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Open Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards, Regular Season Game 13

Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards, Nov 24, 2009 7:00 PM EST



The Essentials:

76ers (5-8) vs. Wizards (3-9)
7 p.m.
Verizon Center
TV: CSN
Radio: 106.7 The Fan

Notable early 76ers numbers this season

25th in expected winning percentage (.341)
22nd in pace (91.6 possessions per game)
T21st in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (103.9)
24th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (108.9)

Notable 76ers numbers last season

15th in expected winning percentage (.503)
21st in pace (90 possessions per game)
19th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (107.9)
14th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (107.8)

Pre-game links

Liberty Ballers, SB Nation's 76ers Blog
Philadunkia, a 76ers blog
Depressed Fan, a 76ers blog
Deep Sixer with Philadelphia Inquirer Beat Reporter Kate Fagan
Outlet: Eddie Jordan surprised by Wizards' struggles
Michael Lee: The Other Side: 76ers
GameDay 76ers

Tonight's Projected Starters
76ers vs. Wizards
Louis Williams
PG Gilbert Arenas
Andre Iguodala
SG Nick Young
Thaddeus Young
SF Antawn Jamison
Elton Brand
PF Fabricio Oberto
Samuel Dalembert
C Brendan Haywood

 

UPDATE: No Caron Butler tonight.  In his place, Fabricio Oberto will start as the Wizards go big.

I'm not even sure it's appropriate to play this game, let alone write a preview for it.  I can't imagine how difficult this must be for the coach and the players.  Sure, they didn't have the closest relationship with Abe Pollin, but how can you not be affected when your ultimate boss passes away?  For pre-game listening, check out the second half of this week's Dagger Report, where we talk to Jordan Sams from Liberty Ballers

No word yet on Caron Butler's status.  I'll update when I hear anything.

I'd normally be attending this one in person, but I'm heading out of town verrrryyyy early tomorrow morning, so I'm not going tonight.  It's really unfortunate too - I would have been very interested in covering tonight's game.  Several members of the Washington Sports and Entertainment office - including Ernie Grunfeld, Executive VP Matt Williams and CFO Peter Biche - are being made available to the media, as are Phil Chenier and Wes Unseld.  It promises to be a very emotional night and game at the Verizon Center, particularly because Eddie Jordan is also going to be here.

I'll be watching on TV, but if you're there, please let me know what the atmosphere was like. 

GO WIZARDS!

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To your owner. Is it going to be on national T.V

IF you see a opportunity you take the opportunity

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by sportsfan900 on Nov 24, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions  

I just got home

Really sad. I can’t believe they can dial it in mnentally tonight.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Ernie being interviewed

and you can see how emotional it is for him…which is saying something b/c Ernie epitomizes “Pokerface.”

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, for sure

He talked to him yesterday and was supposed to come tonight? Wow, must have taken a turn for the worse.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

so strange that all this happens

and eddie is in the building.

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, talk about irony

Plus, it’s the one-year anniversary of Eddie being fired.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions  

did they catch up with him

for an interview pre-game?

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Kyle I know talked to him

I’m not here so I didn’t.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

for a minute there, I thought he was using Steve Nash’s barber

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Wes Unseld was on earlier too

Told some great stories as well. Specifically how loyal Abe was keeping him in positions longer than he should have. And how he showed up to his wedding.

by Kevin Ewoldt on Nov 24, 2009 7:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Ragged start

Though I expected nothing less.

Philly looks really flat. Two awful shots by Iguodala.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions  

If the Wizardswould just attack the basket

they could probably put this one away early

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions  

This does not look like the Princeton

Maybe Eddie’s scrapping it for the day.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions  

I wonder how much of the adjustment comes with Brand

Brand is an entirely different kind of PF than Jamison, and I wonder how that affects the sets.

(I just finished listening to the podcast)

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, Brand's really struggling in this system

Iguodala and Young don’t look good as twos and threes either – they’d probably be better as threes and fours with a smaller guard.

I’ve always thought Monta Ellis makes a ton of sense in Philly. Maybe Golden State would trade him there.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

The bench tonight

Boykins, Foye, Blatche, McGee.

Fun.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions  

I forgot about him

and also Stevenson, which if nothing else tells you how their seasons are going.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Stevenson...

I think DSteve’s not doing that badly this year. His role has been pretty clear and we’re definitely not asking him to do anything more than play defense at spots in games.

by Craig_ on Nov 24, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Gil's freethrows

I’ve always thought that maybe the reason Gil is such an average freethrow shooter is his overly long routine. He does so many movements where there is a chance for the ball to come loose slightly. Also he is staring at the ground the whole time and then looks at the rim for the last second. Do any of you guys think that could be true?

by FNFWizardsFan on Nov 24, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

I'm shocked how empty the place is

I wouldn’t have thought twice about going to the game had I been in DC.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions  

It was real late notice

If the news came out in the morning it would have been much better

by Kevin Ewoldt on Nov 24, 2009 7:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Could be

on both counts, really. I’m in Charlottesville and could have come up if I knew a ticket would be that easy to get.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Was that good D by Philly?

Didn’t look like the Wiz ever had a great look.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions  

I say too many plays for Nick

Looks like they’re trying to get him involved early, even though he’s dribbling around aimlessly.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Philly's D looks bad

They look bad – we need to jump out on them more.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions  

jesus gilbert

get your head in the game

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions  

Interesting

both that McGee comes in before Blatche and that Haywood was replaced not Oberto

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

but - he's not just willie green

but rather noted-wiz-killer-willie green!!

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

In all fairness

Haywood is currently tied with Jason Thompson for orpg. Still, it’s a big accomplishment considering where Haywood was a few years ago.

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions  

Seems like we're playing pretty good defense...

Our offense seems to be a bit stagnant still, but it’s worlds better than San Antonio.

by Craig_ on Nov 24, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions  

Ragged game, but we're at least looking more efficient on offense

JaVale and Nick have played well. Nick’s playing good D on Iguodala.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

Nick’s D has been pretty good. I can’t complain.

by Craig_ on Nov 24, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

are these funky line-ups purely due to injuries?

or part of flip ‘shaking things up’?

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

yeah i'm not as high on mcgee as others

but don’t tell me he can’t find a role on this team.

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

And that's why you'd like a PG to be taller than 5'5"

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

Did you hear the horn Jason? DID YOU HEAR THE HORN?

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions  

Whoa weird lineup

Boykins, Foye AND Gilbert. No McGuire. Weird.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions  

makes me wonder what's up with that

I mean, McGuire could play either forward position, he’s and OK passer…the only real weakness is that he’s not a real scoring threat.

But if that’s the reason he’s not out there…well, I don’t think you should keep a guy on the bench because he’s not a scorer.

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I wondered if we'd see a 3-guard lineup

Also, I can’t remember what Saunders’s lineups in Minnesota or Detroit were like (not off the top of my head anyway), but I wonder if there’s just no place in his offense for a guy who’s a complete non-entity, at least on the perimeter. Certainly McGuire can defend, but defenders can sag off of him which would seem to ruin the whole “there will be someone open” part of the offense.

Not saying he shouldn’t play, just trying to maybe explain Saunders’s thinking.

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by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Hassell's better offensively though

He’s definitely not great, but in Minnesota his numbers were in the .475 eFG/.515 TS area, whereas McGuire’s eFGs have been .383 and .435 (and .273 so far this year) and his TS percentages have been .397 and .483 (and .253 this year)

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, yeah, but it was rising

That’s a pretty big improvement from year 1 to year 2 and it could have gotten better with more playing time/more confidence.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

His jump shot definitely got better

According to 82 games he shot .192 on jumpers as a rookie and .333 last year. But, that’s still pretty terrible, and while we’ve been saying that Butler needs to be more of a catch and shoot guy, that is the last thing I want McGuire to be as long as he’s still this bad at it. 91 percent of his attempts have been jumpshots this season compared to 52 and 56 percent his first few seasons, and that’s just not the role he’s best suited for.

I like Taser as an overall player, but at this point I’m inclined to give Saunders the benefit of the doubt, and assume that maybe McGuire’s just not playing/shooting well in practice.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Great ball movement

It’s easy to move the ball against Eddie’s defenses, but you have to like what you saw there.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, it's even worse that Miller is missing this game

since he’d be getting so many open threes.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Is It me

Or did Jamison get more contact on his play earlier than Brand on that “foul?”

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

Oh that was embarassing.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

There you go

More of that please.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

gils mind is in shambles right now

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions  

It must be

He looks really off.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah it's like he wants to keep shooting

until he gets hot, but knows that he’ll get criticized. he just can’t simply play – you can see the gears turning way too much

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Jamison's Three

nice to see us with an open shot for a change.

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions  

Wow.

I knew it was going to take Arenas some time. I didn’t expect to see something like that at the end of the half. He’s lost.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

Something I noticed about Eddie...

is that he doesn’t seem to believe in 2 for 1s. They had enough time to get a shot up and get the ball back, but he had them set up a play.

by Craig_ on Nov 24, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

I just got here… I see the Wizards are down by 1 . and shooting 43%….

How is the Defense?
Are they moving the ball?

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions  

"kinda" on both fronts

Philly was rather sloppy early on. As for us, NY made some early baskets, so ball movement wasn’t really an issue then.

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

i have to say they are sloppy

but overall i think the ball movement is a little better. defense is ok – other than giving up a few too many offensive rebounds.
gilbert is a mess. NY playing pretty well, javale with some energy and blocks. blatche playing well. foye looks a little more healthy that he has last few games.

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

How is Nick Young playing..? I don’t see much beyond 3-8 shooting and 7 points… (only 1 assist, no rebounds, no steals)… so he’s not exactly filling up the stat sheet…. but is he at least trying on Defense?

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

He’s actually playing pretty decent defense. he was 3-6 at one point.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I see I was wrong about Nick and the rebounds… He has 3 at the half…
So, better than he usually does…

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I swear to the Lord

If the Wizards don’t come out with more intensity to finish this game. I am done with these guys. I understand maybe your shots off, your not running the plays correctly, your minds elsewhere. No excuse for them not to be pressuring the dribble on our side of the court. There is no excuse for lax play on a night like this. PLay with some heart, thats all I ask for, thats all any of us ultimately asks for. I am really f*cking upset.

by stlballa on Nov 24, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions  

I'm upset too

But it’s because the owner of the team died today. They probably are too. I wouldn’t call a loss tonight the end of my time with this team.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions  

not a loss or a win

easy layups inside by lou williams, not pressuring the ball, this continued lack of intensity completely unacceptable.

by stlballa on Nov 24, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions  

God Philly's half-court D is so bad

What is Brand doing all the way out there? Where is the help?

Ah, the EJ defense.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions  

Nick looks like he’s getting picked off on those screens…..

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions  

Brand looks really bad

What the heck happened to him?

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions  

Brand looks like he’s lost a step – he’s also looking like a guy that plays below the rim now….

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

And they probably still owe him something like 80 million. Would be awful to be in their position…

Please get it back Gil.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

beautiful ball movement for an open 3 by Nick

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions  

yes BUT

gilbert should have hit him earlier, but he had his head down.

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Gil would have had to make a dangerous cross-court pass to get the ball to Nick on that play… it was better to pass to Jamison….

Jamison ended up with the Assist.

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice to see someone other than Miller knock down an open 3

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Jamison with a playground shot

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions  

Nick!

What a move!

Start him?

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by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

jamison just mauled brand

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah – the Officials missed that hack

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Haywood keeps fighting Jamison for rebounds

and not only in this game. Just watch out for that shoulder, fella.

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by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

Another playground shot by Jamison – - – AND ONE

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

i think lebron

or another top player said at last years all star game that jamison would be they guy he would least want to play in horse

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I remember there was a game last year when Jamison completely dominated Thaddeus Young. I think we’re getting a little more of that.

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by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions  

Really Phil? Not intentional?

Sure looked intentional

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions  

That's it...attack the basket

Let the post-play flow through you…

/Emperor Palpatine

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions  

Uh….. Nick Young with a smart play?

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah 18 points (7-14 shooting) , 4 rebounds, 2 assists….. Nice game…

And it appears that he’s at least trying on defense.

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

i think it was goal-tending, actually

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions  

It did look close

it’s just funny hearing the opponent’s announcers sometimes. Now I know what we sound like to others.

by ronoD nagrO on Nov 24, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh

Looks like they are on the Philly game thread too.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

That foul on Nick Young was caused by Blatche…. Blatche pushed Young into Iguodala

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions  

Is it too soon to say that we should see more of Antawn at the 3?

He’s doing a really good job of slashing even though he’s catching the ball out on the perimeter.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions  

ANOTHER circus shot by Jamison

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions  

WOWZERS!!!

I’m surprised but I’m not at the same time.

by bigrm18 on Nov 24, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions  

he's GOT to start seeing

more regular playing time. doesn’t have to be a ton, just consistent

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Thaddeus Young is really talented

He just needs some structure. He doesn’t know how to use all his gifts.

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by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions  

Just like Josh Smith

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 24, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Young's a better shooter

But they’re very similar players.

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by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't know

I think Smith has turned the corner. He looks amazing now that he isn’t jacking three’s. He also has doubled his assists this year so far.

by ronoD nagrO on Nov 24, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Would you have said that in 2007 though?

I mean Josh Smith has been in the NBA since 2003.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 24, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions  

There was only 7 seconds left when they got the ball…. I thought that was a pretty decent shot (from a guy that is shooting 50% from the field) considering….

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

true

I’m just frustrated that we took the foot off the pedal at the end there

by Boo. on Nov 24, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I went to the game for the first half-

and had to leave for various reasons. The players actually looked pretty loose before the game – lots of smiles, some dancing from Antawn. There was a moment of silence for Abe that tore me up. I ran into my account exec and she was telling me that a lot of events have had to be canceled and that people in the office are devastated. There have been some long term employees there who are really hurting right now. I think he was very much loved there. The arena was pretty empty. I was around a bunch of sixers fans. People were getting very frustrated with Gilbert not taking it to the hole. Gilbert looks awful. I miss Hopla too.

by ooba on Nov 24, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions  

Why does it seem like not having Hopla around

has cost us like 5 points a game from the stripe.

by ronoD nagrO on Nov 24, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Good point about Hopla

We should start a grass roots campaign to bring him back – I don’t think he’s working anywhere right now.

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by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I didn't know it was permanent

He did some stuff for them in training camp.

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by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

The blog on his site

does lead me to believe he’s not under contract with a team. Guess I didn’t have that one quite right.

And yes, I wouldn’t mind him coming back either.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

A little OT

I had no idea that Abe changed the name of the team to Wizards after/because Rabin was shot. That actually makes a little more sense to me.

by ooba on Nov 24, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

ditto

makes it seem more heart-felt and personal. does not make ‘wizards’ any more palatable, however

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

FOYEKINS!!!

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

prada

wazzup. you look just like my brotha

by Kevvvvv on Nov 24, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions  

Foyekins

Has some sweet moves but he has to being that size

by ooba on Nov 24, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions  

Jason Smith falling down or no Jason Smith falling down, there will be open threes.

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by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions  

Gotta go guys

I already put plans off to watch some of this game. RIP Abe, enjoy the finish.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

My goodness

I did not think it would get that close. But I’m hugely relieved they pulled it off.

by bronco6778 on Nov 24, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions  

What really impressing me is that

Jamison is playing SF fairly well. The word in GS was he only wanted to play PF.

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

That's been the word here, too.

The only times he’s played SF that I can recall were part of “big” lineups that only came a few minutes at a time. I can’t imagine he’ll play much more SF unless Butler is out for a while.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I wonder why we acquiesce to his wishes so much

"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Nov 24, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Because he's a very good player?

He’s certainly not a good defender, but I don’t know that he’d be a much better one at the 3, plus he’s a very good rebounder and causes all kinds of match up problems at the 4.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

every time i see boykins i think

WHAT DID THEY DO TO CHRIS WHITNEY!!!! THEY SHRUNK HIM!!!

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

I feel bad for him

since this doesn’t mean that EJ is going to give him more playing time.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

what the HELL

was that possession by gilbert?

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

going big now

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

Oh lord

That is not good. 3 3ball attempts?

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 24, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

I know haywood is the starter

but with mcgee out there we looked much better

by ccrun1800 on Nov 24, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

Eh

I don’t think that’s really true. McGee got lost several times.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Plus – we’re looking at ONE game here…. McGee could just as easily stink up the next game…. He’s really still a very, very raw player.

I agree that he should get some consistent minutes (8-10 per game)….. but starting? I think not.

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I am not arguing for him to start

but with the match ups he was killing philly.

by ccrun1800 on Nov 24, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

IF they lose

it’s really really bad

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Williams is damn good

"There's only one cure for what's wrong with all of us pitchers, and that's to take a year off. Then, after you've gone a year without throwing, quit altogether." -Jim Palmer

by Baltimo on Nov 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

What is Jamison doing guarding Williams on the perimeter?

and then not switching on the screen?

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Wow Philly is hot from 3 right now

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

WHAT THE FUC%%K!!!

how do you let that happen

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

i'm sorry

 but gilbert has played like shit tonight. 6 TO’s, all avoidable. i am so pissed off right now.

"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler

by little stevie colter on Nov 24, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

put stevenson on Williams

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah – which is why I don’t understand why Gilbert was on Williams….

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

and wasn't guarding Lou Williams, who was hot and handling the ball.

Oh well.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 24, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Jeez

Well, they won at least.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 24, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

WOW – Williams with a very, very good look there… Wizards were lucky.

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Nov 24, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

That's our Wizards

keeping you in suspense ’til the last second.

by Pryme on Nov 24, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

That was a horrible fourth quarter by Flip

He got the line up all wrong after the 8 minute mark. Took out McGee went really small Boykins – Gilbert – Foye its like we were inviting them to score on us.

by ccrun1800 on Nov 24, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

Thank f'ing god.

I couldn’t have taken a loss today. I love Antawn. Class act. Nice words about Abe.

by ooba on Nov 24, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

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