Game Day Detroit
8:54 AM EST…Dave Johnson checking in…another game tripped up by turnovers and again the effort was there at the end as the Wizards battled back from a 12-point deficit to make it a 4-point game…It’s a shame because it spoiled a 30-point night from Andray Blatche and JaVale McGee’s career high of 20-points…Flip Saunders talked in the post game about getting McGee to roll to the basket more and last night he ended up with eight dunks to tie Dwight Howard for most dunks in an NBA game this season….And the Wizards dominated on the boards and in the paint where the Hawks usually excel….but the turnovers. …Earl Boykins will play tonight….did not play last night as the Wizards manage the three games in three days.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
7:30 PM EST…Dave and Glenn checking in…sorry for the late check in…internet problems…and thanks for all the activity on the BLOG today….and yes jeffmalone1990 we need to get Pamela McGee back on at half-time…..and I love the naming of the dunks
7:50 PM EST….starters are in….Foye, Miller, McGee,Blatche, Thornton…..Pistons will go Will Bynum, Richard Hamilton, Jason Maxiell, Tayshaun Prince, and Jonas Jerebko
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT @ DETROIT
Posted: March 12th, 2010 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM
In Piston land tonight.
BIG thumbs up for ‘Dray.
Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:52 AM
hey guys for those that missed the game last night, we put together a little package of every JaVale McGee dunk from last night. Yesterday, McGee joined Dwight Howard as the only two players in the NBA this season to have 8 dunks in a game.
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:52 AM
gil is quirky, no way around it, but that doesn’t bother me. him changing his number is the least of my worries for him. i’d still rather have him on the team than miller, but that’s just my opinion. the only thing i don’t know about is josh howard and arenas being on the same team, i don’t know how that would work out, it could be great or it could be disastrous.
as for tonight, if the wiz continue playing like last night they should win. villanueva will probably do his usual of killing the wizards on one end, but dray will probably kill him on the other as well. stuckey being out will help a lot (sorry to hear about his situation though) so i think the wiz will pull this one out.
hope livingston gets some burn again. and nick vs gordon will probably be a battle off the bench.
al thornton should be able to beat tayshaun, but he’s been off lately. hopefully tonight he can have a good game. and hopefully these turnovers stop, or at least get lowered drastically.
Comment from millie mill
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Nice Video SportsWiz!! Javale shoud post this on his facebook page.
Comment from millie mill
Time March 12, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Nicknames for JaVale McGee
Captain America (because he plays for the nation’s capitol and salutes after dunks)
http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/captain-america.jpg
or
Peter Pan (because he can fly)
or
Mr. Big Bounce
or
Plasticman
What do you think??
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:08 PM
I wanted to say that watching the game, Miller came out very agressive this game. He was looking for his shot, and passed and rebounded well in the 1st qtr, funny thing was as the game went on he became less aggressive?? Still a far better effort from him, although Joe Johnson seemed to really be getting his shot at will. I thought by far this was McGee’s best game as a pro, he defended and rebounded, and had a Dwight Howard night of dunks! He did make some mistakes, however what player doesn’t? He needs at least 25 min a game, great play sir
As far as Dray, great game for him, he had 4 TO’s in the 1st qtr and 7 for the game, however passing out of the double team is an issue that can be easily corrected. Just make the safe pass, not the cross court home run. However Dray’s shot selection and effort on both sides of the court was great to see, great game~
As far as Nick aka Slick, he is very streaky so I expected him to play well tonight, and look for him to do the same next game. He hit his 1st shot, and I thought his jumper set up his drives to the basket, overall a good game by Young and as a fan it was great to see.
Livingston had an ok game, shot selection was questionable however he did run the offense. Foye was really having a heard time wth Bibby, and Randy please do not settle for jumpers, go to the basket~
As far as Thorton, he needs to get into the flow of the game early, he is an ENERGY guy so he needs to get the ball into his spots early (we need a PG). I have no clue as to why Singelton cannot stick on a roster, however I REALLY hope he is a Wizard next year as well as Josh Howard (for the right price).
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:11 PM
but don’t totally leave us millie mill ….we love have you part of the group
dj
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:12 PM
@millie-love the names, I came up with the “salute slam”, but I love all of yours as well.
Off topic, I WANT GILBERT back, I think he will be great nex year and really think he wants to be in DC to right his wrongs for this season, so Gil this fan will welcome you back with open arms, just continue what you are doing for your own growth and also in the community.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Dave and Glenn, enjoy Detroit and enjoy some great food before gametime! Let’s sustain that effort from last night, and get a win!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:15 PM
JaVale “The Impaler” McGee
JaVale “I’m Finally Freed” McGee
“The MuthaDunka”
“The Flusher”
“The Posterizer”
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:27 PM
And how about my favorite combo McGee and Blatche
50pts and 19 Reb’s combined vs the Hawks, again this needs to be the starting 4 and 5 for next year and the rest of this year 
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:28 PM
@wizardsf_man you and milli may have nailed it on McGee’s nicknames, LOL
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:30 PM
20 TO’s last night led to 32 pts for the Hawks, let’s cut down the TO’s and get a win in Motown!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Give the kids minutes, play hard, take a road win!
Go Wiz! Go bloggers!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Man it is really hard to ignore what this years crop of Rookie PG’s are doing in the NBA this year, man we rolled the dice this year, and we crapped out~
Collison, Curry, Thorton, Maynor, Jennings and Beaubois, so many WOW, I wish we had a do over, LOL
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 12, 2010 at 1:59 PM
You left out the best one by far: Ty Lawson.
I wanted to trade down and try to get Lawson and Dejuan Blair. That’s what WP48 analysis would have called for as well, btw.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 2:01 PM
@Tom-you are correct Lawson has been great, again so may of them have made an impact, a very deep draft for guards~
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 2:28 PM
I read the following passage from Michael Lee of WaPo. I thought Flip made a very interesting comment about JaVale and Andray:
After the Houston Rockets got 14 fast-break points on Tuesday, Coach Flip Saunders commented on how Andray Blatche and JaVale McGee run differently depending on what end of the court they are on, leaving opportunities for opposing big men to get easy baskets.
“We run uphill on defense and downhill on offense. It’s like our court’s titled,” Saunders quipped.
- – -
Most casual observers would glance this quote over, but I shall not. The more I re-read those 14 words, the more my brain is forced to think what Flip meant.
– Is he saying that Blatche and McGee are lazy getting back on D?
– Is he saying that Blatche and McGee are out of position when getting back on D?
– Is he saying that Blatche and McGee don’t care about D as much as O? (kinda hard to believe this one because I think both guys pride themselves on playing solid defense)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 2:40 PM
@WizF-I believe the Coach (IMO) is saying that those players only give energy and effort on one side of the floor, the offensive side. And the scouting reports suggest that the Wizards do not hustle back on D, and if you push the ball you can get some easy buckets.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Hey Dave and Glenn, maybe you guys can get Pamela McGee as a halftime guest, to talk about McGee’s improvement this year…And when will we see a halftime show for the bloggers?
Comment from dlts20
Time March 12, 2010 at 4:10 PM
IDK if any of you saw this on the Raptors board but I found it interesting. What are you guys thoughts on it? Im the biggest Gil fan there is and I think he will mentally & physically be great next year so if all things were even, I wouldnt trade him for hardly anything but I still am very worried about him fitting in Flip’s system. I just think the PG’s are limited in it and the only shot they can get off is the quick pull up off the screen. Thats basically it.
I just dont know if he will ever be dynamic in this system but I think if he goes the to Raps or Magic then he will look insanely good. Thats why this is the 1st time that I would consider this trade since it gives us a guy who probably would be good in this type of system and some expirings even though Jose’s D sucks. I probably still wouldnt do it though because I just want to see Gil play with this Wiz team so bad. I want to see him play with guys like Blatche & McGee so bad. I think it could look special.
Comment from dlts20
Time March 12, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Nevermind about that trade fellas. I had no ideal that Calderon’s contract was for that much money and had that many years still left on it. I would never do that trade
Comment from dlts20
Time March 12, 2010 at 4:33 PM
No wonder why alot of Raps fans liked it. Thats what made me interested because every other team’s fans pretty much destroy all Arenas trades but they seemed to like it. Now I know why. I would never do that trade.
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 4:36 PM
nick has been hitting his shot, but i stil want him to keep driving. when he gets 5 or more ft attempts, he usually gets high numbers.
he can blow by plenty of people, and his handles are pretty decent, so i don’t see why he shouldn’t be the go to guy off of the bench. as we have seen over and over running plays doesn’t seem to work for 48 minutes, you need someone to take over at times, nick can do that.
but it’s going to take plays to be drawn up for nick iso’s for him to get to the line. if flip relies on him coming off of screens and spotting up all game, he is only reducing the good impact nick can have on the game.
as for mike miller, he can’t create a shot for himself. he took a couple of bad shots last night, but not many. i think he just needs to take a shot when he has room, but they should be mostly spot up shots. if he dribbles, he should go to the rim, AND NOT jump unless he is shooting.
Comment from neal
Time March 12, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Well, I thought I would go for any trade to send off Arenas and his contract but I guess I draw the line at that one. Just gets us another problem. Maybe we’ll keep Gil another year to see if he fits in. If not, we’d only have $62M in salary to buy him out of instead of $80M.
All those suggestions are good for a nickname for the rubberband man. Or are you guys too young to remember that song?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 12, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Question,
I keep hearing about or talking about “Flip’s System”, I really, honestly don’t know what Flip’s system entails. Can anyone or has Flip expounded on what this system requires?
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 12, 2010 at 5:41 PM
In ‘07-08 and again in ‘08-09, Jose Calderon was one of the most productive point guards in the league. He is having an off year compared to what he has done before, but he is still a very good player; and he’s young enough to get back to, or near to, his previous productivity.
Obviously, we couldn’t trade Gilbert for him straight up — the salaries don’t match. But, realize, we only have six guys under contract. It might well be possible to structure a trade w/ Toronto or involving a third team that would work for us.
But, the fact that someone on a message board suggests it doesn’t mean that anyone has anything like that in mind.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 5:48 PM
@dcbuler-you bring a valid point, “What is the system?”. I mean most teams take on the personality of the coach, so what is Flip’s bread and butter? Is it offense, is it defense?
Great question, and not sure we will get the answer this year!
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Well, our roster right now is pretty crazy, the entire year has been crazy,hopefully next year we can see more of an identity in our basketball on offense and defense!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 12, 2010 at 6:58 PM
22 different players in a Wizards uniform this year, I would say CRAZY, LOL…..However from what I have seen this year, it is a fight to stay optimistic, but I dream in HD! So I am happy with Thorton, Blatche, McGee, Singelton so far and I guess I would say Josh Howard for the right contract. Hopefully Nick and others will sway me with there play from now until the end of the year.
Comment from neal
Time March 12, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Amen, Brother Malone.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time March 12, 2010 at 8:08 PM
Poor Andray. He just can’t catch a break from Flip. Did anyone hear the pregame show? Flip was blaming Andray for the loss of his best white dress shirt. It seems, according to Flip, that Andray caused him to wash the colors with the whites and his best dress shirt came out with pink streaks.
It’s got to be tough when the coach rides you for every little thing.
Comment from neal
Time March 12, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Andray better be careful. Mike Harris used someone else’s towel and was gone the next day.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 8:33 PM
7:30 PM EST…Dave and Glenn checking in…sorry for the late check in…internet problems…and thanks for all the activity on the BLOG today….and yes jeffmalone1990 we need to get Pamela McGee back on at half-time…..and I love the naming of the dunks
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 8:55 PM
All right…. Ready for a WIn tonight….
*I like the name Capt America for Mcgee!*
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 8:55 PM
7:50 PM EST….starters are in….Foye, Miller, McGee,Blatche, Thornton…..Pistons will go Will Bynum, Richard Hamilton, Jason Maxiell, Tayshaun Prince, and Jonas Jerebko
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:09 PM
now we can start 2stepsaway is ready to strike so to speak
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Hi Dave!!!!!!! Yes, I am ready for us to make it happen tonight!!!
Now if only my comp will cooperate as well!!!!
Ok – 2nite we MUST guard that perimeter!!!!!
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:19 PM
McGee is So much more aware under the basket defensively as of late
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:22 PM
good point… milllie milll glad you are with us
Comment from millie mill
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Blatche is a beast inside. Who needs Chris Bosh.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:23 PM
If they double team Blatche….. bet Miller will be left open for the shot…
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:24 PM
Thornton needs to get that aggressive side back…. he could have taken that dude….
Comment from millie mill
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:24 PM
Miller might be open but he won’t take the shot
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:25 PM
millie mill we talked about you on the air texting from the game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:26 PM
might need to get quinton ross on hamilton
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:27 PM
tunrovers again uh oh
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:27 PM
ross is in
Comment from millie mill
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:28 PM
They need to get a handle on the bad. I don’t know what’s the problem
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:29 PM
singleton is in good energy
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Ok… we have to do better than this… still have four (?)more games after this one…..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:33 PM
just have to stop this turnover business
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:39 PM
tough rebound by thornton and he will go to the line
Comment from millie mill
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Thornton plays a little out of control to me.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:42 PM
That was a very nice shot by Thornton…. now we have to SCORE on this possession!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:42 PM
but thronton energy is saving us right now
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:48 PM
young now in for ross
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:50 PM
piston with a long lineup
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:51 PM
and pistons dominating boatrds
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:55 PM
we are throwing up some bricks, but I am nto bad b/c at least now they aer shooting… esp miller!
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 9:58 PM
whoa….. gotta check that temper!! not a good look at all!!!
COME ON NOW – WE NEED THESE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THROWS!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:01 PM
offense just isnt there
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:02 PM
ugh indeed
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Good steal! Come on guys you can do this.
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:08 PM
I am also trying to watch the Georgetown and Maryland games. Georgetown is doing the best and Maryland is within 3 after being behind from about 18. They can’t seem to get any closer and it only about 3 min left.
Come on guys stop all of the TOs. It also too many fouls!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:21 PM
welcome hard core fan…we need to first match their intensity on defense
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:35 PM
singleton is in for mcgee we need some pop
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:36 PM
man… came back from halftme looking a little lost… 
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:38 PM
started to creep back in
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:43 PM
getting ti down on defense now
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Was that THE spark we needed??? HOPE SO!!!!!!!!!!
Ahhhhhhhhhh! Defense makes them turn it over! YES!
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:46 PM
the wizards are bullying the wizards
taking their lunch and sitting on their head while eating it
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:46 PM
make that the *pistons are bullying the wizards
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:47 PM
There is TOO much forecasting taking place….. And where are the offensive rebounds?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:51 PM
singleton is really making a digfference
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:51 PM
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:52 PM
singleton is taking this personally, he’s bringing the wiz back into it on both ends
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:54 PM
jerebko and singleton going at it
this is what it’s all about, love the fire and passion from both of them
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:55 PM
even as a wizards fan, that was a stupid technical
just makes the game a kid’s game all over again
this guys are big boys, if they can’t take the talking make them retire
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:02 PM
without the old star players on the floor, boykins is extremely pedestrian with his play. i don’t think he’ll be back next season, even if at a discount. bynum is owning him on offense with his no look passes and floaters.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:07 PM
welcome gray 16 hard to get through the turnovers and the pistons abiltity to capitalize….pistons have put good pressure on wizards all night
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:07 PM
boykins has always gotten beaten on d, when he was in the game and doing good, that just meant that the wizards were outscoring the other team (and not because of d)
please flip, give the ball to nick, the man has the ability to put up points on the board, why run plays through boykins, singleton, and mcgee when nick is in there. give him the ball and let him create, your offense isn’t working point blank and period.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:11 PM
great pass by bkacthe
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:12 PM
the pistons announcers are so “in love” with jerebko because his mom and grandma are in the stands.
jj’s hustle is hurting the wiz really bad.
and tay’s shots are hitting.
bynum is on his way to 20 assists! my god
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:12 PM
…. then tomorrow is REALLY going to be a challenge!!!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:14 PM
this game looks about done.
i’m really worried for the wiz tomorrow. they may lose by 40 …
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:14 PM
that is a concern we look tired tonight…secnd of back to backs wehn you travel are always tough…
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:14 PM
wiz fusion hate to admit it, but i’m “in love” with jerebko lol, love people who hustle, fight hard, and enforce
ironically i hate kg, but that’s probably because he just talks and then runs away when someone stands up to him
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Who is left on the bench? Livingston, Oberto, Gee…. *Direct TV has decided that i no longer needed to watch the game… Been searching for the signal since the start of the 4th…..
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Glenn – Did you get my message after Tuesday’s game? If not, I said that it was nice meeting you at the game. And I also said that you had really soft hands. (That’s a compliment). Maybe I will see you and Dave at tommorow’s game.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:18 PM
fact of the day:
alonzo gee was an all-star in the nbdl
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:21 PM
anyways, the pistons had only 22 wins total but 15 of those were at home.
the pistons today are still a very tough home team. wiz should have known that.
bynum 19 assists and counting
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:25 PM
just got down too early 5 turnovers in firts ten minutes down by 12 in firts quarter a tired team just could not chase
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:26 PM
wiz is going to lose, but i will be happy if the wiz’s D prevents bynum from getting 20 assists
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:27 PM
what a dunk by gee!
sweet
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:27 PM
what a dunk by gee
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:27 PM
i said i wanted to see more of alonzo gee
mabye i should’ve clarified and said before the wizards already lost the game
Comment from HardCoreFan
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Gee may be a keeper. We shall see.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:28 PM
We just got outdone tonight…… the fire was not there at the start…
*thanks for the laugh Glen!!! Gee is now known as KEEP ‘EM!! LOL*
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:28 PM
oh my – gee airballs the free throw 
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Lol at livingsotn and Gee palying so desperate till the end 
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:28 PM
I LOLED! OMG FT. HAhahahhaha oh wow.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:29 PM
i’m upset – bynum got 20 assists
ridiculous
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Number 20 assist for will bynum.
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:29 PM
glad to see bynum get 20 assists. just wish it wasn’t against the wizards lol.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:29 PM
last time a piston got 20 assists was isiah thomas with 21 assists against …
you guessed it
washington!
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:30 PM
i think datonypony is now a pistons fan
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:30 PM
that last play was bynum’s 20th assist
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Haha.
The thing is though, now when we lose, we aren’t depressed like last year. this is after the trades ofc.
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Ah, no. I just don’t mind that kind of a record.
I liked the ‘bad boys’ era pistons, and the *ironically* flip saunders pistons.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:32 PM
1 800 636 1067 for post games
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Tomorrow against Orlando.
5 games in 6 days is just horrific. They must be so tired :/
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:32 PM
what do you mean “we”?
i’m depressed after losses. it is no fun pointing out flaws at a team with a 7 game losing streak (maybe 6).
fans invest time and money to watch the wiz. there is no solace or humor in seeing them lose.
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:35 PM
I thought this was a learning experience, well I dunno.
Nevermind, of course I’m not OVERJOYED when the wiz lose, but i’m no longer depressed as I can see a brighter future ahead, unlike last season where our vets played till the end and we still got whipped.
Just commenting.
Don’t kill me please??
Comment from dlts20
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Man we have by far the worst PG play in the league. I think we have the worst PG play in even the D-Leauge or College. In there defense though, I will say that I think Flip’s O looks horrible alot of times and all the plays are too long, too drawn out, phases guys out the Offense, and limits others espically the PG’s. Its just a bad combination of poor PG play and a poorly designed Offense on alot of occasions. Even the Pistons fans say that Flip is the complete opposite of an Offensive Genuis that people make him out to be. I guess we will have to wait until next year when we get Gil and some others to find out for sure but I also hope that he either makes some changes or adds a little more to the Offense because its so predictable at times. In his defense though, Foye & Boykins suck
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:38 PM
One is 165cm, enuf said.
One is 6′2 and is supposed to play sg.
Nuff said.
Comment from datonypony
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:41 PM
let’s win against orlando, sweep this year’s series :p
Comment from dlts20
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:46 PM
My only wish in like is to see McGee be the 1st one to chunk it on Superman, lol
Comment from gray16
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:46 PM
have the wizards won an away game since the trades?…
well at least the orlando game is home. would be funny if that was the game the wizards won.
dwight vs mcgee should be fun to watch.
just hope flip doesn’t play zone all game again, wouldn’t want the magic to set a record of made 3s in a game on the wizards.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:52 PM
LOL….WE are so bad, that anyone that has a semi-productive night is a KEEPER…LOL….
Ok, Bynum got the 20th assist in the last seconds of the game. So much for not playing until the final buzzer sounds off…..
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:55 PM
I agree with dlts20 regarding the total lack of offensive continuity. Flip is supposed to be an offensive genius? He got that reputation because Rip could run his butt off around picks and shoot the ball without looking..he still can, for that matter. He also had Chauncey, a point guard who could play the game as a point guard.
The Wizards offense is static except when some players make something happen on their own.
I am beginning to think that Flip’s offensive strategy for the 3-spot is “once you get the ball, shoot”. CB played that way and now we have another “the-ball-stops-here” player in Thornton. Actually, I think that CB may have passed more often.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 12, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Whew, the most incredible part about the rest of this season is that since we have a point guard, and Foye isn’t one, there’s no reason to continue using Foye as the primary point guard. There is no system, so there’s no use in saying that ANYONE doesn’t know it as a reason for playing time. There is no substitute for a point guard. Passing a split second later, or making a pass too far to the right or left, is the difference between a turnover and an assist.
Even though AB has made great strides since the trade, he seems to play “below the rim” too much for his size.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Gotabig, that system was in place before Flip got there, he was just a “figure-head”
Comment from gray16
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:13 AM
flip’s system is great with 5 veterans or 5 people who give 150% every night
unfortunately, this is a young team, and everyone can’t give 150 every night, especially on back to back… to backs lol
flip’s system looks worse all the time, he doesn’t have a basis for it. of course he will draw up plays for blatche, caron (back then), etc, but it doesn’t help create but for one person.
the plays have one purpose behind it, and if that doesn’t work, the whole offense breaks down.
with a team with high iq, they can work through this. with a team with high energy, they can make something out of nothing, especially with offensive rebounding. but when the wizards aren’t able to play like this (doesn’t even have to be for a game, but just a quarter without this) the whole offense goes to h e double hockey stick.
flip’s offense just isn’t good. hope he is gone at the end of the season.
Comment from datonypony
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:21 AM
Hey just asking, what kind of a playing style do you guys like the best. For a team I mean.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:21 AM
I guess I’ll have to resign myself to understanding that Flip either ignores our advice, or simply doesn’t read the blog. Hard to believe either of those possibilities, but it must be true otherwise we’d be far more successful. If I were a betting person, I bet that he doesn’t read the blog. If he did, he’d see the absolute logic of all the posts and immediately incorporate everything into his game plan.
On behalf of those blogger with whom I am in agreement, I’ll try once again: @FLIP – Miller, Earl and Oberto should not see one second of playing time unless we do not have enough players to continue.
I will be amazed if any GM offers Miller a contract next year. With all due respect to his stats, he is a truly horrible player who plays a absolutely terrible floor game which detracts from the Wizards potential. I’m an AARP member and I could intercept the passes that he throws…talk about telegraphing “soft” passes into the passing lanes. Even when his passes get where they are supposed to be, they are so late that the timing of the play is cooked. He’s a going-through-the-motions washed up spot shooter who can’t seem to maintain his balance when running. Might be a neurological thing, or perhaps he’s just plain un-coordinated. He runs with his center of gravity about two feet in front of his torso, which causes him to kiss the floor a lot…but then, that makes it look like he’s Mr. Hustle.
Earl is too short to see over the defense and too short to defend. He is a smart player who can get open for his own shots, but he can’t seem to see any other open player. For every point he gets for the Wiz, he gives up two. He’s not really what you might select as your proto-typical point guard.
Oberto is Oberto…he’ll give you tough minutes and send the opposition to the foul line enough to hurt you.
PLEASE, let’s not see any of them again this year except in warmups.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:25 AM
@dcbutler357 – I hear you.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:32 AM
lol – why would Flip read this blog?
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:32 AM
“Even though AB has made great strides since the trade, he seems to play ‘below the rim’ too much for his size.” – dcbutler357
DCB – We don’t disagree too often, but I believe that AB picks his spots. If you have an opportunity to watch warmup drills, while McGee and Slick are demonstrating their high-flying dunking acts, ‘Dray just lays the ball in the basket. You don’t average over 10 boards a game if you can’t jump. We’ve all seen him make some spectatular dunks, but only when it’s the best option. ‘Dray is more of a finesse player. I’m certain that he’d prefer to be the NBA’s first 6′11″ point guard. LOL
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:34 AM
@wizards_fusion – to learn something from the best basketball minds available, of course.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:38 AM
“Hey just asking, what kind of a playing style do you guys like the best. For a team I mean.” – datonypony
That is the kind of question that gets the blogger juices flowing. Too late for any epistles tonight, but I’d like a crack at that question in the future…I’m sure that a lot of other bloggers would also.
Comment from datonypony
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:40 AM
I myself is a big fan of Jerry Sloan’s coaching.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:42 AM
I had called it a night when I remembered that I wanted to say that I was glad to see Gee have a very nice game. He’s a leaper and is agressive. I hope that Flip gives him some minutes.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Did anyone notice Andray’s improvement in passing out of the double team tonight?
This guy has become a really, really, good player. If the refs would give him some respect he would have had 30 tonight. He and Javalle are the only reasons (except maybe for Alonzo) to watch the Wiz anymore. The other guys have their moments but just don’t make plays on either end of court on a consistent basis.
The fact that Andray does not make a lot of high-flying dunks will probably save a lot of wear and tear on his body and add years to his career.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:45 AM
@datonypony – I would say that Jerry Sloan is one of the best NBA coaches in the history of the game, and I’ve observed NBA coaching since the 1950’s.
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:49 AM
@ChenierFan – loved your analysis of ‘Dray’s improvement. I believe that the best is yet to come for this young man.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:49 AM
I enjoyed watching Frank Layden coach not because he is the king of x’s and o’s, but because he was a crazy s.o.b. on the sidelines (he goes nuts more than Chuck Daly), he was great with 1-liners with reporters, and he was generally a funny guy – acted as ambassador for the NBA as a coach and statesman (kinda like how Shaq has been the NBA ambassador for the league as an internationally known star player).
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:52 AM
too bad one of his sons ruined the knicks before isiah crashed the franchise further into purgatory
when the knicks drafted someone stupid during layden’s time, the unforgiving ny crowd would chant
“fire layden … clapclap clap clap clap” (repeat)
good times, good times – seeing and hearing that on cable tv lol
Comment from Gotabigboyoffense
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:55 AM
One of the things that I most admire about Blatche’s game is his unselfishness. I’ve seen him tip rebounds to teammates or grab a rebound simultaneously with a teammate and give it up to the teammate. A selfish player would want the rebound to pad his stats. ‘Dray truly doesn’t care about stats.
The past two games I’ve watched him looking for opportunities to get Slick the ball in a position where Slick could be successful and thereby get him started. Tonight AB passed up a ten-footer to give Slick a ten-footer. Hello, AB and CB…that’s what leaders do.
Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 13, 2010 at 1:01 AM
speaking of blatche
flip is about 2 more straws away from having me go back to throw urine bags at his car for being a liar.
before the 5 games in 6 nights journey started, flip mentioned he’ll have to balance out the minutes amongst all so that no one would get burned out.
after 2 games in 2 nights, blatche is averaging over 37 minutes out of 48 per regulation. at this rate, blatche is going to get worn out by tomorrow.
if blatche goes down with an injury due to flip’s disregard for the team’s best player, i can never forgive “coach”
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 13, 2010 at 1:07 AM
No one can deny that AB has shown that he belongs. If he stops playing below the rim when he does the reverses, fadeaways down low, he may get more calls down low, and less blocks on those reverses. Doing reverse layups is an ally against defenders (using the rim), but since that is now one of his signature moves, the defenses are playing him now to do the reverse, instead of going straight up. Just a lil tweaking of his game.
ROFL…..HE’LL NEVER BE A HIGH FLYING ACT…LOL…But a nasty dunk on someone can ignite a team (well not this year, I don’t even think pouring lighter fluid, can get this team ignited, FLIP would just come and put it out…)
Comment from weswalk
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:31 PM
dcbutler357, AB does get his nasty dunk ever now and then, I have seen at least 2 or 3 in the past few games. However if you were told that you could have a 6′ 11″ 24 year old 20 and 12 player ( with assists and ball handling skills to boot) but he was not a high flyer, I am positive that all of us would jump at the opportunity to obtain such a player. I dont see Dallas complaining about Dirk. While AB may never be Dirk, right now he is our Dirk and I think we should all be happy we have him.
Comment from weswalk
Time March 13, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Does anyone else observe Javale Attempting to set picks on offense. It driving me crazy just to watch. It is clear that he either (1) does not know how or (2) has no desire to do so. Almost every times he starts toroll to the basket as soon as contact is made. Is it possible that Wes Unseld could help this kid. On second thought he only has to look at how Singleton sets a screen.
Javale is one of my favorites (along with Young and Blatche) but he has so much to learn. However, I don’t believe that this organization has shown any real patience with him. He was drafted as a pure project and now because of their situations with the ex vets, I think they are expecting to much to fast. I am referring to Flip’s comments in today’s Post re: Javale’s play against the Pistons. You very rarely here negative comments from the man re: anyone but AB, NY and Javale. I am not saying that a lot of it is not warranted, but part of his job is to improve the investment the club has made in these players. In fact, it is the responsibilty of both players and management to ensure that projected potential is achieved.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 13, 2010 at 1:16 PM
WesWalk,
I NEVER said that I wanted him to be a “high-flyer”, High flyer was brought into the conversation by GABBO/I call him Getabig(from earlier blogging) I merely want him to go up strong underneath the basket, which will increase his chances of scoring or going to the free throw line, rather than getting the shot blocked or why he’s not getting to the line, like everyone wants him to (some feel he is not getting respected by the refs). If you’re doing reverse layups or fadeaway shots underneath the rim, you’re not getting a foul shot…..All this other stuff, is everyone adding to the initial opinion instead of addressing the statement of what he can improve on.
In regards to ANYONE on this team setting a pick, Foye doesn’t even wait for his man to get set, before he makes his move….lol….half the time he will cut the other way…lol…I don’t even know why that was mentioned…lol…
As far as comparing AB to any other player, what’s the point, that wasn’t even the point?
AB is going to be/and already is a good ball player, AND if AB is the best we have, then we need more around him. This reminds me of when Juwan Howard was the best thing that we had and it wasn’t that he was that good, it was just that the wiz/bullets were that bad.
Javale is a role player until he learns other things. Expecting him to double/double each night is a stretch right now. Against ATL he wasn’t doing offensive moves or anything, he was playing a role of crashing the boards or cutting to the basket for easy shots. THAT IS what having a true point or other weapons on the floor will do for you. A team will help to “mask” one’s short-comings and elevate your strengths….
Comment from WizardsSuperfan
Time March 13, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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Comment from wizards_fusion
Time March 12, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Comment from millie mill
Time March 12, 2010 at 8:32 AM
@wizards_fusion
Dray had like 3 bad passes in the first quarter that was turnovers. After that he got called for traveling twice, got the ball striped once and got called for an offensive foul. = 7 turnovers
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thanks for the clarification. i was busy doing the wiz blogging on my iphone and wasn’t paying close attention to the action on the court. i think i’m retiring from blogging live at the games. it is too much work. dj can continue to do his job without me interfering.