Open thread: Regular season game 23 vs. Detroit Pistons
by Mike Prada on Dec 17, 2008 6:34 PM EST
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PrintWashington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, Dec 17, 2008 7:30 PM EST
So what's up with us playing Detroit three times in the first 23 games? I'd love the schedule people to explain that one.
Anyway, we're looking for our second win against Detroit on the season. They're still going with that small lineup, with AI, Stuckey, Rip, Tayshaun and Rasheed. This time, we're starting Blatche instead of JaVale. Maybe we'll carve them up sooner, who knows.
Game's at 7 7:30. GO WIZARDS!
(By the way, bonus points to whoever can guess who's in that picture. Here's a hint: he played for the Wizards once upon a time).
[UPDATE: Click each link for a Q&A exchange between Truth About It and Pistons Nation Blog]
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Ack, you're right
Changing it. Silly me.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I hope Tapscott isn't paradoxically
putting extra pressure on Nick Young tonight.
Now that I think about it
I think he was doing exactly that.
He’s telling him “Okay, go play your game. But look what’ll happen when you do.”
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PLEASE!
Something positive….that’s all I ask.
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Mike Jones is starting?
Oh wait, no. That’s probably bad.
But better than starting...
A Washington Times beat reporter or rapper from Houston.
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Whew...
At least Wizards basketball is about character.
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Tapscott says:
Mike James is the type of player who “needs” minutes and that’s why he’s starting……hmm….people ain’t gonna like that.
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Hop Aboard!
The long jumper express!!!
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Ok.
Tracking the game at work here – so box score only, but Mike James starting? We’re doomed!
Gotta be a showcase, right?
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You gotta be kidding me.
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Jamison hurt his hand...somehow
He checks out for D-Song.
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Ehh....he didn't go to the locker room
So it can’t be that bad.
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Looks like he maybe jammed his finger on the ball?
Can’t tell, but he seemed to be hurting pretty bad.
And yes, I’m a pretty big jerk for reporting this in the first place.
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Mike James is starting???
I need to finish this paper so I’m only half paying attention, but really?
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Welcome to the club.
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He's like Nick Young, but without the hope.
Except I like Nick Young.
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The shocked Mike James is starting club.
Not the paper writing club.
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C'mon, so what would you do with a guy who "needs" minutes?
I’m kidding of course….see what Tapscott said above.
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Jamison = Sprained Thumb
Back in game now.
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I guess that's not too bad.
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Are Blatche's shots good shots?
I don’t necessarily like him and Mike James taking more shots than Butler.
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Two were
Forced with little time on the shot clock when Butler and Stevenson made bad decisions to pass to him in those situations.
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Otherwise, Blatche is playing well
Just got that assist to D-Song….but his jumper right before was kinda ill-advised.
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Sorry, but I like James starting
Over Dixon….guess that’s easier for me to say now…but he is stronger on D (yea, Stuckey was eating his lunch earlier, but he played disciplined D a couple times on AI)
But after one, 6 points on 3-6 shooting and 2 rebounds….he also got into the paint more than Juan usually does.
I know people don’t like him, but options are slim.
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I like ..... starting over dixon
fill in the player – i’ll agree.
by little stevie colter on Dec 17, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
My real complaint about starting Mike James is the following:
Why are we investing time and minutes with Mike James when his only purpose in the future is cap relief? This season is essentially lost and doesn’t it make much more sense to use those limited minutes on a guy like Nick Young who is in our future plans? Hypothetically, lets say Mike James is better than Nick Young at this point. To me, it still would make sense to play Nick Young and deal with his mistakes so that he can learn and improve with experience.
It only makes sense if we are showcasing James.
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Because it allowed us to trade no players for Crittenton
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We're not showcasing him
I would think that teams/GMs have the Houston/NOLA history to go off, and not as much what he is doing on a bad team.
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But the NO/Houston history stinks
It shouldn’t be that hard for him to be better than that.
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I know...that's my point.
We’re not showcasing him because no one wants him, only his contract….which they will surely cut.
..Then again, you never know. Kevin McHale could be reading this blog right now.
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I mean, I agree that showcasing is dumb and not happening
But I also don’t think it’s as simple as playing the guys who Ed thinks give him the best chance to win. Remember, Ed’s a front office guy. He’s in on some larger plan.
What that larger plan is, I don’t know.
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Well that thought just makes my head hurt
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Ok, that's the opinion of most fans....
But I’m telling you guys, the decisions that Tapscott is making is what he considers/thinks will put the team in the best position to win.
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Its a Front!!!
Why do you have to rip my hopes and dreams away from me????
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I don't think even Ernie and Abe still have hope for this season.
If the ultimate goal is to win a championship in the next couple of years, we’ll need players like Nick Young to be able to contribute. The only way they can contribute at a high level is if they get experience and playing time. I could care less about wins at this point and once Gilbert comes back, he’ll sell enough tickets whether we’re winning or losing.
Was Iverson's injury:
A. A bad crossover;
B. Good D by Dixon;
C. Signs of an aging guard;
D. All of the above?
You mean D- Song at four?
With AJ and Butler at the Fs? I’m fine with that.
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You mean five
And no, I’m not fine with that. Where’s JaVale?
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You mean
The “Dungeon of Coach doesn’t like you.”
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by mamemimo on Dec 17, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
We have
Butler, Songaila, Jamison, McGuire…..and Dixon. That “should” be enough rebounding.
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Because theoretically, those four should be able to board as a unit
Against McDyess, Maxiell….and AI, Stuckey and Rip.
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But now JaVale is in for D-Song
is that better?
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Although it is true that you can get away with going small against Detroit
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Buck really throws around the term "good pass" too much.
See, last possession.
Huh?
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Oh.
Me = retarded.
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Don't worry, I didn't get it at first either.
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See?
He’s out already! BF, I give you The Human Egg Timer!
by Pryme on Dec 17, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
To be fair
He made two really dumb mistakes, ushering AI to the hoop and then traveling very blatantly on the next possession.
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And then Wallace goes against him and the Wiz
concentrate too much on helping…leading to a defensive 3 seconds.
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Come on, Tap!
This is ridiculous. Did JaVale keep Tap’s daughter out too late or something?
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Although...
he didn’t play well on one possession….I’m not so sure the quick hook was a good idea.
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By playing hurt, Antawn's hurting us
His shot is off because of his wrist. If I were him, I’d focus on rebounding and defense instead of shooting.
But you know he won’t do it.
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this is a horrendous offensive stretch
jamison can’t shoot right
by little stevie colter on Dec 17, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions
Here we go...
The Wiz are rolling their heads…I predict self destruction.
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it's all falling apart
wiz will have well under 40 at the half. this game didn’t seem so bad for a while
by little stevie colter on Dec 17, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Need a TO
Butler’s visibly annoyed and trying to do it all himself.
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Ugh
Dook vs. the team without the huge 7’5" (or whatever) guy?
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Yea, isn't his career over or something like that?
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awful quarter
rotations are all over the place. jamison should sit, i hate to say.
and they’re down by only 10. someone’s gotta make a few shots, right?
by little stevie colter on Dec 17, 2008 8:43 PM EST reply actions
I agree
If Antawn is hurt, he either needs to sit or not shoot so much, instead focusing on helping the team in the little ways. Instead, he’s taken the most shots on the team, even with a busted wrist. I don’t think that’s sending a very good message.
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Elton Brand
Word is that he dislocated his shoulder…
This is from Kelly Dwyer via JE Skeets via Twitter.
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Spurn the Clippers and get bad karma?
This also makes my head hurt.
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Just saw the clip...
Looks very, very painful.
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Fire Zorn.
Just kidding…RIP Sammy Baugh.
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Damn. One of the greats.
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On his wikipedia...
So much I didn’t know…..man, what an amazing athlete.
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Cousin Balki is turning over in his grave
“Don’t be ridiculous!!”
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Would you like that with a lemon twist?
I make it myself.
(Not perfect strangers, but I dont care.)
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Meanwhile....
We are only down 6….WTF?
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Tayshaun is locking Caron up
Who is Rip guarding?
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It wasn't just Haywood though
He helped Caron’s shot, giving him more range and such. Before this year, he was working wonders with DeShawn’s three-point stroke. He improved everyone’s free throw percentage last year also.
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Which is odd
Because it was really up last year. I remember writing a post about it.
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for the record:
I like what I’ve seen from Blatche pretty much all night.
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I like this lineup a lot, actually
Jamison’s hurt, so you play Songaila at the 4. Caron’s still in and Nick can help with scoring.
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Ya'll know we're going to lose, right?
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Thing is...he left wrist/thumb is wrapped.
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Juan Dixon always plays well against Detroit
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Antawn really is shooting way too much
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Does no one on the Wizards keep track of the shot clock?
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Only DeShawn
So he can be sure to jack up a 3 with a man in his face as the clock expires.
That’s just how he rolls this year.
wow....
Sammy Baugh, the former Redskins great just passed away.
by purpleonblack86 on Dec 17, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions
We need Caron back into the game
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How do you not get that loose ball?
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the word scheme itself doesn't exactly have a positive connotation to it.
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I do have to say
It’s pretty impressive that we’re even this close with Antawn and Caron playing this poorly.
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Then again, Mike James has played well
That also won’t happen every day.
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Caron can't let Prince take him out of the game like this
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he's got 4 shot attempts!
good lord
by little stevie colter on Dec 17, 2008 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
in a game like this
that counts as a dagger
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Be sure to click reply
When responding to a specific poster. Makes the convo easier to follow once it’s done.
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I like that Dray is playing consistently now
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Mike James really knows the offense...
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if the quick shot is not there, go for the T.O
that offense?
by little stevie colter on Dec 17, 2008 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And Caron knows how to make focused passes.
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Tay completely took him out of the game
Physically, mentally, etc. A superstar doesn’t let someone do that to him as much as Caron let Tay do it to him.
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Ahh
Meant to be a reply to Truth.
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Yea, that's disappointing...
Wish Caron had more of a back-to-the-basket game for his strength….sure Prince has length, but Caron could get him in foul trouble, or make things happen, the deeper he takes him.
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The point is to say Caron isn't a legit first option
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I know/understand what you're saying
I’m sure we both don’t like seeing him this passive on offense, especially when Stevenson keeps getting fouled and bricking free throws. Why doesn’t Butler drive/do something?
Can anyone honestly claim that DeShawn is a good defender anymore?
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I can't believe how bad DeShawn is
It’s making me laugh, it’s so sad.
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free throws as well
it’s like he’s washed up at 27 or 28 (not sure of his exact age) all of a sudden
by little stevie colter on Dec 17, 2008 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
I really wonder
What Tapscott could be saying in the huddle right now.
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I wonder
If DeShawn didn’t scream every time he drove, would he ever draw any fouls?
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You mean hitting a three on Detroit extended D in garbage time?
That ain’t livin’
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Late to the party
I’m back at home so I’ve got no access to the game right now, but by reading the comments I’m going to assume that this game has been like basically all the other except that Caron and Antawn haven’t played well and Mike James and Juan Dixon have played somewhat above average. Does that sound right?
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Andray Blatche played well.
But yea, that’s basically it….and use the term “well” liberally when you’re dealing with a PG combo of Dixon-James.
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by Kyle Weidie on Dec 17, 2008 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
This round goes to Rodney Stuckey
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depressing sums up this game…..as well as the season so far……….don’t mean too sound discouraging just can’t see it any other way
by purpleonblack86 on Dec 17, 2008 10:01 PM EST reply actions
I'm watching now for that sole reason
I also want to check out this George Hill kid. Seems a lot like Parker II
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