Open thread: Regular season game 19 vs. Detroit Pistons
by Mike Prada on Dec 9, 2008 5:25 PM EST
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Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards, Dec 9, 2008 7:00 PM EST
Those annoying DEEEEET-roit Pistons come to town tonight struggling since the Allen Iverson trade. Apparently, Michael Curry is shaking up the starting lineup, going small with Rodney Stuckey taking He Who Shall Not Be Named's spot. That means Detroit will go with three guards, Tayshaun Prince and Rasheed Wallace.
Basically, get ready for Darius Songaila at center and JaVale McGee riding the pine. Matchups!
Game's at 7. I have a long meeting at 6:30, so I'll probably catch it on delay.
GO WIZARDS!
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going small
implies quickness i think. so for the love of mugsey bogues, don’t use this as an excuse to keep mcgee on the bench in favor of darious, mr. tapscott.
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Former Wizards Players
Always seem to end up in Detroit.
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 5:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At one point against the Bulls....
Aaron Gray had 9 boards and McGee had 0. Gray played 22 minutes, McGee played 11.
Of course, Gray only got 4 while JaVale was in the game, and all of them were defensive.
But the point is, that yes, I do want to see McGee get more minutes, especially because of his ability to change shots, much less block them.
However, I need to see more boards out of him than that.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 6:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Early X-Mas Wish
I want to be excited about watching the Wizards again.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
I mean, it’s not like they can do anything about it, but that should make things interesting tonight.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shhh....don't tell anyone, but
I have a good feeling about this game…..about 30% optimism, glass ’bout a third full.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not feelin' the small ball movement in the Motor City?
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor JaVale
This is almost painful to watch.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’m starting to think Andray should start. JaVale just doesn’t look comfortable out there.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rook goin to school
Wallace is schooling the Rookie
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So 4 minutes 45 seconds for McGee?
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wallace is a tough matchup for any center
Hopefully the Wizards play the matchups and get McGee back in later.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here I'm okay with it
But I’d like to see him get back in before the end of the half.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
COME ON ANDRE
That was a GOOD pass by Dee Brown – Andre short armed it…
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yea, why wasn't he cutting harder to the basket?
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton
He’s gonna try to run Butler ragged.
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That should work both ways
If Hamilton is going to run him ragged, Butler needs to do work down low and wear him out physically.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gee - a wide open 3 point shot
Like we’ve never seen THAT before.
Rip could have stopped, tied his shoe, and then shot…. he had that much time..
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Very similar to the last game...
Here’s hoping for the same big 2nd quarter….
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okay it's time
For someone to start heydeshawnstevensonpleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Open threes, WIDE open twos, layups. Nothing else. Don’t EVER shoot off the dribble. Thanks.
Yeah I know what my moniker is.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You got dips on it.....go ahead and do it.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or dibs.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
teams go big: they beat us
teams go small: they beat us.
Can we dismiss the Size Myth now?
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not until
NO – we can’t dismiss the “size myth” – UNTIL a team goes small, and we go BIG and it doesn’t work…
We are trying to MATCH up – when the Coach should be trying to create mis-MATCHES…
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but when you try to match up
you’re basically conceding…
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds great, but
I’m still not convinced that would work. This team is not doing the little things, no matter what the match-ups are.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't judge me
But if we play a second quarter that looks anything like the first, I’m turning off the TV and finding something better to do.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh believe me, we won't
Surely you know the pattern by now. We’ll be tied at halftime somehow and end up losing by six.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Deshawn...
can’t shoot, can’t drive, can’t shoot FT, can’t defend, can’t pass, can’t be taken off the starting lineup.
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely needs to be demoted
In a perfect world Deshawn never plays another minute. Got Arenas/Crittenton/Young hopefully in the near future eating up most of the minutes in the backcourt.
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by RedHopeful on Dec 9, 2008 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How do we get Crittenton again?
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on board with this motion.
icantfeelmyface, sorry but you may have to change your handle
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I never liked it anyway.
But then I have to make a new account I believe – right? If I knew how to change it but keep my account it would have been done some time ago (not hating on DS; sometimes change is good).
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Is Stevenson the worst starting SG in the NBA?
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably
I think he still has value as a player in the NBA, but he’s just not getting it done right now. I think that nerve injury with his hamstring is probably affecting him more than he’s letting on, but no player is going to give him sympathy points for playing through pain.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blatche
Why can’t one of the Wizards assistant coaches CONSISTENTLY stay in his ear about fouls. Seems like Andray is ready to turn the corner but fouls are really holding him back of late.
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by RedHopeful on Dec 9, 2008 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wild speculation
If the Crittenton rumors are true, this might be Juan Dixon’s last appearance as a Wizard. Savor it.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
have not heard these rumors -
what’s the gist?
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You can read more about it
Here.
Basically the rumor is Memphis wants the pick that we got from the JC Navarro trade for Crittenton. The thing is we’re at the roster limit and right up against the cap so that means the Wizards would have to find a way to dump a player either by trading him for a trade exemption or by releasing one or both of our two players with non-guaranteed contracts (Dixon and/or Brown).
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except
Except that both Brown and Dixon have “partially guaranteed” contracts….
Not sure how much is guaranteed….. But it’s probably not enough, even if they release both
to stay under the Lux Tax.
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I probably should’ve clarified that it’s unlikely that releasing them would work, but since I don’t know the exact numbers I’m willing to leave it open.
More likely, the Wizards are going to trade someone (I’m guessing probably Pech or Dixon, but it might have to be Brown if no one bites on those two*) for that trade exemption.
- - That’s total speculation.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
why the hell not? the navarro pick is not a great one, even best case scenario, right? worth taking a chance on a pg with at least more potential than what we have
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to what end?
I don’t think Dixon’s had enough PT to warrant him being dropped, but whatever.
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
Would love to never see him take it to the hole and watch his shot get rejected off of him out of bounds.
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by RedHopeful on Dec 9, 2008 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but
If the shot got rejected, but hit him out of bounds – wouldn’t that result in the Wizards retaining the ball?
A player out of bounds – is OUT OF BOUNDS – meaning if the ball hits that player , the ball is out of bounds…
Have I missed something? Or did the Ref’s miss something?
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How good is Crittenton?
I haven’t seen much of him
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CRITTENTON
I guess we should remember that it’s probably contingent on us making another move. Cross your fingers for something good…..and desperate.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see a Wizard practice
I’m morbidly curious what goes on.
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That White Euro guy looks strangely familiar....
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not European
South American I believe, played for the Bobcats before the Pistons.
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Correct
Hermann is from Argentina. I know this from using the international teams on NBA Live 2008.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah my apologies
Thought I had read he was from Europe. I was, however, making a reference to this particular game
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there are many of German descent living in Argentina....
So looks can be deceiving.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
You probably saw him here.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
That’s it!
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dixon's playing better than Stevenson
At least he’s hitting some open shots out there.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I may start drinking the team out of this rut.
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I been drinking all night...
The Wizards are playing better and better…
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
O god
The consecutive starts stat is killing me/ When it’s guys like Prince and Bowen holding the record it’s fine, but to see Deshawn up there is pathetic
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 8:01 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
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by Truth About It on Dec 9, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah crap
If you’ve read FreeDarko’s book than you know that Sheed getting a T isn’t a good thing.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Posing like he's made 4 in a row. Ugh.
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by RedHopeful on Dec 9, 2008 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah Dixon
He must have read that story, too.
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Everything's going to the Plan
JaketheSnake wrote:
Surely you know the pattern by now. We’ll be tied at halftime somehow and end up losing by six.
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They rope me in everytime.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Down by 3
Close enough.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice comeback
Another Piston implosion – suppose they miss Billups?
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by RedHopeful on Dec 9, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that zone?
Hamilton was wide open. That was just horrible.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jake the precongnzant-arian
or something like that…..
(I told you I been drinkin’)
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No Etan Thomas in the first half
A moral victory?
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if McGee was getting lit up
I can only imagine the score if Etan was out there.
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Rasheed and techs
If you haven’t read the book, this will help explain why Sheed getting a tech scares me.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They fixed it
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
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by RedHopeful on Dec 9, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't look good
This is really starting to minic the script of the first time they played.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is it me
or is he getting pulled earlier and earlier with each game?
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're on to something
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good stretch for Songaila
Made some shots, didn’t get killed on the boards. Works for me.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think Detroit is learning a lesson we've been taught many times
Smallball giveth and smallball taketh away.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Blatche for not hanging on the rim after that dunk
like another Center might. Classy.
by Aldo on Dec 9, 2008 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
missed it - is that dark sarcasm?
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
supposed to be a shot at Etan.
Blatche was fine.
by Aldo on Dec 9, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At first I thought it was a shot at Kwame
But then I remembered he can’t dunk, so that killed that theory.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jamison's Floater
Is so sweet, better than most guard’s.
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least
Stevenson is helping out on the boards.
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
remember when deshawn
stunk it up in the playoffs against cleveland 2 years ago? he is truly awful as even a 3rd offensive option, but he does have some things to offer a team. i think he’s in that offensive mindset this year, and it just does not fit his strengths
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pech
Well, Oleksiy has not been traded yet….. saw him on the bench.
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Give Sheed some credit
He knows how to respond to posterization.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HELL YEAH!
Blatche you son of a gun
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
Andray with some swagger
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And the finish!
Whoa, what a stretch….
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Nice way to start the quarter.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
THERE's that improved jumper for McGuire
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think it was
But I didn’t get a great look at her.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW - McGuire was WAY up there
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by Rook6980 on Dec 9, 2008 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He definitely
Caught and dunked it on the way down
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wha-wha-WHAT?
Who gave this guys the kick-assarade?
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Might as well
Put McGee and Young in too if there’s going to be a dunk party…..
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still 10 minutes left
Maybe we’re allowed to hope for a win?
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That won't get a lot of play
But that shot by Sheed was ridiculous.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
He looks like he’ll be a factor to the end.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping Antawn will keep aggrevating him
Sheed plays better after one tech, but it’s hard to play well after two.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as it's close
He probably won’t pick up another one. But if the Wiz go on a big run, it’s possible. I see where you’re coming from.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
another observation
either Detroit isn’t hitting their 3’s, or the Wiz aren’t committing four players to whoever slashes to the basket anymore.
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's done a good job running that pick and roll tonight
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TASER AGAIN
So why is Deshawn playing if Taser is a better defender, rebounder and shooter now?
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
agree in principle
but i’m not ready to say he’s a better shooter
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He’s doing well tonight, but DeShawn is probably still a better shooter at this point, as bad as that sounds.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What in the hell is going on?
I saw the first quarter box score and then I check in now…how the hell are the Wiz winning this game? Butler looks like the only one doing anything consistently.
by MikeMid on Dec 9, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it's everyone
really – darius is good, dixon’s playing well, blatche is contributing a bit. mcguire. kind of a weird game
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They look like an actual "team"
It’s been awhile.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's a cutting edge concept
as is this ‘defense’ they seem to be trying out
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good golly Miss Molly!
Juan Dixon is rockin’ a +30!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In an 8 point game?!
That has got to be unusual, ehh? Backup PG too…
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's very unusual
But it can happen when you go from being down 17 to up by 8.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SHHHHHHHHH!!!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Moment of Silence
Let’s just watch and hope
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
May I suggest
a McGuire for Steveson substitution?
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
songaila
earned his floor time tonight.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not only has the Wizards bench outscored Detroit's
They’ve outscored the starters. Awesome.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Wizards' starters, that is
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jamison only has 8 points
Prince is bothering him a bit.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
He really is serious about this veterans closing games stuff
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jamison and Butler should be the only starters out there...right?
Right?
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
any lineup w/o stevenson is ok by me
i respect his effort and all, but have zero faith in his shooting/decision making
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why do they not have
rasheed in the game? WTF?
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SHHHHHHHHH!!!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SHHHHHHHHH!!!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't watched this game one bit
but looking at the boxscore, Deshawn Stevenson is done.
by hibachi on Dec 9, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can't understand why he's getting these minutes
when he’s so damn ineffective. Also, whatsup with Javale Mcgee getting only 4 minutes?
by hibachi on Dec 9, 2008 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
actually can't complain about mcgee's minutes tonight
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He couldn't guard Sheed at the beginning
Does that mean he shouldn’t play again? Probably not….
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright...
I didnt get to watch so I was just curious. I thought they were going to run a small lineup where he’d probably be pretty effective getting into the lane and blocking shots.
by hibachi on Dec 9, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
true
but this was not a game for the bigs
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
He couldn’t guard Sheed so I understand the yank early, but Detroit didn’t use Maxiell, Kwame, or Amir tonight so he really could’ve done some damage with the 2nd unit.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But
Can’t complain much about a lineup that gets us a win. McGee will get his chances this year (I hope).
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
prediction
when Gil’s ready to come back, he’ll shave first.
by Pryme on Dec 9, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
Buck called Gilbert’s pool a “monstrosity.”
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lolpistons
The Wizards are one of my favourite teams, but the Pistons are truly in a bad state
by WhaHuh on Dec 9, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go crazy folks!
Go crazy!
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good Win
Good Job, only complaint is Stevenson but a win is a win.
by Fundefined on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We want Boston
Just kidding. That game is on TNT by the way.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why doesnt the NBA have
flex scheduling? I’d hate to see them embarrassed on national tv again…
by hibachi on Dec 9, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually they do to some extent
Washington already has been removed from TNT once this year. I can’t remember which game it was.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Dec 9, 2008 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
3 of the 4 wins
are over winning teams. go figure
by little stevie colter on Dec 9, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh BTW
Juan Dixon +33. If he does indeed end up being the player moved in the possible Crittenton deal, that’s a heckuva way to go out.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Dunk parade in Cleveland tonight.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Solid win
I was at the game tonight, so checking in late:
+ Surprisingly good rhythm, given the early deficit. That kind of thing is going to happen, and we recovered nicely.
+ Second half D, aside from a lapse in the fourth, was solid. The Pistons made shots, but only what they should have. (First half another story.)
+ If we had this Songaila every game there would be no talk of trading him. It was a classic example of brains overcoming ability, and I mean that as a complement.
- Caron has to share more. Yes, he’s the best player on the team, but….
- Despite the result, JaVale’s minutes are inexcusable.
- I don’t know what the numbers were, but I don’t like Juan at the 2. He shot well, and AD had an very solid night, but that doesn’t make that a good backcourt.
Overall, I was very happy with a solid win, but I hope Tap doesn’t assume that small ball works.
Also, please don’t make too much of this, I heard from a reliable source that Eddie Jordan has offers. He’s choosing to relax for a while and “collect his eight million”. My questions were a) what teams and b) assistant or head, but apparently he’s not saying. Take it for what it’s worth, but given the source I believe it. As with many of you I wish him nothing but the best.
by RamVA on Dec 9, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
Eddie is going to get another head coaching gig, no question. The one that I’ve heard tossed around the most is Philadelphia if Mo Cheeks gets canned because Eddie has ties with the GM. I think Minnesota might be a nice fit for him too because Kevin Love is the ideal player for the Princeton.
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by JakeTheSnake on Dec 9, 2008 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I should add a few notes
- DeShawn was useless, like him or not
- Whether it helped of not, I thoroughly enjoyed McGuire’s run down the stretch
- To that point, the overall team’s play early in the fourth got the crowd firmly engaged (for the first time), and I believe the swagger in Blatche made a real difference.
- Curry may lose his job over his substitutions tonight. There was a lot of press about small ball, he went through with it, and it was a disaster. For one it’s a bad idea, for two he doesn’t have the crew for it. If he keeps it up…
- McDyess (who I love) has some rust to shake off and AI (who I love to watch) is not in sync with this offense.
I’m really pleased with the win, but I think there’s still a lot to worry about,.
by RamVA on Dec 9, 2008 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What a stupid plan
They could have gone small ball in stretches, but what kind of plan is it for Jason Maxiell to sit the bench the entire game? Makes no sense.
by Matt K. on Dec 9, 2008 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If they don't want to play Maxiell...
we could surely find room for him.
by khrabb on Dec 10, 2008 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
mmmmm, maxiell...
probably the role player i covet most for the wiz
by five by five on Dec 10, 2008 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, totally agree on Curry
Going small put Rip on Caron, when Prince always (and I mean always) bothers the guy. Caron, predictably, lit Detroit up.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 10, 2008 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Weird
Someone has a time machine and brought the Wizards of a year ago to the game last night.
Was that us playing hard D?
Was that us passing, cutting and hitting shots?
Was that us not crumbling in the final minutes?
Was that AD and Songila making key contributions?
by MR on Dec 10, 2008 8:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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