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Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards: Regular Season Game 5 Open Thread

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Miami Heat at Washington Wizards, Nov 4, 2009 7:00 PM EST


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The Essentials:

Heat (3-1) vs. Wizards (2-2)
7:00 p.m.
Verizon Center
TV: ESPN, CSN+
Radio: 106.7 The Fan

Notable very early Heat numbers this season

5th in expected winning percentage (.750)
19th in pace (95.1 possessions per game)
11th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (105.1)
7th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (95.3)

Notable Heat numbers last season

14th in expected winning percentage (.509)
22nd in pace (89.9 possessions per game)
20th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (107.8)
11th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (107.6)

Pre-game links

Peninsula is Mightier, SB Nation's Heat Blog
Hot Hot Hoops, a Miami Heat blog
Peninsula is Mightier game preview
Ira Winderman's blog for the Miami Sun-Sentinel
Michael Lee: The Other Side: Heat
GameDay Miami

Tonight's Projected Starters
Heat vs. Wizards
Mario Chalmers
PG Gilbert Arenas
Dwyane Wade
 SG Mike Miller
Quentin Richardson
 SF Caron Butler
Michael Beasley
 PF Fabricio Oberto
Jermaine O'Neal
 C Brendan Haywood

 

No time to dwell on our loss to Cleveland yesterday, because Miami comes into town for a nationally-televised tilt tonight.  The Heat are 3-1, though it should be mentioned that those three wins are against New York, Indiana and Chicago.  They were winning for most of the game against Phoenix last night at home, but lost the game in the fourth quarter.  I'd venture to say that tonight is their biggest test this year.

Obviously, Miami starts and ends with Dwyane Wade.  I imagine Caron Butler will get the assignment guarding Wade, but Wade's a far different animal than LeBron James.  Wade isn't as physically imposing as LeBron, but he's jet-quick and is an expert at using picks and going in the most direct line to the hoop.  I honestly see little other way to defend him other than to drop off him and hope he isn't hitting his jumper. 

Other than Wade, Jermaine O'Neal's got off to a strong start this year, though New York and Indiana in particular offer little resistance.  He's not a particularly efficient scorer, but has a variety of moves even at this age.  It's on Brendan Haywood tonight to really swallow up him.  On paper, Haywood should hold O'Neal down, but Haywood has to stay focused and know that he probably won't (and shouldn't receive much help).

The X-factor for Miami is Michael Beasley, who is now playing power forward to start games.  That's going to be a tough cover for Fabricio Oberto, because you know Oberto won't want to guard him all the way out on the perimeter.  This is one of those nights where I'd prefer to see Andray Blatche play most of the time on Beasley, leaving Oberto to handle Udonis Haslem off the bench.  Haslem might have been able to push Blatche around, but he won't be able to do the same for Oberto.  This might even be one of those nights where you dust Dominic McGuire from the scrap heap to mess with Beasley's rhythm.

It'll be an interesting one, that's for sure.  Miami is right there with us in the Southeast Division, so beating them at home is pretty important. 

(Note: I'm not at tonight's game - conflict came up at the last minute.  Normally, I would be, but not tonight.  Kyle's there though). 

GO WIZARDS!

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Flip Saunders gets it

Via Mike Jones (damn, I wish I could be there tonight)


 “I told them they have to trust our execution, trust what they’re doing and trust their teammates,” Saunders said. "That’s something thats going to come in time. You can talk a lot about it but you just have to go through it and learn it on the fly.

“Our players want to have success and when the team is struggling, they believe some times that they’re going to be the one to get you out of it, and so maybe they’re trying to do too much,” Saunders continued. “And by doing that, when the next guy gets it, he’s like ’I’m going to do that, because I might not get another chance.’ And when that happens, you start to play more me- than we-ball. You just have to continue to make sure you play we-basketball.”

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i am going on record

right, before he starts draining 3’s – i despise Q Richardson’s game. it’s pure garbage – he and Al Harrington, man. something about them really pisses me off.

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

by little stevie colter on Nov 4, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's not just you, he bothers me too

But so does Jermaine O’Neal. He tilts me for some reason.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

shit this when my boycott of cable tv hurts

blacked out – bad bad pirated links as well

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

by little stevie colter on Nov 4, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Haywood is really annoying me this year.

That was an easy pass to Caron for an open three…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well, Haywood was open on those screens

I mean, he’s under the hoop. He just has to finish.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Fine but when you're surrounded by three defenders

and Caron is screaming for the ball, you have a bigger problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Feel like Flip shoulda started ...

Arenas, Stevenson, Miller, Butler & Haywood.

Miller picks up 2 early fouls … Wade just takes Foye in the post.

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by Truth About It on Nov 4, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lazy pass Caron

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What was that, Caron?

Come on guys.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Heat want this more ....

Cannot for the life of me figure out what the Wiz are so lifeless…..

So, so frustrating.

Shitty crowd too.

Representing DC with Wizards & Stuff - Truth About It.net and Bullets Forever.

by Truth About It on Nov 4, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I noticed that.

Why is the Verizon so empty?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hate to say it but I don’t think we have the arena atmosphere during the regular season that the Cavs did last night to help a team bounce back

by Droogie332 on Nov 4, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

DC is known for late arriving crowds ... but Prada is right

The Wiz need to start with MUCH better energy.

Representing DC with Wizards & Stuff - Truth About It.net and Bullets Forever.

by Truth About It on Nov 4, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He's definitely ready

Attacking the hoop, making quick, decisive plays.

What is he supposed to do when nobody else is ready to play.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The heat can't shoot that high a %for the whole game

we have to weather the storm just like yesterday only reversed

by ccrun1800 on Nov 4, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm most annoyed by Butler's game

He’s not shooting when he should shoot and making such lackadasical plays. The Wizards need him to be better than this.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gilbert's free throw shooting is pitiful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm still trying to figure out why Flip decided to put Miller on Wade instead of Butler

Butler’s easily the better clamp defender, plus you want him to be a lockdown guy. There’s no major size difference with Miller guarding Q-Rich either.

Kyle, can you ask him about this? It makes no sense to me.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You can tell that Gil doesn't trust anyone else right now

That was a “I’m the only one who can do anything” shot.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i recognized that voide

“That’s a push-off!!!!”

by corruptparty on Nov 4, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What was that Caron?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What is Caron doing?

What happened to him?

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good pass that time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, we're getting there

But Wade’s off the floor, so we should.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow Mcgee.

Wow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't the smartest play

but his aggressiveness got the defense scrambling and opened up lanes.

by forthepeople on Nov 4, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What you meant to say was

he got lucky. It was an awful play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't call it a comeback.

Gil hasn’t played in years. Driving the lane puttin suckas in fears.

by Unselds on Nov 4, 2009 7:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Now, I'd like to see Flip come back with Gil for Butler

I’d say this is a vote for bringing Miller off the bench once Jamison gets back.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Come on Mike, shoot that

That’s what you’re paid to do.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why are we sitting off Wade?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Because if you don't, he gets to the rim

It’s the right strategy I think. He’s just too good.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it would matter

I mean, Butler has better foot speed, but Wade still is so much quicker than him.

I’m just annoyed that we didn’t start Butler on him instead of Miller. Butler’s at least going to stay in front of him if he lays off Wade as much as Miller has.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

But really ..

Would Caron have been that much better than Miller in guarding Wade? I’m skeptical.

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by Truth About It on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think so

You’re also sending a bad message to him when you say “Be my lockdown defender” and then not put him on Wade.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

As we all know, Butler is a pretty poor off-ball defender

Which, of course, is why Flip’s decision was so puzzling. It was so predictable that Butler would leave Q-Rich too much.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dom?

I don’t know but we’re getting killed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm all for playing him that way

but if it’s not working it’s not working. He’s nailed every jumper so far…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wade

somebody please guard him

by gbkdc on Nov 4, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

CSN is showing the Caps, and Dish Network apparently doesn’t carry CSN+

So I gotta watch the ESPN feed…

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Blacked out on NBA League Pass Broadband as well

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

How was that not a foul?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Haywood

has to be the most abused center in the league. he should be averaging AT LEAST 4-5 free throws a game. I hate nba officiating. Too much tick-tack calls.

by Knowledge92 on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

With the Wizards' offense, it's all pick and roll

There’s no post game to speak of. And when they close out well, you can practically see the gears moving in the heads of the players, it ruins their sets.

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When the Heat close out well, that is.

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jamison should help a bit with that

There’s a lot of action on the baselines to start each set, but Butler’s not getting it done down there. I’d also like to see more curls for Miller and/or Foye.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

If you say so.

Theres still this guy named Dwyane Wade though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They have to throw Wade off his rhythm somehow

Everything’s coming so easy. Trying to figure out what has to happen.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nah, not like that

Maybe trap him on pick and rolls? I dunno. Make him give it up.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I also don't think it would help

I’m starting to agree w/ hibachi – maybe give him another look on defense.

Of course now, whatever we’re doing is working.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, nice pass by Fab again

Great to see Miller shooting too.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That doesn't look good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

another dislocated shoulder?

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Noooooo

Couldn’t see what happened, he’s in pain though

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ball don't lie?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cmon Caron

finish one time please

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I guess the referees are gonna “take control”

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

They’re Cleveland, 3-years ago

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Can I just say...

I started REALLY following the Wizards last season (obsessively now) and it feels SO GOOD to watch this team play. I loved following them last year, but this is just a whole new feeling.

by whippb on Nov 4, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You loved following them last season?

Really???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, Mike.

Hibachi – LOL, it was probably because I didn’t follow the team or the NBA at all much in the past. So I was just enjoying learning the history of the team and getting to know the players. I didn’t love the win/lose record!

by whippb on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The upside of becoming obsessed with the team last year is that none of my friends are accusing me of being a fair-weather fan!

by whippb on Nov 4, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good.

We have way too many of those already…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Remind me again why we sill have Stevenson playing – if he can’t hit that shot?

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Because Flip Saunders really likes neck and face tattoos?

by whippb on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just started following the game on game tracker

Nice to see the Wizards turn around a big deficit.

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

by George Templeton on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow

he should not be shooting this much

by stlballa on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Another one

Sweet jaysus can we just be left alone when it comes to injuries for 10 games at least!

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

by George Templeton on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Stevenson reaching in against D-Wade… just stupid

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why are you going for the steal DeShawn?

Messed up great coverage on two pick and rolls.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

THAT was better DeShawn

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Who is that patient player wearing number 7?

He’s not rushing anything… playing under control… passing

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He's drawing a lot fouls too it seems

Wish he was doing better at the foul line.

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

by George Templeton on Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

blatche is playing so great now is just awesome

by stlballa on Nov 4, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

there’s that potential everyone was talking about

by whippb on Nov 4, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

side note

i watched most of the replay of the lakers-okc game last night, okc might be my second or third favorite team to watch, behind the wiz and lakers

by stlballa on Nov 4, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can't leave him

Come on guys.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good patience by Gil on Wade

Not good by Caron Butler though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Mike Miller is a tough guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

shittt

 shouldnt be in there, but hes givin it up for the home crowd

by stlballa on Nov 4, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, what a pass

With one arm.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

oh christ

that was silly pass by mikey

by stlballa on Nov 4, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Miller is flat-out great

beautiful pass. Hope the team steps up and wins it for him. And he doesn’t end up on the injured list…

by sierradave on Nov 4, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Leaving Miller in with one arm

is a total Eddie Jordan move.

by disgrunted on Nov 4, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

On the other hand, we heard from some Minny bloggers that said Miller frequently goes down hard, getting up wincing in pain, walking “like on glass”….. and then drains a 3 on the next play

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, they have said he exhibits a lot of fake toughness

Not to say he isn’t hurt – but maybe it’s not as bad as it looks.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, not a blogger, but Timberwolves beat writer Britt Robson of Minnesota-based online magazine The Rake

lay on the court in writhing agony at least 20 times during the course of the season (I don’t think I’m exaggerating), then would either crawl on his belly to the bench, get helped off by teammates, or, most frequently, move as if walking on glass shards for a good two or three minutes, yet never allow himself to be taken out of the game. Miller was TOUGH and he was UNSELFISH, goddammit,

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Britt's now writing for Canis Hoopus

As well as SI. So ironically, he is a blogger, albeit a very, very credible one.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

My feelings were hurt on this blog more than 20 times last season, and yet I keep coming back for more.

by disgrunted on Nov 4, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It was just a sprain...

but now maybe it’s much worse.

by gbkdc on Nov 4, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah hopefully the worse news

that come sout of this is that no. 2 is back in

by stlballa on Nov 4, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Verizon sounds like a high school gym

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Nov 4, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oberto is sneaky – he stole that tip

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Miami fans are probably grousing about the referees, right about now.

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOW – ESPN announcers said Wade should have been called for Offensive on that play -

Real, unbiased announcing?

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

touche

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm cool with Gil sitting that long

I’m not sure about Haywood sitting that long though.

Everyone’s going to talk about Gil’s game, but Haywood’s been by far the most valuable Wizard tonight.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

But too many shots, right? haha, I kid

by disgrunted on Nov 4, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Gil and Blatche are helping mine

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

ugh. foye is not. id really like it if devin harris wasnt hurt and i didnt have to…

by tomsloger on Nov 4, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Getting to the line is key

And Haywood has been showing his old free throw shooting form tonight

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wait, how was that a goaltend?

Damn.

See, Cavs fans, we can admit that bad calls happen.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yea, definitely was not goaltending.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Nov 4, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah – but did you see Oberto tell the ref it hit the glass?

Ref bought it.

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

by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Flip’s vaunted offense seems to be, “Go, Gil, go.”

by disgrunted on Nov 4, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I might get killed for this

But they got to get Oberto out of the game – it’s like playing four on five out there on offense.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This game is going to come down to a last second shot

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

by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Do I smell a........

DAGGGGGGEEEEERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Nov 4, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Gil missed Blatche there

Easy charge call.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would love to have Haslem, that's for sure

Miami kind of loves him though.

Hey, maybe if Beasley really improves…

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, what a move by Gil!

Wow.

He is back!

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

haha

how far into the season are we gonna keep saying that?

by corruptparty on Nov 4, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

After he’s played 82 games – I’ll stop….

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

by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m really impressed by how sharp he’s looked after coming back from so few games over the past couple of years.

by whippb on Nov 4, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Caron Butler has played a very quiet 43 minutes.

by disgrunted on Nov 4, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

suck it up – you’re a WIZARD’s fan…..

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by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, what a bail out call

Caron’s got to use two hands. I hate how he shows the ball like that.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

live feed

is there a live feed for the game ?

by taipei101 on Nov 4, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

God damnit shawn!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Nov 4, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, DeShawn… this is gonna be a last second shot.

by whippb on Nov 4, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Someone please tell me.....

WHY THE HECK STEVENSON EVER GETS IN THE GAME…. He is SOOOOOO unproductive.

by KissMyButler! on Nov 4, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No one else wants to guard Dwyane Wade

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he's defended Wade pretty well

Just a dumb play at the end.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

23 minutes, 2 points....

Unreal…. Foye will at least get you double digits in 23 minutes. And I dont even want to hear how great of a defender he is either…. his D hasn’t looked all that great this season either.

by KissMyButler! on Nov 4, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

I like Gilbert’s new passing mentality, but that was silly

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I dont get it.... I really dont

You got a guy that lives for the big 3 and we are doing an alley-oop to Haywood in traffic with 7 seconds to go down by 3. Where is the high screen?

by KissMyButler! on Nov 4, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Heat played the high screen well…. gave Gil the lane..

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

by Rook6980 on Nov 4, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The play was well-designed

Arenas just should have gone for the layup and the quick 2.

If you run p&r, they just switch and contest your shot.

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 4, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And the Heat deserved to win it, they’re a better team right now. But, they’re not trying to adjust to a whole new system. Let’s see where they stand later in the season.

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Stevenson blowing those two free throws changed everything....

He needs to be permanently relegated to the bench…

by KissMyButler! on Nov 4, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wade torched him, but Stevenson (for the most part) played him well defensively.

by satchmore on Nov 4, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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