Game Day Knicks
7:49 AM EST….Dave Johnson checking in and so fired up….I am ready to play at Noon. Actually I up for my son’s big ten-year old basketball game. But how about last night? The Wizards win for the first time in franchise history without having a starter score in double figures. And “fourth quarter” Earl Boykins is the hero with a jumper off a high Antawn Jamison screen from 16-feet with four-tenths of a second left. Oddly enough Boykins only had one assist but the way he was able to probe and prod through Nets defense opened up better scoring opportunities….On to tonight……BLOGCAST—radio and blogging together—starts at 8:00 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
7:17 PM…Dave and Glenn checking in……a good night to stay inside and BLOG.
7:58 PM…starters are in….Foye, Miller, Butler, Jamison, Haywood,…..Knicks will have Duhon, Wilson Chandler, Gallinari, Jeffries and David Lee…
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: January 30th, 2010 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Oh yeah, is it snowing yet in DC? It is snowing like CRAZY down here in Richmond 
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time January 30, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Nicks in the booth tonight.
BIG thumbs up for ‘Dray.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time January 30, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Wizfan4life – Yes, it’s snowing. It started around 9:30 and is at a study pace. I might have to watch the game on TV tonight if the snow keeps up. No need to go to the game if the weather is bad.
Anyway, glad to get a win but it should have been by a bigger margin. But a win is a win so I’ll take it. We need to win tonight as well.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 30, 2010 at 1:33 PM
With 5 inches of snow expected in DC, tonight’s a good time to see the Wiz at the Verizon Center?
Why? Because chances are really good not a lot of people will show up. And this means that all the upper level ticket holders will be moved down to the lower bowl for free. I’ve seen it happen a lot lately and it’ll happen again tonight – unless Knicks fans blitz the place.
So, buy a cheaper upper level ticket and sit in the lower level. Isn’t life grand?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 2:50 PM
@HardCoreFan there letting people return tonights game tix for Hawks tix if you are unable to make it to the game so if you dont make it tonight make sure you return the tix by monday
Comment from ChenierFan
Time January 30, 2010 at 4:07 PM
A few random thoughts…
- I decided to break with tradition and not travel to the Meadowlands to watch my beloved Wiz in person last night. Not worth blowing $80 on them this year. I can’t be sure if they are playing for the lottery or not anymore
- The Nets announcers (I live in NJ) were remarking how (Duke of) Earl is , given his small size, one of of the most amazing athletes in all of professional sports – they’re right. The guy does have the temperment and skills to make big shots.
- I think Flip is doing a good job of turning Andray into a real power forward. It is going to take a long time to unlearn all the bad habits from years past, but it seems Andray is starting to play more physical. Maybe even developing a bit of an attitude.
- I wouldn’t mind sending Brendan, Caron and Antawn to NJ for Lopez & Douglass-Roberts. That would be a fresh start.
- The Nets chose poorly when they picked Williams in the first round. The guy has athleticism, but lacks decent skills. He can barely dribble with his left hand.
- The punishment against Agent Scapegoat was way out of line. I will repeat, that if the the Wiz were 30-15 rather than 15-30, Stern handles this much differently.
- Is it time to send out an APB on our long-lost blogger, Tom Mandel?
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Comment from HardCoreFan
Time January 30, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Wizard4life – Thanks for the info but I have season tickets so not break for missing the game tonight. Thanks a bunch!
Comment from WE WANT A WINNER
Time January 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Hey wizards, just keep winning pretty or ugly and I won’t complain.
Comment from neal
Time January 30, 2010 at 8:17 PM
I guess Tom is disillusioned. Like me.
IMO the next step in the rebuilding process is the trade of a couple of our veterans before 2/18. In order of probability: Jamison, Miller (sign & trade), Haywood (sign & trade), Butler.
I don’t expect Grunfeld back next year. He made some good trades but gambled big on the big 3 and lost. And Saunders doesn’t look like a good coach to develop young players – I’ve sure changed my opinion on him. And, of course, we are no longer a “this is our year” team.
After Arenas’s sentencing the Wiz will talk to the league about trying to void his contract or just buying him out. On the other hand, if the new owner knows Grunfeld won’t be back, maybe he’ll let Arenas come back instead. Certainly, both Arenas and Grunfeld don’t want to be on the same team.
Actually, I thought Arenas was making more of an effort to fit into a team approach than either of the other big three.
It’s just a shame that elite athletes don’t get used to disciplining their personal life the way the rest of us have to.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 8:57 PM
7:17 PM…Dave and Glenn checking in……a good night to stay inside and BLOG.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:00 PM
7:58 PM…starters are in….Foye, Miller, Butler, Jamison, Haywood,…..Knicks will have Duhon, Wilson Chandler, Gallinari, Jeffries and David Lee…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:00 PM
here we go
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:01 PM
well its time lets get one more win tonight and start a streak
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:01 PM
surprised no one mentioned lebron getting fined for his temper tantrum…guess discipline will be spared for no one…
http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/NBA_Promotions/17882814
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM
yeah, if we played NJ in a 21 game series, we may build a streak 
One way or another
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:05 PM
hey dave, i see you said your son had a game today. how did he do? we got a future washington wizard to look forward to?
let’s see if flip decides to give the bench some minutes again tonight. i’d even like to see dmac and mcgee get some play tonight. we are always complaining about energy, but those are the two that never play, and those are the two that show the most energy on the team most of the time.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:12 PM
need a good sytart
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:12 PM
well that was luck some one better get on him quick
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:13 PM
i expect david lee to have a big game tonight
and wow, chris duhon made a shot, i haven’t seen that in a long time lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:16 PM
its Haywood good god someone get AB ready to go we are going to need him tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM
good strong effort by haywood 7-0 run
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM
liked that he poped it off the glass then got it and went right back with it
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:20 PM
we got some life in us to start the game thats good to see
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:20 PM
layups, gotta love them
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Liking most of the ball movement, and wow, knicks settle for more jump shots than us :p
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:23 PM
nice Haywood is getting smart he is not letting that ball come down at all
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:25 PM
wow are we playing a inside out game thats just what we should have been doing all year
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:25 PM
great ball movemnet tonight
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:26 PM
My video died and I’m scartching my head.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:27 PM
blacthe in
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:28 PM
well datony we are playing some good passing inside out basketball alot of drives and kicks with wide open outside shots if the layups not there
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:29 PM
that was a sweet pass but a even better layup
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:29 PM
mike miller is being the point guard
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:30 PM
AJ is just letting him have that free shot and his missing it all day
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Wow Blatche, out with a purpose tonight! Btw, can some2 gimme the link for Dave and Glenns radio?
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:31 PM
wow, this is a completely different wizards team
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM
best start of the season
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM
its our lucky day some one go buy the wizards a scratcher its that kinda day
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM
WOW DID THAT TIP COUNT?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:33 PM
yeah looked like he got it off way early just took a day to drop lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:34 PM
largets lkead at the end of one
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:34 PM
The knicks arent looking like the fast break knicks I remember. Wizards should be cautious though, Mike DAntoni isn’t a stupid coach, he will get the team to readjust.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:35 PM
drive the ball Caron everyone is doing it and trust it works
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Zzzz Blatche compulsory offensive or travelling call.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Nate Vs Earl thats going to be something to watch
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Lol too bad Earl can’t dunk it.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM
could have called a foul on that but as long as it gose both ways its all good
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Missing too many layups. They aren’t being that pressured. Come on they gotta focus.
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:38 PM
wow the knicks are jacking some dumb shots, especially duhon
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:38 PM
2 of 10 knicks beyoned the arc
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:39 PM
ok there starting to pick it up time to put some Hard D#
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:39 PM
come on flip, use your bench, caron and antawn should’ve been on the bench by now
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Wow Jamison just cannot shoot the ball in right now.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:40 PM
@datony yeah but Nate can and i would rather not see it
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Alright, just need to get that ball to fall!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Jamison trying to tip in missed shots from nick got to get a better rythem on O# nick needs to slow it down look for his team
Comment from datonypony
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Yup, and Nick, if Jumpshots arent falling, go in and rise in for a dunk 
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:44 PM
getting good shots, just not falling, this is when the defense has to maintain the lead
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:44 PM
we are going to have to drive the ball we are not hitting or change it up
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:44 PM
wizards ggetting good looks but a 9-0 run by knicks
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:46 PM
AB is like mini KG out there he is start 2 solid games lets hope he stays this way
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:47 PM
i wish flip would run some post ups for both blatche and nick, even if their not hitting, it attracts defenses in, and could lead to an open man, and a recovering defense
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:49 PM
yeah that would be nice to see AB def made a case for his self and should get the ball when we need some points
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:50 PM
knicks attacking and succeeding
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:51 PM
might have to go with the starting line to get that D# or throw in dom
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:52 PM
jamison didn’t get much of a rest, flip seriously needs to learn how to balance his minutes
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:56 PM
got to stop em we are not letting them get to the rim we are giving them fast brake points off bad shots
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:57 PM
oh my god caron butler, if you aren’t making jumpshots, don’t take them
it shouldn’t take you 40 games to shoot out of a slump, just drive the ball, or kick it
going 2-7 isn’t helping your team
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:57 PM
would love to see DeShwan and Dom and AB come in and play some D# for awile
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Gray have not clue what you seen but CB3 made his last 3-4 shots
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:02 PM
you’re right wiz4life, but it’s like, he’s shooting the same shots over and over, and he’s 4-10 tonight
making 2-3 in a row doesn’t make up for it, he should drive more and mix it up
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:03 PM
o yeah i was with you on that needs to drive alot more
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:08 PM
knicks zone gave the wizards some problem
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:15 PM
wizards have only shot one more free throw
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:15 PM
hope flip gose back with that drive and dish we seem to have been hitting alot of real open shots then we just stoped making baskets and we also stoped driving and started to go one on one alot but after that first Qt we can say that the bench is starting to show up alot more the guys comming off the bench are ready to play and the starters are getting done as well just need to trun it up and keep pushing
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:19 PM
the zone really is killing them
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM
jamison has already shot 16 times? good god those are kobe numbers.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM
wow there is no way that did not go off lee
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:24 PM
inside outside passing
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:24 PM
wow right at the basket we keep doing that we can blow this thing back open
Comment from holemans07
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:25 PM
I like their flow tonight. Their chemistry seems to be getting better. Will it translate to a win? Let’s see.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:25 PM
jamison 15 reboiudns
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:26 PM
jamison 4 consecutive shots in the paint, hopefully the rest can follow suit
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:26 PM
that was a nice pass and our only 3 ft att
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:27 PM
and the lead opened up again, 5 shots taken in the paint, and a wide open catch and shoot three for miller
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:27 PM
there you go guys its that easy just go to the glass by the time they cover it up bust them from the outside the inside opens right back up easy basketball
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:28 PM
good things come when Foye push the ball up court. they seem to be walking it up all the time
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Miller is just standing there wide open all day they got a good game going
Comment from joshoddono1991
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:32 PM
It’s nice and soft?
Comment from holemans07
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:33 PM
It is amazing how a sore shoulder might have been attributed to Jamison’s poor play last night, but tonight he has 17 rebounds. Go Jamison.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Wizards got to slow down just a bit there starting to take bad shots when they could find real easy ones
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:35 PM
mike miller not being shy tonight
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:35 PM
miller is going to kill em off from 3 if they keep playing that zone
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Miller is shooting that zone down
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:36 PM
miller has made 6 of his last 7 shots i think
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:37 PM
energy guy only jordan hill
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:38 PM
wow Miller is blazing hot.. and AJ taking one for the team this is a game way to go guys
Comment from joshoddono1991
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:39 PM
The Wizards are actually controlling this game, I’m amazed.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
there taking AB out of the play and getting easy shots for lee
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
On the ball defense by AB?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Caron smiled and said why didnt you take it lol
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:42 PM
time for the bench to come in and give the guys a rest
hope to see caron, and antawn on the bench to start the fourth
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:43 PM
miller lookign for his shot and it is paying off
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:45 PM
that was just good D# need to take more time than that
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:45 PM
miller is going for the record, 12 threes in a game
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:45 PM
hey you got to give it to glenn he was yelling for Miller to shoot it along time ago
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:46 PM
uh oh knicks 4-4 to start quarter
Comment from holemans07
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Here is where good teams win games.
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:48 PM
i’m loving watching blatche and hill battle right now
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:48 PM
that was a good play AB just steped in an pushed it off hill
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:50 PM
AB is the guy off the bench great game from him tonight
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:50 PM
jeez flip, get your rotations together man…
37 for antawn already, 35 for miller
i know you want to win, but don’t tire everyone out and let the knicks steal it at the end
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Earl is now going to work in the paint this is a crazy good game for the Wiz
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:54 PM
AB Haywood Nick Dom and Earl could finish this game out
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Nick is getting call for some weak fouls i know thats starting to get to him there not even worth calling
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:56 PM
i’d like to see boykins, foye, miller, tawn, and blatche or haywood finish it out
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:57 PM
boykisn just confusing knicks
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:58 PM
I am starting to understand Flip’s rotations.
Comment from holemans07
Time January 30, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Does Haywood get any more of this action?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:01 PM
9 point game time to make sure we get out of this with a win
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:01 PM
never mind that last statement
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:01 PM
oh please, don’t get tired guys
i know i’m asking a lot seeing as you’ve already played 40 and 41 minutes, but hang in there lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:02 PM
7-0 run knicks
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:03 PM
jamison 22 reboudns career high
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:04 PM
why put in caron at this point…
Comment from holemans07
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:04 PM
I would not want to trade a guy that pulls down 22 rebounds after a night when he supposedly was a little banged up.
Jamison is a tough player.
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:09 PM
oh yeah, we got this one
Comment from holemans07
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:09 PM
A good win. Lets keep it up. This type of effort is good enough to compete against good Teams like Boston, Orlando and the Cavs.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM
got it done… miler and jamison led the way and the bench showe dup again
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Hey all, I’m just checking in now. I’m glad we got this one.
Does anyone know how you can change your username? I might want to change mine with the whole Gil fiasco.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:11 PM
1800 636 1067 for post game
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:12 PM
good game by every player to tuch the floor tonight good call dave an glenn see u guys next game
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:12 PM
great win for the wiz
imagine if they played like this for the rest of the season
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM
log out at the top of the page then click the link to make a new account
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Jared Jeffries for C Butler
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM
mike is as down to earth as one man with a million dollars could be lol
Comment from gray16
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM
wow, miller had 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists
Comment from Gilfanatic
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Am I the only one that finds it funny that Antwan Jamison has more rebounds than he has points tonight?
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:20 PM
no its fine with me he did not need to score much but the rebounds helped alot
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Wizards are usually competitive when Jamison either score big and/or rebound big. That is in every game.
Comment from WE WANT A WINNER
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Wizards Win again!! Looking forward to going to the boston game. Wiz just keep fighting and I’ll be happy. We are in 10th place now in he east.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 31, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Will the REAL Mike Miller please stand up? I was hoping Mike can provide 10-15 points a game from Game 1 but he is too unselfish and too hurt. It makes little sense in a contract year to be unselfish, so who knows what’s up. I wonder if this is too little, too late for Mike and the team. But, Mike was hitting bombs like he was playing for D’antoni. Ah, the irony.
A lot of Knick fans at Verizon Center tonight. Actually, not a bad crowd considering the weather.
For the first time in a long time, Flip didn’t scrowl for the entire first quarter. Flip worked the refs like he is known to do but he was pretty happy the Wiz got a lot of baskets early and forced the Knicks to stop popping 3s. Flip again talked to Blatche about something when Andray and Nick got subbed out for Antawn and Caron, and I read the lips of Andray saying “I know”. Then Flip slapped his butt.
I think Flip is going to ride Andray hard as long as they’re both on the same team. I like it – and I think Andray will have more consistent success.
I complained in the past about Dunkin Donuts being $2 at the stadium. Well, a block south of VC is a cupcake shop, where, 1 small cupcake is $3.25 or $36 for a dozen. I tried it tonight and it was worth it, but man, it was so expensive – more than the donuts.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 31, 2010 at 12:23 AM
1 more thing
We all know Antawn’s a pretty good rebounder, but 11 OFFENSIVE BOARDS?
I don’t care, for 1 night, about his defense. When a pro player gets 11 offensive boards, that’s like stopping your man 11 times or contesting your man’s shots 11 times and getting him to miss.
What a bounce-back from last night.
Comment from lightningmikester
Time January 31, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Now this is more like it! This was a much better win tonight than last night. We just need to keep it up now, and playing the Celtics on Monday night would be a really good test. It’s time to finally show people that we are among the best in the NBA.
GO WIZ!!!
Comment from datonypony
Time January 31, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Woo great to get a win. Career high for Jamison in rebounds when he is 33 is just. Wow.
Miller lights out from 3 point line lol! 7-10. 1 rebound 2 assist away from triple double.
Now we play the celtics… If the wizards can pull that off, and we get 3 games in a row, I think we are in form again. Remember that playoffs are STILL possible.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time January 31, 2010 at 1:06 AM
I don’t want to take anything away from a 23 rebound night, so I’ll write about team rebounding in some other post. GREAT rebounding night for AJ. Totally compensated for his horrible 38% FGA (10/26).
What’s the deal with B-Wood? Did he do something to get on Flip’s bad side? I’ve always thought that he plays MUCH better in the first half of the game than in the second half, but is there some other reason why he got so few minutes in the 3rdQ and none in the 4th.
I still want AJ, CB and B-Wood traded while the Wiz can get some serious compensation for each. Again, young legs or draft picks.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time January 31, 2010 at 1:24 AM
Mike Miller played his best game as a Wizard. He stopped that – drive the lane; jump up in the air; throw a bad pass move that he seemed to perect in recent games. Mike is an excellent shooter…SHOOT! He is also a team player who looks to pass, but his passing timing has been horrible…SHOOT!
If we have a combination of Mike, AJ or Slick (pick two) on the strong side of the court on offense we should be able to score some buckets…but only if AJ will consider passing the ball.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 31, 2010 at 1:25 AM
I’ll just enjoy this one. Nice win!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 31, 2010 at 1:29 AM
Andre”play below the rim” Miller burnt dallas for 52 tonight. He scored a good ten after they put Marion on him
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 31, 2010 at 6:14 AM
ESPN is reporting that the Wizards and Rockets are still in talks about McGrady’s contract.
However, both sides are now focusing on other assets and not an Arenas for McGrady swap.
The trade proposal is:
Butler/Haywood for McGrady/?,
where ? is discussed to be Luis Scola.
- – -
Dude, if I was Grunfeld, TAKE THIS TRADE IN A HEARTBEAT! Both sides shall be happy.
a) TMac can sub in for Butler for like 35 games at SF. And then we let TMac walk or resign at a very cheap 3 year contract (no more than 7 million per).
b) Blatche or Oberto will be starting at Center for the remaining games this season. Maybe McGee gets another look.
c) Scola’s skills in the low post will be an awesome addition for the Wizards. Scola is a very good passer as well.
Comment from gray16
Time January 31, 2010 at 12:24 PM
oh please let that above trade happen
i’m guessing blatche would start at center, but with him starting to move closer and closer to the rim, maturing more and more, and becoming much more agressive (i’ve seen more dunks from him in the past couple of weeks than the past couple of years), he could actually handle it for most games.
then scola and mcgee/oberto coming off the bench would work. scola is very unselfish, but knows how to score, so he would be a great team player to add. plus his rebounding is very good and his fg% is always good.
tmac is the wild card. he could come in and surprise a lot of people. as long as he would be willing to except he’s not the tmac of old, and settle into a role, he could fit on the wizards. and shoot, he could wind up playing great for us. just hope his fg% improves. and even if he didn’t work out, that’s a lot of money coming off the books.
definitely agree with wizfusion, this would be a great trade for the wizards to except.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 31, 2010 at 12:39 PM
How is Tmac going to sub for butler if they are on two different teams.
Man, I wish we could have a two-big lineup…i.e. Haywood/blatch or Blatch/McGee. For some reason I like AB at the four rather than five. He should be starting at the four and AJ at the three. We would be more “potent” IMO.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 31, 2010 at 1:17 PM
@dcb:
Sub as in Tmac would take over whatever Butler is doing here now, not relieving each other on the same team.
You misinterpreted my usage of ‘sub’. Maybe ‘direct replace’ is a better word choice.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 31, 2010 at 1:23 PM
I want to give kudos to the people that made this blog mobile accessible. I’m blogging now on the Blackberry. This is really sweet!
Now I can give opinions for all Wiz home and away games live instead of hours after the game.
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time January 31, 2010 at 2:00 PM
I stayed in last night because of the weather but I certainly enjoyed watching the game on TV. I just love seeing Miller taking and making shots last night – now that’s what I’m talking about. I love Mike Miller! Jamison was the league leader in rebounds and Miller lead with 3-pointers for all of the games played yesterday. It is so good to see the 2 of Wizards among the league leaders. Haywood has been listed a few times as the lead blocker. So this game felt good all over! I am hoping for a win tomorrow.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 31, 2010 at 6:04 PM
i would not trade CB3 and Haywood for a broke down T-Mac that dose not sound like a good deal the guy has not played a whole season in like 5 years.. and Haywood has been doing a good job and his contract is up after this year it comes off the books no need to even trade him..
Comment from tyrone20000
Time January 31, 2010 at 6:30 PM
i agree Wizards4Life
plus can we get any smaller? why? a more athletic small forward would do wonders for this team…
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 31, 2010 at 7:54 PM
I think you guys are not thinking about the Butler/Haywood – McGrady/? trade correctly.
It is strictly for dropping the luxury tax the Wizards are looking at.
Remember, Grunfeld and Abe Pollin were ok with paying the luxury tax this year if the team gets further than the 1st round of the playoffs. Well, that vision seems to be really far away – almost unrealistic now.
So, the team has to take the least amount of hits. Since Arenas’ contract is immovable right now, the team should make cuts to salvage whatever positive is left this season – and money reduction is on the top of the list right now; along with rebuilding.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time January 31, 2010 at 7:56 PM
Also, any acquisition of expiring contracts is only going to happen for 35 games or less. I have no problems with letting TMac walk if he’s traded here.
Haywood can walk after being traded to Houston as well – if another team offers him more money.
Bottom line with the Rockets trade is basically Butler for Scola.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 31, 2010 at 9:51 PM
I REALLY enjoy watdching OKC…..
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 31, 2010 at 11:01 PM
I would like to see OKC with Haywood or a dominant center. I think they would make more than some noise in the west. I guess having Etan there really doesn’t help them.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 31, 2010 at 11:49 PM
How did this team go from Champion to near door-mat in a few years….don’t be surprised if d-wade bounces
http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/17898143;_ylt=AtGS3B3DsygtEm9p5IXtrNg5nYcB#nba/17898143
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 1, 2010 at 12:53 AM
if only we had the cash to grab him up right DCbutler it would be nice to have a guy who is pretty much a one man team
Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 1, 2010 at 4:58 AM
“Kobe Bryant (19 points, 8-20 FG) overcame a mediocre performance and drained a go-ahead jumper with 7 seconds left to beat the Celtics 90-89…
You know our standards are low, AJ does this on a nightly basis and we hail him as the hardest working man in the business, whereas Kobe does it and he wants to “forget” about it….LOL….
Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 1, 2010 at 7:07 AM
i’ll take your players for my players, so that it will be alright… yeah, right…
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Comment from Wizfan4life
Time January 30, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Well, I will say after last night’s game that the Wizards barely managed to win against the worst team in the NBA, but hey a win is a win! The Wizards’ starters played mediocre ball last night except for Mike Miller, who seemed to have all the hustle on the team despite being 1-5 for threes……the bench is what won the game for us last night……Andray Blatche impressed me last night! The type of hustle he showed last night is the kind everyone has been waiting for since he was drafted!! To win against New York tonight, the Wizards have to have the same explosiveness of the bench as last night….but definitely more hustle from the starters as well!