Open thread: Regular season game 21 vs. Philadelphia 76ers
by Mike Prada on Dec 13, 2008 7:10 PM EST
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Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers, Dec 13, 2008 7:30 PM EST
Game's at 7:30. I'm still in Finals, so maybe I get this on delay.
Interesting that Philly fired Maurice Cheeks today. There's lots of chatter about Eddie Jordan replacing him eventually, which I find interesting. Eddie's a decent fit, but is he a perfect fit? He will certainly improve their offense, and their defense is already pretty good, but do those players really fit into the Princeton? Does Elton Brand? How will Eddie get more out of Samuel Dalembert than Cheeks did? Also, I'd think Eddie might not play young guys like Lou Williams, Marreese Speights and even Thaddeus Young as much as they deserve.
But again, we'll see. As talented as Philly is (and they are hella tallented), that roster is definitely a bit unbalanced. Hiring Eddie Jordan can't be the only solution for them, the way I see it. Still, Eddie's a better coach than Cheeks. That's for sure.
GO WIZARDS!
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Please....
I just want to see some good basketball tonight.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Also, why does Grunfeld always make his move while I’m out of town? First firing Ej and now this trade. It’s very inconsiderate of him.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap
Is CSN going to play the humility line? They better.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I gotta watch that thing...
I tried, but the damn clip kept freezing…..by the way it started out, he seems like kind of a dick.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's the impression I got too
But he’s got a nice pool. It’s not as good as Gilbert’s but it’s nice.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And a house full of potential danger....
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I still get up for watching Wizards games.
Guess that’s why I’ve been a fan for so long.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tony DiLeo looks like....
A high school science teacher with a quirky/fruity side.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Elton didn't even have a chance with that shot
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
With the thin body...
Does McGee need to learn the art of the flop?
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So when does McGee get the hook tonight?
I’m gonna say at 7:26
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It was at 8:08.....2 fouls = Heartbreak.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are these retro Sixer jerseys? Or what they've reverted to in the present day?
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just retros
They use them a lot but they still have the current threads as well.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And it looks like 6 is the losing number
6 points and 6 turnovers in 6 minutes.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"They've got as many turnovers as they do points."
-Steve Buckhantz….talkin’ ’bout some of that fine brand of Wizards basketball.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SLOPPY
Fortunately I’ve become conditioned to expect these starts from the Wiz – I’m not even fazed.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 13, 2008 7:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
At least we aren’t being three’d to death.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Each game thread is more and more like a Stephen King novel...
Thinner.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sixers = Retro Jerseys
Wizards D = Retro Elton Brand
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bleahhh
Bad pass. Again.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"Bleahhh"
Can you put that on a t-shirt with Andray Blatche’s face?
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At this point
I think we can do it with the whole team, except maybe Juan Dixon, which is kinda sad to say.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Don’t know if it was the pass or Blatche, but he looked quite awkward on the delayed reaction
by KShark28 on Dec 13, 2008 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's the defensive system
There’s no way anyone can be expected to keep shuttling back and forth between players like Dixon had to a few plays ago, and still play effective defense. I’ve officially soured on Ayers.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who's guarding Iguodala
or rather, who’s not guarding him?
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think it's supposed to be Caron
But I haven’t seen him all game.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a bit of an odd break
But I’ll take it.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At what point
does a shot attempt by Stevenson just end up being counted as a turnover in the stats?
by KShark28 on Dec 13, 2008 8:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yay modest goals!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Presumed Fact:
Tony DiLeo has traveled to Japan for the sole purpose of using this vending machine.
Hey, don’t blame the messenger, that’s just how the guy looks.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Tony DiLeo
play bass for Stone Temple Pilots?
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
First basket Mike James!
Celebrate in a very humble way.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So James has already passed NY in the rotation??
Must have been on the strength of his debut.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 13, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nick Young can't score 5 points that fast...
kidding in a devils’ advocate kinda way
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mike James
was clearly motivated by the Supernanny
by KShark28 on Dec 13, 2008 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Juan Dixon
His ankles seem to be soft today.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Presumed Fact:
Reggie Evans has forced himself upon….something: a lady, a cheeseburger, the club, Chris Kaman’s balls.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The beard gives it away
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly....
just like Freeway’s beard.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
3 shot attempts in 2:26
Mike James, ladies and gentlemen.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like him because others don't.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like him
I just don’t like him in a productive basketball player kind of way. But if he keeps doing this I’ll be quiet. Or very humble.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But...
I’ll contest the opinion that he “killed” us against the Celtics.
We were bad all around….the play of Mike James didn’t have much bearing upon that fact.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4 shots in 2:58!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
5 shots!
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 13, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
8 points in 4 minutes.
someone who does that needs to get more burn.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least
he’s been driving to the hoop. No one else does it.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 13, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm secretly tuning in
And I am so mad. So mad.
Juan Dixon has played every minute of this game. Meanwhile, Nick Young has played none.
I am speechless.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 13, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's in now.....
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't get this 7 Pounds movie.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I read the entry too....
didn’t seem to help.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike James interview
used “I” 5 times
“Me” 4 times
“Myself” once
A true scorers mentality.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Complete flop by Speights.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why can't basketball stick to our hands?
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
small ball
and just like that the lead is back to 5.
by hotplate on Dec 13, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That jumper by McGuire was really, really bad.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He should only shoot off the pass.
off the dribble just ain’t his forté
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Small lineup is not working.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gilbert Arenas commercial = Awesome
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad we've taken time to produce a Gilbert Arenas commercial...
..for January tickets.
Will he really be back then?
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope so
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Legal Seafood Trivia guess
Bernard King!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Michael Adams is my guess.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Just looked it up. We’re both wrong.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Ruland = porn producer look-alike
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least DeShawn has a fancy cut in the back of his head.
That’ll be cool the next time he goes to the club.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Veteran play
This is a great example of steady veteran play.
by hotplate on Dec 13, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It ain't the lineup or the coach
Methinks it’s the team.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heisman Predictions
I got Bradford
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 13, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh yea....that's on.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm thinking too
But I would’ve voted for McCoy, even though I don’t like Texas.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I vote for the guy they didn't invite.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
one thing i've noticed this year
about this team is that they pretty much suck.
i’m almost done trying to analyze it further.
by little stevie colter on Dec 13, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Recommendo
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Most “fading passes” tend not to reach their target.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
White...maybe from Colorado.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the second time
Jamison fell asleep on the rebound after a FT
by KShark28 on Dec 13, 2008 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, but...
He already picked up a turnover while on the bench.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate this
Why are we going small? I thought we would never see this again.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 13, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To rejuvenate Elton Brand
it’s the gentlemanly thing to do.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus
Its steady, smart, veteran small ball.
by hotplate on Dec 13, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice - keep that up
good stuff. i hope tapscott understands sarcasm
by little stevie colter on Dec 13, 2008 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope at least....
He had a sarcasm detector like the 40-year old virgin.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um
Does anyone know when Deshawn made a shot last? Like, seriously, I’m not joking. I can’t remember
If only we could trade Taser for one day and have him put up 30 on us off their bench before we got him back...
by Juice over Whine on Dec 13, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who cares?
That guy has got his own wristbands….AND he’s coming out with a t-shirt line.
Bodacious.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was 1-8 against Detroit
So sometime on Tuesday.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess what?
Andray Blatche is the only Wizard with a positive +/- rating for the half, +6. He has 4 rebounds and 3 assists so far. Butler “leads” the team with a -15. Dixon and Stevenson each have 3 turnovers.
But, you know, the veterans are upset about the lack of effort.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 8:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Amen.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
too bad Blatche picked up 2 fouls quickly
by Aldo on Dec 13, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
but there’s no rule saying that you have to sit the rest of the half with 2 fouls.
by hotplate on Dec 13, 2008 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that I look closely,
he actually led the team with 18 minutes played.
by Aldo on Dec 13, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I won't lie....
That Gilbert Arenas commercial does get my kinda hype.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and what is the
“Cocktails and clipboards” promotion?
by Aldo on Dec 13, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure....
I’m confused by the sound of that……I think I turned the channel.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Don Nelson's kind of deal.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha! Rec
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only 4 Philly turnovers...
That’s tragically indicative of our defense.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, time to drop Maggette.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And you Heisman winner is...
Johnny Utah.
Sam Bradford.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bobcats signed Juwan Howard
Making them officially the most clueless team in the league.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
Or does it seem like JaVale is never really sprinting?
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good heavens.
I think McGee’s arms are skinnier than Gil’s.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hallelujah!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice effort on that foul, vet.
Ridiculous.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just remember
Veterans close out games. Unless it’s out of hand and then it really doesn’t matter.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Blatche just made a turnaround fadeaway.
Is this opposite day or something?
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What's with the Dixon-James lineup?
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
or Stevenson-James
which I will see in my nightmares tonight.
NY is catching some Monumental Pine.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I never really liked criticizing Eddie Jordan for rotation issues, but I feel more inclined to for Tapscott. It’s gotten really bad.
by Aldo on Dec 13, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed -
he watched what didn’t work for 15 games. he should know better
by little stevie colter on Dec 13, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least he's not using Etan as much
That’s one of the few positives though.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DeShawn
DeShawn has played 23:21, has shot 1-5, with 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 turnovers with a -16 plus/minus.
Can Nick Young be worse than that?
by hotplate on Dec 13, 2008 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
All 5 players were in the circle on that last defensive possession.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woke Up This Morning, U Got Yourself a Gun
Is on a running loop in Mike James’ head.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jamison complained to the ref
while his man got the rebound.
But again, the veterans are upset with the lack of effort.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this one's on every last one of the players and coaches
horri-awful. philly played last night, i believe.
by little stevie colter on Dec 13, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They did
And they lost to Cleveland pretty badly.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im so glad
The veterans are playing. If the youngins were in there, there would be mistake after mistake after mistake. I don’t know what we would do…
by zeke5123 on Dec 13, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There we go
Nice play Caron. Now they’ll probably make a comeback just to toy with out heartstrings.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So we went from blaming Eddie Jordan to blaming the veterans
I guess I’m fine with that….
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I blame the economy
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Economy Good, Economy Bad
Abe Pollin’s pocketbook stays medium.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 13, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
better than wizards insider
where everyone blames gilbert, for being hurt, i guess.
by little stevie colter on Dec 13, 2008 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True that...
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
also terrorists
they freedom and DC hoops
by little stevie colter on Dec 13, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I never really blamed EJ
I just thought he relied on the wrong guys. The tradition continues, I guess.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No
You misunderstand the frustration. We got mad at EJ because he played to many vets. He wasn’t giving our good young players minutes. The excuse is the same Tapscott is using. They are veterans. Honestly, you think McGee or Young desreve single digit minutes? Or that Mike James, JD, Deshawn, or DSong, deserve more? Come on, realize it’s the same complaint, phrased differently. We just want the best players playing.
by zeke5123 on Dec 13, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And my point is that...
The veterans were to blame the whole time…..I’m not going to get into the argument of playing youth versus age…..but we should not have to “yearn” for a coach to play the former over the latter….the veterans should be leading this team like last year…or the previous seasons.
So….I was insinuating that the scapegoatyness of Eddie Jordan (yea, I used it that way) is accented by the fact that the team continues to perform poorly.
And even if we played youth more…..would that lead to wins? I’m open to trying it…but I also have the penchant for doubting it.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In response
And even if we played youth more…..would that lead to wins? I’m open to trying it…but I also have the penchant for doubting it.
1. It doesn’t matter, because we’re losing so many games this way. At least if we play the young’ins more, we’ll see some player development, even if the losses continue.
2. The young guys have, by and large, outperformed many vets in front of them individually. By practically every measure, Nick Young is having a better season than DeShawn Stevenson and definitely Mike James. JaVale McGee is having a very good statistical season, yet he gets the quick hook every game so Darius Songaila can play out of position.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 13, 2008 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok fine...
But doing so send the message to the veterans that the team is giving up…..and I don’t think management wants to create that type of environment.
That being said….there are certain aspects that I do want to see….such as minutes for Nick Young over Stevenson.
…..We’re obviously now all playing the blame game, I’m just saying that it was on the veterans the whole time, not the coach.
Sure, play youth….but we’re not the playoff team we all assumed we were before the season if the veterans aren’t doing their share of the work.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I would agree with the problem being the vets
But disagree that it’s not a coaching problem. Coaches are overly conservative. They stick with vets, till they get fired. The thing is, the vets aren’t getting it done. So playing the kids would hurt how?
Young and McGee have been some of our best players. Maybe playing them more wouldn’ translate to wins, but playing your best players give you the best chance to win.
by zeke5123 on Dec 13, 2008 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think most coaches make decisions that
They think will most likely result in a win.
Not questioning the right and wrong of decisions….just my thinking that being conservative and playing the vets are two different animals.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
See I disagree
I think coaches do whatever it takes to avoid criticism. The book says play vets because rookies make mistakes. If a rookie makes a mistake in a pressure situation, the coach is lambasted by the media. If a veteran does it, well, the coach followed the handbook. It takes more guts to play for the win (i.e taking risks with younger/better players) then efforts to avoid criticism.
by zeke5123 on Dec 13, 2008 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The ego of most coaches...
…is too big to be concerned about the media….not saying that’s the case for the two Eds, but just sayin’
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps
I don’t mean to imply that coaches don’t care about winning, more that they care about minimizing risks. They see playing vet’s as safe, both in the game and in the papers. Even when facts seem to claim winning requires playing young guys, they stick to hedging their risks with vets.
by zeke5123 on Dec 13, 2008 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh...
Let’s drink to the Secret of the Wizards Suckiness.
Cheers.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're both right and wrong
I think coaches often stick to veterans because they believe the “stability” they offer actually helps winning. It’s the default sensibility. They’re more reliable, ergo the team must succeed better.
In reality, they aren’t more reliable a lot of the time and they aren’t better. To coaches, “minimizing risks” is often the same as winning.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 13, 2008 9:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Stevenson scrapped last years goal (most intense beard) for a far more epic goal: WORST SLUMP IN THE HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION
by KShark28 on Dec 13, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DeShawn Stevenson leads the team in..
Yelling to the basket.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Even
the air is defending him well, he’s missing FTs now
by KShark28 on Dec 13, 2008 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Gotta rec that one
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 13, 2008 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike James 4 President
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have a theory
that this game is part of a crazy scheme by Tapscott, but I’m having trouble convincing even myself.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To ruin
our viewing pleasure and the development of our young guys? Maybe…
by zeke5123 on Dec 13, 2008 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More like
Step 1: veterans complain about the lack of effort by the team’s young players.
Step 2: Tapscott plays the veterans for as long as they want.
Step 3: the veterans stink out the joint.
and the theoretical Step 4: the veterans stop complaining so much.
Like I said, it’s a crazy scheme. Any takers?
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
One good thing about sideline reporters
is that by this point we’d at least have a BS explanation for why NY has played less than Reggie Evans, instead of silence.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Miller doesn't travel well.
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by Truth About It on Dec 13, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Besides all of the
questions about rotations, the Wizards had no chance of winning with Butler and Jamison shooting this bad
by KShark28 on Dec 13, 2008 9:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Minutes Watch
Butler and Jamison each played about 40 and a half minutes.
Stevenson played a little shy of 38 minutes.
Blatche played 31 and a half minutes.
Dixon played 30 and a half minutes, and fouled out.
Mike James played 23 and a half minutes.
Songaila played 14 minutes.
Taser played 12 minutes.
McGee played an epic 5 and half minutes.
NY played just over 4 minutes, all in the first half, the lowest of anyone who played tonight.
Etan and Crittenton each got DNP-CDs
The word “inexplicable” comes to mind.
by Jon L on Dec 13, 2008 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations on your first win, Tony DiLeo.
They don’t come much easier than this.
by Jon L on Dec 14, 2008 1:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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