Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Regular Season Game 53 Open Thread
by Mike Prada on Feb 20, 2010 6:47 PM EST
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Had to run some errands this afternoon, so I ran out of time to do the standard long preview. My bad.
I'm going to do final wraps for both games tomorrow, but I want to say this about the Denver game, because it needs to be said: the difference in last night's game was a coaching call. At the start of the fourth quarter, the Wizards were down nine. We were heading towards one of those ideal losses at the beginning of a long rebuild like this, one where everyone fought hard, showed flashes, but ultimately lost because the other team was just too good. Again, that's not a bad loss, but it certainly wouldn't have spurred the type of optimism we've seen on here in the past 18 hours.
That is, until Flip threw out that ballsy lineup of Earl Boykins, Nick Young, Josh Howard, Al Thornton and James Singleton. If we're going to suggest that our current crop of players has basically said "Eff it, I'm just going to play as hard as possible and see what happen," then we have to give Flip Saunders credit for basically saying "Eff it, let me just do something crazy." It was such a wacky lineup that it worked. Flip knew he had no chance in a traditional game, so he channeled his inner Don Nelson and tried to change the tempo of the game. It worked incredibly and he left it in there the entire time.
I'd argue it was Flip's finest coaching moment all season. As I watched that last quarter, my first thought was not "Damn, we're hustling way more than ever," but rather, "Damn, I can't believe Flip Saunders of all coaches tried this lineup." Credit Al Thornton for playing unbelievable man-to-man defense, credit Nick Young for hanging in there against Chauncey Billups, credit Josh Howard for getting back to being the Howard of old and credit James Singleton for his energy, but credit Flip Saunders even more.
What I heard from Flip after the game was encouraging too. He talked about the need to play "like a pack of mad dogs," rather than like the classic execution-oriented teams he's usually coached. The offense last night was as simplified as I've seen it all season. There were more classic post-ups, more isolations closer to the hoop for the small forwards and more high pick and rolls than ever. There weren't any complicated plays that are tough for a team like this to understand. Just simple stuff. We need that to continue this season to have any chance.
As Saunders walked out of the press conference, I took one last look at the box score and noticed that every active player on the roster got into the game. I asked Saunders whether that's something to expect going forward. "You'll see that a lot," Saunders said, before exiting out the side door. That's music to my ears right there. A coach has to set the proper parameters to get his players to really fight tooth and nail like last night, and for this particular team, that strategy is what it has to be to make things work.
Quick notes about tonight:
- Chris Bosh won't play, according to Holly MacKenzie of SLAM and The Score in Toronto.
- JaVale McGee apparently sprained his wrist and had it taped during warmups, according to Michael Lee.
- Zydrunas Ilgauskas is already back in Cleveland, even though no buyout has been agreed upon. Good. We don't need him anyway.
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hopefully
this team will give Michael Wilbon the business.
Yea agreed
Its nothing big, he should be back in a few games… so i’m not gonna lose sleep with him out tonight
Kinda wanted to see Z in a Wizards uniform
So Cavs fans can experience what we are experiencing with Butler and Jamison … even if briefly.
Representing DC with Wizards & Stuff - Truth About It.net and Bullets Forever.
how long have those Mike Miller Wizards commericals been airing?
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 7:10 PM EST reply actions
they must have filmed it over a month ago
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Whoa, Rasho Nesterovic starting?
Wow.
Looking forward to JaVale zipping by him.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Javale looks like Sam Bowie with that knee brace
from the little footage ive seen of bowie
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Like that the first play call was a simple post-up for Dray
Gotta work on those crossscreens though Mike.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Randy with a dumb play overhelping on Turkoglu
I’m with cuppett, might as well renounce him and sign a cheap PG in the summer. Helllooo, Kyle Lowry.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Other options:
Raymond Felton, Will Bynum, C.J. Watson, Jordan Farmar, Luke Ridnour, Chris Duhon, Steve Blake.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Yeah, somebody like Felton or Duhon would be nice. What type of salary do you think Felton will command?
I'm not sure
Honestly, I’m not so high on Felton or Duhon. My choice would be a four/five year MLE-type deal with Lowry, or a two-year deal with someone like Blake or Ridnour.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
How has Blake looked this season?
He’s getting up there in age, but I haven’t really seen him play this season. I’ve heard good things about Lowry, though. Ridnour looked like a great shooter in the one or two games I saw him play. But I agree with the sentiment. A cheapish PG to compliment everyone else would be nice.
Josh Howard is en fuego
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 7:16 PM EST reply actions
Hey, someone other than Howard scored!
I thought it was going to be like Blatche last night and Howard would get to double digits before the rest of the team scored.
Mike Miller just don't miss
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 7:18 PM EST reply actions
Hedo Turkoglu looks hilarious with his Rip Hamilton mask
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 7:19 PM EST reply actions
We know what his post-game analysis will be if the Raptors lose.
“Mask… I’ve got nothing else to say.”
Two quick ones for Dray
Here’s hoping he responds well later in this game.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Randy Foye
Let’s hope he can make a couple more. His shot’s been off lately.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 7:21 PM EST reply actions
He'll be fine.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
And a terribad pass
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting stat i saw last night
Raptors have second best record in the league since December 20th
Where's khrabb
He said we’d enjoy James. Gotta give him a virtual pat on the back.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
James Singleton
swoons
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 7:28 PM EST reply actions
Spoiler alert
We’re hoping to add a Singleton shirt to the new BF store.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Bad shot Josh
Big game James was wide open for three there.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
He is up close too
Very quiet though.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Just got it
You’re amazing, that’s so cool. FanShot it and I’ll bump it tomorrow.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
james blue edwards bricked that last 3
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 7:38 PM EST reply actions
I know it's early, but do y'all think about the line-up?
Do you like our starters as is? Then Thornton as the sixth man? Right now it seems like everyone is getting a lot of minutes, which is good if the streak keeps going.
I like Thorton off the bench
brings some energy if the starters need it
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Works for me
Though Thornton always played better as a starter in LA than off the bench.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
depends on who we play
I dont mind starting Thornton/Blatche up front if were playing a team that plays a perimeter power forward
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Classic Earl there
20 dribbles, then a ridiculous shot.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
So how is that disappearing act?
He hasn’t had a chance to do anything
ugh -
raptors color guy is awful.
"how ironic - you came here with a mouse in a bottle, now YOU are the mouse in the bottle" - B.M. Smith
by little stevie colter on Feb 20, 2010 7:46 PM EST reply actions
are you watching on League Pass?
Cause I am, and im getting Phil and Buck
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
yeah league pass broadband
i think it might depend on your location
"how ironic - you came here with a mouse in a bottle, now YOU are the mouse in the bottle" - B.M. Smith
by little stevie colter on Feb 20, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
That wouldn't surprise me.
I thought their blackouts were based on the address you entered, but then I read it actually looks at your IP address. So they might do something like that for the home/away feeds, too.
yeah i think so too
seen a lot more games where i get the away team’s announcers this season.
"how ironic - you came here with a mouse in a bottle, now YOU are the mouse in the bottle" - B.M. Smith
by little stevie colter on Feb 20, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Al just got flattened badly on that pick and roll
Then got confused trying to recover.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
What's up Earl
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 7:49 PM EST reply actions
It's great that we're tied at 40...
…because I think we can (and will) play a whole lot better as the game carries on.
Wiz have 10 assists
Is that because we are shooting well or the reason we are shooting well?
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 7:55 PM EST reply actions
Either way,
not used to seeing that from this team
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
if you shoot 56% from three
it means you should look for your shot more!!!
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 7:55 PM EST reply actions
damn bargani shot that with his wrists only
"how ironic - you came here with a mouse in a bottle, now YOU are the mouse in the bottle" - B.M. Smith
by little stevie colter on Feb 20, 2010 7:57 PM EST reply actions
Not a good screen by Thornton there off the ball
Still, Josh was fouled.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Howard's a better passer than I expected
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Not normally
But it looks good tonight.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Yeah - he's normally known for his good defense
and horrible offense…
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
at least he can do something
that deshawn can’t
by Marine4Life51 on Feb 20, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
MM isn't actually hurt is he?
He’s been sitting a while?
he came in at the end of the 1st quarter for 5 seconds
but yeaah, its been awhile
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:00 PM EST reply actions
Maybe that wrist injury will make JaVale concentrate on Defense and rebounding
instead of throwing up a shot every time he touches the ball on Offense
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Someone said it the other night...
…he needs a good Big Man Coach, a la Ewing or McHale. Because right now he’s not playing to his size (aside from blocking the snot out of balls).
The Wizards' webmaster needs to put up a new desktop wallpaper of MM.
http://www.nba.com/wizards/media/miller_1024_091215.jpg
I want to use one, but I could do without the flowing, blonde hair!
By the way
SkinsWizStangs just posted the animated .gif of Singleton’s block last night. It’s on the FP. My man!
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
And a terribad pass
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
That's what you get with young guys....
and NEW guys….
Lots of effort on the Defensive side…. but not much cohesion … and you’re going to have some missed assignments, and botched switches…
I just want to see them TRY on Defense… The old guys (Caron, Jamison, etc…) didn’t.
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
I know
I just need boards for fantasy with Blatche and Miller… so some missed shots would be nice haha
accept it rasho
time to shave the head. you’re not fooling anyone
"how ironic - you came here with a mouse in a bottle, now YOU are the mouse in the bottle" - B.M. Smith
by little stevie colter on Feb 20, 2010 8:12 PM EST reply actions
yeah, im gona have to say NO on a qualifying offer
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Yup
Renounce the guy, I’m thinking. Great dude, not a good PG.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
john wall and kentucky are tied on ESPN with 1 minute left
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:19 PM EST reply actions
WOW
John Wall! Please come to DC
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Very good game
Kent. gets everybody’s best shot. Makes them all the more impressive
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
i love the nba rule that allows you to advance hte ball
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:28 PM EST reply actions
Whats the word?
Lets Go Wizards!
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 20, 2010 8:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Just a heads-up
There probably won’t be a recap thread up tonight, so this thread is what you want to use.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Howard to Mcgee…sick!
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 20, 2010 8:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i am a big believer in the idea that the best passing teams
draw the most fans
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions
which is why the sixer teams in the early part of the decade never really caught on nationally even tho
the NBA tried to market them so much.
The Suns and Kings on the other hand…..
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Think that's a pretty fair assumption
Though that doesn’t really explain Cleveland.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
good point
Although, speaking for my close group of friends, none of us tune in to watch the Cavaliers unless theres no other game on.
But I realize they have developed a national following
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
andray needs to work on just setting his feet and shooting from 3 feet
he lacks the athleticism and strength to “take it strong”
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:45 PM EST reply actions
Oh Miller
First the crosscourt pass then the put back
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 8:46 PM EST reply actions
He didn't see Howard for the alleyoop
the previous possession though.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
McGee only needs two steps
from the 3 point line.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 8:52 PM EST reply actions
Mavs/Heat on NBA TV
Flippin’ back and forth…
by ArvydasEnvy on Feb 20, 2010 8:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Come on Randy, milk Seven-Day Dray
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
ill be right back
I gota call Senate Auto Insurance
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 8:55 PM EST reply actions
Best part of the "About Us" section on their corporate website.
It is with pride that our customers can tell other insurance companies to "kiss my bumper".
awesome
im sure a lot of us here have watched dray since his first summer league, and watching the kid succeed is just awesome. i cant think of a better way to say it, lol. he was setback that one year because he got shot, but man i dont think im saying this prematurely when i say he is a legit starter. he has some of the prettiest post moves in the league.
how about ‘Dray for 2010-2011 NBA’s Most Improved Player???? Im so happy the Wizards have held on to this kid. Watching him develop into the player he is now has been so fun.
Blatche is scorching
in his jumpers
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions
My bad
And now he’s bloody.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure it was a good one
but I’ll take it.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
SINGLETON!
I think we need a new .gif.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I officially have a mancrush on Singleton.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 8:59 PM EST reply actions
Blatche!!! Singleton!!!
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 20, 2010 9:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
antoine wrigt and singleton played together at dallas last year
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 9:00 PM EST reply actions
I'm really enjoying this game
both teams are hot.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 9:04 PM EST reply actions
Yeah hopefully not but could come down to something crazy. Dare I say Michael Ruffin..
by purpleonblack86 on Feb 20, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Please don't. I was at that game. I still haven't gotten over it.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Fantastic pass by Fab
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 9:08 PM EST reply actions
Oberto wth the pass!
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 20, 2010 9:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ruffin? Not possible.
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 20, 2010 9:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lol
does anyone else think ernie grunfeld feels like a retard right now? he kept a team that was never going to work together for too long and gave a one legged man a big contract.
wow
you are definently right. but i bet you he is going to make one more dumb move this year. my prediction is that he is going to buy out Big Z instead of doing the smart thing and letting him rot on the bench. Zydrunas cant force them to buy him out.
Singleton has to bend over to hug Earl.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Feb 20, 2010 9:14 PM EST reply actions
Anyone else in the same boat?
Before all the trades, I was expecting us to lose our games… and now watching these new players play for us, I’m expecting wins and getting really into the game…
Its been a while
since ive preyed that every shot the Raptors put up is a miss
I’m with ya! Never would I have imagined it would be like this after the trades. I’m actually enjoying Wiz basketball again and like you said, I’m expecting wins now. Think I’m getting too excited again…
Well maybe not expecting wins
but when its close.. i feel like we can do it and hence get really into the game
I was thinking the same thing.
I used to dread the fourth quarter. I can’t wait for it with these guys.
this is great
but not as great as the maryland game earlier today…
i was jumping around for 10 minutes after cliff tucker drained that game winner.
Virginia Tech at duke tomorrow night
for 1st place in the ACC
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Go ahead, throw your night away
/ Kang and Kodos laughing
by ArvydasEnvy on Feb 20, 2010 9:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Boykins dribbled almost all the 24 second clock that time
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
i think im the only one
but i wanted telfair…lol whenever ive seen him play in the NBA hes done good, and Through the Fire is still one of my favorite movies…plus he passes the ball.
they are doing the Wave in Toronto
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Could you imagine
Tanking a season for lottery purposes, and ending up with Bargniani as the first overall pick…the odds are truly stacked against tanking teams
by ArvydasEnvy on Feb 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jack has played really well
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
He always seems to when he plays us.
I don’t ever follow Toronto, but I wonder if he’s been this good all year.
my thoughts
i know its probably better in the long run if we lose a lot of games this year, but would everyone like to see them at LEAST play .500 ball the rest of the season? i mean it just makes me happy watching them play TEAM (see:no Arenas) basketball.
Arenas isn't the problem.
He’s not even a selfish player. He’s efficient and was averaging 20+ppg with 8 assists.
shut up craig
no. dude was a ballstopper even before flips point gaurd ball domination system. the dude doesnt play D. his assists are a result of him always having the ball. there is a reason we werent winning games.he isnt worth the contract. Stats aren’t everything.
They aren't everything...
but we’re seeing what fresh players will do to a system. Gil wasn’t our issue.
wow dude
You are ignorant. His contract is holding the team back. I love Gil, but at the same time he does not give a sh!t about playing defense. Dont give me that crap about his steals, because you know that doesnt matter. he could not stop anyone.
Gil was the problem. Do you remember when we lost to the Timberwolves earlier this year? WHo lost that game craig? WHO LOST THAT GAME?
Does someone wish to step up here.
Apparently I’m ignorant. Rook or Mike or anyone? I think this has been discussed quite a bit and people who write on this blog have backed up this point much better than I. I’ll try and find some references for you a bit later.
It's easy to blame the team's "best player" when things aren't going well
Is Gil’s contract holding the team back from playing some DARN good basketball for the past 3 games now? Is Ilgauskas and his big contract holding the team back from playing good basketball?
Arenas is not and was not the problem.
by JonathanJoseph on Feb 20, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
I made a post
about my opinions and thoughts (they’re mostly positive) on Gil last night. It’s over on last night’s game thread. Not sure if it would be worth making a fan post about since it’s mostly a response to someone complaining about his lack of hustle and defense (essentially what this guy’s doing here). It’s a pretty big chunk of space, so should be easy to find if anyone’s interested in reading about my thoughts.
by young, loud and Scotty on Feb 20, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Did it get better when Arenas wasn't playing?
The Wizards have been awful when Arenas was healthy and when he wasn’t healthy. The Wizards are showing signs of life now without him.
The common denominator was Butler/Jamison. They were the problem.
by JonathanJoseph on Feb 20, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think so...
He’s hustling and he’s all over the place. We’ve missed him wide-open quite a few times.
Whoop there it is..I think Toronto’s sill in the 90’s.
by purpleonblack86 on Feb 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions
Get Nick in to guard Jack
Weren’t they just talking up his on ball D?
Yeah - Boykins has been in too long
Mike ? You praised Flip for sticking with the lineup last night? You should be just as critical today, with sticking with Boykins tonight…
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Why is boykins still in?
He’s doing nothing
Wow what a pass by Jack
Why didn’t we take a timeout before that though?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
i like the Raptors' fans. they get into the games
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions
Toronto's house refs
kind of lost their neutrality in the 4th, shall we say. But we could still pull it out if one of our players shows he has what it takes to step up.
I stand by it
His jumpers are like cruze missiles…he can’t mix it up inside. Soft!
by ArvydasEnvy on Feb 20, 2010 9:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bargnani cannot guard Blatche
I don’t understand why they won’t go to him in the block
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Blatche...
Awesome inside move. He keeps playing like that and we don’t need a new 4
DEFENSE then a THREEEEE!
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
it sure was fun watching our guys get blocked everytime down
with mcgee on the bench
by baltimorebullets80 on Feb 20, 2010 9:43 PM EST reply actions
Against a good team
on the road… on the second game of a back-to-back , they didn’t lay down (like the “old” Wizards would have)….
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
to be fair
I think a calderon, j. jack, turkoglu, bargnani, bosh lineup will do some serious, serious damage in the east
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST reply actions
Heartbreaking
I let myself think we were going to get 3.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST reply actions
Aren't games like this the ideal situation anyway?
we got a great look at the positives and negatives of all of our players, Blatche plays out of his mind, but we dont sacrifice our draft position
by John Park Williams on Feb 20, 2010 9:46 PM EST reply actions
Lottery position means nothing...
Just take our position and add 3 and thats where we’ll draft.
If Stern doesn't let us void Gil
He owes us the #1.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Gil is going to New York come June
Let’s not us forget that we’re building for 2011, and the contract’s potentially an asset.
by ArvydasEnvy on Feb 20, 2010 9:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The contract's not an asset for 3 more years
Until then it’s an albatross
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
When you've got a chump team
…like the Knicks, who are desperate for a franchise player (along with 1/4 of the league), you gotta keep him in play. EG will be smart not to dump him.
by ArvydasEnvy on Feb 20, 2010 10:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Of course this is what we want
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
by ArvydasEnvy on Feb 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I am still very satisfied with the game.
I loved that dray was demanding the ball in the post, when he barely missed that reverse. He wanted to make the big shot
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST reply actions
I'd like to see McGee
start to get some crunch time minutes
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Agreed
McGee has negative basketball IQ. He gets by on athleticism alone and it’s best not to have to “go there” in crunch time.
by JonathanJoseph on Feb 20, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
Great Effort . Losing stinks though.
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
great effort-- never felt so good losing--they played with lots of energy --but we gotta get earl off the floor in crunch time
by CVC on Feb 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yeah I was waitin for Flip to put in MM
And when he did, he pulled Foye. He shouldv’e left Foye in instead of Earl
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Talking about at the end of the game
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
100% agree about Earl
been a problem since he’s been here
by SkinsWizStangs on Feb 20, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree
I like Earl a lot. He’s been more a help than a hindrance (unless you look at taking minutes away from young guys, but the only other PG on the team is Foye, and I don’t think anyone around here thinks he’s going to develop much more). The problem is Flip’s player rotations, and keeping Earl in games too long when he’s not helping the team anymore.
by young, loud and Scotty on Feb 20, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Oh well. Look on the bright side: we didn’t lose like the crazy ways we’ve lost to the Raptors before.
Haha Micheal Ruffin
Let it snow- ping-pong balls, from the heavens.
by returnofswagger on Feb 20, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
I think ultimately people want to see wins but with this team I’m still pleasantly surprised and for me seeing that they stay competitive and even win some games against good teams is encouraging. At the end of the season I just want to at least feel confident that Flip has established something looking forward and hopefully with subtraction and addition we’ll have a more solid team next season. That’s just my thought’s but what do people think?
by purpleonblack86 on Feb 20, 2010 10:00 PM EST reply actions
Watching the OKC game
Durant is unreal
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 20, 2010 10:10 PM EST reply actions
WIZARDS LOSE TO RAPTORS
So glad the Wizards lost 2nite! You can send Z back home to C-town…he has a championship to win!
GO CAVS!
ZZZZZZZ
Z won’t be wearing a Wizards uniform any time soon! He’s coming back home to C-TOWN!
GO CAVS!
We Don't Want Him
Go away troll.
"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier
Z-cueball isnt wanted in DC thank you very much . **p.s. say hello to the Rock and Roll hall of Fame for me and visit Annie Oakleys grave for me. you know, the only things in Ohio.
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Feb 21, 2010 2:01 AM EST up reply actions
That was downright aggravating down the stretch.
Flip, what the hell were you thinking? why didn’t you put your best defender on jack after he got hot. The mike miller phantom turnover and the turkoglu shoveoff makes me hate the nba. Why can’t our officiating be like the NHLs.
Geting it done.
Sigh...
a W would have been too much to hope for… but nothing to be discouraged about here.
This game showed that we have a good team
but we need that one superstar player who can score at will and take over down the stretch when we couldn’t buy a basket. Good game by the new look wiz though. I’m telling you guys we are closer to the turnaround than everyone thinks if we keep this collection of guys together and add one or two impact star player (be it arenas, a 2010 free agent, a high draft pick, etc.)
I'm not booing Stephon Heyer, he's trying hard. I'm booing the fact that Stephon Heyer plays for us.
by Area 51 Forever on Feb 21, 2010 2:43 PM EST reply actions
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