Game Day Detroit (Okay Auburn Hills)
8:30 AM EDT…Dave Johnson in a place that always bring back memories…it was in Detroit (Auburn Hills) in late January of 2007 that the Wizards beat the Pistons and the Wizards were on their way to the top of the Eastern Conference with Gilbert Arenas as a starter in the All-Star game. That was the past and I am not dwelling on it but my mind wandered as I walked the lonely streets of Birmingham ,Michigan on a Sunday morning..The Wizards are trying to move forward and there has been progress. Arenas to me has looked better and better later in games which is something we did not see earlier in the season. Arenas of course had 34 points and several swagger-inducing shots but then admitted he was looking for a foul on his final drive to the basket that resulted in a missed layup. But Friday was not about the end. It was about the beginning. The Wizards should not have allowed the Raptors to build a 22-7 lead…Then the Wizards fell into an old pattern–yes they did come back—but it was too much of a scramble with a lot of jump shots–only 18 points in the paint on Friday…Pistons bothered by injuries to Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon so Chucky Atkins is starting….thanks for the wonderful response on the BLOG Friday..let’s do it again tonight…BLOGCAST—radio and blogging together—starts at 6:00 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.
4:24 PM EST—Dave and Glenn checking in—last time against the Pistons…. Wizards paid for a slow start and then fourth quarter turnovers spelled doom….we saw it on Friday–need to have a good start tonight….Pistons are coming off nice win over Bucks when they had a season high 28 assists.
4:53PM EST….starters are in…Wizards will have Arenas and Young at guards…Haywood in the middle with Butler and Jamison as forwards…Pistons again will use Chucky Atkins and Rondey Stuckey in back court..Ben Wallace in middle with Jason Maxiell and Jonas Jerbeko. at forwards…Jerebko is a rookie from Sweden who played in Italy last year on the same team with Maryland’s James Gist
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: December 6th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from M2
Time December 6, 2009 at 12:59 PM
I’m still smarting from that damn Toronto game… Lets start fresh tonight!
Back in the States for about 10 days so no more laptop, I will be locked & loaded watching on the big screen… Amen
GO WIZ!
Comment from Aj
Time December 6, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Go wizards, once again even though I’m not suprised there were so many antawn jamison haters in the loss to toronto. He played bad and settled for j’s but everyone forgets we were 2-7 without him. Flip is always talking about how we are suppose to start the way we finish and he said we should start by throwing it inside to twan in the post. Still everyone says he should come off the bench because we were getting off to such blazing starts in our first nine games without him.
Comment from scj190
Time December 6, 2009 at 1:15 PM
carn wiz…. im sick of all the haters on this blog getting on the wiz back as soon as they drop a game. if u are a real wiz fan u will persist through all the games (win or loss). stop jumping up and down like little girls as soon as we hit a bump. it is going to take time….chill u fakes.
win or loss… its a win as long as the wiz play well and mesh a little more. (we r concentrated on playoffs idiots!)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 2:42 PM
SCJ190 add my to that growing list of people sick of the haters.. seems they all go away when we win tho.. so with that in mind go get it tonight an save us from the trade me people
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM
4:24 PM EST—Dave and Glenn checking in—last time against the Pistons…. Wizards paid for a slow start and then fourth quarter turnovers spelled doom….we saw it on Friday–need to have a good start tonight….Pistons are coming off nice win over Bucks when they had a season high 28 assists.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
SCJ190 we as bloggers give props when we see them and give constructive criticism when necessary also. No one on this blog is just criticizing for the sake of it, we all give possible solutions. You are more than welcome to join in rather than calling people out of their name (which I will not stoop to giving a label). We consider this a classy blog, please help us to keep it that way. Much Love.
LET’S GO WIZ 
And Wiz4l, stop co-signing….lol….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 5:56 PM
4:53PM EST….starters are in…Wizards will have Arenas and Young at guards…Haywood in the middle with Butler and Jamison as forwards…Pistons again will use Chucky Atkins and Rondey Stuckey in back court..Ben Wallace in middle with Jason Maxiell and Jonas Jerbeko. at forwards…Jerebko is a rookie from Sweden who played in Italy last year on the same team with Maryland’s James Gist
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 6:39 PM
hey im just saying alot of people do say some crazy stuff after a loss some people do give a solutions but alot of people are like “Caron sucks” AJ should be benched for 12 games for taking a 3 > i dont care if he did hit 20 in a row from the same spot .. how ever we need this win
Comment from Jason C
Time December 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM
We’re not haters or fakes, but we call out bad basketball when we see it and likewise for good basketball.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 6:48 PM
and this blog is keeping it human….nobody sucks…..like all teams the Wizards can have bad games… but what hopefully mkaes this BlOG special is we try to keep it to basketball…..
again Friday was nopt about the end but the start…wizards got behing and then played home run basketball by launching too many threes
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 6:50 PM
and again all nba teams have times when they don’t play well..
again 29 3 point attempts in friday’s loss..
during strecth when we won 4 of 5..only averaged about 12 three point attempts per game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 6:58 PM
GROUP HUG
lol….
Comment from rgz
Time December 6, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Go Wizards! Ball movement, off the ball movement, and defense! Also Gilbert try to bring the ball up faster, and don’t walk it up like Antonio used to Please?
Comment from scj190
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM
sorry, just woke up. that last message was a bit of a drunken rant (and a harsh one at that). my apologies. But all im saying is that real fans dont just give up on a team. like when we win everyone is happy to talk post season, but as soon as we drop a game its like “trade caron” “trade AJ”. it just sucks. i love this team that much that i would rather support them through tough time than see them split up. maybe thats just me, but thats what i believe being a real fan is all about. sticking by your team through thick and thin
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:02 PM
wonder what AJ had to say after his bad shooting night in fact i am going to love to see what he dose this game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Well, you know AJ is going to be on…no doubt
As far as scj190….”drunken rage”????…we did notice the slurred typing…lol…
Seriously, Hello DJ, Glen and fellow bloggers, let’s do this!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Dave you guys play the best music b4 tip you need to give it to the home DJ so he can use it lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:11 PM
welcome everyone here we go
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:12 PM
i will pass it on
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:13 PM
perfect start
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:14 PM
thanks for the shout out nice to see the drive to start the game HEY JEFF WERE U AT
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:14 PM
haywood is fired up
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:19 PM
intesne between atkins and arenas
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:21 PM
sorry guys got lost in the game Haywood is playing real hard tonight
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:23 PM
I think AJ is 1-3, 1-2 in three pointers.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Detroit is starting to attack, still early
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM
like the defensive nergey bot too mnay of our own turnovers and atkins should not be allowed tod rive lan e like that
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I feel sorry for oden if any of you guys saw the news about it.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Yeah JeffM, Come on down 
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Yeah datonypony, he was really starting to come into his own.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM
STevenson is in early…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM
He came in for NY a few minutes ago…
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Whistle happy refs today…. annoying
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Ok, they’re going around stevenson too easy
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Oh my, have all their points come in the paint?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Guys, please, concentraiton lol…..
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
grrr watch your inbounding…
i guess stevenson on Stuckey isn’t working, let’s try dmac!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Have they had to shoot any jumpers on us??
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Why is Arenas sitting so early tonight? Is he hurt?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
not bad idea phemy…stevenson came in early for d
flip has subbign gil ealier to keep him fresh
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
OMG that move does not work Caron that has always been called an offensive foul
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
he cant run at the basket every team slides right under him
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
another charge on Caron, one per game
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
grr what a lucky 3..
And another offensive foul on butler?!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
I don’t particularly like this lineup. Stevenson and McGuire have 0 offensive threat
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Okay, let’s ee what this lineup can do
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:40 PM
I hope this lineup starts teh second quarter and gets some time to get a run in
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:40 PM
lol nice shot by McGuire
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Hmm, not too great of a start.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:41 PM
yeah we will take that shot…energy was not the problem at the start execution 7 tunrovers…a couple of offensive fouls in there
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Let’s look for Arenas to have a big night again.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Refs never let caron get that call, man…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:43 PM
mcgee blacthe boykins young and mcguire
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:43 PM
LOL I AM happy that McGee is in the game Dave
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Once again Flip decided to start with the small line-up of 3 guards, one small forward and and center. The tiny Wizards take on the Pistons.
As Einstein said:” The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”
Luckily the Pistons are depleted so the Wiz may over come Flip’s stuborness. But maybe not.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Piss off that was a travel.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Oh for goodness sake I hate NBA refs.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:46 PM
I like McGEE in there , even though they penetrated, he made them kick it out….that wasn’t a foul….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Great Move AB
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Gotta rotate whe Javale helps out.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
How can you NOT play that young man!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:51 PM
WTF BLATCHE WTF!
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Let’s go Arenas!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
DUmbest pass…. Come on guys, play without the bs turnovers. The fluke piston jump shots will miss just play properly…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
What will it take for us to hit all cylinders
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
foye arenas mcguire blatche mcgee
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Thank goodness, we needed that break, and he hit all three
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM
wasn’t ben wallace moving on that pick?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM
MOVING SCREEN! WTF
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM
turnovers killin wizards
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Good, Foye is feeling it tonight
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
It would be good to see FOye get going this game!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
foye doing a good job on stuckey
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
WOW, how did they call that on Foye, #3 was initiating the contact…smh
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Ten turnovers already. Pistons have the most biast commentators lol/.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
OK come on Arenas take over
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
man, aj can’t even hit a layup right now…..and just how many points in the paint does Detroit have, it feels like they’re putting us through a layup drill
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
stuckey is killing us, oh boy. Defence and Offence just not looking “right”…
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Oh my goodness, jamison still jacking up threes….. Pisotns have the most fluke shots….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Good, AJ took it inside and is going to the free throw line….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:04 PM
We are getting killed.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM
GRAB THE REBOUND! RAGE!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM
We really need to get McGee more playing time to hit the boards/
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
I can’t watch these refs killing us like this. FFS
Comment from scj190
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
the ball just isnt bouncing our way! grr
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
arena foye butker jamison and haywood toi stay in
nedd strong finish to half
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Nothing going right at the moment… Hopefully we can come back 2nd half….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:09 PM
As bad as this looks, we’re only ten down. Gotta play crisp to close out the half.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Alright, let’s get a stop here and score with the last possession..then we’re good to go for the second half!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:12 PM
We played crisp ball for the last two minutes, except for Gils quick shot, so atleast we proved we could focus for two minutes.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM
mcguire that time on stukcey
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM
4.5 seconds is enough 
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Proud of the guys, they focused for two minutes to close out the half…gotta start some where. From ten down to only three
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:15 PM
WOW THE DUEK DOES IT AGAIN!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:15 PM
just let earl dribbe it up and score
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:15 PM
So, if we can concentrate and be focused for 48 min….. So annoying, wizards love to dig a hole for themselves lol.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:16 PM
TOLD YA SO! Got a stop and scored. Alright, here we go!
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:18 PM
The Real Jeff Malone Here.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:18 PM
is it really the real Jeff Malone?
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:19 PM
yes it really is the real Jeff Malone.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:20 PM
lol…. Some bored bloggers tonight XD
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Nice to make a 7-0 run to close the half…Arenas only with 4 shots? 6pts, 6assists, 4 reb..However 11 TO’s as a team not good
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Well if it is the real Jeff Malone, welcome aboard…I guess from my name you would know that you were my favorite Bullet……
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:24 PM
sorry guys my PC charger broke i had to snag another lap top and order another charger.. still not sure whats going on in the game seems that we are out of wack IDK im lost
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
We are giving up too many offensive boards, need to control that.
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
I may be going out on a limb but if we had a team of 15 Earl Boykins we would be undefeated.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:27 PM
lol the fake jeff might be on to something i could see earl keeping shaq off the block easy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
@Jeff91-I would agree, again saving the Wizards, hopefully we can get a better effort to start the 3rd. Another thing, why did you stop coaching the D-League?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:29 PM
5 shaqs vs 5 boykins. Would be, very very amusing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM
@Wiz4L-LOL, that’s funny…….I am speechless maybe Dave and Glenn can get this sorted out…..Ok Jeff 91, we will have to give you the show and prove Jeff Malone test……..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Thanks Dave and Glenn for the shout
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
First rule on the internet: Don’t believe 99% of the words written, especially personal details.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
i agree glad to see foye get his game going
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Dave what up, you mention the imposter Jeff Malone but not the real Jeff Malone. Also, I invented the Jeff Malone test.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Hey Dave and Glenn, you have to shout out that we may have the “Real Jeff Malone” on the blog tonight
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
I haven’t seen Arenas drive it to the basket all game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM
gthird on stuckey
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM
jeffmalone dave and glenn were wondering where you were today earlier lol
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Dave and Glenn where’s my shout??
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM
@datonypony-LOL…..funny…….let’s get a win, the Pistons are scrappy and we are getting out hustled
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM
This team has to grab the defensive boards.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:35 PM
butler is not having a good game on the glass lots of jumping but he is getting no were and poor Haywood keeps trying to get help down there
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:35 PM
@mcgeemaniac-I was watching and decided to blog after the half, hello to all my fellow bloggers and Dave and Glenn
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:36 PM
fourth on stuckey
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:36 PM
YESSSSS STUCKY WITH 4 FOULS! YES!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Bynum killed the Wizards in the 4th last game, it will be a great match up Boykins and Bynum going at it in the 4th………
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Jamison, what the hell was that.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
AB would be a nice add to this line up there going at the basket
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I am a huge Hibachi fan, please take over Arenas!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Arenas drive it…. enough of the jumpshots eveyrone
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Gordon can be dangerous
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM
We must attack the rim……And be the agressive team on both ends of the floor
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
I like Haywood but sometimes he just looks uncoordinated
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Love that Arenas got a block, great ENERGY play matched by Wallace on the other end
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Gil is a turnover machine
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Exactly Dave and jeffmalne lets attack the rim!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:39 PM
And once again we’re still in it. Even though we’re playing like that…wow. Feels like we would be down 15 or something ;o
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM
We have to be careful of the Pistons when they go small with there 3 guard line up
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Arenas, keep your focus…. thats twice.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM
they been doing that all game you got to take care of the ball
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Hey all, just checking in. It looks like the team is giving out a balanced effort.
I just have to say that Gilbert can’t just throw the ball away like that. He needs to be way more careful with he ball. That was nearly a turnover.
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Arenas has forgotten how to take the ball to the basket!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Atkins was moving, but Arenas picked up the dribble way too soon
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I’d like to have the lead at some time, ..please? 
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
….WOOO Arenas completely owned my last comment lol keep it up Arenas!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Keep driving Gilbert.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Wow the real Jeff Malone and Darren Daye’s kid in one night….Bullets live on
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Time for a shout comming back Dave.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Jamison, please do not force shots….ball movement please, swing the ball
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
arena sout flip adjusting sub patters to keep him fresh
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Earl is back, time for the wizards to take a lead
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Good shot by Andray Blatch. I really like how Andray Blatch has been working on his shot.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Like the ball movement, continue to make the extra pass……
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM
AB is a force if he could get that down in the playoffs he is a game changer
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Blatche playing with some ENERGY……….Man would love to see the McGee/Dray combo this qtr
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Hey why wasn’t there offensive ball interference on that last play? it looked like one of their players reached above the rim and interfered with the play.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
we’re just not able to get the lead, arggghhh. Gotta hit those shots…
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Just can’t get our shots to fall.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
we really need to atack the basket, and stop bailing out the Pistons with jumpers
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM
We need to get some time in there for McGee to clean up the boards on D
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM
I want to see us get a lead :/
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:52 PM
mcguire is coming in to help out daye…who has the length tio score over young….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Must make freethrows jamison!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Hopefully McGee will help get things going. We need to get rolling.
I wished AJ made those FTs.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM
@dcbutler-how are you family? Man the Wizards have struggled from the F\T Line all year…….Brown flopped
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM
PISS OFF! WHAT IS THIS FLOP! WTF BVS!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Man we really are going for the “team with most offensive fouls”, are we?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
you see that gost knock him down… good pass and finish
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
great penetration by boykins
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
I have 0 respect for flopping.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Question:
What does McGee have to do to get at least 15 min a game? He should be playing in the 3rd qtr…(IMO)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
foye is back in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Hey JeffM, I’m good, how are you.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Well this another game that will come down to the 4th, the Arenas and Boykins show……..And for the Pistons it will be on Gordon and Bynum
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
I think McGee should play until he fouls out….he changes our dimensions on D so much, and layups like that don’t happen when he’s in a game!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
@dcbutler-Great sir, another night of Wizards basketball and the blogcast and “The Real Jeff Malone” what a night
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
ffs 5 point lead.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
shoot 3 and say thanks to the guy who bit on the fake
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
great move foye. vet move.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
I can’t believe that Randy Foye got the foul on that. That was a good play.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Another smart play by Foye, he should be in a lot more, while he’s hot also
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
So will Foye get the minutes in the 4th? Or will it be Arenas and Boykins as usual? Stay tuned………..
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I am encouraged by Foye’s play
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Tha’t is Foye’s second time doing that, he did it in the first half also
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I have a feeling flip wants Arenas to flat out attack this 4th wuarter. Thats why hes been saving him I think.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
@dcbutler- he’s rather inconsistent though. He’ll be hot sometimes… and then it’ll be like he’s a non-factor in other nights.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Ok, we’ll need that foul shooting later. You just got yourself alot of playtime when the game is on the line Mr. Foye!
Now let’s watch Agent Zero make it happen in the 4th!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:00 PM
LOL….The “Real Jeff Malone”….where?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Gilfanatic, that is true, but tonight he’s hott, so “ride em cowboy” ….lol
Comment from scj190
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:02 PM
mentally it is very important for us to grab the lead here soon
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Charlie V on the slam (and no McGee)
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM
need to rest AJ and bring in Haywood or McGee
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Bring in Mcgee, wtf flip.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM
The Pistons are looking to attack the rim, the Wizards are looking to launch jumpers…..Usually the more agressive team gets the win
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:04 PM
shaq shoots better than 37% and the stripe
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:04 PM
uh oh spoke too soon about foye…..next topic…lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Again Kwame with the rebound, no McGee or Haywood
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Man, put some money in the lane so we will go to the basket, LOL
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
OMG Antwan Jamison… stop missing layups.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
FINISH IT! Come on, its not that hard.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
we really need McGee in there…..BAD!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Sit Foye and Jamison Flip…please
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Put in Arenas, Haywood Or Mcgee. NO MORE ANTAWN JAMISON! Please.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
When a team grabs 13 offensive reobunds on you your in trouble…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
@dcbutler-The Pistons coachinf staff obviously feels we are “SOFT” inside, so they are attacking the rim….With Kwame at that…….Haywood and McGee should be in this game, with this line up you are asking Dray to do too much (imo)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
cant belive missed shoits
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
@datonypony-you are correct with the offensive rebounds, again how do we stop them? Haywood or McGee, c’mon Coach
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Well, at lesat we know ONE coach knows how to adjust to the situation…just not ours….lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Man you come out of a timeout and get a TO, geez
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
bad time for a timeout. seriously..can’t fall behind now.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
We need “quick” hops in the game (MCGEE)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I think if we continue to launch jumpers, there should be a FINE
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Nice 3 by Earl Boykins! Good look there. We really need things to get going now.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Boykins again aka the Closer aka the Savior of the Wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Triva question: Who averaged 20.1 ppg in his 13 year NBA career and hit an amazing buzzer beater to beat the Pistons in 1984? Give it to me, Give it to me.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Boykins fouled him? Really?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Are you serious. If this keeps on we lose.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
That was such a BS call on Earl Boykins. Where was the call? I smell BS there.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM
LOL…Give a hint
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:12 PM
@jeffmalone91-you are really funny, of course it was the real Jeff Malone, Mel Proctor on the call on HTS
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:12 PM
did AB just pull his self out of the game?
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
That was a good layup by Caron Butler.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
And somehow we manage to hang in there again. But if that is enough in the end? oh boy..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Man what in the world is taking place at the Wizards practice with McGee? He cannot get a sniff on the court….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
o no ok sorry seen something that was not there
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Wow, what brings you on the blog with mere bloggers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Butler is catching FIRE….:!: what a shot
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Yes! OMG a 3 by Caron Butler! Now Caron Butler wants to take over the closer role I see.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Wow, wea re only three down after all this???
anyones game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM
@dcbutler-My man 50k, I knew you could not resist…..
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Arenas needs to drive the ball, stop shooting threes.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM
I like the way Boykins sets up the Wizards shooters….He is really looking to PASS first and I love it……..Keep it up Earl…….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Come on Arenas, drive it. We are still in this game.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
But yeah, that would have been a great three pointer.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
@datonypony-I actually like the last 3 from Arenas, it was not contested and he was set up nicely from Boykins, just missed the shot
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I know, Im talking about the previous attempt from him. That one was good but bad luck.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Arenas 0-4 from the 3pt line. He better sticks to the midrange he shot so well last game!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
@Wizards4life you don’t trust CB3 much with that shot don’t you?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Daaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnng CARON!!!
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Caron is on fire…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
lol i love CB3 but some time he gets to trigger happy when one gose down
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Butler is the hot hand, continue to feed him
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
oK, He forced the three, but haywood cleaned it up
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM
LETS TAKE THE LEAD! GO GUYS!
GRAB THESE REBOUNDS HAYWOOD!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
ouch that hurt
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Costly turnover. very costly.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Jamison, no 3’s this game…..get your pts going to the rim
Comment from jeffmalone1991
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
I’m just brilliant what can I tell you. Dave where’s my shout.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Alright okay we don’t need to take so many 3 pointers right now. We still have time left in the game. We don’t need to try desparattion shots.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
OMG….let the game come to you, stop forcing the play….what is wrong with us, we just can’t get consistent
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Areans has to take this game over, he and Boykins
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Put mcgee in and close out the game, we don’t need 4 jumpshooters in the game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Wiz are in another winnable game, can we close this one out? And truly be the mark of a good team or as Flip might say a playoff team?
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Come on Arenas, this is your time. If your supposed to be the superstar you need to finish this game!
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:23 PM
We need this! We can’t fall to 7-12!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:23 PM
we really aren’t a half-court team, we should be pushing the ball each and every opportunity, we have enough players for everyone to take rests.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
@jeffmalone Caron Butler seems to have the hot hand right now. Why not let him get hot?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Quick shots, and jump shots as well as TO’s are hurting the Wiz
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
We are getting crushed on the boards…..Man Flip you have made an error in this game AGAIN
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
dcbutler good observation I agree
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
We aren’t going to be able to close with this line-up….no d to backup our offense (if we score)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM
@Gilfanatic-I agree lets ride Butler…at least he is trying to finish at the rim
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
that was a All-Star call if there ever was one
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
@dcbutler-what’s the definition of insanity? Have we not seen this same thig so far this year?
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Arenas has sucked this game
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM
I think we’ve lost.
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I don’t think the effort has been there the last few minutes. We’re going to need really a miracle for us to come back right now.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Please do not come down and lauch a 3, just get the best shot and play D, if it goes in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
We start the game with this line-up and we end with this line-up…..what has to happen for a change?
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Let me guess, now we gonna take a quick three and miss it
Comment from mcgeemaniac
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Wizards were so listless tonight horrible game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
LOL…I think the word “suck” has been banned from blogging….LOL
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
cotsly turnovers difference in this game…we had 11 in the forts half…better in secind half but when they happened really made a difference
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:29 PM
I ask the board as I will Glenn and Dave:
What is this team identity?
We are still searching for one, and until we find one we will not be a good team
On the other bench the Pistons will hang there hat on defense…….
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:29 PM
We have a chance but even if we pull it off…. WIzards have not been playing well at all. Depressing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
The Pistons do not have better players than the Wizards, however they have a better TEAM
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
I really think (for the umpteenth time) that we need to have Caron Play with the second unit. It really is time to tweak the “core” line-up. We should be blowing out half these teams (with the righ combinations)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM
How could Jamison lauch that 3?
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM
It looks like we’re going to lose this one. We just gave this one away really.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM
We need an inside scorer in the WORST way, we cannot play inside out at all……..
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Nah we lose. Unless Arenas can pull off a T-Mac.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM
yeah well, that’s it. Guess we just didn’t deserve to win that game. We just couldnt get over the hump, always trailing..never got the lead….arghhh
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Flip is a true “ride or die” coach and I applaud him for it, but cmon, even a cat (nine lives) won’t come back to this bowl of milk anymore…lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:33 PM
2 games in a row, winnable games however questionable moves by all from the top down..Wizards word of the day ACCOUNTABILITY
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:33 PM
No offence Flip, your rotation sucks.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Okay, they won the championship before he came, he really didn’t perform a miracle…lol….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:35 PM
@dcbutler-ride or die equals hired then fired, lol
Comment from datonypony
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
See you guys tomorrow. Not liking how this season is going.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
He left that lineup in the whole last five minutes, even though they couldn’t get any closer? Oh well, we tried.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:37 PM
only 19 pts thus far in the qtr
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:37 PM
1 800 636 1067 for post game
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:37 PM
well its time we find what the key to this team is because right now we are just not going to cut it
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Good 3 by Earl Boykins. Where was that 2 minutes ago?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Yeah, he even said they weren’t a playoff team….which they weren’t last year either, so he’s really not making a difference?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Nick Young 17 min as a starter….McGee 6 minutes, well at least DMAC got 12…..lol
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:39 PM
15 Assists, and 17 TO’s as a team
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:39 PM
The key to this team is breaking up that starting line-up and playing who-ever is playing team ball, no matter who it is….
Comment from Phemy
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:40 PM
miss the first, rebound and isntantly make the three! gogo
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM
OMG we cant even end a game with out 90 turn overs
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM
We are really letting too much of the season get away from us, to some how turn on a switch…..
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM
We really don’t need AJ and Caron on the floor at the same time, they do the same thing. Let them come in for each other or something.
I would LOVE to see two bigs at the 4 and 5 on a regular.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Play Boykins at teh point and get Jcritt on the floor to back him up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:43 PM
We need a coach he will shake things up, not sure if Flip will or not
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:45 PM
@dcbutler-I agree about the PG, and we have said this for a while on the blog……..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Cant win with Jamison shooting bad for the 2nd straight game……..tough to win, we cannot get up for teams like the Cavs and Lakers and lose to the Raptors and Pistons…Good teams do not play down to there competition
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Thanks for taking my call Glenn……….
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 9:56 PM
As I said on the call, thus far in the season we have good players but yet to become a good team. We have yet to establish a team identity, and Arenas has to at least get 15 shots minimum a game………
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I think we are relying on them too much. Spread out the minutes more and see what we get. It’s time to do SOMETHING different.
I don’t see any reason what-so-ever to play Stevenson.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 6, 2009 at 10:05 PM
And I like Haywood, however I hope Flip did not promise him 30 plus minutes a night. I mean McGee should be getting 15 min a game PERIOD no matter who we play….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 10:10 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!! Still listening to Glen on post-game, out of the starters ONLY GIL HAD AN ASSIST (9)
NOW THAT TELLS THE STORY OF TEAM BALL….THAT NEEDS TO BE SPLIT UP!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 10:12 PM
I think we need TWO bigs on the floor as much as possible, I said this a while ago, but most championship teams in the recent years had TWO bigs on the floor (sorry, i don’t consider AJ a big)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 6, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Oh well, off to league pass and some football….have a good night ladies and gents.
Comment from Aj
Time December 6, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Really tough game. I hope it was a fluke but we are better than 7-12. We need to have guys that play at a consistent level every game.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 6, 2009 at 11:04 PM
GroundHog Day AGAIN, and AGAIN, and AGAIN, and … when are we going to make a significant change for the better (and, Yes, I do realize that we have won 4 of the last 7 games). I’m talking about the quality of b-ball that the Wizards are playing.
CB played 35 minutes, AJ played 37 minutes. They shot a combined 12/33 from the field (another sub-40% game); had a total of 12 rebounds (our double/double machine, AJ, had TWO rebounds); they were 4/11 from three-point land; made just over 50% of their free throws (5/11). “The ball stops here’ ONCE again had ZERO assists. My, my, #4 also had ZERO assists. They did manage to turn the ball over 5 times.
Can anyone else see the correlation between their statistics and our win/loss record? Can anyone imagine any other coach/team that would put up with that.
The Big Three has become the Terrible Three because of the Three Egos. A message for gIl, CB, and AJ: none of you is going to the All-Star game on merit so stop playing for yourselves and start playing for the team.
Coach Saunders, please give serious consideration to playing AJ and CB, both, off the bench..and I don’t mean a token 5 minutes sitting before they get into the game. Start: Earl (1), gIl (2), Slick (3), ‘Dray (4), B-Wood (5). Get some SERIOUS minutes for McGee. We don’t care if he fouls out in the first quarter. Give him some time to learn.
If gIl can’t play any better defense than he has demonstrated thus far, only use him for the last 10 seconds of each quarter and let him launch his SportsCenter threes.
This is getting VERY old, VERY fast!
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 6, 2009 at 11:07 PM
The consensus is building to make a change in the starting line-up. What can it hurt? The Wiz have zero momentum in the first quarter, where the tone of the game is set.
Nick looks like he is walking on egg shells at the begining of the game. Things would be different if Antwn and Caron were playing at an all-star level, but guess what, they’re not.
Big mistake putting DeShawn in there. Both his offense AND his defense are not at NBA level anymore. Flip is giving him a chance but we are sacrificing games in the process.
Andray is now a capable NBA player and should get the start just to get more size/defense/rebounding/passing in there. Nick will loosen up with Andray in there. Antawn will get more time to play against second unit personnel and be more effective – his game is perfectly tailored for 6th man role.
I like a second unit of: Antawn, (Duke of) Earl, Randy, Javalle, and Dom.
Other thoughts…
That was the best game out of Randy in a while.
Earl continues to play well.
DeShawn needs to play behind Dom & Randy.
Unless Flip makes some changes, expect more of the same. This first unit has had enough time to play together and in ain’t working. My guess is that he gives it 5 more games.
Comment from gray16
Time December 7, 2009 at 12:53 AM
only caught the fourth quarter. from what i saw, the wizards just weren’t making shots, especially down the stretch. they were getting good looks, things were just not falling, and a team can’t win like that. can’t get mad at the wizards for that. but i didn’t see the first three quarters so i don’t know about those.
Comment from datonypony
Time December 7, 2009 at 1:30 AM
I want to see Boykins, Arenas, Nick, Andray, Haywood.
Second unit: Foye, Caron, Dom, Jamison, Mcgee.
PLEASE!
AND ARENAS! Shoot at least 15 times a game. You don’t build rhytm taking 2 shots in the first quarter.
Comment from M2
Time December 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Yeah Boykins getting up more shots than Gil seems a bit odd.
I don’t understand Gil at all… 25 shots one night, nine the next, etc.
I’d love to be a fly on the wall in that locker room.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
On this particular blog comment, I will say that I hope all is well with Gil. He obviously isn’t where he wants to be right now (physical abilities). I wish him well in his pursuit of finding out what he is or isn’t as a point guard or as a leader of the team, regardless if he wants to be the leader or not. Life is a beautiful thing, embrace what God has blessed you with, and make the most of it. In saying that, I wish all the Wiz good luck on the rest of the year, soon, this will all be behind us and we’ll be doing the chest bumps
Peace.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 7, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Here’s a great tidbit from NBA.com Steve Aschburner
RIP, Abe Pollin: Didn’t know much about the longtime and recently deceased owner of the Washington Wizards but I was reminded in his obits of several reasons to admire him. There was his willingness to build not one but two great facilities for his team through the years, when most others scrounge for public funding. There was his staredown with Michael Jordan, thus avoiding Jordan’s less-than-Jerry-West-like results as a team executive. And there was the memory of the 1998-99 lockout, when Jordan rudely suggested that Pollin sell his franchise if he couldn’t afford new millennium NBA prices. That’s the negotiating session where snot-nosed Stephon Marbury dissed Pollin, already a league elder statesman, by saying, “Look at the old dude,” during the back-and-forth with Jordan.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 7, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Yeah, well, look at that young dude now … on YouTube rather than on any NBA roster.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 7, 2009 at 6:13 PM
As in any profession, with the priviledges, come the responsibilities. All in all, a lot of people know not what they do. We are bigger people if we accept deficiencies in others and try to help them, rather than ostracize people. At the end of the day we are all human, and some of us just didn’t get the proper guidance, to either make the proper choice, or for someone to even tell us that we are wrong (depending on one’s stature). Some are put on pedestals, not knowing what their “total” role encompasses. I wish them all well, because they are all human.
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Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time December 6, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Going to Auburn Hills to get even with the Pistons tonight.
BIG thumbs up for ‘Dray.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!