Hey, the 3rd Quarter Matters Too!

by Jake Whitacre on Mar 23, 2009 10:30 PM EDT in Recaps

If you saw the game tonight, you probably saw the graphic about how the Wizards haven't been able to get halfway through the 3rd Quarter without calling a timeout in the last six games. Tonight, the trend continued after the Bulls ripped off a 10-2 run that forced Tap to call a timeout with 7:47 to go.

I don't know if it's poor halftime-adjustments by the coach, a lack of listening from the players, or a little bit of both, but it's one of the issues that needs to be addressed by the new coaching staff next season. Too many good efforts this season have been ruined by sloppy starts to the 3rd Quarter.

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most ALL of our losing efforts (and there are lots of them) have to do with a poor 3rd quarter performance. i mean, it happens so much i tell friends i go to games with to watch out for the 3rd, the Wiz are gonna lose the lead. i think it’s something about the rooks and young’ins not coming out with the right kind of energy. they always seem to play well enough in the first half but then come out lackadaisical after halftime. they need to UP their energy after halftime. maybe some red bull would help.

by iwatchthenba on Mar 23, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

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Maybe opposing teams get motivated at the half after they realize they are playing none other but the worst team in the Eastern Conference. Are we playing to our real potential in the first half or are we just overachieving?

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Mar 24, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions