Open Thread: Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks, Regular Season Game 1
by Mike Prada on Oct 27, 2009 7:17 PM EDT
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PrintWashington Wizards at Dallas Mavericks, Oct 27, 2009 8:30 PM EDT
The Essentials:
Wizards (19-63 last season) vs. Mavericks (50-32)
8:30 p.m.
American Airlines Center
TV: Comcast SportsNet, NBA League Pass
Radio: 106.7 The Fan
Notable Mavericks numbers last season
10th in expected winning percentage (.568)
16th in pace (91.5 possessions per game)
5th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (110.5)
17th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (108.4)
Pre-game links
Mavs Moneyball, SB Nation's Dallas Mavericks blog
The Two Man Game, Dallas Mavericks blog
DallasBasketball.com, the source for top-notch first-hand Dallas Mavericks news and analysis
Mavs Moneyball's season preview
NBAMate's Mavericks season preview
The Two Man Game's season preview
Mavs Moneyball game preview
GameDay Dallas
DallasBasketball.com game preview
Truth About It game preview, with more links
Chat with Kyle from Truth About It on ComcastSportsNet.com
| Tonight's Projected Starters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wizards | vs. | Mavericks |
| Gilbert Arenas |
PG | Jason Kidd |
| Mike Miller |
SG | Quinton Ross |
| Caron Butler |
SF | Shawn Marion |
| Fabricio Oberto |
PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| Brendan Haywood |
C | Erick Dampier |
We've done enough previewing and anticipating for this season, so this game preview is going to be brief. Just a few things to keep in mind:
- Josh Howard is out for Dallas with ankle problems, hence Quinton Ross getting the start tonight. Obviously, Antawn Jamison and Javaris Crittenton are out for the Wizards.
Still no word on who starts at shooting guard or power forward for the Wizards. As soon as we find out, I'll update this post.Marc Stein says Oberto gets the nod at power forward, while Michael Lee says Mike Miller gets the start at shooting guard.- If you haven't already, tune into the first episode of The Dagger Report, the new podcast of Bullets Forever and Truth About It. Tune in at the end when we talk to Rob Mahoney of The Two Man Game about tonight's game.
- This season, Kyle and I will occasionally be chatting on ComcastSportsNet.com during games. We use the CoverItLive software, which is the same Ball Don't Lie uses. Kyle is chatting tonight, while I will be chatting on Friday when we play the Hawks. I realize a lot of you will probably be talking in this thread, but if you have a moment, I encourage you to check out ComastSportsNet.com as well.
- My key to the game? Gilbert Arenas has to be aggressive. Rob, Kyle and I talked about this on the podcast, but Dallas' biggest weakness is keeping small, quick guards out of the lane. They have no answer for Arenas' type. However, for Arenas to take advantage the most, he has to be aggressive driving to the basket. We can't see the passive Gilbert Arenas tonight.
That's all for now. I'm going to post a second thread at halftime so that the live commenting doesn't slow down from too much activity. If you're new here, use this space to chat about the game with fellow Wizards fans in real time. The comments load automatically, so there's no need to refresh the page. It's literally like a live chat. Pretty much anything goes in game threads, as long as you keep it relatively clean.
GO WIZARDS!
UPDATE: Second half thread is here.
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Marc Stein says Oberto
https://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/5214297647
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
now that the skins are pretty much done for the season, full attn can be paid to the wiz show. time to be excited again.
by ianflo on Oct 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"Relatively Clean"
Thanks for leaving room for our inadvertent swear-words out of frustration. They will come in handy during the 4th throughout the season. :)
My swag was phenomenal.
Go Wiz
In other news, Cleveland is really waxing Boston right now. Damn I hate the Cavs. Shaq actually appears to be in relatively good shape to start the season with 6 quick points early in the 4th.
Hating Cleveland is a borderline requirement
It took me all of one possession to realize why I hated Varejao so much.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I loathe everything about the Cavs...
I absolutely want to throw up in my mouth everytime I see Lebron James… He is so in love with himself. And yes Varajao is a complete dick. Cant wait until we wax them this year…
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
"borderline"?
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Cleveland sucks.
Lebron is good. He’s still an asshole but at least he can back it up with his play.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
se7en
Im really liking UNDER 209 (Bodogs line) for the game tonight. Any thoughts?
I wouldn't listen to me
But I’m thinking UNDER as well. First game of the season – guys will have jitterbugs.
My swag was phenomenal.
Im starting to get tingly....
Only half hour till tip-off. Thats it, Im cracking beer #1.
WOO HOO
fall in the desert – under 90 degrees, and the Wiz season begins. Quick glance at the line-ups and see the Wiz are even or have the advantage (in my non-objective eyes) at all but one position.
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
Here's what I am looking for:
Not a win, but:
How does Flip coach?
a) Three scorers on the floor at all times?
b) Are the rotations set?
c) Any quick player benching for mistakes?
d) Any small ball?
e) Do the young guys get minutes in a blow-out (or DS, MJ, FO)?
Are the players ready to play 30+ minutes on both ends of the court?
Can Arenas go 20 and 8, with 4 turnovers or less?
Who plays best with Arenas in the backcourt?
Can Blatche start the season on the right foot?
Are Miller and Foye ready to fit in?
It's sad
But I’m not looking for a win either. I just think its unrealistic. But I’m looking to be proven wrong.
My swag was phenomenal.
To whoever put together that puzzle graphic for CSN
Well done.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Here we go!
83-0 this season! Yes, 83 wins, we are that good
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Good luck everyone!
Hope your season rocks!!!
wiz wiz wiz wiz wiz
forget the caps, at least for tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
LOL.... I guess
I wish he could read the teleprompter. The rythm of that commercial was terrible
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Who can guard Gil in the Dallas opening lineup?
Quinton Ross? Ha!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
The only guy who can guard Gil is Gil
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83 wins
83 wins!
Wish I could watch this game! Agh!
...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments
by Juice over Whine on Oct 27, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
It's so good to see Haywood out there for a regular-season game
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Good start for Gil
Awkward play, but he is being aggressive.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Haywood Workman!
good luck charm referee.
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Can anyone enlighten me on why Oberto got the start?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Blatche would get in foul trouble guarding Dirk to start
Lose confidence, then suck, etc.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
And whaddaya know, Oberto gets two early fouls
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Caron's shot
sounded beautiful on my speakers
by forthepeople on Oct 27, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
uni-watch on ESPN mentioned that actually
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
and I could BARELY tell the difference up close, so I’m impressed you noticed.
...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments
by Juice over Whine on Oct 27, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Blatche stuffed Dirk!
And Miller should have shot the ball on that curl.
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The Wizards' transition D is very good
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Blatche is playing Dirk well
Butler is not playing Marion well.
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wow
dirk travelled
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah
And Blatche covered that pick and roll very well. Problem is, Dirk is Dirk.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
just a tad!
I am watching this while the Cavs are in halftime and Caps are in intermission, I am at work.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish, we need more people
I work in the sports department of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Offense,
Score.
Dear Defense,
Stop.
Love,
Us
http://dclandingstrip.blogspot.com/
by ninefttall on Oct 27, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Caron needs to catch the ball closer to the rim off that Hawk cut
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Like Marion
He is getting the ball deep in the mid post.
by forthepeople on Oct 27, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
They always do in Dallas I think
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Since when does Shawn Marion have a post game?
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Yeah Caron was really on him there and he drained it anyway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Two great setups by Arenas
Great recognition to be more aggressive
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Mike Miller cannot guard Jason Terry
Time to put Foye in, I think.
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by Mike Prada on Oct 27, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Would think be "Takeover Reloaded, Reloaded?"
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
They are saying on the Mavs feed
That Marion shot 77.7% in 3 preseason games. Hope we can stop that.
...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments
by Juice over Whine on Oct 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
Great defense, particularly on pick and roll
Blatche is really moving his feet and contesting shots well tonight.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Haywood....
3 big dunks in the 1st quarter. I still contend that Haywood was the biggest reason our team went in the toilet last season. The year before Arenas missed almost the whole year and we still won 43 games.
Yay! A Haywood fan!
I’ve spent three years preaching the importance of Haywood for this team.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I dont think...
He is an elite NBA Center by any stretch of the imagination. But with how strong our forwards our we don’t need a dominant center but someone who can plug that hole. And his length is really impressive down low. And unlike McGee, he actually has a feel for whats going on in the paint. You take him away, and our whole system crumbles and holes are exposed everywhere. And Oberto…. sheesh those 2 quick fouls in a minute certainly didn’t look promising, lol.
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
THAT’s what I talked about in the podcast…. Haywood will get a ton of layups and dunks this year on assists from Gilbert…
Gil is gonna average 8-10 assists this year; all due to Flip Saunder’s offensive system…
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Question
when was the last time the Wizards started two white guys?
"...at some point, when u r screaming for more minutes for Pecherov, you have to ask yourselves this question: 'If you keep adding more pineapple to a 'Papa Johns Pizza with Pineapple', when does it become a Papa Johns Pineapple with Pizza???'"
by Gilbert4SpaceJam2 on Oct 27, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
1834
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Do Argentines count as white?
Aren’t they Latino?
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
The last time the Bullets started two non-African Americans on opening night had to have been during the Rex Chapman/Don MacLean/Googs era
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Muhresan-Legler?
or did Legler never start?
by BayAreaBullet on Oct 27, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Not on opening night I don't think
Maybe Brent Price/Gheorghe?
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
7-day Dray
I am a believer! When are we going to see the shirt!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
I can’t watch (since I live in New Orleans), but I’m keeping an eye on it online… Looking pretty good
4 assists for Arenas, 7 points for Haywood, and 5 boards for Miller? Looking pretty.
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Try NBA League Pass Broadband.
They have a free preview until November 3rd(?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Wiz are hand checking
an awful lot. I’ve seen mike and caron doing it. Hope the refs don’t start calling it.
This would be a very good time for an Arenas/Foye backcourt
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Maybe Flip's still getting the rotation down
not as worried about matchups. Hopefully as the team starts to gel we can respond to matchups.
by forthepeople on Oct 27, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
he's playing really well
in all aspects
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Blatche was smart to follow that wild Haywood running hook.
Representing DC with Wizards & Stuff - Truth About It.net and Bullets Forever.
boston pulling ahead of cavs
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Hmm...McGuire in to play PF
I assume to match up with Dirk. Good move, Flip.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
end of quarter strategy probably
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
More than anything, that proved he's back
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TASER!
What a great sign
...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments
by Juice over Whine on Oct 27, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
Haven't watched it all
But seen some good things in this first quarter of the season.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Not a good sign
Oberto and Blatche getting 2 each on Dirk in the first quarter.
Truthfully, we don’t have a defensive answer for him.
mcguire picked up 2 on him as well
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess the old refs are back
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Blatche has one, McGuire has two
I’m not too worried. We can give guys like Dirk a number of looks.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
McGuire playing Dirk. I like the guy, but he was our starting shooting guard last year!
by Johnnie Futbol on Oct 27, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, me too
Hasn’t been perfect, but they’re playing Flip’s style and doing it well.
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I forgot
Jamison wasn’t even in. I felt like I was watching a complete team. Crazy.
...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments
by Juice over Whine on Oct 27, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Listening on radio
Any other out of towners ever try league pass online? Can’t figure out why the game is blacked out. It’s not national is it?
no i got it and i'm in AZ
not blacked out
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Tucson -
girlfriend doing grad school at UofA
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking of getting league pass
Just because I don’t have cable. Do they block out certain games?
...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments
by Juice over Whine on Oct 27, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I got Celtics games in Boston last year
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Then just National games?
I was pretty certain it included local games but I guess I’m wrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Thanks for the info
I’m in LA, so not sure why it’s coming up as a blackout. Lived in NY the last few years and Knick/Net games were always blacked out.
Really suprising...
There he went… lol
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Stevenson gave up baseline when he had no help there
That foul is on Dray, but it’s DeShawn’s fault.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I hate Barea
He’s like that annoying guy you play pickup with who always tries too hard…
He was fun to watch when he was at Northeastern
But you are basically right.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Did they just run a post play for Oberto?
Did it work?
And did that look like a Princeton play to anyone else?
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Call a flagrant, please
Blatant takedown by Gooden.
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YEAH BABY!!!!
Who’s this new Blatche guy we got? lol
Great pass, DeShawn
And Dray Blatche is officially playing awesome.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
a ref with a whistle, maybe
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
What the piss is Foye doing....
That little chess player should not be dominating us…
That airball was vintage
Blatche thinks that playing smart basketball buys him the right to chuck up ill-advised contested 20 footers. Its like when Kwame would get a few offensive boards and then the next time down the court would try to take it to the hole from the elbow …
by Manimal Smith on Oct 27, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I say bring McGuire out there again
Don’t worry about his fouls, just have him play aggressive as hell. Might throw Dirk off his rhythm.
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not really indicative
of how well he is playing. He makes it when we don’t foul, misses when we do.
by forthepeople on Oct 27, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
DeShawn is not playing good defense tonight
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I don't get why we don't see Flip run Foye/Arenas out there against Dallas' small backcourt
Foye is quick enough to check Terry, I think.
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Great backscreen by Haywood to free Miller
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HE REALLY NEEDS TO SHOOT MORE!!!
Nice shot Mike
Bad shot by Foye
They were daring him to shoot that, and then they got out in transition.
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Foye
was on the bench to long. He is out of sync.
by forthepeople on Oct 27, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Should be interesting....
And Miller out there too. I like those three together…. Just a hunch.
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
More good news
Cleveland is losing.
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yeah i just wonder
if they’re going to break down as the season goes on
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Id love to see them go down opening night on their home floor.
You know if its close though the big bully will just charge down the lane and get to the line everytime.
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else think...
Stevenson is going to be a total afterthought about 20 games into the season?
Based on how he played tonight
I’d hope so. He tries hard, but just doesn’t have the legs.
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Go Celtics!
(tonight)
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Its astonishing
Foye ONLY EVER goes right. I knew this – but watching it happen is almost disorienting. How can he possibly be effective like this?
Cue the Wolves fans saying "I told you so"
In Foye’s defense, Jamison also only goes right and it works for him.
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Jamison doesn't play as much off the dribble
Seriously – I really think Foye isn’t going to be so good for us this year. Its nice that he is probably our 7th best player though.
by Manimal Smith on Oct 27, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You can get mad at him for only going right
But if he goes left, you might change your tune
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Lotta cheap whistles down at that end....
Getting frustrating
Good to see Gil is back to getting star calls
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
dallas has had a few go there way too
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I love the commentator...
“There was definitely contact…. right here…. ughhhh……. on the hip…….”
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Mike Miller
SPRINTS over to teammates that are on the ground. Its pretty hilarious.
Love that Arenas is aggressive tonight
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Damn Mike
You keep beating me to the punch.
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Thinking the same thing
This is how he stays efficient despite being a volume scorer.
by Manimal Smith on Oct 27, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Arenas
Really attacking the basket the past couples minutes
I don't know how I feel about putting Foye and Arenas on the floor together
Right now, Foye is our only backup PG. Seems like you’d want to save his energy for when Arenas is on the bench
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
The Wizards are +3, I believe, with the Foye/Arenas backcourt
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Fair enough
It’s getting good results. As long as Foye can handle the double-duty, I’m cool with it.
(hehe… duty)
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Dallas is really struggling on offense...
Is that our good defense or are they just missing? I think its more them missing shots right now….
Caps win now I can primarily watch the Wiz
and flip to the LeTravaliers!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
watch out
we have to look for the third quarter collapse that plagued us last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
I wish you wouldn't say stuff like that this early
Some dark forces seem to still have it in for us.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Fire it up!
Welcome to the “no comment” grill
damn
this looks like a pretty complete team.
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
I love our depth...
And we still have yet to see Young, McGee and Jamison.
When AJ is back out 8-12 guys are still going to be pretty damn good.
Gil shoots so much better from the FT line when he goes back to his normal routine
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Still love the explanation for it
That he developed it so that kids would copy it.
by Manimal Smith on Oct 27, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Splitting that double
Man, classic gil. He ALWAYS draws that foul
Arenas....
15 points already. Im liking it.
I wouldnt mind seeing him put up a 34 for old times sake!
Good play Mike
Mike on Dirk is interesting.
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away from the pick too
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Oct 27, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
My coworker just said that Mike Miller
looks like he is trying to copy Joakim Noah. He’s right and its disturbing!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
The small lineup works tonight
And that was such an over the back there.
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Prada you may be onto something
with this Arenas/Foye lineup
To be fair
Dallas plays small guards, so it’s easier to get away with it defensively.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
we're gonna see alot of teams this year that have Foye-Arenas is a good matchup
Lots of teams have way better PG’s than SG’s and other teams like Memphis, Detroit, Dallas, Golden State, etc play small 2’s
by BayAreaBullet on Oct 27, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
16 team fouls already....
Is this going to be a big factor in the 2nd half?
Yeah, no doubt
By the way, guys, while you can, check out DC Landing Strip’s season preview. Very comprehensive.
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6 players have at least 2 fouls for us.
Not a good sign in the first half.
Id venture to say Dirk has drawn half of them.
We really dont have an answer for him.
by KissMyButler! on Oct 27, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
He musta watched some Manu film
While he was hurt last year
by Manimal Smith on Oct 27, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes!
What a shot! Please say it counts!
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
STevenson what a play!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
And just as I was about to badmouth Meshaun Stevenson for a) missing 2 free throws and b) having WHAT IS THAT (?) on the back of his neck…he goes out and totallllllly redeems himself.
http://dclandingstrip.blogspot.com/
Didn't like how we closed that quarter
Little troubling that the lead got cut in half.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Guys
Is the lag time slowing down because we’re working on 340+ comments? If so, I’ll open another thread. If not, I won’t.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Ok
So I’m going to keep this one open and not open a second thread.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I might be the only one with a lag
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I sorta do too
Okay, on second thought, new thread.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Arenas has been to the line 8 times so far
I wonder if refs are thinking about his injury. And I wonder if he’s thinking about them thinking about him.
Is it just me
or does CSN have the WORST commercials ever?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
And the Darrell Green commercial
and the “theres a toyota in your future commercial” and roughly every other commercial on CSN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
At Eastern Motors...
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
like how when Brady came back they overprotect him with these rougher the pass calls. They can’t do the same for Arenas? lol
They just called a charge on LeBron in Cleveand!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Oct 27, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Today has been a good day so far
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Wait.
Did the refs just overturn that buzzer-beater?
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
My online feed went down right at the end of the half,
did they say if that three counted or not.
yeah but...
Dallas has jacked up 7 of them. While WIzards have been conservative and only taken 6.
"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King
Ladies and gentlemen
Please move over to the second half game thread, which can be found here.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Sup Fellas
Been ranting over in Comcast Live Blog but just wanted to lay down quick Sup. Blatche is teasing me hard with his stellar play. Miller/Foye have made key contributions. Agent Zero’s giving me serious mid 00’s flashbacks and man did I miss Haywood.
What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.
Just Got Up On TiVo
WOW.
Color me shocked.
Blatche is playing out of this universe. He’ll come back to earth next game.
Gil? Knew it. He’s such a brilliant ball player.
Oberto?! Unbelievable defense on Dirk. He’s a HUGE reason we’re up by 10 right now.
My swag was phenomenal.
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