Open Thread: Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors, Regular Season Game 16
by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 5:29 PM EST
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Washington Wizards at Toronto Raptors, Dec 1, 2009 7:00 PM EST
The Essentials:
Wizards (5-10) vs. Raptors (7-11)
7 p.m.
Air Canada Center
TV: CSN
Radio: 106.7 The Fan
Notable Raptors numbers this season
23rd in expected winning percentage (.362)
11th in pace (93.5 possessions per game)
3rd in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (112.2)
30th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (116.9)
Notable Raptors numbers last season
23rd in expected winning percentage (.403)
14th in pace (92 possessions per game)
22nd in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (107)
22nd in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (110)
Pre-game links
Raptors HQ, SB Nation's Toronto Raptors blog
Raptors Republic, Toronto Raptors blog
RaptorBlog
Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors blog (Toronto Star)
TSN's Court Surfing with several awesome Canadian writers
Holly Mackenzie: Shootaround notes: Raptors vs. Wizards
Raptors Republic game preview
Raptors HQ game preview
GameDay Toronto
| Tonight's Projected Starters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wizards | vs. | Raptors |
| Gilbert Arenas |
PG | Jose Calderon |
| Nick Young |
SG | DeMar Derozan |
| Caron Butler |
SF | Hedo Turkoglu |
| Antawn Jamison |
PF | Chris Bosh |
| Brendan Haywood |
C | Andrea Bargnani |
Tonight's game between the Wizards and the Raptors is essentially a battle between the two most disappointing teams in the East. Toronto is 7-11 and has lost three in a row (and seven of nine), all by wide margins.
How is Toronto doing it? With an unbelievably unbalanced attack. I wrote on SBNation.com a few weeks ago about how the Raptors were at one point simultaneously the league's best offensive team and worst defensive team. That hasn't held true, as the offense has fallen to just third in the league, but somehow, the defense has gotten even worse. I mean, 116.9 points per 100 possessions is just pitiful. For comparison's sake, the Wizards have been above 117 points per 100 possessions just twice this season (wins over New Jersey and Cleveland). Washington's offense is struggling, but that's still a pretty pitiful stat.
So if you had tonight's game in your "when do the Wizards and Gilbert Arenas officially break out offensively" pool, you've made a good bet. Jose Calderon in particular is really struggling on both ends of the court, so this is a good time for Gilbert to get aggressive and make plays.
The problem, of course, is that Toronto's offense poses so many problems for the Wizards. Brendan Haywood always owns the glass against Toronto, but he is never able to guard Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani on the perimeter. Antawn Jamison can't really guard either guy - Bosh is too strong for him, while Bargnani is too tricky. Hedo Turkoglu poses interesting problems for Caron Butler, though the good news is that Turkoglu's not the type of guy who can hurt you when he doesn't have the ball. Off the bench, Amir Johnson comes in with a lot of energy, while Jarret Jack always hurts us.
The bottom line is that tonight's game and Friday's game promise to be two of the most entertaining games we'll see all season. I imagine there will be a lot of bitching about how three-point shooters are open on both sides, and I only caution people to remember that Toronto does that even to the league's best defenses. I plan on sitting back, enjoying the display and hoping that nobody tries to throw the ball up in the air with time still left on the clock.
Other things I'm looking forward to:
- Bosh in general. He's been a terror all season and it's been a joy to watch. Hopefully, he shines in defeat, not in victory.
- The USC matchup at shooting guard between Nick Young and Toronto's exciting rookie, DeMar DeRozan.
- Earl Boykins coming in and running circles around Toronto's small guards.
- Antoine Wright bricking shot after shot after shot.
- Beautiful offense, on both sides.
- Mike James' revenge (even if he doesn't play)
GO WIZARDS!
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argh
i thought this might be a relatively easy opponent the way toronto has been playing but prada you reminded me that bosh and turkoglu always hurt us. matchups might be a problem.
i only watched the first minute of that mike james video but it was pretty darn funny.
by DarrellWalkerFan on Dec 1, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol OH Mike James
“you miss 100% of the shots you take” -Mike James
Thank You Mike James
by DaGribb on Dec 1, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
watching that video
felt so much longer than 7 minutes. kind of like how it would feel if he were to play for 7 minutes
by kevin22 on Dec 1, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s hope they bring the energy tonight
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uhh ... Gilbert ... where were you?
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haywood needs to make a stronger move on Bargnani in the post
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Early start got everyone?
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He needs to be more physical with guards off the ball.
On the ball any chest to chest contact is legal.
He looks like he is afraid he will hurt someone.
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or that he'll hurt himself
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He figures the quickest way to get the ball back
is to just let his opponent shoot.
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great pass by Nick
I was initially annoyed they didn’t give Brendan the ball in the post, but he made a nice play.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was a foul
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
im glad he got the T
Hes not getting any respect and he cant drive to the hoop if hes not getting calls
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He definitely got whacked there
Should have finished anyway though. He got caught too far under the rim. Pre-injury, that’s an AND-1.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wtf Caron?
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Incredible how “NBA Cares” shows all these players reading to children, handing out food, and doing other charitable work – 25 years AFTER Abe Polin required the same from his players, every year…..
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Foye
When he is on the break and has a one on one with calderon he has to take it to the hoop
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caron
needs to not take that contested shot at the end of quarters
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It'd be nice if he drove it
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What's up with Antawn's free-throw shooting
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
annoyingly
the only wizard i trust on the line out of the starting five is haywood
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like Flip isn't going to trust JaVale against all these shooters
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Foye just looks completely off on his shot….
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was also bad shot selection
When you have a big on you, you need to get something better than that.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Arenas looks much better than Boykins today.
Jamison looks great as usual… AHEM… Someone who was hating on Jamison earlier looks down and stays quiet.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DEFINITLY SOMETHING JAMISON SAID HELPED ARENAS***
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gilbert needs to shoot that ball
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Someone get a body on Amir Johnson, please
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
free4all
foye,arenas, butler, young are all playing 1on1. there was no rhythm whatsoever to the offense the last 6 possessions
by rzawrecktah on Dec 1, 2009 7:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Really damn good though
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's time for Gil to go into takeover mode, honestly
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DEFINITLY SOMETHING JAMISON SAID HELPED ARENAS***
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You made your point
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jamison!!!!!!!!!! haha okay thanks and sorry Mike. Someone was saying Jamison is invaluable for our team. Im just trying to figure that out as he makes two three pointers and gets Arenas scoring again.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
belinelli
I met belinelli at sky bar in LA back when he was getting no PT behind the baron davis, mavs upsetting warriors. glad to see his gettin some reps for the raptors
by rzawrecktah on Dec 1, 2009 7:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Uch, don't leave Antawn on an island with Bosh
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great pass Dom!
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If we are getting torn up on the boards by the Raptors
Bogut is going to destroy us tomorrow
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Toronto often does that to you because they spread you out
Their big advantage is on the offensive end.
Doesn’t excuse that last one though.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just not seeing the effort
from some of the starters
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That last O-board was JaVale's fault
But yeah, I hear ya. Just saying, Toronto poses some challenges.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, Caron
isn’t even trying to rebound
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caron really looks out of sorts
He just has no ability to drive anymore. I remember being concerned he wasn’t driving enough in 2008. Now, it’s that times five.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nagging injury?
or is he just unsure of his role?
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If I knew, I'd be writing about it more
I’ve got no idea.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have stayed pretty quiet this year
while trying to figure this out. But some of these guys just don’t seem comfortable or like playing with each other.
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's odd
Arenas and Butler in particular have not had very good on-court chemistry.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
shaq stole Caron’s girlfriend as well.
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Flip banned straw-chewing?
Funny moment the other day – Flip walked out of his post-practice media session Monday holding a Mountain Dew. Claims he has always been a Dew guy. I called back to him “Does this mean Caron’s back on the Dew.” Couldn’t quite hear him, but I think he said no.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hes thinking about pump faking on his next posession
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Got to watch at least some of Obama's speech during halftime
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Back to live action
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oy, Caron
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know we have to run the set plays
But I really would like to see people break them once in a while to drive to the hoop. Toronto has no shotblockers.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gil
really needs to at least try to turn on the jets.
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's doing better than Caron is at least
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
true
but if everyone is going to clear out, he needs to take it to the hoop
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was a really bad lapse
He had no help baseline.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We might be up by 10 if Caron
a. passed
drank mountain dewc. didnt punk fake/hesitate/jump in to the defender trying to make a fading away single handed hook.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Right there ... Gilbert's got to shoot that - too unselfish
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brendan needs to stop hanging on the rim
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Very true Mike. Gil is helping with penetration. Haywood and Jamison look great. I personally want NY instead of Caron today.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He can hang all day if hes scoring and not getting a foul for it
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but he is going to get T’ed. Like he has before.
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gil looked like he was going to have a great game
but his FG% is rapidly going south
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He is having a great game
What do you mean?
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That bad?
Eh, I’m not concerned. Eight assists, team is +6 with him out there — he’s playing well.
FG% is a very misleading stat. Better to look at how many points on how many shots.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was not looking at the +/-
so I rescind my comment a bit. It just look like he was bound for bigger things at the half.
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gilbert's starting to break plays and drive to the hoop
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey
there is NY
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man Gil is playing awesome, I love the guy. Never doubted his game. He helps us so much in many ways stats dont show.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FREE THROWS!
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
where
is Hopla?
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
goddamn
Brendan.way to eat your wheaties
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could say "I told you so about Haywood!"
But truth be told, I never thought he’d rebound like this.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon
Etan would have done that…
right?
right?
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Etan wouldn't be the league's leading offensive rebounder...
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great game today! Mistakes nonetheless but Arenas, Jamison, & Haywood look great!
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caron's been really bad
Very out of flow. Everything he does is an ISO, and poorly.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hack-A-Brendan?
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What was that play?
Caron set up in the post while Jamison set a pick and roll. WTF. Wonder who was the one in the wrong spot?
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
blatche
moves real gingerly like derrik coleman in his golden yrs
by rzawrecktah on Dec 1, 2009 8:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
If Caron is going to post up like that, he can't give up his position that easily
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ISO look crazy. Dude is like a street player just 1 on 1. Seems like his Basketball IQ has decreased significantly. On a concrete court okay do your ISO but this is professional basketball. Caron has to pass it sometimes and assist.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Earl is not playing well tonight
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Randy
going to get any more chances at backup pg?
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This unit
looks like it has no idea what it is doing
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see them run some plays for Nick
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would like
McGee to not take runners
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maryland up a deuce at Indiana
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bad game by Blatche
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Five fouls for Blatch
Ugh!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
was that take by Boykins really necessary..
"We don’t have any rearview mirrors in our car,"- John Harbaugh
by purpleonblack86 on Dec 1, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought everyone wanted to see that
Watch Boykins dribble around then take a low percentage runner!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They should make it a circus act
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flip's rotation
is looking very EJ like
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You should really save that insult
for the worst of times
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I loved EJ
but this reminds me of his worst rotations.Foye should be catching and shooting all game.
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would really like to seesome
Foye
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely instead of Boykins at this point
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boykins is done
The way gil has run the team tonight, Id rather see him at the point.
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gilbert can't get a much better look than that!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gilbert just waived Haywood's screen off there
I think that’s a good thing – he wants to score.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
jarret Jack
Loves to eat up little guards
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lucky they didn't get a three-second call on Brendan there
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gilbert!
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was a flash of the old Gilbert there!
What a shot!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
He’s back in hibachi mode right now
by bigrm18 on Dec 1, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is what we need I swear to God I predicted this and some or a few doubted me. I swear.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't count your chickens before they hatch
There’s a lot of time left!
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lots of 3 point shooters
on the Raptors. and we can’t hit free throws.
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He needed this. I thought Bosch was out of control.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What we need is to box out Bosh once in awhile!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bad shot Gil, drive!
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful feed from Boykins there!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Knicks are smoking the Suns right now
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by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here's hoping they keep Butler out
If you take D-Mac out, put Foye or Young in.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Talk about things that I never thought I'd hear/think
When he sat near the end of a game very early this year I thought “uh oh.” Now I’m wondering if we’re looking at trade bait near the deadline.
by bronco6778 on Dec 1, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great decision to push there!
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How about that play on Bosh!
Way to get those hands in there!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im so smart, my prediction was good
I predicted this where is that hater on the forum earlier? Not talking anymore.
I said Jamisons voice will give Arenas a breakout game. He needed that, why you doubted shows me your bball IQ.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, it's really annoying to read someone tooting their own horn
This is about being fans, not about being right.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Great D by Haywood and Jamison there on Bosh!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
is it me – or does it seem like Bosh plays a lot more physical this year than in past years?
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe a change since Jay Triano became coach?
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've noticed it too
I like it. He was coming off a really bad year and got stronger and became more of a force.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve been saying he leads the league in free throw attempts, which kind of supports that idea.
by hotplate on Dec 1, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he certainly just threw Jamison around
I don’t remember him the ability to take it to the hole
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
11 of 20 from the line
Thank goodness there aren’t too many sharp objects near me!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not watching the game. How’s Gil’s energy looking? Looks like he’s doing some good things out there.
by satchmore on Dec 1, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why does Toronto play Jack in crunch time?
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There's the classic "Caron charge"
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's the right play, he just does it too slowly
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caron just sucks badly. Deshawn Stevenson status without the defense.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that is the 10,000
charge on CB
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the second coming of....
….Larry Hughes!! Another offensive foul!
by WhiteBoy-4-3 on Dec 1, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
put the blinders on...
…he only sees the bucket!
by WhiteBoy-4-3 on Dec 1, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haywood is a monster!!
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That Jamison J was so pure
The net didn’t even move!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did Gil
put the ball out there to draw the foul?
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Certainly looked like it
The old John Stockton move.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jamison yelling at Arenas and Arenas playing well + Jamison killing it offensively = steadyhand feels really non-smart right now
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You're a little over the top right now....
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by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Please stop calling out other posters
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No ... you didn't
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
now is when the old Gil
starts going to the line every two seconds
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It helped that everyone overplayed on the perimeter
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Air tried to take the charge, but Caron got away with one
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Those are some very Gil like Minutes
that he is logging right now. Also only 2 assist in the second but 12 points. Which Gil best suits this teams first half or second half
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Both
It doesn’t matter.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking like a .500 team
I prefer Gil playing his game
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
well this is
fun?
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Washington-Toronto games always are
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well it's never fun
When we lose, but our games between them always have some sort of entertainment
by bigrm18 on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blatche!111!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
by hibachi on Dec 1, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Those were biggies
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I had to throw in the 1s
It was that amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
by hibachi on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And he hits the free throws
Thank God someone does!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not watching
So I’m stuck with the boxscore, maybe that looks worse than it is…
by bronco6778 on Dec 1, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's been pretty bad tonight
But those were big free throws.
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pressure free throws by 7-day Dray
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by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Terps giving IU a beat down
at assembly hall. Sweet!!!
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haywood back in for defense
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by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
Haywood again!
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Offense-defense substitutions!
You mean the Wizards aare actually allowed to do that!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Dec 1, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its a wrap, good game, my predictions came true, we won, Arenas is back, and Jamison is a beast as usual.
by Unxpekted on Dec 1, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I have this weird wish they’d lose/lost/whatever. Can’t put my finger on why I’d want my favorite team to lose.
by bronco6778 on Dec 1, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many times did we scream for Eddie Jordan to do the Offense/Defense substitution thing???
Flip gets it..
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by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
dunno
still some weird rotations. and too much Boykins
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of
Wow, why is he dribbling on the baseline?
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to secure the foul?
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea Buddy
Soooo happy terps got it handed to them in Hawaii. Gary’s got them playing now.
Nice….. Wizards are going to get this one
by DCPerspective on Dec 1, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gil was shooting a hair over 25% at the half
Guess he went to the phone booth and changed it up because agent zero was killing it in the second half.
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Part of that could be playing with Boykins
Freed him up to concentrate only on shooting….
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by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We're going to lose this game somehow.
It’s the freaking raptors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
by hibachi on Dec 1, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Ruffin plays for who now
as long as its not us.
by ccrun1800 on Dec 1, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and Sessions isnt on the Bucks
so we have a chance tomorrow
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If only they didn't have Jennings
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
please let Flip
not put Boykins on Jennings
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by ledellforlife on Dec 1, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
New thread about to go up guys
Big win!
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And up
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by Mike Prada on Dec 1, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Has Gil been tossing his jersey all season?
He was pretty awesome tonight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
by hibachi on Dec 1, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good win…
Should be lots of people with abnormally high opinions of the Wizards tomorrow on the blog…. And if they win tomorrow… look out, everyone will be way over the top….
but first loss… will come the nay-Sayers…
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by Rook6980 on Dec 1, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
true
it wasn’t all that pretty but some encouraging signs.
by forthepeople on Dec 1, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haywood
needs to garner some serious DPOY consideration.
by Knowledge92 on Dec 1, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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