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Open thread: Game 5

Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers, Apr 30, 2008 6:00 PM EDT


UPDATE: Gilbert is done for the season.  (HT: Mr. Ben Q)

No analysis, because it's all here

Some pregame links:

Waiting For Next Year: An interview with Dan Steinberg.   Props to those guys, who have commented here civilly and have put forth some great content this year. They get the BF stamp of approval.

Wizards Insider:  LeBron assessed retroactive flagrant foul.

DC Sports Bog : DeShawn dons a Michael Vick jersey.  Fanhouse is outraged, We're Off to See the Wizards is disappointed.  Me?  I don't care.  He can wear whatever he wants.

DC Optimist : Things we have "Witnessed."

True Hoop : Link roundup and thoughts on Gilbert taking the last shot in Game 4.

Brian Windhorst:  Give the Wizards credit.

There's really nothing else to say.

When when we come back, here's our motivation. (HT: The Bog).

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Well I’m more optimistic than I was on Monday so I’ll go with the wizards. This team tends to surprise me when I give up on them. Hopefully they will rebound and Caron will show up for a full game.

by ooba on Apr 30, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

interesting comment from today's WaPo chat

Michael Lee: Six, sir. It’s a TNT thing. They want to get the Celtics-Hawks on primetime. Who woulda thunk it? The Wizards have played so poorly that they get bumped by the Hawks for primetime. Sad times indeed.

that about sums up my feelings about the wizards play thus far this series.

i hope they turn it around tonight.

by DarrellWalkerFan on Apr 30, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh snap!

Gilbert out for rest of postseason according to Washington Post Live.

I’m surprised at how surprised I am.

I swear I don’t want to get into this yet, but there’s no way Gil is getting a max contract next season.

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think even he expects that now

You can tell.

Hopefully he just doesn’t opt-out.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eddie had no idea this was coming - he just found out

Man – I’ve been the biggest Gil fan, but this is just stupid. He can’t leave his team in the lurch like this! The dude needs to grow up.

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree. That’s really bad.

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now that i think about it

I’m sure this has to do with his missed shot and overall poor play last game. Gil, in his weird way, probably decided that the team will be better off w/o him at 75%. Of course, he picks the worst possible time to make the decision. He should have decided that before the playoffs or right after the last game instead of just once again becoming the biggest story that doesn’t have anything to do with the men on the court. I love GIlbert. But he needs to learn how to act like a man. He has a franchise that relies on him, and he just doesn’t get it yet. I hope he does get it someday, and I hope it happens here, but Gil just isn’t making the offseason decisions easy for anybody.

I’m fine with it though – at least we know who is going to battle for us from here on out. Go Wiz!

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's a link

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2008/04/gilbert_shuts_it_down.html

I really have no idea what to say at this point.

Bullets Forever: Your home for blogging on the dumbest team in the history of civilization.

by JakeTheSnake on Apr 30, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not surprised gil's shutting down

his p/t was creating havoc with the rotation (even though it provided a brief spark in Game 3). But making this decision before tip-off was kinda bad form.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too many outside shots

They’re hitting them, but they’re allergic to the rim.

I long for the days of a healthy Gilbert. But everyone’s right, it’s really not okay to not tell your coach that you’re shutting things down. If he’s still here next year (and my guess is he will be, he’s not opting out methinks), he can’t do that.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the. wizards. are. playing. very. carefully.

for the most part. You get the sense that they are trying to value every possession.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There ya go

Caron is really, really assertive tonight.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez

What is Darius doing?

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, geez, here we go again

James overreacts to a hit (this time, one that he initiates) and the entire NBA comes to his rescue.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HOW DISGUSTING IS THIS?

I hope everyone that can is flipping back and forth between the TNT and Comcast. TNT is actually going along with the LeBron acting job. The all-LeBron love fest actually is causing me physical pain. The refs, the announcers… God that’s why we were supposed to win this series. Fuck man. Cmon Wiz, please win this game.

by KDP on Apr 30, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At the same time

That was a pretty dumb play by Songaila.

I have a dream that someone will at least recognize that both sides have been fueling this fire. When Marv said that the Wizards were doing most of the talking, that just did it for me.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was a total accident though

James in trying to pull his arm away actually caused Songaila’s arm to go into his neck….....LeBron (and the officials) completely overreacted.

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A guy seated next to Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert.....

Threw a towel at DeShawn Stevenson…...security started to take him out, but Gilbert negotiated and they let him stay in the arena.

This was on Comcast….not sure if they discussed on TNT as I have the volume down on Reggie Miller’s puberty voice.

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Certainly wasn't on TNT

I watched the whole game on TNT, so I only heard about it afterwards in Deshawn’s post game interview. If it was some random schmoe, I’d have no problem with it. But it was a buddy of the Cleveland owner, so it’s 100% bush league.

by jvflail on May 1, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Makes me sick

I can barely watch when the refs call it like this. LeBron PULLED Songaila’s arm into his throat – DS did nothing wrong! And that towel thing is about as low class as you can get.

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course, I would contest that

LeBron pulled Songaila’s arm into him….at least not intentionally…...but his reaction was classic.

And to think that I kinda thought LeBron James was a decent dude before this series. I don’t think I’ll ever like him again.

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree KDP

I just logged on to make the same comment. Lebron hooks Darius’s arm, Lebron fake acts and gets the tech call. Comcast shows the replay from the other angle and you can see clearly what happened. I switch over to TNT and Marv Albert is calling it a punch, rambling that he should be ejected. Such BS.

Deshawn needs to shoot the pull up J and Caron better keep abusing Wally.

What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.

by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Darius did nothing wrong

TNT didnt play the other angle like Comcast. Buck is still pissed about the tech and flopping.

What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.

by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

To be fair

I’m out of market, so all I see is TNT.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I saw was Comcast

And I can’t believe TNT said that. Ha.

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flopajo

That was a ridiculous play.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Over the Back?

Come on Blatche, get a body on some one.

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Caron is hitting his threes

About time he takes charge.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, Gilbert is out

I kinda expected that to happen.

From now on, Caron = Man

Gilbert = 2nd Fiddle…..a side show

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree Prada

He should have taking every shot down the stretch last game.

What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.

by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It feels like we're losing by 20

The way this game is being called

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

excuse my gangsta

but if we go down, I hope DeShawn clocks the fuck outta LeBron as time expires. In fact, if he promises to do it, I don’t care if we win.

side note CARON IS ON FIRE. He’s pulling a Gilbert today. we’re coming home for #6.

by KDP on Apr 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it only took five games

but Butler realizes that Wally can’t stop him…

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reggie

Reggie Miller, great player, terrible announcer. He doesn’t have any clue what is going on. If he calls Marv Albert marvelous one more time…he can’t even freaking say it without slurring.

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well this is the Caron of the beginning of the season

I like it. Finally someone shows up to play. He knows he’s the BMOC w/ Gil out of the picture.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Times like make me glad that I live in DC

And I can listen to Buck and Phil. I wonder what Charles and Kenny will say about the foul on Darius. I hope someone working for TNT saw the other angle of what really happened.

What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.

by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I am shocked.....

F-ing Marv Albert….like I’d really trust anything he says….the dude had a THREESOME INCLUDING ANOTHER MAN for crying out loud!!!

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is that Prada?

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reggie

“Thats a clear punch”

Marv “Lebron hit himself (sarcasticly)

Reggie thinks they should eject Darius and review the play

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a SHOT!

Screw Reggie, Lebron hooked his arm to make it look like it hit him on purpose

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler came to play

Thank the Basketball Godz!

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can Blatche actually do something out there?

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont think so

Someone needs to seriously coach that kid up.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we get a McGuire sighting

just once? please? i promise he’ll perform

by KDP on Apr 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon guys

Jamison can’t get every rebound…

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

McGuire would rebound better

GO ROGER!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reggie Miller is an assclown

He’s talking about how the game is up and down, which is the Wizards pace.

Except the Wizards played at the fifth-slowest pace in the league this year.

Nice job Reggie.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least

the bogus calls didnt break the Wiz concentration. They are gonna fight to the end here methinks.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hope so...

they need to leave everything on the floor tonight.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yessir

no matter how the media tries to frame the personality of this team, we all know the swag they are composed of.

by KDP on Apr 30, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm worried

That every shot is a contested mid-range jumper.

We can count the number of shots inside the paint on one finger. That has to change.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if nick young's shot attempt is any example

there’s a reason the Wiz are settling for outside shots

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Potomac Rainmaker!

And nice penetration by Young. He may not have finished, but they need somebody to drive to the rim.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Ha!

Nice use of the nickname….

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This was an interesting play

Nick Young attacks the rim with power, athleticsm, and control. I thought he drew a foul on Zydrunus but it turned out good for the Wiz anyway. What was interesting was Cleveland’s reaction (or lack there of) to NY’s drive. They couldn’t handle it. WE NEED MORE OF THIS!

by jvflail on May 1, 2008 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cleveland's adjusted

They’ve taken LeBron off the ball. That’s been big.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason missed a guy wide open underneath

Couldn’t tell who, but he was there.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good heavens

Gil’s jacket is hideous. Someone get him some warmups, please.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eddie Jordan or Terrance Howard

I can’t tell which one it is in this car commercial. Great acting. I love it every time.

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

BTW

To answer a question posted a couple weeks back – the Wiz/Cavs split screen face NBA commercial is Jamison/Big Ben

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was

still curious about that.

by Lukbuster on Apr 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

What a move by Caron.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck

Just called the boos for DS’s handwave “oohs and ahhs”

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GO Wiz

Can the Wiz get and over the back call?

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phil is right

They seem to be focusing their defense on stopping Caron. If Jamison can pick things up, the Wiz could cause some problems

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See, see

If you make Gibson put the ball on the floor, he becomes so much less effective.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Rim Noise

Why when you swish a shot in cleveland the rim makes a loud noise…I can’t feel my face!

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that rim noise is weird and very noticable

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arrgh!

When you get a steal, just reset the offense!

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason needs to get out of the game

He’s dribbling too much.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

played well though

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did for a bit

But if our biggest problem offensively is too much dribbling, then he needs to get out of there.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wiz get a call

Dont leave Delonte!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahole?

Buck just said the crowd was chanting something like airball

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is it really that bad an idea

to play mostly man-to-man, let James get his points, but choke the rest of the Cavs and make them bystanders? Really, who else can create their own shot?

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The problem is twofold

1. Nobody can even limit LeBron on this team.

2. When that happens, LeBron penetrates and dishes, or he just scores. At least this way, we’re forcing the other guys to beat us.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

it’s just that I’ve seen enough Cavs games to know most of these guys can hit an open shot, so the “double LeBron” strategy won’t always work. On the flip side, I remember how they played without James, and the phrase “utterly pathetic” comes to mind.

I think too much of the Cleveland offense revolves around James, and that can be used against them.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with the second part of your comment

I just don’t think we have the personnel to make them pay for it.

Our defense is pretty similar to what the Spurs did to him in the Finals last year. Problem is, we don’t have San Antonio’s personnel.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true...

...here’s to offseason moves, then…

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cleveland keeps jamming the passing lanes

Someone needs to go backdoor once in a while.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler

He needs to look for his shot off the screen, Haywood has no idea where the ball is

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I remember this Haywood

The one who can’t catch anything

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THIRTEEN turnovers

and still up 3? I’ll take it … I guess.

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Z sets a moving screen everytime

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I lost respect for Mike Brown

I do not care if he once was on the staff of the Wiz

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have always loved Blatche

BUT he looks lost and like a rookie. He has to at least know where the ball is!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Why is that the Wizards play to end a quarter. Dribble a few times and fire a 3. How bout a cut, or a screen, or a play. Something else.

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

an iso play with your best player really makes the most sense with 5 seconds left in a period

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just wish Caron moved quicker

He waited until 3 seconds left to make a move. All you can do then is shoot a three.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

the key is to mix it up. Don’t do the same move you just did the quarter before. Gil is good at mixing threes with drives or drive and kicks

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by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think...

That Gilbert would have “shut it down” if he made that 3 pointer last game and the Wiz ended up winning?

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gilbert is a riddle wrapped inside of an enigma wrapped inside of a mystery

Who the heck knows! I don’t even think its 100% the case that he’s actually shut it down.

by mdd1970 on Apr 30, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't be shocked if

he comes back after the half, to be honest…

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Butler needs to keep shooting

He needs 10-15 shots this half, maybe more.

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chuck just said the wiz will be done in hour and a half

He was wrong about the Hornetts

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Barkley: The Wiz have crossed the line (since Game 2)

Really? C’mon. But to his credit, he dimisses the “Wiz are better without Gilbert” garbage.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If the Wizards have crossed the line

So has Cleveland.

I’d probably say they both have crossed the line.

If the Wizards were up 3-1, we’d be hearing all about Cleveland’s transgressions.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If there was no trash talk stevenson vs lebron stuff, would it be considered crossing the line?

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Tim Duncan fouled Lebron instead of Haywood, would it have been crossing the line?

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree Pryne

crossed the line? Lebron punched Blatche, Brown has cried and Lebron flops more than Ginobli.

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Mike Brown's crying

has had more impact than anything. It gave James’ complaining credence. Though to be fair, I’m sure the fouls in high school were nothing like the NBA.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wiz TV reporter just called Lebron the X factor in the 2nd half

you think?

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes Butler:

it has to be you. You have to save this season.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One thing we're doing really well

Is moving quickly in our offense. There hasn’t been many wasted dribbles.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STEVENSON!

He feels like if he gets the steal he can just shoot a 3. The WHOLE team was at the other end. 0 rebounders. OFFENSE!

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I did

Ive yet to see him set a standing one, Bad shot by Deshawn

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do'h!

third time this series Stevenson gets a steal, puts up a quick three, and watches it clang off the rim and into a Cav hand.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's been terrific all year

(not to mention his performance in last year’s series). It’s good to see him get major minutes again now that the Gilbert circus has moved out of town.

by mdd1970 on Apr 30, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wally

He just grabs jersey. Not going for ball.

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AD is saving game

Cavs look sloppy

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where has Jamison been

Ben Wallace has played great defense on him, but he’s still missing wide open jumpers.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone else think

that the mental makeup of a team is a direct result of the coaching philosophy?

Self-confidence is just that, but the horrible decision making has to lay at the feet of the coach that doesn’t yank a player to let him know it’s unacceptable. Right?

by KDP on Apr 30, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh

I think you’re reaching a little bit.

If a coach yanked a player for every single mistake they made, he’d never be able to field a team.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have a point

But I remember when Doug Collins was “coach” during the MJ Era. It was so obvious who was running the show. In the case with EJ, you have someone unpredictable like Gil, but Gil isn’t trying to run everything like MJ.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not everything

But not telling his coach that he’s not playing until 70 minutes before tip-off is a bad sign.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ice Cold

What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.

by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lebron lands before he shoots

Seriously I swear his feet hit the ground first

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Twan and Butler

take over

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We love you Antawn!

Way to stay with the ball.

by mdd1970 on Apr 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Z ever get an over the back call?

I have seen 2 in a row

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Call a foul on Z!

And don’t take Haywood out of the game … no !!!

by mdd1970 on Apr 30, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa!

Good shot Jamison!

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What concerns me

Is that LeBron is coasting, shooting lots of jumpers, and yet we’re down.

He’s not going to do that in the fourth.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What concerns me

Is that I only have 3 beers left…

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Huge Shot by Twan

Need to end this quarter on a good run, keep the crowd out of it

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree, Lebrons been coasting

and they are still winning

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nats just tied the Braves in the bottom of the 12th

2-2 now, bases loaded, maybe it is a sign for good things!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No Way

Joe Smith is like the Greg Paulus of the NBA. Fakes falling down on jumpers

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nats WiN!

Big Comeback, Come on WIZ!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Right on CUE! Go Darius

I hate Sideshow Bob and how many steps does he get?

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep Prada

that last run was crucial, crowd has not been an impact like other games in Clev

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I keep forgetting

that even with James, Cleveland’s not the best halfcourt team

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wiz need to pressure the PG more

make James try and do everything

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason's shot would have been huge

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

varajeo

is a rich man’s michael ruffin

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Roger needs to stop shooting

Two straight rushed shots have really hurt us.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

they need to take their time and run the offense

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a bad feeling

I will keep drinking

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I got a feeling....

that I will go out drinking only if the Wiz win…

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They had a chance to open this game up

Instead, Mason rushed two shots. Those were big possessions wasted.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go Wiz!!

You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person

by jakesinger777 on Apr 30, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they just gave up on those possessions

You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person

by jakesinger777 on Apr 30, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lebron just rocked Darius TWICE

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn damn damn

That was an awful possession.

I’m worried.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Someone step in the lane and draw a CHARGE!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

have we drawn any this series?

I seriously can’t recall a single time

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

either our offensive movement is really slow

of their defensive rotations are really crisp.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it's the second one

When Cleveland wants to, they can play unbelievable defense

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jamison Flips

NBA PLAYOFFS…TAKE IT STRONG

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

first call Twan has got all nite

that was a huge 4 point swing

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good take by DeShawn

Now please hit free throws.

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haywood should not be trapping

He should be staying inside. Make LeBron take the midrange jumper.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

with five minutes left in the season

now’s the time to make use of your fouls

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope this doesn't go into overtime!

3 starters x 4 fouls each = potential trouble.

by mdd1970 on Apr 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet, Hack a Wallace

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Snikes!

It worked (in that we got the rebound)

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOX OUT

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what is Haywood DOING!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

Dumb foul by Haywood, now he has five.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

This is trouble. Darius can’t possibly plug the middle.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't worry

he may be heading back to the bench for good soon enough

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMN SONGAILA

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was NOT A FOUL

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No it wasn't

And I think that was a makeup call on the offensive rebound.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

We needed to dive and get that ball. We were way too nonchalant getting it.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that loose ball should have been deshawns

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wiz need to stay on shooters, hope Lebron misses

cuz he is going to get the calls

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Talk about pressure … hope the Wizards don’t hear your two choices.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank god

since they won’t call traveling on James (ever) they had to do a jumpball.

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

6 on Haywood.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Typical

Caron was fouled on that drive.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Caron was fouled

byt the refs were to busy watching James

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm really disappointed in Jamison.

Think he’s hurt or just exhausted from battling big Z for rebounds?

by mdd1970 on Apr 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm in shock

In our biggest possession of the season, Darius Songaila, of all people, takes the shot.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1:40 to play

We want Songaila shooting? Like last game when haywood took a shot with same amount of time

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Big play by Caron

What a rebound.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

juice is tuff

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So I'm listening to this on Wizards radio

And they are painfully chipper. They aren’t complaining about fouls or about stupid Wizards plays.

by mdd1970 on Apr 30, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great close by Antawn

Say what you want about his play, and you’re all right, but he really bothered Gibson on that shot.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

finally

we actually closed out on the three point shooter. good job AJ – might be the first time all year

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LeBron loves to pass

Thanks!........fingers crossed….

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

Big rebound.

Now it’s Butler time.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Darius got fouled

What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.

by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!

What a shot!!!!!!

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JUUUUUUUUUICE!!!!!

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh shit

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One more stop

One more stop

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by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH SH!T

What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.

by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what's funny

Caron traveled on that play. At the very least, you could have made that argument.

Talk about irony.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

definitely did

just deserts though

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He travels alot now

Luckily they dont’ call it

by the white prez on Apr 30, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

D FENCE!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YES

by Aldo on Apr 30, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid Cavs....

LeBron shouldn’t have passed earlier.

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!

Wow, my heart skipped a bit.

I was scared there. That looked like it was going down.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Apr 30, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD!

WHITE OUT ON FRIDAY NITE!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Give Arenas the game ball

and maybe Mr. Burns too…

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My Neighbors just freaked out

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

guess white prez

is watching cathouse after all

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Apr 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

EAT IT CHUCK!

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by Mac G on Apr 30, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I sure hope Gilbert Arenas

Does not try to play on Friday…..not saying that this team is better without him in the future, but they are better without him and his injuries now.

by Truth About It on Apr 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

true

The ratio of princeton sets to one-on-one changes drastically with Gil just in uniform. Doesn’t even matter if he’s in the game or not, at least to my plain eye.

by KDP on Apr 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Before I head out to calm my nerves

Was this the first Cavs-Wiz playoff game where we won a close game?

by Pryme on Apr 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I just got home and saw the score. Thought it was a typo at first. I taped the game but won’t have time to watch it tonight. I’m thrilled Gilbert didn’t play. Can anyone give me a a quick summary of the game – what we did well and what not so well? If not I’ll wait for the TAI blog.

by ooba on Apr 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Irony

So not only do we win a close game in Cleveland in the final seconds, but we do it on a play where Caron clearly traveled. I guess I can stop calling Cleveland’s star LeTravel, at least until one of my Cavs fan pals comes up with a decent-sounding, similar name for Butler.

"Now, obviously individual production does not unilaterally equal better team production, but there's a high level of causation."

by Vanilla Gorilla on Apr 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We won a game without Soulja Boi!

This is progress people.

Bullets Forever: Your home for blogging on the dumbest team in the history of civilization.

by JakeTheSnake on Apr 30, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Andohbytheway

We’ll see you Friday.

Bullets Forever: Your home for blogging on the dumbest team in the history of civilization.

by JakeTheSnake on Apr 30, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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