Wizards lose to Pistons, and this is in lieu of a recap

by Mike Prada on Oct 20, 2010 9:24 AM EDT in Recaps

With no TV, it's hard to really say anything substantive about the Wizards loss to the Pistons last night. Michael Lee's blog post makes it seem like John Wall got a crash course in the NBA, both offensively, where Ben Wallace bothered him on pick and rolls, and defensively, where Rodney Stuckey abused him. That's fine, it's preseason, oh well. Can you tell I'm ready for the season to start already?

So instead of a recap, maybe you guys can help me explain what the heck is going on in this picture of Al Thornton and Wallace. Best caption wins a lot of greens.

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by disgrunted on Oct 20, 2010 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

Franks and Beans!

by Unselds on Oct 21, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

It's an alternative entry

…to Wall’s for best dance of the year.

by Izman on Oct 20, 2010 10:00 AM EDT reply actions

Caption from WaPo:

“Trying to recapture some of the TV audience lost to a soccer game which aired on CSN instead of last night’s Wizards game, Al Thornton attempts a header off of an inbounds pass from John Wall. Piston Ben Wallace was given a yellow card.”

by MR on Oct 20, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

It's a Kwame Brown impression-off

by sierradave on Oct 20, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs

LOL

by DarrellWalkerFan on Oct 20, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Al Thornton, on loan to Arsenal, puts the home side ahead 1-0

shine like bald head, smoke trees call me log head

by ThaCaronic on Oct 20, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

LOL. They could use an atheletic striker with Van Persie injured all the time

"If you don't shoot, you can't score"
Johan Cruijff

by Dutch Hoopfan on Oct 20, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

The NBA has fined Al Thornton $100,000

Following the lead of the NFL, the NBA is giving out severe fines to try and curtail the rise of collisions to the head, by the ball.

“I think this is so unfair. It’s going to taint the game” said a bewildered Al Thornton.

“I knew the league was serious about handing down punishments. You saw what happened to Gilbert last year. I knew, I had to get out of the way of that ball. I’m just glad I no longer have the fro because it would surely cause some fines this year” said a grateful Ben Wallace.

by SteelmaticSP02 on Oct 20, 2010 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Know how when kids play hide and seek and they say, "Tell me when I'm getting warm."

Al and Ben Wallace are having some trouble finding the ball and John Wall is in the background saying, “Al you are getting warm, warmer, warmer. Ok if you were any warmer your hair would catch on fire. And yeah Ben you are Antarctica warm, whatever the hell you are looking at.”

by returnofswagger on Oct 20, 2010 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

Does anyone know Wall's pre season stats?

He averaged regular season minutes so it could say something.

I’m thinking 15 7 and 2 steals or something like that? Good start i’d say.
What concerns me a little though is his low amount of rebounds for a 6’4 tall dude with a 6’9 wingspan and also that he didn’t look very strong deffensively to me against Rose and apparently Stucky yesterday.

Can’t wait for the game agains the Magic! Paid a freakin €150 or so for league pass haha

"If you don't shoot, you can't score"
Johan Cruijff

by Dutch Hoopfan on Oct 20, 2010 11:16 AM EDT reply actions

You are pretty much a true fan of the Washington Wizards.

I would imagine the only European poster on this site

by returnofswagger on Oct 20, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Whoa whoa whoa

you are forgetting Khrabb. One of our most tenured posters. Representing the Eastern Bloc!

The artist formerly known as ledellforlife.

by Sean Fagan on Oct 20, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Hells yeah i'm a Wiz fan! :)

Since the Jordan days. I might make a trip to the States again this year and if i do i’ll plan a stop in DC or wichever road game is convenient.

To be completely honest though, a roommate sometimes posts with my account aswell since he quite frequently ‘borrows’ my laptop haha

Khrabb, where are you from exactly?

"If you don't shoot, you can't score"
Johan Cruijff

by Dutch Hoopfan on Oct 20, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Preseason stats are on NBA.com

The intensity level and opposition will get tougher in the regular season, so we can’t assume he’ll replicate these numbers. Opponents will also make adjustments as he’s scouted more. Still…

Wall in 35.4 minutes per game (starters minutes):
15.7 pts 7.9 ast 2.6 rbs
2.1 stl 0.4 blk 3.9 TO
42.6% FG 7.7% 3PT 74.2% FT

Pretty much what we expected, and makes him a top-15 point guard right out of the gate. So far he has been great at being disruptive on defense and creating shots for others. At 1/13, he should stop shooting 3’s in the reg season, which should help his FG% (he’s 47.7% on twos).

In case you’re wondering, Griffin and Cousins put up more impressive stats in the preseason. Especially Griffin.

by steadyhand on Oct 20, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m going with League Pass this year as well – I’ve only done the online version before, so I’m looking forward to seeing it on the big screen. I hope it’s in HD. I think I read that the Wizards’ home games will be broadcast in HD this year.

by satchmore on Oct 20, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions