Briefing: John Wall gets an efficient triple-double
by Mike Prada on Nov 11, 2010 12:22 PM EST
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PrintI was on duty for SBNation.com last night, but I watched the entire game. And ... I hate to quote from something I wrote somewhere else, but I think it's worth noting that John Wall was somehow even better than the numbers indicated.
When he attacked, he made sure to make plays. When the play wasn't there, he made the right decision. The Rockets, like everyone else, gave him room, and tonight, Wall stepped in and confidently stroked the mid-range jump shot. So many of his turnovers come because he's not confident taking that shot. If he can continue to knock it down, team have no chance.
The other thing that goes unnoticed by his numbers is his defense. On the whole, the Wizards held the fifth-most efficient offensive team in the league coming into the game to 91.9 points per 100 possessions, and Wall was a huge reason why. He did an outstanding job of double-teaming the Rockets' post players and then rushing back to his man. That ability to roam killed so many Rockets possessions down the stretch and keyed the Wizards' ability to hold the Rockets scoreless for a four-minute stretch at the end of the game. Those are things that don't show up in the stat sheet, but were instrumental to the win.
So yeah, Wall was even better than his stat line (19 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds) indicated, if that's possible.
More links below the jump:
- We now join our regularly-scheduled Andrew Sharp John Wall lovefest, already in progress. [SBNation.com]
- The most significant stat of John Wall's performance yesterday? The one turnover. [Jay Glassie, ESPN 980]
- And that one turnover came on a suspect call. [Stouffer]
- Lost in all the Wall hoopla was that Al Thornton was once again very impressive. [Truth About It]
- So much for that Yao vs. Yi matchup. Way to get injured, Yao. [Gene Wang]
- A breakdown of a play that got Yi Jianlian a 17-footer. [Truth About It]
- John Wall was CBS Sports' Game Changer of the night. [NBA Facts and Rumors]
- Ted Leonsis writes that the hard work is paying off for the Wizards. He also unleashes two very cringe-worthy puns. [Ted's Take]
- Dave Johnson one-ups him with a Magic Johnson pun in the headline. [Dave Johnson]
- Game stories from the following: [Stouffer, Wang]
- Recaps from the following sites: [Wizards Extreme, We Love D.C., DC Pro Sports Report]
- In case you missed the animated .gif from below, here's video of John Wall's alleyoop. [SB Nation D.C.]
- Thanks to some reporting from Kyle Weidie, we now know what Gilbert Arenas pooped in Andray Blatche's shoe. [Truth About It, via SB Nation D.C.]
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Another observation
A lot has been said about the game, so I’ll add just one point:
The players looked motivated and even somewhat confident.
Confidence grows with success, but motivation often comes and goes.
The coaching staff needs to think about motivating the team and
certain individuals when necessary. In other words, Flip needs to drop the
“you can’t coach effort” routine.
Thanks Kyle
We finally know what Andray Blatche did……
My thanks for being the only “reporter” (?) with guts enough to ask…..
He's "delightfully cranky"
He should get fired from ESPN.
I know JW will have something to say about his comments. Leave his father out of the conversation. Unbelievable how someone could be so ignorant.
Oh yeah.... Colin Cowherd?
Your boy Rondo has 8 turn overs in his last games (4 per game)
John Wall only has 7…..
Oh yeah…. and Rondo is a 5-year veteran – - – while Wall is only a Rookie…
and Wall is already a better shooter…. and by the way, check out Rondo’s stats as a ROOKIE, after his first 6 games vs. John Wall after 6 games:
Rajon Rondo , Points=31 (5.2 per game) , Assists 21 (3.5 per game) , Rebounds 18 (3 per game) , Steals 5 (1.1 per game) , shooting 12-32 (37.5%), TS%= 41.1%
John Wall , Points=116 (19.3 per game) , Assists=61 (10.2 per game) , Rebounds=26 (4.3 per game) , Steals=19 (3.2 per game) , shooting 41-94 (44.1%), TS%= 52.7%
Not even close Colin – John Wall blows Rondo’s numbers away….
He's "delightfully cranky"
Please Don't Spend Any More Time Refuting Colin Cowherd's Points
You’re unintentionally making me aware of what Colin Cowherd’s points are. I really don’t want to know.
"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier
"...don't ever think it can't get any worse, because it can. There's no question, it can." -- Flip Saunders unintentionally coining the new Washington Wizards motto
Cowhereder's point is he doesn't have "Championship stuff" like Rondo.
But I don’t understand what intelligent sports mind is willing to make a prediction like that after less than 10 professional games. Even if you end up being right about something like that, people just think, “Lucky guess,” when you say it this prematurely.
"Because once someone knows the whole story, I don’t see how they can disagree with my position."
This should appear at the top of every blog on the internet.
-cuppettcj & MR
by returnofswagger on Nov 11, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
THANK YOU
I mean, the fact that the two players can already be compared shows how impressive Johnny’s performance is. It’s not like Rondo started his career as the player he is. The vapidity of people like Cowherd are why I don’t listen to talk radio….
From the District of Columbia, home of the hyperbolic paraboloid transitional floating zone defense.
Huh?
Thanks to some reporting from Kyle Weidie, we now know what Gilbert Arenas pooped in Andray Blatche’s shoe.
Honestly, I never really wondered what Gilbert Arenas pooped in Andray Blatche’s shoe. I always just assumed that is was, well, poop. But thanks to Kyle Weidie, I now know why Gilbert pooped in Andray Blatche’s shoe. And for that, I shall forever be grateful.
OK, so I know it was just a typo, but it still made me laugh hysterically.
"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier
"...don't ever think it can't get any worse, because it can. There's no question, it can." -- Flip Saunders unintentionally coining the new Washington Wizards motto
Hahaha good catch
From the District of Columbia, home of the hyperbolic paraboloid transitional floating zone defense.
No more fun???
Shut up Gil. He must really think he is on his way out huh?
I don’t even want anything to do with a “no fun” Gil. Defeats the purpose.
"Because once someone knows the whole story, I don’t see how they can disagree with my position."
This should appear at the top of every blog on the internet.
-cuppettcj & MR
by returnofswagger on Nov 11, 2010 11:04 PM EST reply actions
He's Just Saying That Now
Everything Gilbert Arenas says has an expiration date of about 60 seconds. You should know that by now.
"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier
"...don't ever think it can't get any worse, because it can. There's no question, it can." -- Flip Saunders unintentionally coining the new Washington Wizards motto
Yeah I feel like thats pretty much how he said it too though. Like he didn't think he could go without pranks.
That’s what I meant by “shut up” I guess. Didn’t seem like a wholehearted statement from him.
"Because once someone knows the whole story, I don’t see how they can disagree with my position."
This should appear at the top of every blog on the internet.
-cuppettcj & MR
by returnofswagger on Nov 11, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
The Funny Thing About Gil
Is that he can give a 100% wholehearted statement, and still change his mind an hour later.
"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier
"...don't ever think it can't get any worse, because it can. There's no question, it can." -- Flip Saunders unintentionally coining the new Washington Wizards motto
We have all seen exactly that.
Again, if that changed, it would just defeat the purpose of cheering for the guy.
"Because once someone knows the whole story, I don’t see how they can disagree with my position."
This should appear at the top of every blog on the internet.
-cuppettcj & MR
by returnofswagger on Nov 11, 2010 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
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