Open thread: Regular season game 17 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 6:27 PM EST
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The Essentials:
Lakers (15-2) at Wizards (3-13)
7 p.m.
Verizon Center
CSN
Last year:
February 3: Lakers 103, Wizards 91
March 30: Lakers 126, Wizards 120 (OT)
Notable Lakers numbers this season (pound the salt):
2nd (1st West) in expected winning percentage (.852)
3rd (2nd) in pace factor (96.1 possessions per game)
3rd (2nd) in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (113.1)
2nd (1st) in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (99.8)
Notable Lakers numbers last season:
3rd (1st West) in expected winning percentage (.436)
6th (5th) in pace factor (95.6 possessions per game)
3rd (3rd) in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (113)
5th (3rd) in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (105.5)
Key Links (drop any others in the comments)
Forum Blue and Gold
Lakers Nation
LA Times Lakers blog
Wizards Insider: The Other Side: Los Angeles Lakers
Truth's Q&A with Forum Blue and Gold
TAI return Q&A about the Wiz with FB&G
WI on Nick Young's return to LA
FB&G on the Lakers defensive slippage
Lakers Nation preview
Wizards wearing the throwback jerseys tonight
Starting Lineups:
Lakers
PG: Derek Fisher
SG: Black Mamba
SF: Vladimir Radmanovic
PF: Pau Gasol
C: Andrew Bynum
Wizards
PG: Dee Brown
SG: DeShawn Stevenson
SF: Caron Butler
PF: Antawn Jamison
C: JaVale McGee
Tonight's Lines
Lakers at Wizards: Lakers by 10.5
Over/Under on Total Scoring: 213
We will likely lose. Let's hope it's not by a lot.
GO WIZARDS!
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boo
to the nba scheduling this game. lets hope for some NY magic from last year
by hibachi on Dec 5, 2008 6:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s go Wizards!
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watching in Warsaw
Go Wiz… Poland is behind you :-)
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's inspiring.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean...
The Poles aren’t watching Gortat and the Magic take on OKC?
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by Truth About It on Dec 5, 2008 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You can watch in Warsaw -
and I can’t even watch the game and I’m in DC. Wow.
by ooba on Dec 5, 2008 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that's just communist-esque
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by Truth About It on Dec 5, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(to ooba)
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
League pass blackout and
cable channels are having problems. It’s driving me crazy. I have wizards withdrawal.
by ooba on Dec 5, 2008 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You got the NBA Package?
Watching from Utah…
by se7en on Dec 5, 2008 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea.....go team and stuff.
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by Truth About It on Dec 5, 2008 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Should I take a nap or starting drinking?
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by Truth About It on Dec 5, 2008 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Booze and basketball mix very well-
This might not be a game to watch sober
by ooba on Dec 5, 2008 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've already done both today
And both were probably a bad idea with law school finals starting tomorrow.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I need to pick it up then
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vodka Red Bull it is!!
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
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by Truth About It on Dec 5, 2008 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kobe
How to stop Kobe … or maybe contain him? I think we need to give some minutes to D-Mac.
by GodWuzAWiz on Dec 5, 2008 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see that
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How to stop Gasol, Bynum, Odom, D-Fish, really, anyone…
by se7en on Dec 5, 2008 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I’m sayin we take it one at a time. Their good, we know this.
by GodWuzAWiz on Dec 5, 2008 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i meant they’re good. dammit, i hate that mistake.
by GodWuzAWiz on Dec 5, 2008 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
unless the game plan involves
a steel chair there’s no “stopping” Kobe. Not tonight.
by Pryme on Dec 5, 2008 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Mike & The Mechanics playing in anyone else's head right now?
I know, Me = Sad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0bqAp2MA9M
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by Truth About It on Dec 5, 2008 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
These Unis
Are strange
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts on the jerseys?
They look ok, I guess.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They're kind of odd
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gold numbers & letters on white just don't work
But if they sell a Caron Zephyrs jersey, I might buy one (or ask for it for Christmas).
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anything's better than the Wizards third jersey
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Totally pointless double team
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ok kids....I'm off to watch the game at my own pace (DVR)
Enjoy.
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by Truth About It on Dec 5, 2008 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I feel the same way...
Join in at 6, and you’ll catch up by the 4th.
by se7en on Dec 5, 2008 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why is DeShawn picking up Kobe so close?
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
12 points in 2 minutes
How about that
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by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
on pace for 192
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True.
Now on pace for 216 (18 in 4 minuetes)
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That might be
the quickest 18 points I’ve ever seen.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well it is going to take a weapon of mass destructuon...
to stop these dudes.
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
The Chicago Zephyrs were 3-7 all-time vs. the Lakers.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How many times
Will McGee fall for that pump fake?
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dang
Blatche bit it also – Bynum is looking really good in the post. Lots of moves.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kobe
is just waiting for the moment that he’s actually needed. Then he’ll tear us apart.
by GodWuzAWiz on Dec 5, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At this rate
He’ll be waiting for a while.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many times will you see that from a Wiz center though?
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's pretty early for Songaila
Looks like the Wizards are going big.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If it were that terrific a pump fake I would understand why we go for it...
but it ain’t all that!
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stevenson, Butler, Jamison, Songaila, Blatche
Interesting
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that?
A 4 on 1 with no bucket? Terrible.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was the worst fast break in the history of Western Civilization
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Bill Walton
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a four-on-one break
and they didn’t the the shot, the rebound or stop the resulting fast break.
by Pryme on Dec 5, 2008 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't get why it's so hard to run a fast break
Just get to the middle of the floor and spread out. It’s really not that tough.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they were so surprised they had numbers that...
they did not know how to handle it
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised Kobe's sweating
must be the genes, b/c I can’t believe his working that hard for his shots.
by Pryme on Dec 5, 2008 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Etan Thomas coming in
Is it too early to send in the goons?
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Blatche is either on … or he isn’t.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, those critical 45 seconds
are what every coach stresses
by Pryme on Dec 5, 2008 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP
Did I just see ‘Dray lead a break in traffic and NOT throw it away!?!? I’m so happy right now.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
only down 11 after the first? sweeeeeeetttt.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP
how are you guys still watching after the first quarter?
by hibachi on Dec 5, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
McGee dunks are fun.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what else does one do in Poalnd at 2 AM...
the rest of you can find your own excuses for watching!
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gilbert might try to flash Kobe.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"They played tough defense the last 45 seconds"
Now all we have to do is work on those other 675 seconds of every quarter and we’ll be set.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
for that .01 chance of an upset.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
is it me or are our dancers waaaaaaaay under par for the year?
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
probably you
they still make me want to cry
by hibachi on Dec 5, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now
They brought in some ’Skins girls – they were trying to get rid of the “natural looking” girls they had last year. (One of my friends is a dancer this year so I feel obliged to defend them).
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Slow it dow
It seems to me that the game is going a little too quickly for the Wizards. Slowing it down may give guys like McGee and Songaila at least a fighting chance defensively.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta agree here
Too many quick jumpers.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ET, why are you so horrible? Please die (not really, but go somewhere else).
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the block was definitely nick's.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Etan doesn't really block or rebound...
he “reblocks”
by Pryme on Dec 5, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So..
In watching Lamar Odom we’re essentially watching Andray five years from now are we not?
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would be too
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But then again I am biased
I have a Lamar Odom Clipper jersey and he’s one of my favorite players inspite of all his messing up.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I must say....I wish
And I’m not a fan of Odom.
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
only down by nine?
If we could hit 3’s on a regular, I’d be happy
by Pryme on Dec 5, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
We’re within 6!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why
but that interview was a lot better than I expected it to be.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How old is she?
She doesn’t look older than 35.
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa!
JaVale’s mom says he’s still growing – 7’1’’ with shoes off now!
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That is absolutely crazy.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
We really need to enroll Taser in a ball handling camp.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's get him some shooting
while we’re at it.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
T-Shirts!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Get your Nick Young T-Shirts!!!!
http://monumentalair.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Shop/
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
McGuire's on Bryant right now
Good D there
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quick rest for Bynum. Gasol really is weak down low.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gasol is soft like goo
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hehehe
JaVale kinda looks like Mother Teresa wearing that towel.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kobe didn't get fouled there
Anyone disagree?
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No
But he’s really good at exaggerating contact and forcing the ref to make a decision. That’s a skill in and of itself
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jake, do we have a good sample size of stats where JaVale/Blatche play the 4/5 together?
We have the size to keep up with the Lakers, why aren’t we using it at all when Antawn is out?
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not yet
82 games doesn’t seem to have any info on that lineup yet. It’s still a young season though.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why it couldn't be explored even with JaVale guarding the 4 and Blatche the 5.
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I bet it's probably tied in with fouls
They’re the two best centers, but they’re also foul prone. If you have them both out at the same time, the potential to burn through fouls with both of them on the floor at the same time is a big risk. But that’s just me speculating.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would agree... however it would be interesting with Gasol on the court...
He’s a finesse player and Blatche could guard Bynum down low with Darius giving him brief spells if need be.
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention a 7'6 wingspan to keep Gasol at bay.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He sure loves playing against his hometown team
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have Wiz fans always booed Kobe?
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't seem to remember it
Maybe the Lakers fans in attendance are more annoying than usual.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At games I have been to -
yes they have booed Kobe but it’s usually drowned out by the mass of Lakers fans
by ooba on Dec 5, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They've booed him for the past couple years.
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me?
Or does the headband make Nick look extra goofy?
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Those Zephyr headbands are kind of weird looking.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could see these uniforms
someones going to have to put a picture or two at the end.
by hibachi on Dec 5, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why wait?
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sweet
I like it. I think I’d buy one just to confuse the hell out of people.
by hibachi on Dec 5, 2008 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
always a good reason to buy things
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a falcon i think...
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A kind of midwestern wind I think?
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great name for a team then!
all i want for christmas is for the wizards to beat the lakers.
by hibachi on Dec 5, 2008 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its a wind from the west
or the greek god of the same
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea...wind...the Chicago connection.
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you enjoy confusing people
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good ball movement... now
can ET hit the FTs
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
True, many big men move on picks and screens
but none do it quite as obviously as Etan did there.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just like last ear?
lets win in OT this time.
by hibachi on Dec 5, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Very good quarter. Would like to be closer, but you can't argue with 5 points.
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many of you thought it would be this close at the half?
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not I.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not this close, but i thought it would be a game (10/12 points).
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Halftime Viewing
These guys knew how to run a 4 on 1 break.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
The Midas Touch is a vastly underrated song.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bullets flash about 1:06
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any word on whether
Blatche has the Midas touch?
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda
Instead of turning things into gold, Blatche turns things into pyrite.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pyrite!
Now that’s funny!
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Etan Thomas Blows
That is all. He shouldn’t play the rest of the game. Despite him, we came back…
by zeke5123 on Dec 5, 2008 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he actually made a couple of free throws. i was completely shocked and surprised.
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
His good plays were only a function of the people around him. Put better players out there, and you will get better plays. Any plays were he had to do something, he failed.
by zeke5123 on Dec 5, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There is still room in Obama's cabinet I think
Senate confirmation wouldn’t be too difficult I hope.
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Nah, but only for one year, we want to be able to trade his contract next year.
by zeke5123 on Dec 5, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Impressive
183 comments and no comments from Laker fans yet.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Too stunned that it's still close I expect
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I bet...
That Jack has once unknowingly eaten some of the components which make up a computer.
He’s easily confused by the word “chips”
Wait, no one will ever read these comments that I’m making…oh well.
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They probably went out early
To celebrate the win.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i pray for another quiet half from kobe. 12 points and i barely remember them.
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I should say
Big Tigger needs to go one way or another with the music. If he’s going to go with throwback music, go with throwback music all the way. You can’t keep going from Aretha Franklin to Rihanna like that and not lead to awkwardness.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Euro player killing us alert
Vlad Rad with another 3! I really hope the Wizards don’t lose because of that fool!
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Call me crazy
Maybe Buck has noticed more goaltending calls this season because he watches JaVale McGee every night.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Zephrys!
We keep Gasol and Bynum off the boards and limit their 2nd chance points, we might have a shot.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Finish McGee!
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There we go.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that a boy !
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So it appears the Lakes get anything they want on offense. Man this is going to be a long game.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What's the point of dribbling
into a contested shot? Just shoot the jumper if you’re open.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Amen.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Egads
Dray for 3!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A return 3
Probably should’ve expected that.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when Lakers fans wanted to run Mitch Kupchak out of town
How do you like Kupchak now!
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bynum so traveled
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kupchuck got lucky to fleece Memphis for Gasol
Bynum got good too
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see that jersey pop by Gasol?
Jerk
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Noticed It....Euro Trash.
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Am I seeing things . . .
or did Gasol just do a little jersey pop after that dunk!
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a little schmuck
But then again he did do that idiotic picture with the rest of those Spanish a-holes!
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gasol is the biggest pussy in the NBA. Jersey pop? Please.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Uncontested dunk with the Wiz players on the floor.
He would.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Wizards aren't going to
play defense, then put in Young.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
time to get nicky in there...
we have no one to fear from 3 point range on the court (through Dray did nail one)
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could read Portis and Jason Taylors text messages.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jamison is livid
That’s kind of been a recurring theme this year.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm livid too
This game got out of hand quickly
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really wonder what would happen if they just let a superstar flail like an ass and just pull out from behind them.....
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So Twan gets fouled no call while shooting, then Bynum pushes him in the back for an offensive board.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
I could’ve swore this game was close a few minutes ago.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Things fall apart...
no quickness, no penetration…
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Blowout
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Derek Fisher = Hates Lithuanians
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fisher Technical Foul
Stay classy, D-Fish.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I will always love
watching Andray Blatche glide towards the basket, empty lane or no.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, if they can get it back to 10-12 by the end of the quarter...
it will still be a game. I really don’t understand why Young has not been inserted by now.
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 8:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
or dee brown... the more possessions the better...
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was doing Wizards post game just a few seasons ago
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caron looked a little peed that Andray got that flush instead of him...
Come on Caron, anything that gets Andray pumped should be a-ok.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Crap
My comment was not being able to take Coach Tap serious.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Deshawn can't feel much lately
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whats up with deshawn missing FTs?
he wasnt this bad in previous years was he?
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wwwwwwhhhhhhhhyyyyyyy?
we are professionals at turnovers. paid to turn it over.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
or clangidia?
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Granted, he only has 2 assists
But Blatche’s passing has been really crisp tonight.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The refs
have just been awful in this game.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We get it
You’re a Laker fan, Kobe Bryant is a Laker, you like Kobe Bryant. Please sit down.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll say it again
TRADE STEVENSON, WAIVE STEVENSON, GET RID OF HIM
by Fundefined on Dec 5, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's time like this
Where I wish some of the Lakers wives traveled on the road, just so I could get a look at Mrs. Kobe.
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
15 point deficit
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES???
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eh.
What really sucks is that the double clutch two handed back jam will be on the NBA’s top 10 even though it was kind of meh.
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I believe in Ovie with the puck
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do you think we could get him to check Kobe?
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right... dude has two bodyguards.
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by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer Donald Brashear
punching out Pau Gasol at this point!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How does an NBA player
miss all 3 FTs? O god, Deshawn is a embarrassment.
by Fundefined on Dec 5, 2008 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm really not a fan of these lineups
Nick Young is back on the bench, and McGee and Blatche are both out. What is the goal here?
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
its the proverbial white flag
at least i hope it is, cuz if not…. oh boy
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Veterans know how to close games out."
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Etan, Darius front line is lethal
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did the Wizards really hire a coach who last coached at AU, 15 years ago?
Can we talk about a real coach please or give a young guy his shot.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's only coaching the rest of the yearW
We can get a real one next year. Thibodeaux!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm...interesting thought there.
Hadn’t considered that.
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by Truth About It on Dec 6, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Tapscott has done okay, but if he’s still here next year I’ll be shocked.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that was a charge
zero breaks
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it too early for the fire Eddie Tapscott chatter?
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tapscott is not the long term answer, obviously
I have no idea what coach is but this organization is in serous turmoil.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The only reason why I say this is because he's falling into the same Eddie Jordan trap... vets vets vets.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In different ways
I think Jordan relied more on the vets with the frontcourt where as Tapscott is doing more with the backcourt.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But no Juan Dixon
which I think has helped a little.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Almost time to turn this game
Nice transition D
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'll take that gift call
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
was that a call FOR the wiz?
my god who got confused there?
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
8 point game!
Yay fleeting hope!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
9 Jake, but I'll take it!
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gah
Fleeting hope ruins my math.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't call it a combeack!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
32 seconds. Calling it.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
48 seconds
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or Black Mamba taking every shot for the next 6 minutes
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think Phil had wanted to keep him on the bench
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
REBOUND!
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you know full well that the wiz are allergic
or is that just my imagination?
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great rebounding.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice hustle by Nick!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DEFENSE
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow Andray
That was really good!
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
where does that come from? He is such a frustrating player
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good things tend to happen
when Blatche takes the ball to the rim. It’s throwing up long jumpers that gets him intro trouble.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
man, that scramble was huge
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That seriously
Could be a pivotal point in the game
by bigrm18 on Dec 5, 2008 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Long dead stretch in Q3 is what will do us in...
Hard to come back when you get down 20…
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Time to drink
I don’t even care if they win. Keeping it this close is cause for celebration.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 5, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NO CONTINUATION?!
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dude, Count IT?
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow, nice shot by kobe. wow.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if deshawn gets the ball here
im gonna go insane
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
tap wouldnt dare put him in...
Maybe for AD
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why is wes calling plays? that horrible darius play still is hard to swallow.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So that's 2 games in a row
Wes can’t call a decent play
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GOOD GOD
was deshawn just giving jamison tips on forcing up a jumper?
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like going for 2 here.
Hope for a miss now…
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to hope for the ensuing bucket
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 5, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Blatche. Thank you.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All you can ask for is an open look...
drat
by khrabb on Dec 5, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know Gilbert
was on the bench drooling about this exact situation.
by bigrm18 on Dec 5, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man, Killer Loss
A loss is a Loss but they never quit. This team is just snake bitten
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That would've been
an all-time dagger!
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by George Templeton on Dec 5, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Now that was a game.
Too bad it ended in a loss, but wow. I can go out now not so down.
"My swag was phenomenal!"
by Wizards on Dec 5, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was fun
I don’t fault Caron for taking the three, we didn’t stand a good chance in OT. That will probably be the most electric game at MCI all year.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Dec 5, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Perplexing
why do I feel this team does not suck but is not good either.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And yet these close games make me think...
that we could still make the playoffs
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Buck was ready with the Dagger Call
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It probably would have been the best moment of the year
by SidVicious25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
That would’ve been this year’s Celtics game in Boston with the added bonus of a DAGGER!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Portland is down by
18 to the Celtics if this is any consolidation. This makes me feel a little better I guess
by bigrm18 on Dec 5, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The game flow for this one
is going to be crazy.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im out fellas
Man, the Wiz fought back but still came up short. Great Effort but we still need a new coach and Gil back, sooner, rather than later.
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by Mac G on Dec 5, 2008 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heckuva effort
There’s no such thing as a good loss, but that was close. Hopefully we’ll still have something left for Chicago tomorrow.
I don’t fault Caron for going for the jugular there. You don’t get many chances to beat a team like the Lakers. If you have a chance to get a win against them, you go for it.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 5, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a comeback
I have no problem with the move by Caron either. If he drives and gets contact with no call, people would have said he should have gone for the 3. Just a great effort and a shame they couldn’t pull it off.
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I gave up in the first quarter
And even blew off their rally in the 2nd. The Lakers didn’t look good tonight.
I can’t even believe that game ended up to be a close one.
by se7en on Dec 5, 2008 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
last play
I’m not happy with Caron’s plays at the end of the first half and of the game. Took too long to to make his move to the basket both times. And he left no time for a possible tip in. Great effort coming back! Just a disappointing final play.
by hotplate on Dec 5, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no time for a tip in?
If he had made it with time left, the Lakers had a time out and would’ve had another shot. He went for the Gilbert style win and almost did it.
by Aldo on Dec 5, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Last Play
I thought it was a great look. We can’t hope for an offensive rebound, nor do you want them to call a timeout with any time on the clock. I agree with the call to go for the 3 at the buzzer- we would have been dominated in OT, the Lakers would have buckled down.
He thought he had a great look. Just softly off the front of the rim.
I’m happy with it.
Angry with Deshawn.
Angry with Tap that Nick Young doesn’t play more… Just about every time Nick touched the ball, something good happened. A good jumper, or he drove and dished…
I think he should start over Deshawn. Deshawn is a liability out there. Nick Young played decent D tonight too.
START NICK YOUNG.
by se7en on Dec 5, 2008 9:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Minutes Watch
Butler and Jamison each played 40 minutes
Daniels played just under 30 minutes
Blatche played 29 minutes
Young and Stevenson each played 24 minutes
Thomas played 14 minutes
Songaila played 12 and a half minutes
McGuire played 10 and a half minutes
McGee played 9 minutes
Brown played 7 minutes
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I asked Ivan Carter about this in his latest chat
and he said Tapscott said that when Daniels was hurt, so now it’s basically 9 + 2
by Aldo on Dec 5, 2008 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A rotation
of anything more than 10 players is pretty stupid. I’m on board with 8+2, not 9+2….
by Matt K. on Dec 5, 2008 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And it was really 9+2 before
Because McGuire was getting consistent burn.
Now it’s 10+2.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 6, 2008 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That kinda goes out the window
when your starting center is getting his ass handed to him.
by Jon L on Dec 5, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
McGee
Should have gotten Etan’s minutes. Etan didn’t do shit. We can’t win unless Etan plays less then five minutes a game.
by zeke5123 on Dec 6, 2008 2:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I completely agree
McGee was really, really struggling against Bynum, and despite collecting three fouls and three turnovers, Etan finished with a +4 on the night. Blatche was also playing so well down the stretch that inserting McGee then might’ve hurt.
I would’ve liked to see McGee play more than he did, he just didn’t have it tonight. Maybe it was having his mom in the building and he’ll be better the next game, I dunno.
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