Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets: Regular Season Game 66 Open Thread
by Mike Prada on Mar 16, 2010 8:45 PM EDT
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Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets, Mar 16, 2010 9:00 PM EDT
My Internet is fixed, my cable is installed ... life's back to normal. Let's watch some Wizards basketball!
(I'll be shocked if we're competitive tonight).
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good feeling
tonights gonna be a real good night..
i have a good feeling about this one, we match up real well with Carmelo Anthony imo. We shut him down tonight and this game is ours!! COME ON Livingston, etc!
yes
get inside the paint, and attack the rim. Blatche and McGee are key!
I'm a HUGE Wiz fan - but 5th game in 6 nights...
the team’s legs must feel like jello….
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Yeah
It could easily be worse than last night. Revenge game and all.
yeah i'm not optimistic
"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 Mar 16, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me
Or does Dray look like he’s lost weight from all this PT? He’s got some pointy shoulders right now.
always liked coach karl
going back to his days with the crazy good sonics team. so – get well and good luck coach.
"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 Mar 16, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
yeah - the Wiz have played good basketball for 7 minutes
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Wiz have had some pretty good man defense tonight so far
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
I especially liked Livingston's in-your-face defense on Billups last play
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Livingston can take away part of Billups game
the post up…. Usually Billups posts up about 4-5 times a game…
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Me too
Because he really does have great, great court sense on both ends of the floor.
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i'll take it
but that was a bad offensive foul call on billups
"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 Mar 16, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Billups uses his off hand a lot to get space....
They called him for it that time….
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before nick young
hmmmmm
"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 Mar 16, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah a Young post is long overdue
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the guy's definitely athletic
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Foye is a SG
He would be good as a back-up Shooting Guard – as long as the starter is 6’5", 6’6" or bigger…..
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He's a decent 18-24 minute combo guy
Mostly playing the two.
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God what a terrible pass by Mike
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J.R. Smith is another guy I don't like
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Alonzo Gee would not have been called for that if he wasn't a D-Leaguer
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he's shown enough to deserve a second 10-day
but I’m not convinced that he’ll be back after his current stint is up
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Yeah - he seems to have a certain something
..I like his athleticism… and I like that he’s at least AWARE on defense.
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Not on that possession though
He didn’t slide and instead tried to block it.
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I think the only one that can get away with that many steps
is a guy that plays in a garbage dump this year, but may be playing in a garden next year.
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Yeah, probably
But still, they called that one really quick
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awful call
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
yeah - worst call i've seen
"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 Mar 16, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He jumped right into the defender
It was the right call. We just don’t see it much.
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he did
BUT the defender did not go straight up, and was at least as much at fault, IMO
"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 Mar 16, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Well - I've never seen it called against the OTHER teams....
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I get that
But when is it EVER called that way?
When Al Thornton is involved
Phil’s right that it should be more consistent, but that was a particularly blatant case. Al jumped sideways.
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Six inches sideways
vs. 6 inches forward from a standstill is the same thing to me.
Remember those couple games when the bench was a strength?
I miss those days
the two games after the trades
It was fun back then
Rex Chapman
You da man you da man.
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Did Dray just call for the ball from Nick?
What the hell was he thinking?
haha he'll be waiting until next possession
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
kept his bearings after getting jarred
that’s what strength does for you, Dray. Well done
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
those long arms come in handy, don't they, JaVale
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
I just don't understand
how McGee’s offense can be so bad when it only takes two easy steps for him to get to the rim from the FT line.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 16, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
because that's pretty much his offense right now
learning a baby hook could do wonders for him. Then again, I think every center should learn that move.
Livingston's one hell of a passer
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the more I see him
the more I like him
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
He has clear limitations
And I don’t think he’ll ever overcome him, but I’d love him as a backup point guard to somebody.
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i'd take him over foye as a back-up at the point with the way he's playing
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Nice pass from Livingston
McGee can’t finish
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 16, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
A part of me thinks Melo is self-checking himself by not being aggressive
Too much sizing up and isolating.
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Yep - exactly the problem he had in the game at Washington
tried to force the issue, and disrupted Denver’s offense.
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Wow
Winning at haltime? Didn’t see that coming.
Missed the first half
Saw Gee getting some minutes. How is he playing?
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Mar 16, 2010 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
not bad.
decent defense, good energy, hit a 3. bricked a couple of free throws
"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 Mar 16, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
and he can jump high
"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 Mar 16, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals... and some nice defensive plays
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Good for Gee Man.
I’ve been impressed by him.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Mar 16, 2010 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Livingston with more assists than made field goals
THAT’s a pass-first Point Guard
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javale
mcgee is being a real fantasy disappointment this week
f singleton i need javale to get minutes
Was Blatche woofing at Melo there?
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Chauncey seems really off tonight
Not anything we’re doing, he just seems out of it. That shot clock violation at the end of the half was really unlike him.
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I hate it when we can't get buckets on three-on-ones
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
How are we missing so many FTs?
Well, it helps in the “tanking” quest.
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we held them off for a while
but I think the dam is breaking
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
yeah his mid-range game is pretty effective already
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Uhh, no
He belongs inside, where he can play to his strengths.
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Come on Mike
Instead of clearing out for Blatche, Mike just stood there. That doesn’t go in the stat sheet (in this case it does because Miller missed a shot), but if I’m Blatche, I’m really, really pissed. It gave him no room to operate.
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refs
these refs average 194/198/201 points a game respectively, thats why i bet the under.
theory proven by no call on nene
Its time for Geeeeeeeeeeeeee Man
And the Secret Service Dunkers!
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Mar 16, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
bavetta
dick bavetta has a very high home win %
Mike Miller didn't clear out again!
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Two nice hustle rebounds by Gee
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Mar 16, 2010 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Who on the Wiz has good basketball IQ?
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 16, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Livingston
Uhh… Blatche sometimes. Oberto.
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Gee with 5 and 6 with 2 steals in 16 minutes
Pretty sure he gets another 10
nice shot, JR
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Great pass from Blatche
another missed finish
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 16, 2010 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
It's a good thing Nick made that
Because Gee was wide open.
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At least Gee knew better than to waste his time calling for it
The kid learns quick
I love how Singleton passes to the open guy Foye missed
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GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Mar 16, 2010 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Damn
Time to sign this guy for the rest of the season before his agent calls him with a offer from a contender after his 10day is up
Alright Gee better be back
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
I like McGee
But I swear that shot never falls
I know
my problem is he just keeps doing it
Nick Young's D has really improved
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Is it the rim/arena?
Even Foye’s missing FT’s
would you want JR Smith on your team?
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
I mean if he was, I'd work with him
But ideally, no.
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yeah it think the nuggets are hampered by relying on him as much as they do
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
Seems like he knows where the good pot is :)
i feel ross is more of the human tank than earl
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Ross has been shooting more
And missing, of course.
Did Earl Boykins just let Anthony Carter drive by him?
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everyone did
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Well yeah but Earl couldn't even force him towards the help
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this is true
that was tired, lazy defense
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Which would be understandable if Earl actually played regularly
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i blame the altitude
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, how do you let Anthony Carter drive by you??
There should be an NBA test: if you let Anthony Carter drive by you, you shouldn’t be in the league.
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the boxscore says the Bullets only have 9 turnovers
That can’t be right can it?
And that's our team folks
Can’t get out of their own way
Now Nene, that's a guy I want on my team
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he would be fantastic for us
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
He'd be fantastic for anyone
I can’t understand for the life of me why he doesn’t get more touches
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.......knew it had to happen eventually, right?!
(Please be okay Mr. Blatche!!)
by SkinsWizStangs on Mar 16, 2010 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
He'll be fine.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Mar 16, 2010 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Can someone explain to me
the rationale for limiting Livingston’s minutes? It makes no sense.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 16, 2010 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
Hello tanking!
That’s all I got. I have no clue why Earl is in the game right now.
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Foye, for all his annoyingness, is way better than Earl
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well, the Pacers did win tonight
we’ve got to take the opportunities when we get them…
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
I think Miller's being paid under the table to tank
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 16, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
he didn't pay for those LeBron shoes *wink wink*
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Why would he play with our emotions like that? lol
I’m glad it seems he’s gonna be okay, but next time don’t roll around and hold part of your leg for more than three seconds, it scares the holy crap out of us all…
by SkinsWizStangs on Mar 16, 2010 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
"Boykins doing a lot of dribbling"
Even Buck hates him
He can have that one
The good has strongly outweighed the bad so far
it is infuriating to watch
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Very unlike Livingston
He may not score, but at least he passes.
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seriously -
i don’t see how we can even judge that much about future players fitting in and all when boykins and foye just dribble the shit out of ball
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
ha
feed gun is an awesome phrase – gotta find a use for that
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
or javale
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
the only thing he can't manage to shoot
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
I'm liking this Thornton-Melo matchup
Good intensity from Al, even if it fires up Melo and he kills him…
by SkinsWizStangs on Mar 16, 2010 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
If Boykins were a point guard
He could have gotten Gee that ball going strong to the rim. But alas…
Awful, embarassing, terrible, disgusting.
Too many bad things going on with this game.
Offensively stagnate, need to take some pressure off Blatche.
Officiating still leaving me confused.
We continue to go to Boykins in the third play extremely terrible (I don’t give a crap how positive his numbers are) then force us to battle back from 10 down.
This team is just really horrible. I just can’t see us competing in the next two-three years
Two notes
Mike Milller = The white Deshawn Stevenson
Nick Young = put in the game to create offense too little too late
Andray Blatche = it’s only time before he’s injured and needs knee surgery
Referees = what happened? I just see terrible calls, not only with wizards games but nearly all NBA games. Is college ball better refereed it seems like it?
by Unxpekted on Mar 16, 2010 11:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Deshawn had his moments
on defense.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 16, 2010 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
well since I'm still a Deshawn defender
He had plenty of moments here. Just the last one and half years were horrible but before that, he was a pretty decent player and above average 3 point shooter and defender.
by SkinsWizStangs on Mar 16, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i wish al thornton was just a little better
i like him. but he’s limited
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
dammit i was just writing that!
"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 Mar 16, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow 9 years....
since a winning streak this long?!?
by SkinsWizStangs on Mar 16, 2010 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
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