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Open Thread: Regular Season Game 59 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks, Feb 28, 2009 8:30 PM EST


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The Essentials:
Wizards (14-44) at Bucks (28-33)
8:30 p.m.
Bradley Center
CSN

This year:
November 5: Bucks 112, Wizards 104
January 12: Bucks 97, Wizards 91

Notable Bucks numbers this season:
16th in expected winning percentage (.492)
14th in pace factor (92.0 possessions per game)
17th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (107.5)
16th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (107.8)

Key Links: (drop any others in the comments)
Brew Hoop
The Bratwurst
Bucks Blog
Bucks Diary
Game Day Milwaukee
The Other Side: Bucks

Tonight's Projected Starters
Wizards vs. Bucks
Player filling in for injured starter
PG Ramon Sessions
Tough Juice
SG Player filling in for injured starter
Player filling in for injured starter SF Richard Jefferson
The Last Man Standing
PF Charlie Villanueva
Player filling in for injured starter C Player filling in for injured starter

By all accounts, last night's game was one of the most entertaining games of the season, if not the most.  I would say so with more assurance had I gotten the chance to see the game yet.  At some point soon and provide a recap, but right now we need to re-focus because we've got ourselves another game tonight.

As you can see with tonight's starting lineups, there are quite a few players out with injuries tonight.  A lineup with Gilbert Arenas, Michael Redd, DeShawn Stevenson, Andrew Bogut, and Brendan Haywood could do a lot of damage; instead, they'll all be wearing suits for tonight's game.  The beloved Bango is out with a knee injury as well, so if you think that the injury bug only strikes the players in uniform, you would be wrong.

If the injury bug strikes again tonight, you'd have to assume it would go straight for Wisconsin native Caron Butler.  Last year, Caron suffered a hip injury here that sidelined him for a month and two years ago Milwaukee was the place where he broke his hand late in the season.  If the coaching staff decided to give Caron the night off, I wouldn't fault them one bit.

This is an open thread, so talk about Nick Young's regrettable hair cut here.

GO WIZARDS!

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yea, I didn’t catch the game either and I don’t have DVR so I’m lookn’ out for a replay of it on Comcast but if you find one before me it would be nice of you to post the details on here, thanks.

by purpleonblack86 on Feb 28, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

The team looked crisp and energetic. Played hard defense. Passed well when NY wasn’t in.

Looked a bit like last year’s team.

ps Lots of salutes after exciting plays by the youngsters. Oh, and there was this guy in the front row they kept showing…

by MR on Feb 28, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

It looks like the ODU-NU game might cut into Wizards Pregame

Go Monarchs! (Because a Northeastern loss helps Mason)

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions  

w00t!

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Interesting Observation

The guys at Brew Hoop are comparing Ramon Sessions with Rod Strickland. I guess this means that Ramon enjoys a nice bratwurst before every game.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions  

I know

You’d think he’d give up on that after a while, but oh well.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Lol at the Bucks' announcers.

“When they hit the three, you don’t have to rebound.”

NOT a problem against the Wiz.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

Nick Youngs haircut reminds me of...

this scene from Home Alone, where young Kevin McAllister sets Harry’s hat on fire. Ignore the weird background picture.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27702462@N07/2653416898/

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

Who just made that pass?

Lousy Bucks feed….

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions  

Man, everyone's just standing around on offense.

Not good.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

We don't have a ballhandler

Meanwhile, back on the bench, Javaris Crittenton…

I think this is a lottery game tonight, as in Tapscott has to make up for last night’s win in order to position us for Griffin. Otherwise, Nick Young and Dom, furreal?

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

No bull.

Critt HAS to be pissed.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Bucks announcers aren't bad.

They’re talking about Jamison’s D on that Charlie Bell three and referred to it as “tweener defense” – not really helping out and not really sticking to his man. I like that term. It was very accurate.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions  

Like that play.

What was Caron doing? (1st D play of 2nd quarter.)

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Where'd he come from?

Juan Dixon enters the game before Critt.

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

Or that would explain it.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Buck said it earlier, so if you’re not watching Comcast, you would’ve missed it. Ivan hasn’t reported it yet, I don’t think.

by Aldo on Feb 28, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

And after two minutes

Dixon has a team-high two assists. The Mike James Experience, everybody.

by Jon L on Feb 28, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

In Juan's defense...

That WAS a nice pass to McGee.

Wonder what Critt did….

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you watching the Bucks feed too?

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

We seem to be trapping alot more.

But still going under screens. Damn you, Charlie Bell. Damn you.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

My feed froze during a closeup of Gadzuric

as he was picking his nose while getting back on defense. Never again, never again

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Nice shot by McGee.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

He just got up skyhigh for a rebound

two feet above anybody else, @ like 5:10 give or take

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

He's had a good quarter.

Think he’ll play in the second half at all?

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

no

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by Rook6980 on Feb 28, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

He just shot a foul line Jumper

and then committed a foul – surprised Tapscott has not yanked him

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by Rook6980 on Feb 28, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I was just thinking that.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

He'll get in

with a couple minutes left in the 3rd would be my guess, play til the end of the 3rd, and then come back in with 5 mins left in the 4th. Just a guess

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

He looked uncomfortable taking that shot

like there was someone watching him angrily from the sidelines, teeth clenched ready to send Songaila back into the game at a moments notice.

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

my bad

meant as a reply to Rook on McGee’s jumper

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

That jumper WAS ugly.

McGee with the pullup? Ick.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

You shoulda seen him take a three at Summer League

airball, instantly subbed out, needless to say the last time he pulled up from behind the arc.

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I did see that.

Summer league this year did not inspire confidence. Good thing he’s looked better in season.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Did you see Damon Jones there

with the Damon Jones entourage (it does exist and its huge)?

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

his hair continues to annoy me but it works for em i guess…

by purpleonblack86 on Feb 28, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

Some good things

Milwaukee can’t expect to shoot 67% for 3pt. all game.

Ramon Sessions has been killing it lately, but tonight they’ve held him in check. Hopefully it stays that way.

by Jon L on Feb 28, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

If the Bucks are shooting their avg of .365

thats 3 of 9 instead of 6 of 9, and that takes it from a 15 point lead to a 6 point lead. So come on Wizards, listen to Rook, and lets get this under control.

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Stating the obvious

“Here’s what the Bucks don’t want. They don’t want them to come out and make a run and cut into the lead.” Courtesy the Bucks announcers

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions  

Twice in a row

Wizards try to trap, and the Bucks make a quick pass for the easy layup
Wizards double team and the Bucks make a quick pass and Jefferson draws the foul and makes both free throws

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

Songaila!

Pay Attention!

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

Songaila scrambles with three Bucks

comes up with the ball, on his back passes to Butler for the layup. Bravo

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

Mbah a Moute’s first double figure game in a month. He was doing this all the time in November, but it’s been a tough month for him.

by Frank Madden on Feb 28, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

The Wizards have a way of being other team's slumpbusters

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

okay whats happened since Kevin Greavy left the team? What’d I miss?

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions  

Ummm

Two decades of failure followed by 4 years of decent basketball and now a return to failure.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Aaaaaaaaaand I'm back

Sorry guys, had to take a phone call that limited my typing abilities. You know what would be great right now? Rebounding from the center position.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions  

Ding ding ding

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow

Nice block by Taser.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions  

Good to have you back

a games not a game without you, rook, or prada

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Pssst.

Hey, Nick Young. You see how Butler has only shot 4-10 but has gotten to the line four times? Do more of that, please.

by Jon L on Feb 28, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Indeed

Going bald should make him more aerodynamic which should give him that extra burst to get to the hole.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

And Jamison needs to make his.

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

We're down by 13

But Caron isn’t injured. Small victories, people.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Ha!

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by mamemimo on Feb 28, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

are the games still on channel 20? rabbit ears been givin me trouble…oh wait , here’s a coat hanger…ahh much better..lets see this team..the wizards?..used to be the generals i think…what channel are the Bullets on…this team isn’t very good.

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

That play makes me start to make comparisons

Watching that makes me think of the days of Webber and Howard for some reason.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Bullets Forever my big toe..i’m out of here. what a bait and switcheroo this was.

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

What?

Seeing a team from Washington getting blown out to a decidedly average team doesn’t make you think of the glory years of the 80’s and 90’s?

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Where’s Michael Adams..i cant find my glasses again..oh there they are for darns sake..

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Keith Bogans

I never seen a guy look so angry after hitting a three pointer.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Steve Blake used to look angry after hitting threes..because they were supposed to be passes..

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll give DC one thing…Sue Palka sure does looks good in leather..hubba hubba.

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

I could use some Pecherov right about now.

Especially since Songaila has gotten one rebound all game.

by Jon L on Feb 28, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

He helps a little

You can check it out for yourself here.

He helps a lot more on the defensive side than the offensive side because he can put a body on somebody and at least keep them from getting the rebound, but it’s a lot harder for him to do that on the offensive end where it’s harder to get position.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

SHHHHHHHHH!!!

Don’t give them tips!

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Aaaaaand you jinxed it.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

bucks haven’t scored in the paint twice this quarter

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

Even when he's not contested

Mike James still can’t hit that runner in the lane.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

all this fuss for another loss..and different players next year with the same results. what a mess and waste of new digs.

by raven on Feb 28, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

So...Rook, wherever you are

Looks like you were right about McGee not playing the 2nd half. (I’m trying to put my jinxing skills to good use)

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

Memo to Caron Butler

If you give the ball to Mike James he won’t give it back.

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

And...

That’s going from a .453 shooter to a .377 shooter

by morethesamewiz on Feb 28, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

If Ramon Sessions has never swallowed a pill

There’s only one other way to take them that jumps to mind…

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by Jake Whitacre on Feb 28, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions  

Minutes Watch

Jamison played 40 minutes
Butler played just under 40 minutes
Taser played a little under 32 minutes
Mike James played just over 30 minutes
NY played just under 24 and a half minutes
Blatche played 22 and a half minutes
Songaila played just under 16 and a half minutes
McGee played 13 and a half minutes
Dixon played 20 minutes
Pecherov played the final minute and a half

by Jon L on Feb 28, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah

Dixon was kind of a disaster.

Can’t blame him, being sent in to log important minutes after so much bench sitting.

(Unpopular opinion alert)

Mike James should have played more.

by MR on Feb 28, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions  

add it all up and whats it spell? loss.

by raven on Mar 2, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions  

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