter.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:48 PM
my dog likes b-ball too. he watches games with me.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:48 PM
We are saying the same thing each game, what are we doing in practice, between games? We can’t keep relying on Boykin to do everything.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:49 PM
The fact that AJ is 0-4 3 point line distresses me.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Wizards of late have been great in the 4th….tonight they will need that same effort!
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Dave, Glenn & the gang… 2:50am in Paris…
Here I anxiously sit!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:50 PM
oh thank u nick!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:51 PM
WOW! WHAT A WAY TO FINISH A QUARTER!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Young to beat the clock
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:51 PM
BUZZER BEATING DUNK!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:51 PM
YESSSSS IM SO HAPPY AT THAT. Thank goodness nick was so quick.
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Big MO is with us now… That was huge!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Top 10 plays lol.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I hope charlotte and Chicago lose tonight. Then we will have a play off spot!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:53 PM
@dcbutler-I’m afraid this game has the same feel, we will rely on Boykins and Arenas to win this game in the 4th qtr……Hey whatever works right? But we really must improve on both ends of the court, hopefully we can get wins while we figure it out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM
@gbkdc-Keep the dog watching with you, and if we win you gotta do it for the rest of the year……lol
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Nothing wrong with relying on your guards in crunch time!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM
AB with that vet move no were to go and got the guy to bail him out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Dray has really played a great all around game tonight, very good effort
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:55 PM
First lead of the game.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:55 PM
yeah, but is a empty feeling relying on one person to win every 4th quarter lol.
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:55 PM
& the Wizards take the lead…
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Big shot by niclk.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM
bang bang its game time nick welcome to the show
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Again it starts and ends with Boykins, he is the LEADER of this team
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM
nick young for 3!!! and the lead!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM
blacthe has been terrific on d
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Earl with a bad shot but lovely hustle.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:58 PM
that was a good shot by Boykins but it just didn’t go in.
Comment from DCtoNYCBALL
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Im finally gonna contribute to the blog whats up everyone. Go Wizards/Bullets….lets get this done in the fourth!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:58 PM
ok AJ, get better shots….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:59 PM
I think if the Wizards continue to launch contested jump shots, Flip should fine them and make them run, lol
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Alright, small lead now, let’s play good ball following our gameplay, no more trnasitional jungle ball.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Oh what a party it will be, when we understand what works and stick with it….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:00 PM
And AJ needs to sit on the bench,worst shot selection….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:01 PM
GIl nees to drive it nonstop now.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:01 PM
mcguire in to hekp on d
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Ok, let’s close this out on a good note team
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:01 PM
CB3 played alot now we got Dom in for D# and we should be ok
Comment from DCtoNYCBALL
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:02 PM
lets see high % ball. Run Nick off the high pick and roll. Put Gil back in. and iso with Butler…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Boykins again saving the Wizards
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:02 PM
NICE TEAM WORK!!!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:02 PM
That was a great 3 pointer by Earl Boykins. He had a good shot. He was open. Good play.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:02 PM
nice pass AJ keep looking you wil find that open man
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:03 PM
jamison tied it up
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Alright we need Haywood back in.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:03 PM
GREAT DEFENSE!!! THAT’S RIGHT PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:03 PM
yeah aj is off today. like he is crooked or something. boykins for 3, i’m amazed at him!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
mcguire in on turkoglu
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Why Twan lauch a another contested 3?
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
What’s up with Antwan Jamison? He doesn’t seem to be playing as well as he usually does. Does anyone know?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
AJ stop taking shots. Hoenstly, stop.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
AJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF WITH THAT SHOT!!!!!!!!!!!
DISCIPLINE
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Boykins shooting 67% for the year in the 4th qtr
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Gil keep doing that, keep at it.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Arenas in attack mode playing good off haywood screens
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Great call on Calderon……..
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Gilbert Arenas is feeling it.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Pretty tough call on calderon.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:06 PM
MAN THAT WAS A HORRIBLE CALL ON DMAC
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:06 PM
:/ tough call on Dom also.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Aj needs to be subbed. I think he is 3-14 or something.
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Turnovers 16-6… Gil w/none tonight
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:09 PM
WHY is aj still ther!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Alright gil, attack mdoe.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:10 PM
At least he did not try to shoot it that all i can say
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:10 PM
HACK A HAY premature beginning?
Comment from DCtoNYCBALL
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Hes off tonight… He is the most consistent wizard. Just doesn’t have it tonight.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Haywood passed up on a short shot to drive the ball…
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:10 PM
did dmac even foul? didn’t look like it
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Woulda been nice to stumble on Boykins last season (as he was relugated to playing overseas) when we couldn’t find a floor leader to save our lives…
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:11 PM
OMG Antwan just pass the ball from now on for the rest of the game.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Oh for goodness sake AJ.
Comment from DCtoNYCBALL
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:11 PM
86.4% from the stripe tonight!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:11 PM
AJ SHOULD BE THE ONE COMING OUT
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:13 PM
LOL…..Does AJ ever pass the ball, good grief
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Bosh is having his way with Wood tonight, and Twan you have taken 3 HORRIBLE 3′s in the 4th, please stop!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:13 PM
We need to grab the defensive boards….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Sub blatche in. NOW!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Nice driving by Gilbert. Gilbert’s in cruise control right now.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Calderon really cannot play defense, and the Raptors might be worse than the Knicks on D
Comment from DCtoNYCBALL
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Arenas putting a good game together! After a bad start.. Nice to see that
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:15 PM
gil seen haywood under the basket and knew if he missed haywood would get it
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:15 PM
game still for anyone’s tkaing, gil, keep attacking.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Jamison 3-14 and Haywood 1-7, at least Haywod is rebounding and blocking shots
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Oh my, chris bosh is a beast.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:16 PM
man i think gil got hit in his man parts i think i got that look my face
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Damn is gil alright.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM
So Jamison and Haywood a combined 4-21, that is HORRIBLE thank you Wood for the hustle however….And Dray needs to play Bosh to close out the game IMO
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Four people check Gil and he goes for the shot, and why is Gil initiating the play anyway? We are our own worst enemy at this point.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM
OMG, hey does anyone else get really afraid when someone on the Wizards gets hit during a called foul? I always get worried like (when Gilbert just got hit) that someone is going to go down. I just wonder if anyone else has the same anxiety. I don’t like seeing so many people go down.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I hope Blatche comes in for Jamison. Hopefully Gil is fine, game much too close for comfort.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:18 PM
9 4th qtr points for Bosh and counting
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:19 PM
DON’t miss freethrows wtf wtf
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Raptors SUCK on D & still we’re in a dogfight…
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:20 PM
@M2 becuase our defense sucks as well.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:21 PM
@M2-my thoughts exactly, the Raptors are a one dimensional team, draw and kick to the shooters with HORRIBLE defense
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Ok, Boykins is in the game and Gil still takes over the point?????????? LOL
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:21 PM
DEFENSIVE Boards grab them ffs
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:21 PM
that’s my point exactly
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Glenn and Dave we have played with FIRE I said last game that match up with Haywood was HORRIBLE for the Wiz, tonight he has proved me right!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Come on wizards, let’s win this.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:23 PM
9 offensive rebounds aint funny :/
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Freakin’ Chris Bosh man… My God… been killing us for years
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Bosh isn’t the one beating us….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Boykins again will save the Wizards……..it just should not come to that, shot selection has been really bad in the 4th qtr
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:24 PM
@dcbutler-Bosh isnt’s the one killing us?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:24 PM
What’s the point of Boykins being on the floor if Gil is playing the point
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Big miss, but we got the rebound……Boykins was fouled on the rebound, what an effort by Boykins
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:25 PM
WTF was that no way in the world you dont call that
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:25 PM
We beat ourselves tonight (if we lose). We can’t expect Boykins to keep overcoming our bad choices
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Serious? WTF! COME ON!
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I wonder if they’ll get the ball to Bosh?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Must defend, and MUST SCORE!
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:27 PM
NBA officials are the worst in pro sports
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:27 PM
here we go
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:28 PM
foul was called before contact
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Come on Wizards… we need to close this one out. It would be a shame if we didn’t make get this game.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:29 PM
I wonder, go for the win or, go for the overtime.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:30 PM
I want to see a GIlbert drive and hopefully an AND1.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:30 PM
quick score or last sec shot? over time or tie ?
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Home court. Go for OT. We are better than them.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Bosh has made an impact, bigshot by Arenas
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Scored too soon
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:31 PM
that should have been a foul glad it went in
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Yes! What a clutch play by Gilbert.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:32 PM
We need quicker feet and length on D.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:32 PM
mcguire in d
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:32 PM
This game should not have been this close PERIOD
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Funny how Gil doesn’t get calls this season…
Bosh with the phantom foul while Gil & Boykins get “no calls”…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Overtime…….free basketball at the phone booth
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Thank goodness. We escaped that one.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Overtime!!! We will crush them in OT, we are a better team. Just dumb things that didn’t go our way.
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I agree JM. We don’t have a killer instinct….YET
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Look for Boykins to win it for the Wizards in overtime
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:34 PM
So, how long until OT? Like, how long is the break.
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Nice… 3:35am in Paris
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM
here we go about to start ot
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM
I have confidence we will win this in OT.
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Turk’s game has passed him by.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Well, Gil needs to look to pass when three people jump out on him. And honestly, that’s not a foul that you call in the last seconds of a game. If we play to our potential, the refs wouldnt even be a factor in the game, at the end of a game. Can’t blame flip for the “on the floor” decisions.
AND LET BOYKINS PLAY THE POINT OR TAKE HIM OUT, GEEZ
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Why did the Raptors shoot a three? I thought that was foolish. They had so much time.
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Don’t let him get that rebound!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:37 PM
finally a 3 for us. tense game.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:37 PM
The Raptors are not a good team, the concept was built on International Play, all the players must be able to step out and shoot. However there is NO PREMIUM on defense……We are playing with Fire……….The Raptors are a draw and kick team that’s it, we did this to ourselves tonight PERIOD
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:37 PM
If AJ ain’t scoring, he’s such a liability……
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Standing around on D again
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Shoot-out
…
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:39 PM
We hand out 3s like it’s candy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:39 PM
@dcbutler-I am with you on Boykins, and I have said that no way Haywood can play Bosh, tonight it is on full display. The Raptors are trying to still this one, by doing what they do BEST shoot the jumpers………The Wizards again with HORRIBLE Permiter Defense
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:39 PM
We’ve taken three 3′s… You called it JM1990
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:40 PM
raptors have scored on all four of theior ot possessions inclduing off an offensive rebound
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:41 PM
We either win this or we’ve given it away. Raptors can’t compare with us players 1-10, no way.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Why did Gilbert Arenas have to turn it over? That’s not the time you turn it over… now the Raptors have the ball.
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Nice time for a nap, eh? Butler can’t out-tap Turk??
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:42 PM
And Flip still goes with Haywood on Bosh, OMG
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:42 PM
No fouls, right!!!!!
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Well there’s Gils turnover…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:42 PM
BS they call nothing on one end and an a little crap on the other
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:43 PM
The offense needs to run through Earl and it has not done that in over 10 minutes, HORRIBLE
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:43 PM
The “big three” of the past are killing us. Where is the team that brought us back from 15 down, dang.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Man, if we lose, it is all AJ’s fault.
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:43 PM
These officials are clueless. Can’t see travel. Can’t see fouls. Imagine fouls. Anticipate fouls. What’s up???
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:43 PM
This reminds me so much of last season…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:43 PM
game over wow cant even belive what i have seen in OT
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Wow we lose. WE lose.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:44 PM
OMG another turnover. What’s wrong with us? We need defense… things aren’t looking well right now.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:44 PM
I thought we would destroy them in OT. How wrong was I :p
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:44 PM
1 step forward, 2 steps back. These guys are frustrating as H to watch.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:44 PM
This is one the Wizards, not the Raptors….The Wizards did not play well enough to win this game……….Toronto has one stregnth, that is shooting jumpers yet we cannot stop them……..INSANE…..What is the definition of insanity?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Ok, this is where coaching has failed us. How long do you watch this mess go on. NY hasn’t been in there for how long? While we watch Jamison “struggle”
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:45 PM
8-10 would have been so much better than 7-11… These are starting to add up!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Well I suppose we still have a chance but, why no NY and so much AJ.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM
ALRIHGT WE CAN STILL WIN! BIG TIME PLAY GILBERT OMFG
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM
3 out of 5. Should be 4 out of 5. That’s why we are near the bottom of the league. Good teams dont’ lose focus like this and good teams don’t have 70% of players playing well. Good teams have 90% of players playing well every game. We’ve got a loooooong way to go to be a serious team. I don’t know if I’ll live that long.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM
OMG were did that come from wow is a under statment
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Toronto’s as dumb as we are!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM
GILBERT’S BACK!!!!!!! THERE IT IS YEAAAHHHHHH BOIIIII
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM
@dcbutler-again you are correct, as I have sad in the past, Flip has to also be accountable……..Gil with a big shot to tie the game……Boykins with the set up and again saving the Wizards
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM
SWAGGER LIKE WHO! SWAGGER LIKE MINE!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM
I’m glad Agent Zero is back. We need to not give them any open looks here.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM
But yes, this is annoying, Nick, who has performed decently, is being benched, and Blatche who was decent was benched for AJ who is horrible tonight,
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Again, this game shouldn’t even still be on. At some point, we need to quit screwing around and play a full game. win or lose tonight, it’s been poor.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Boykins as I said will win it for the Wizards in overtime, Boykins set up Butler and Arenas on the last 2 scores
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:49 PM
I agree, we aren’tplaying playoff ball just yet.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Come on defense. Oh man this game is so intense!!
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Jamison Butler & Haywood 5-34
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Why so we have Jamison in on a defensive stop? With 5 fouls?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:51 PM
that was a good call but they looked at it
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Who gets this call will win.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:51 PM
@jeffmalone are you sure about that? Would you trust Boykins with the last shot in overtime?
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Slow down JM1990 on the “set up” talk….
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:51 PM
That’s a bunch of BS
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Turk with a HUGE shot
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Wow big shot by turkgolu.
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:52 PM
The guys played 10 games (some nice ones obviously) & JM wants to give him the keys to the city 
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:52 PM
How can Turk beat us???
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Hmm. FOr the win, or 2nd OT attempt.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Why did we have our offensive team in on defense….lol….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:53 PM
@Gilfanatic-I trust Boykins more than anybody on the roster at this point of the year
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Go for a second OT.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:54 PM
@dcbutler-MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:54 PM
This game was crap. absolute crap.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:54 PM
man that sucks we should have had this game
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Oh man… looks like Gilbert couldn’t just come through on that last play… that was a nice try though.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
well, he may not get the keys to the city, but he gets the keys to the Verizon Center. Well, we lost this BS.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Arenas went for the foul call instead of the bucket, missed a lay up….WOW
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
No call? Really?
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
I was actually thinking of paying to see them at the booth. Forget it!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
1 800 636 1067
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
WOW
……..
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Oh stuff this. F this S.
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Wizards are still clueless about what it takes to win in the NBA.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Wizards lost this themselves assisted by a few ref calls. It’s funny how Gil doesn’t get calls anymore, because of 2 years absence? Lol.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:57 PM
The Raptors lost 5 in a row and are Horrible and win at the Wizards, this type of loss will hurt the Wiz
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:57 PM
if we were shoting like we do norm we would have beat this team
Comment from passtheball
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:58 PM
who cares if Gilbert got 34????? It’s another L. Goodnight. this really stinks.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Good teams close out bad teams…..need I say more
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:59 PM
D Wade gets all of those calls…
B Roy
Obviously Kobe & Bron
Peirce
Nowitski
everyones gets those weak calls.
I’m not saying it’s right but I’m saying Gil just isn’t getting them.
3 seasons ago he got them constantly.
He needs to think buckets & not fouls though, don’t wait on the refs!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Jamison and Haywood 5-23———
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 10:59 PM
As I said before, Jamison lost it for us. I know that normally you can’t blame on player, but, honestly, missed freethrows and 4-16 shooting from Jamison lost it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Hey Flip how do you play Haywood and Butler for 41 plus minutes tonight? And not play your stoppers in a tie game in OT, DSTEVE, DMAC, MCGEE??????
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Man, that was stink. Annoying loss. We have such bad defense.
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Simple math
37% shooting doesn’t beat 45% shooting when you basically launch the same number of 2′s & 3′s…
We had them in the turnover game… They just shot better.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. DUring the final Turkgolu jump shot posession, why was it our offensive guys? WHY WASN’T IT HAYWOOD MCGEE DOM DSTEVE AND WHOEVER? WTFWTFWTFWTWFTWFTWFTWFTWFWTWFTW
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:03 PM
you guys are all mad its just one game and its not like we lost by 50 to the nets its the NBA you dont win every game and just because one guy made a bad play or is not shooting good you try to kick him off the team when AJ was winning the last 4 games for us no one said a word
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Gil should have thrown that one down or made sure he got that lay up, he should not rely on the ref’s to bail him out to close the game
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:04 PM
& we had them 10 steals to 5… We knock down a couple more shots & we’re good.
Oh &… we miss Miller!
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Yep JM1990 D Wade punches that… Sportscenter highlight!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Well, while we did not execute, the coaching staff can not continue to watch players go one on one, when it’s not necessary. We have qualified players on the bench. Why do we stick with the players that may play a part in whether we win/lose, but are not the determining factor in itself. Until EVERYONE is held accountable for a whole game, we will see this all season. Win or lose.
Even if we do make the playoffs, we dang sure won’t get that far with this mentality. Disciplined teams will eat us alive.
Comment from M2
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:06 PM
& gets the foul… game over!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Wiz 18 team assists in an OT game……..Raptors with 25
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:10 PM
I have a bad feeling that this loss leads to a losing streak
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:14 PM
thanks for taking my call Glenn………
Comment from neal
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:21 PM
One step forward, one step back.
Toronto played pretty well.
Butler just has to learn to catch and shoot.
Arenas just has to learn not to shoot from the perimeter with none of his teammates in position to rebound.
Somebody just has to teach our guys to shoot FT’s. I don’t know what the problem is. Doesn’t look like the form is so bad. But some coaches always have teams with a high FT percentage, regardless of the players on their team, so it must be a coachable skill.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:21 PM
I think GIl should have went for a dunk 
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:22 PM
@I will ask eveybody on the board to take a look at the box score and draw your own conclusions on game management
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:25 PM
@Jeffmalone.
18 points in the paint tells you everything you need to know, look no further.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Also, Nick young with only 25 minutes.
Also, Mcgee and Dom both getting around 4-5 min.
Also, Jamison 1-7 3 pointers.
If jamison had a normal game we would have won, we didn’t play that bad.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:30 PM
THAT’S THE WHOLE POINT TO THE SEASON….There is no need to watch anyone have a bad game, and still PLAY the whole game, AND even if it wasn’t the whole game, DEFINITELY not in crunch time.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Well I will ask, in a one possesion game with a tie score, and we are defending the rim, your line up is:
Arenas
Boykins
Butler
Haywood
Jamison
Flip??????Please address this? As far as rotations, last year we went through this crap, nothing is set in stone. You have guys that play well, and may get a DNP or 4 minutes in the next game.
Dray outplayed Twan tonight, yet you reward Twan with more minutes? Young got into a flow yet never got back into the game? And the experiment with Arenas playing point guard must come to an end TONIGHT, we have 18 assists in an OT game.
You must start Boykins, Period! And when we play the Raptors again Coach, please do not put Haywood on Bosh, we got away with it in the last game, but we saw the real deal this game!
Coach why did you not play your stoppers in an OT game at home that was tied? No McGeem DSteve, or DMAC?
Yet we allow Twan to continue to jack 3′s????????
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 4, 2009 at 11:45 PM
As an all-star player, you should recognize when you don’t have your jumper and take it to the rim. Even if he didn’t say that to himself, someone on the bench dang sure should have told him that. As before, Boykins has helped us to overcome deficiencies in our play, but tonight, and definitely against higher echelon teams we are toast.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 5, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Is there anyone out there now who disagrees with me that Jamison should be the 6th man? That is no knock on Antawn, that is hust the type of game he has. I’d start Andray, Javelle or even Dom just to add more defense and athleticism. I’ll say it again… the only time Antawn has been on a team that had over 42 wins is when he was the sixth man. Barnini is in the same mold, but his coach did the right thing & played offense/defense with him.
It was painful to watch Antawn heave the 3′s. He really does not have that kind of range. He’ll have his moments but the 3-ball is not his shot.
The Wiz got pounded in the opening minutes because they had no defensive presence.
The Wiz will only be a 45 win team at best unless they get bigger and more athletic. The Wiz lost becuase of all the offensive rebounds the Raptors got. Still, if (Duke of) Earl makes that 3 point shot to push the lead to 9 that might have been it.
The only good thing about tonight’s game is it looked like Gil is starting to warm up the hibachi.
Flip needs to make some changes in the line-up. There is still a lot of standing around on offense on many possessions.
Better luck next time.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 5, 2009 at 1:00 AM
I like the Coach Saunders philosophy of basketball…stick with the guys who are getting the job done.
I like the fact that Coach Saunders has a lot of offensive sets in that big playbook.
Now, if only Coach Saunders’s coaching actions during a game matched his philosophy, I’d really like it.
We had a 53 minute game. CB, AJ, BH and gIl played the bulk of those minutes and shot a resounding 21/60 from the field and 7/21 from 3-point land. They had a grand total of 10 assists among the four of them. I don’t call that going with what is working!
The offense consists of a point guard dribbling around while waiting for someone to negotiate a series of picks to get free…and then the point guard will usually get the ball to him too late so that guy now has to dribble around…GOOD GRIEF!!! No wonder it’s still take the first open shot we get. We probably won’t get a better shot. How about looking at some of the other pages in that playbook!
Even though we had won 4 of our last 5 going into tonight, we have looked terrible, except for some parts of the Heat game and when we frustrated LeBronze right out of his game. Opps, almost forgot the Nets game when gIl and ‘Dray each scored 30 (‘Dray was 12/15 that game…
I don’t believe that he has had 10 shots in a game since).
We need to limit CB, AJ, BH and gIl to no more than 32 minutes a game. We need to avoid playing Foye more than a few minutes a game until he can demonstrate that he can contribute more than jacking up (and missing) jump shots. We need to take advantage of that tremendous bench depth by playing people in roles. Dom got some time tonight as a defensive stopper. Oberto and DSS could play that role at times also. McGee got some time and picked up 3 fouls and that was it for him for the night.
We need to get Slick serious minutes when it really counts. ‘Dray has to play at least 24 minutes a game.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 5, 2009 at 1:01 AM
If Brendan reads this blog…Big Guy you are inconsistent in your foul shooting because you are not releasing the ball as you are raising it above your head; you are waiting until your arms are fully extended and then you are forced to shoot with your hands instead of your legs. You are wasting the positive aspects of your entire routine of bringing your right elbow in to your body and extending straight up. Release the ball earlier.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 5, 2009 at 1:24 AM
As much as I was opposed to it initially, I am beginning to agree with ChenierFan that AJ should come off the bench. Not just because of tonight’s game, but because we really don’t need four “jack-it-up” players on the floor at the same time to start the game. ‘Dray should be starting and AJ should come off the bench. If that happens, we’ll play much better defense; the ball will move on offense; the opposition defense will have to move; we’ll get better shots, both AJ and ‘Dray will end up getting high double/doubles and AJ will provide some leadership to the second unit.
When Miller gets back, I’d like to see CB go to the bench, also (better yet, traded) and Miller play the three.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 5, 2009 at 2:36 AM
I’ve been watching other teams play…tonight it’s Miami vs. LAL…..These players (kobe and dwade) have their “selfish” moments, but i’m watching these guys hit open players whenever the other team even leans like they want to double team. Haslem (a good jump shooter) cut down the middle for a layup/slam and the play before, Oneal did the same (and caused Odom to get ejected…lol…which may cost the lakers the game).
Basically what I’m saying is, we would have 20 plus assists per game if the “three we call big for no reason” would stop being selfish ALL THE TIME and pass the ball when they are going to the middle and the opposing team totally collapses on them. I also say that to say, AB should be cutting to the basket more when he sets the pick, instead of running to the dang elbow. We can’t even get the basics of b-ball correct, which is why Boykins looks so good, he’s basically playing fundamental b-ball. If we can have someone come in and play basic basketball and look like an all-star, HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM. Like the one caller said, Why are we still talking “chemistry” after all this time. KG went to Boston and won a championship, after being traded during the draft and going to training camp…..IT’S TIME TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE, all of this “relax, why get excited, flip is a good coach, gil is working off the rust…etc etc etc” is getting old, the season is moving right along and at the end of the season, the only excuse is going to be, there was no discipline and/or accountability. All that other schizznick is just that….schizznick.
I would rather see Caron play with the second unit. He is more aggressive when he plays with them and he runs the floor better with them, because he doesn’t have to defer to AJ or Gil. AJ should be the 3 because I would rather him get burnt and have two bigs waiting behind him than the bigs using him for a layup.
WOW!!! KOBE JUST THREW UP A THREE AND BEAT MIAMI!!!
Okay, back to the story, FLIP has to make changes, for the good of the team, there is no more “big three”, this is a team, treat it as such. Those three should NEVER be on the floor together again, unless they are coming out of the tunnel, or going back into the tunnel or are standing next to each other in a timeout, or on team intros (get my point). I don’t expect much out of the skins, cuz I know Zorn is going to do something silly, just because. I’m about 45% there watching flip manage the wiz…..
Comment from Babakism
Time December 5, 2009 at 5:16 AM
@WizRadio
With the new instant replay rules it is my understanding they review plays in the last seconds to see if there was a foul on the last shot they may have missed.
That being the case, why did they not review to see that someone from Toronto was grabbing Blatche’s jersey.
Comment from Babakism
Time December 5, 2009 at 5:30 AM
Gil may have missed that last shot but the 3 in OT and the 2 to tie the game to force OT are the 2 biggest shots he has made all year and brings us another step closer to Gil getting back to where he was. He is going to blow up for a 50 point game soon, I can feel it! just like when he made that 3 in OT and I had already gotten out of my seat and growled at the TV before the shot had even hit the net, causing my wife to tell me I’m gonna make the neighbors call the police if I don’t shut up. lol
If Gil not acting like a JACKA$$ dancing and looking for the camera cause he knows he is playing a game on ESPN means he doesn’t get superstar calls…….I am cool with that, just give him calls when he actually gets fouled. Such as when he drove down the lane and got knocked on his back by Bargani.
Did anybody see queen james on tv looking like a clown????? Then his teammates had the odasity to get mad @ Joakim Noah who was mouthing off @lebron from a seated position on the bench as lebron walked toward him…lol
Comment from M2
Time December 5, 2009 at 5:54 AM
We’re like 18 games in…
NO WAY in the world do we trade Butler!
I don’t care if Butler has a bad season, he’s not tradable…
NO WAY in the world does Tawn come off the bench!
I don’t care what Dray or whomever is doing, Tawn is our rock. He proved that immediately when he entered the line up again after injury. No way he’s a 6th man… He had a bad night shooting… I can live with that because I can live w/the fact that last time we played the Cavs he was a beast… & last time we played Toronto, etc, etc.
What short term memories man, eeeesh.
.
Now we all have every right to moan & groan (it’s what fans do) but slow down & breathe in a bag on all of these wholesale changes everyone seem ready to make.
You guys are all nuts…
All said with LOVE!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 5, 2009 at 5:56 AM
Well if Arenas won’t blog, looks like Haywood will:
http://brendanhaywood.yardbarker.com/blog/BrendanHaywood/Buy_Me_Love/1680721
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04
Dec
Buy Me Love
What’s up Yard, it’s ya boy B-Wood! I’ve got some good news and some bad news! The good news is that it seems like my Wizards are back on track. We’ve won 4 of our last 5 games and have another tough game tonight against Toronto! It definitely seems like everything is coming together for us at the right time. Antawn Jamison’s play during this stretch has been stellar, Earl Boykins is giving us a huge spark off the bench and Nick Young looks like he’s coming into his own! The bad news is that as good as things are going for us right now, they’re going just that bad for my man Tiger Woods!
As everybody knows, there’s been a media circus buzzing about what Tiger called his “transgressions.” And while I will acknowledge that what Tiger did was wrong and irresponsible, my biggest problem in this situation isn’t with Tiger, it’s with his wife, Elin Woods! They say you can’t put a price on love but someone obviously never told Elin that! After hearing of Tiger’s extramarital affairs, her first move wasn’t to go to her family for help; she went straight to the bank! If you haven’t heard, just days after this whole situation was brought to light, Elin had the couple’s prenuptial agreement restructured and immediately had $5 million dollars put inter her personal account – this just in order to stay in the marriage. Before this situation, she was supposed to get $20 million dollars if they divorced after a 10-year period. Now that’s been shortened to 7-years and she’ll get $55 million (and that’s after the $5 million has already been put into her account.) Some media sources are reporting that there are even clauses in the agreement that could take this deal up to $75 mil!
Call me “old fashion” but this sounds more like a business deal than a marriage to me. I know Elin was probably deeply hurt by Tiger’s actions but Tiger’s wallet isn’t the way to restore things in the Woods’ household! Another fact lost in all of this is that these affairs wouldn’t have even come to light if Elin hadn’t gotten all Jazmine Sullivan on Tiger and “busted the windows out his car!” This could’ve been settled nice and quietly behind closed doors. All I’m saying is that Elin better be glad she’s married to Tiger Woods instead of Chris Brown or this whole story could’ve been reported differently!
The group Backstreet had an old song called “Buy Me Love.” The premise of the song is that money can’t buy you love. I’m going to buy that old album and send it to Elin for Christmas! Whatever happened to the saying “stand by your man?” Like my man AI (Allen Iverson) said a long time ago, “Nobody is squeaky clean!” And if I was Tiger, the fact that it took mega-millions to keep Elin in this marriage would make me question her love for me, her motives and how committed she is to their family.
I know some people are going to say that I’m wrong and heartless but I just want everyone to know that there are two victims here. And even though they say you can’t put a price on love, we now know that the price is $75-80 million dollars!
Now Yard, I ain’t saying she’s a gold digger, but she ain’t messing with no broke “_ _ _ _ _!”
Hit me up Yard and let me know what you think!
I’m gone!
B-Wood
Comment from Phemy
Time December 5, 2009 at 8:57 AM
tough loss :/
I don’t blame it on gilbert though, he did the right thing. Well, who’s next? I’d really like to be .500 …
And javale didn’t gett to play after the 2 minutes he played and got the unlucky “fouls” against bosh? Come on Flip… you can’t deny his potential…
cheers
Comment from gray16
Time December 5, 2009 at 10:35 AM
didn’t get to see the game, but it looks like gilbert did his thing out there. the highlights on sportscenter made him look like true agent zero. now it’s off to detroit, hopefully the wiz can get a win there.
Comment from neal
Time December 5, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Interesting that Flip had Gil at the 2 for quite a while with Boykins at the 1. Seemed to work pretty well.
I think if we’re going to be more than a “one and done” team McGee has to play enough to be seasoned by playoff time. We have to live with his mistakes at some time in order for him to develop. Might as well be now.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 5, 2009 at 11:07 AM
An annoying loss, to say the least. They came out intense and took a 22-7 lead. We outplayed them the rest of regulation, even though we couldn’t get our shots to go down.
Overall, we got 4 more shots on basket than they did and 11 more FT attempts. We outrebounded them, committed fewer turnovers, had twice as many steals, fouled less.
We just couldn’t overcome our terrible FG%. Especially, Antawn had an off night in almost every way. would have been a good night for Andray to play 35 minutes — we’d have likely won the game.
Oh well…
Comment from datonypony
Time December 5, 2009 at 3:45 PM
If shots don’t fall, it means less assists, our ball movement was that bad but yeah. Next game…. PISTONS. We lost to them last time with prince and hamilton missing so… we better win this time.
Comment from Babakism
Time December 5, 2009 at 3:51 PM
@gray16 sportcenter didn’t even show you the clutch 3 he made to tie the game @ the end of OT.
lebron got more face time on espn doing non-basketball related activities on the court than any other player from any other team got for actually playing basketball on the court.
Comment from neal
Time December 5, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Looked at one way we lost because we had an off night shooting. However, the Lakers and Spurs usually win anyway against second-rate teams when they have an off night shooting.
So, we’re still a work in progress – a .500 team at best until we improve still more on both ends.
My old B-team coach told us never to shoot from the perimeter with no one under to rebound. I presume that any system (Princeton, Saunders or whatever) has someone under to rebound for any play. Some of you guys that know more than I correct me if I’m wrong. And if I’m not, someone sent a Tweet to Arenas.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 5, 2009 at 4:01 PM
To be honest, I was dissapointed that Arenas didn’t take a three pointer on that lass posession. I really wanted him to do it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 5, 2009 at 7:08 PM
From the pages of the Post and beat writer Michael Lee:
There were several reasons why the Washington Wizards had no business defeating the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
They sleepwalked through the first period, falling behind by 15 points before realizing that they were in an actual competition. They shot 36.8 percent for the game, with starters Antawn Jamison, Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood struggling to hit much of anything the whole night.
And, instead of attacking a team that has no interior defense presence, the Wizards settled for a season-high 29 three-point attempts, missing 19.
Click here for the entire story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/04/AR2009120404737.html
“That was a typical regular season game of non-playoff teams,” Coach Flip Saunders said afterward, offering his most scathing criticism of his team this season. “I’m more disappointed in this game than any game we’ve had. Just because you’re about to get that next step and that next step usually means being more disciplined. Not being complacent, not be satisfied. We started the game like it was going to be one of those games.”
He said he contemplated going for the win but instead drove around Toronto’s Jarrett Jack for an open layup. “Just one of them dumb moves that I tried to do where I thought the defender was going to actually jump. Then he pulled the chair on me,” Arenas said. “I was going to try to use the contact to push me back to the rim, but he didn’t jump and I was off-balanced shooting the layup. I just tried to outthink him, but he [outthought] me.”
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 5, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Outside of the veterans continuously making bad choices (selfish) during the game, Flip has to realize that the starting lineup has to change and that either Caron or AJ has to come off the bench. As usual, excuses. Sounds like the wiz need to invest in some mirrors, so some people can take a look at themselves(their play/coaching).
There was nothing wrong with what Gil did, he just missed the shot….looks like our two best players are BH and Boykins thus far…and don’t forget about Mike Miller.
When are the reporters going to write and say “your starting line-up SUCKS big-time” and “why are you not playing your energy guys more” and “why are you not playing the guys that get you back into the game, once your vets keep digging deep wholes for you to climb out of”, or “why do some get 30+ minutes for just making the teams even”.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 5, 2009 at 9:40 PM
I would almost guarantee that if CB would be coming off the bench, he would be shooting while he was still checking in at the scorer’s table. He’s bad enough with gIl, AJ, and B-Wood checking him off, he’d be impossible working with the second unit. My strong recommendation is to get him out of DC while he still has some real value to another team.
AJ is the right player to come off the bench. He would provide stability and fire-power to the second unit, but, more importantly, the starting unit with Blatche at the 4-spot would be a much stronger defensive team. As I’ve said before, we really don’t need 4 jack-it-up players starting and ‘Dray is a pass-first type of player who has really picked up his “D”.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 5, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Professional basketball is really a young man’s game. The great players are already playing great while they are in their early/mid twenties. They become terrific between 26-32 and then it is downhill (with some HoF exceptions). It is an explosive game that requires quickness more than anything else. The older they get, the less-quick they become.
It’s nice to have a loyalty to a player, but, the real loyalty is to the team. If the team can be improved by trading a player, the player should be traded.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 5, 2009 at 10:13 PM
LOL…@ Jacking it up, while still checking in…..It seems that Caron’s game is more for the open court than the half-court, unless he learns to catch and shoot. He has flourished when with the second unit IMO(he’s a gunner, but you have to have that type of confidence…but gotta play within the system)
“It’s nice to have a loyalty to a player, but, the real loyalty is to the team. If the team can be improved by trading a player, the player should be traded.”
Well hell, with that last statement, anybody could go at any given time. I would say tweak the lineups, get another decent point guard to back up Boykins (what’s up with JCRitt and the injury??) and we have one of the most lethal teams in the league with non-stop attacking. We are too accustomed to our starting lineup. Mix them in with the rest of the team and we have two starting lineups on one team.
Oh, keep Gil at the two, we really blew the game when Boykins was in the game and Gil played the point anyway…lol….DISCIPLINE!!!!
Comment from neal
Time December 6, 2009 at 1:19 AM
No one is irreplaceable. Given the right deal EG should trade anyone.
But, as I’ve said before, Jamison is the one with the best chance of going in a win-win trade. He should be worth more to a championship contender than he is to us. No one wants Arenas’s contract. Fagetaboutit. And Butler is worth as much to us as he is to anyone else IMO.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time December 6, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Hate to say this for you Blatche fans, just don’t like his game and in my opinion he is the odd man out. A quicker, high flying, more athletic type of bench player in his place would be more beneficial to this team. Tyrus Thomas or Josh Smith type. Does anyone know Blatche’s +/- while he is in the game. I would bet it is a -….I would put Mcgee in there instead of Blatche.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time December 6, 2009 at 2:13 AM
By the way, as poorly as the Wiz shot the ball, they were in the game until the end and could have won it.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time December 6, 2009 at 11:28 PM
IT SEEMS WE HAVE BEEN COMING UP SHORT IN THE WIN COLUMN AGAIN DUE TO LIKE OF SMARTS OR A OVER ABUNDANCE OF MISTAKES. WE WERE A 10 OR LESS TURNOVER TEAM BEFORE NOW WE SEEM TO REALLY DON’T CARE ABOUT THE NO BRAINERS OF LATE. SO I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SUGGESTION AND THAT IS IF YOU TURN THE BALL OVER STUPIDLY YOU SIT DOWN! THE THREE POINTERS HAS BECOME OUR SALVATION OF LATE BUT WE ARE ONLY MAKE 30% OR LESS OF THEM. CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS ALWAYS HAD A GREAT CENTER ATTACKING THE RIM FOR BASKETS OR A GUARD/FORWARD MAKING HIS MONEY ATTACKING THE RIM FOR BASKETS AND ONES! THE I LIKE WOULD HAVE A YOUNG UP AND COMING PLAYER WHO COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE. NICK YOUNG IS WISHY WASHY, FOYE CAN DO IF HE STAYS HEALTH AND THE SAME GOES FOR MIKE MILLER. SINCE OUR CHANCES ARE LIMITED IT’S TIME FOR PLAN B AND THATS MAKE A SIGNICANT TRADE FOR THE ONE AND ONLY KEVIN DURANT/COLLISON/LIVINGSTON FOR BLATCHE / YOUNG /JAMES. WE NEED A CHANGE OF MINDEST AND MECHANICS.
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Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 4, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Raptors at the phone booth tonight.
BIG thumbs up for ‘Dray.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!