Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics: Regular Season Game 60 Open Thread
by Mike Prada on Mar 7, 2010 6:52 PM EST
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Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics, Mar 7, 2010 8:00 PM EST
The Essentials:
Wizards (21-38) vs. Celtics (39-21)
8 p.m.
TD Banknorth Garden
TV: ESPN
Radio: 106.7 The Fan
Previously
December 10: Celtics 104, Wizards 102
February 1: Celtics 99, Wizards 88
Notable Celtics numbers this season
5th in expected winning percentage (.664)
22nd in pace (91.6 possessions per game)
13th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (107.1 points/100 possessions)
1st in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (102 points allowed/100 possessions)
Pre-game links
Celtics Blog, SB Nation's Boston Celtics blog
Celtics Hub
Red's Army, a Celtics blog
LOY's Place, a Celtics blog
Hardwood Houdini
Boston Globe Celtics blog
Celtics Insider, Boston Herald
Celtics Blog's game preview
| Tonight's Projected Starters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wizards | vs. | Celtics |
| Randy Foye | PG | Rajon Rondo |
| Mike Miller | SG | Ray Allen |
| Al Thornton | SF | Paul Pierce |
| Andray Blatche | PF | Kevin Garnett |
| JaVale McGee | C | |
I will still be in transit from New York on BoltBus while this game is happening, so I'm not sure I'm going to be able to see it. This is one time where I'm turning over recap duties to the community. If you'd like to recap this game (you can do it your own way), send me an e-mail so I know to bump your FanPost to the front page.
Too bad, because I'm really hoping Andray Blatche makes a statement against Kevin Garnett, his idol. Garnett's not the same player anymore, so this is a great opportunity for Dray. Unfortunately, Boston's the best defensive team in the league, so I'm guessing the guards will have a ton of trouble getting Dray the ball.
GO WIZARDS!
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I'm always surprised to see the Wizards on national TV
even before the trades. But it’s nice to be able to watch them on something other than my computer.
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Only games worth showing are the Cavs ones
We always suck when we’re on national tv. This could be interesting, though – the Celtics have been mailing it in despite being absurdly talented, while we’re playing our hearts out despite having almost no real talent. I wouldn’t be surprised to see us play better than expected tonight.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Something I've really started to like about Javale is that he actually plays with a lot of heart
Like, he really has no idea what’s going on out there sometimes and he’s kind of soft, but he is REALLY into it out there and that enthusiasm will pay off down the road.
That's huge for me...
…and is why I’ve got a lot of faith in his development. He just needs to develop some court sense. At times he goes up for a dunk or lay-up not realizing he’s about 8 feet away from the hoop.
Cool thing about him is that he can still dunk it when he's that far away
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Those are pretty ugly...
Silver-lining is that he’s tall and long enough that if he can ever do a regular sky hook shot, it’ll be unblockable.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
I agree 100%
The reason he always looks tired is because he’s always giving it his all.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Radical idea
play Miller at the point. He can pass up all the layups he wants and Foye can spot up without worrying about anything else.
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It could work
I just hate how many turnovers Miller makes. He can be ok as a point forward playing next to Foye and Young, too, I think.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'm also noticing that his entry passes are a little ragged.
so maybe this is a terrible idea.
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I like running bigs off of screens. It's so weird that I think it can sort of work.
I’d like to see a Blatche-McGee pick and roll some time, too.
I'm eagerly anticipating
the Boykins/Robinson matchup. Who’s with me?
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If not his shot selection...
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Yeah, that's going to be a problem if he ever plays with more efficient scorers
Right now it’s sort of tolerable since his stepback jumper isn’t going to be that much less accurate than Boykins’ or Young’s or Singleton’s.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Then again
that was a great move.
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Any chance Miller has a clause in his contract...
…that awards him a $5m bonus if he keeps his FG% above 55% for the season? That would explain a lot…
He has to be having one of the freakiest seasons of all time
At least from a statistical perspective – per 40s are
12.4 points 7.3 rebounds 4.5 assists with an Eddy Curry-esque turnover percentage and the highest true shooting percentage I’ve ever seen.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Still on the bus
No TV.
Heard Dray had a big block and JaVale had an awesome slam. And we’re winning?
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Yep.
Celtics just went about five minutes without an FG, too. Post defense has been solid.
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Javale's posterization of Perkins was my favorite part
Dray’s just hitting all kinds of crazy shots.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
In Blatche, McGee, a hopefully re-signed Singleton and Thornton, I think we’re in decent shape up front going forward. Obviously, it shouldn’t preclude us from adding anyone, but it’s not a huge priority.
It’s the backcourt that I think needs to be completely rebuilt. Hoping for Wall or Turner!
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
You heard right.
Lots of hustle on display, Foye in “attack mode”, Thornton beasting on the boards, and Blatche off to a typically good start.
Foye's gotten a lot better at drawing fouls off of fakes
I don’t know if the statistics back this up, but he looks a lot better than I thought he was. I’m guessing Sam Cassell has had something to do with this.
Forgive me for being late on this
It’s not that I haven’t believed everyone, it’s just that I don’t get to see many Wizards games. This Andray Blatche is an absolute revelation.
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You know who he's actually reminded me of lately?
Dirk. Is that crazy?
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Call me crazy...
…but Blatche is starting to remind me of a ganglier version of Karl Malone circa his MVP days. Lots of facing up his man and a very strong mid-range jumpshot.
He didn't even do anything special
Just contested a shot. He’s so ridiculously long.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
And yet
the pbp guy decided to focus on “how great it would be” if the shot had gone in. Sigh.
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Wow
These Celtics passes are all over the place.
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Ugh
Mike Miller, keeps handling the ball and being a jackass with it. And on D he is getting burned by whoever he is supposed to be on
I don't know why we let one of the best shooters in the league handle the ball
Part of me thinks we should keep him as far away from it as possible.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Then again, no one else really looks to pass, so maybe it's for the better
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
If Ross takes a contested jump shot with more than 5 seconds on the shot clock
It’s not a good possession
by Matt K. on Mar 7, 2010 8:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nice screen by Boykins on that Miller drive...
I wouldn’t do it a lot – but it was successful that time…
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Yeah, since like 2006
Guy’s always been funny-looking.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Wait until the 4th Quarter
when he dribbles 20 seconds off the 24 second clock – and see what they think of him then….
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Ya know, I've actually paid attention to that
And nobody ever calls it.
Oh man, that block.
McGee and Blatche (mostly McGee) are making Kevin Garnett look old.
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holy shit…….
thanks for keeping mcgee on the bench all season :(
by baltimorebullets80 on Mar 7, 2010 9:00 PM EST reply actions
Hopefully we'll be seeing even more of that for the next few years
I know it hasn’t worked well historically, but I like seeing those guys play next to each other. All that length and shotblocking can compensate for a lot of gambling by our perimeter guys.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Especially from a "classy" organization like Boston
I mean really?…………… really Boston? You can’t generate enough noise from your sold out crowd, you have to fake it?
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And yet I don’t have too many complaints about his play so far.
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exactly
Playing good defense…. and that’s what I would rather see from him….
I’d like to see more rebounds…. but he’s blocking out, and keeping KG and Perkins from dominating inside. They only have one offensive rebound between them….
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Yeah
I don’t mind the lack of rebounding if his play is allowing other guys (like Thornton) to get boards. Now if the Celtics start taking over on the boards…
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Whoa Thornton has 15 and 8?
Damn. Really wish I could see this one.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Well, they're re-running it at 2:30
Don’t know if you want to see it that bad, though.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Or just toums-bball
They usually have the nationally televised games available within a day or so.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Depends on your service ISP
Comcast and Cox have, not sure about anybody else
Wizards with 6 blocks at the half....
3 by McGee, 1 for Blatche and 2 for Singleton…
The 3 by McGee of the spectacular kind (blocking KG at the rim and blocking a Pierce dunk attempt)….
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But you know what - I like the shots he changed even better
He changed about 4 shots…. on Boston drives to the hoop…
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Horrible shot that somehow hit nothing but net
We really should be down by 10 right now, not up by 6
And again...
Thornton must have made a deal with the devil
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
That looked like a clean charge
That’s actually the part of Blatche’s game that’s improved the most this year. He went from one of the most foul-prone guys in the league who gambled for blocks constantly to someone who’s actually decent at taking charges around the rim.
That was a fantastic spin move by McGee
against Ray Allen, sure, but it’s nice to see him developing some moves.
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In case we didn't need a reminder that Javale needs to get stronger
Dwight Howard not only finished that same dunk with that same foul, but he was hit hard by Pau Gasol instead of a 6’4 guy who’s made a living by running and running and running around screens.
I guess Boston would rather foul McGee than let him Dunk
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I really like the way McGee is playing defense inside right now
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Just curious, but does anyone know how many teams have had a 4 and 5 team both average over 2 blocks a game?
The only one I can think of off the top of my head is Duncan and Robinson.
I'm pretty sure Daniels (or whomever)
just held McGee’s arm to prevent him from competing for a rebound.
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Just tuned in...Blatche is pullin a caron bultler
one on one dribble shoot playground ball.
Yeah, that was a complete waste of a possession.
The day he starts playing outside of the offense is the day he goes back to being just another big with a jump shot.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
You can tell we have a young team
They’re playing much harder for a nationally televised game.
Also, I really like this female commentator whoever she is.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 9:44 PM EST reply actions
And some Celtic was just bearhugging Mike Miller for some reason
What is going on?
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That was a decent shot
It just didn’t go in. I’ve seen him hit that shot plenty of times this year.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah - but like Buck said... he's not shooting well lately
He’s only 13-36 over his last 3 games (33%)
and he’s only 2-8 tonight…
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They're starting to set multiple screens for Ray Allen...
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You know who hasn't played much tonight?
Nick Young. Coincidence?
(and I still kind of like him)
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I don't know why he stopped trying to use screens
He was really really really good this summer.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Javale 7-8 from the line tonight
Now if only he can get some And-1s.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions
I love the fact that Flip continues to go to the hot player
He keeps calling plays for Thornton – until Boston shows they can stop him.
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Way to not bother contesting that layup, Mike Miller.
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or dunk, whatever.
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LOL
I’m hearing all this loud crowd noise… sounds like they’re going crazy – and the camera pans across the crowd and they’re all sitting there looking bored…
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HAS MILLER PACKED IT UP FOR THE YEAR?
seriously….worthless. Good riddance.
It looks like it
It makes me angry watching him.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
ever since the trades
he’s just seems to be playing with zero passion. just a dunce out there.
We'll all have to learn
because we’re going to see more and more of it.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, we're down to 20th in the league in pace
I think we were like 7th or 9th when Gil was still playing. We really need to try to get out in transition more.
Is there any doubt that when Boykins is dribbling out the clock
that he’s going to take the shot?
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 9:59 PM EST reply actions
Is there a stat
to see how many points the opposing team scores when a player is on the court and when he’s off?
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:03 PM EST reply actions
Yep.
Season-long, anyway, I don’t know about individual games. Hoopdata, maybe?
For season stats, click on an individual player and then “on/off court” up top: http://www.82games.com/0910/0910WAS.HTM
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Oh, right.
My brain completely forgot about that.
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I was looking for only defense though
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Defensive rating gets into that
It’s how many points per 100 possessions the opposing team scores.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Blatche just walked right around Sheed.
Lazy defense/foul, too.
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Nice hands by McGee forcing that TO
(espn 360 is a little late)
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions
Even when he doesn't get the block
he changes so many shots. and forces so many passes
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
McGee!
Oh I love it.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions
Ouch
McGee is much more athletic than Bradley and is blocking a ridiculous 9% of attempted shots. Bradley never did that.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 8, 2010 2:36 AM EST up reply actions
Terrible turnover.
I don’t think any of the Wizards knew what they were going to do with the ball but kept jumping to pass. They need to cut that out.
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What kind of shot was that?
Javale has some of the weirdest looking shots I’ve ever seen. Is it really that hard to just shoot a hook shot?
I think he tried to hand it off
after realizing that he couldn’t get a shot off
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Still, there's no reason he shouldn't be able to get a shot off
Garnett’s the only guy on the Celtics who should be able to really bother his shots. He’s like two inches taller than Perkins, six or seven inches taller than Big Baby.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
boston looks old and a half step slower than the Wiz
by CVC on Mar 7, 2010 10:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
They are a much better matchup for us
than the Bucks,
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
The Bucks are always a horrible match up, though. Villanueva always torched AJ, then Warrick came over and did the same. It’s funny that now that we can guard their power forwards, they run more stuff through Bogut, who looks like Shaq next to Javale.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Another dunk McGee should have finished
at least he’s hitting his FTs.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:12 PM EST reply actions
Yeah he should’ve but i commend his adjustment to get the foul
by purpleonblack86 on Mar 7, 2010 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Steve's "How do you like that?" is totally underrated.
It doesn’t get the same attention as “Dagger!” but it leaves me just as satisfied.
by hibachi on Mar 7, 2010 10:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
JM got carried away right there
Didn’t need to swat at it
Yeah - if he had just gone straight up
KG probably misses that shot.
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If Thornton can pass like that
He will be an all star next year.
He has the tools…just needs to improve his court IQ
Wizards have looked superior all game
Hard to believe Milwaukee is so much better defensively than the Celtics
Skiles is a really good coach
I can see how people can tune him out, but he’s been amazing.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Wow - can I say it?
Andray Blatche just SCHOOLED Kevin Garnett
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Blatche just looks unreal tonight
Thornton too
by young, loud and Scotty on Mar 7, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions
Do Sheed and KG just look old on D or is AB just damn good or comb of both?
I say combination of both.
Yeah - probably both...
But even a young KG doesn’t stop that last shot by Blatche
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KG's on one leg and Sheed's carrying an extra 30 pounds or so
But Dray’s been doing this to just about everybody anyway
They both
have a lot of miles on their treads. I also think that the Celts just look lazy and bored.
Some of both
I wonder if Blatche and McGee would have this same kind of fire if they were down by a few points rather than ahead, but I’ll take it.
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sheed is done.
"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 7, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Right now, Blatche is a far better player than KG, no doubt about it. He is abusing KG, like he's standing still
by CVC on Mar 7, 2010 10:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I remember a game like 3 or 4 years ago he held his own against KG
i think twan was hurt or something.
ESPN saying Blatche has the makings of an All Star gave me a cheesy smile.
by purpleonblack86 on Mar 7, 2010 10:19 PM EST reply actions
Thornton can get under people's skin
Melo looked like he wanted to fight him. Watching his team collapse around him might have something to do with it, too.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
From Mike Lee
“Andray Blatche is making Kevin Garnett look like Andray Blatche”. Love it.
he ought to be pissed...
… He is on the decline, and AB is on the rise. Happened when an aging Wizard’s MJ played a young Kobe. Can’t stop Father Time
by CVC on Mar 7, 2010 10:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's just going to hurt more
When we trade him for Rip Hamilton
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Please - don't let the Referees take over this game.....
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Yeah, especially since we don't have anyone who can consistently get to the line
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
the conspiracy theorist part of me showing through....
NBA can’t let the lowly Wizards beat the vaunted Celtics….
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I think we can keep feeding Dray in the post
but he has to get good position more consistently.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
The Wizards need a real PG out there to restore some sanity.
Isn’t this why they gave Shaun Livingston a second 10-day sight unseen?
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Love McGee's play in this game
Especially on defense. When he’s down low, they’re scared to drive to the hoop.
Uh oh
Let’s go Wizards!
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
That was a nice move by Foye
to get past Rondo
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It didn't look like it on the replay.
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Please stop shooting fadeaways, Al Thornton
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lol i figured that the Foye was trying a runner before Javale caught it and slammed it.
by purpleonblack86 on Mar 7, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions
Was Thornton jawing with Garnett
or asking if he was ok?
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions
Rondo turned his body at the last minute
plus it looked like Thornton slid over just slightly.
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Thornton got lazy
and did not have position. Tried to lean in and make it look like he did.
times like this when we need a closer like Gilbert Arenas
by CVC on Mar 7, 2010 10:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Seriously
The fact that the wheels have come off the offense this much in this situation is probably the biggest indictment of Foye as a PG.
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Yeah we need a PG
But i still prefer Foye to Boykins
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Doris Burke agrees with me!
I knew she was good.
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Yeah - Rondo picked up his defense at the start of the 4th quarter...
.made it hard on Foye to initiate the Offense… Wizards typically starting with only 10 seconds or less on the clock…
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Sam Cassell looks like he wants to run out onto the court himself.
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He also started hand-checking
like crazy and not getting called for it.
The whole Celtic team is being
allowed to hand check like crazy.
yep
4th quarter started and they started getting away with whatev
I guess Miller's out there for rebounding
But I’d still prefer to see Singleton on the defensive end.
Foye
I think NY game him his shot selection and Boykins gave him his dribbling
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are we a cursed team or what? we had that loose ball.
by CVC on Mar 7, 2010 10:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It's what the Celtics do
The refs haven’t called it all game.
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Seriously, basically Garnett is fronting him
and grabbing his freakin’ arms to stop the post pass.
Travel
You can’t catch the ball and fall on the ground … unless you are a Celt with less than a minute remaining.
I think you can fall
you just can’t slide on the ground.
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How does Boston have an advantage in Fast Break points over the Wiz?
11 – 4
We got all these young guys… that love to run (McGee, Blatche, Thornton) – and we get beat on Fast Break points by Boston?
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Yes, I prefer him to Boykins
but again I’ll point to Foye.
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No pure point guard?
I don’t even know. We could really use an Andre Miller type to throw alley oops. Actually, Crittenton wasn’t that bad at it.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 7, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
they NEVER call that 5 second out of bounds play..
Rondo took all of 5 seconds….
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DEPRESSION ENSUES
Im going to put a bag on my head and sleep like that. Goodnight yall.
"Crushing defeat"?
There’s really no such thing at this point
Looked like a "crushing victory" to me
the Celts are going nowhere.
by MR on Mar 7, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just remember everyone...
This is what we WANT….
Play hard… compete…. lose (and get more ping pong balls)
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I want our team to get some good wins
so that they keep practicing and playing hard
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Mar 7, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
no
i do not give a shit about ping pong balls. that sucked. they melted down, recovered, then got grabbed, hacked and smacked into a loss. they need to win some of these games as part of rebuilding the team. and once it was close, you knew the outcome. sucks.
"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 7, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
screw the ping pong balls, a few losses isn’t going to get us anywhere closer to wall or turner. right now we’re like 8th worst in the standings.
by Marine4Life51 on Mar 7, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
I agree. I'd take the win
but I’m not going to drink myself into a stupor and get suicidal.
by MR on Mar 7, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
I am so annoyed with Randy Foye right now.
He didn’t miss the last few shots, but he failed to restore order when the game was slipping away.
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Ray Allen was the difference tonight
The Wizards front line was awesome. Another perfect game: one that’s hard fought and close, but lost. NBA draft, here we come.
Great Effort
Great game. Really like what I’m seeing from the BIG THREE of McGee, Blatche and Thornton.
Randy Foye pretty much sucks at any type of decision making.
Which, incidentally, is pretty important for a Flip PG.
Definitly not Randy Foyes fault buddy he hit a very important shot at the end.
CLEARLY Ray Allen, Mike Miller was abysmal in getting around MOVING illegal screens by every big possible. Ray Allen won it hands down
PS There is something wrong with losing when it makes me want to drink myself to sleep after I smash my head in my wall.
yeah
you could tell he was pretty rattled by the stepped up defensive pressure of Boston.
by young, loud and Scotty on Mar 7, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
Can we just cut Miller and sign another NBDL'er
He’s now Deshawn Stevenson futile on offense and he got abused on screens guarding Allen today. He’s just been a bumblin fool since the trades. get rid of him.
Not sure how to respond
the guy is leading the league in 3 pt shooting.
Were you joking?
by MR on Mar 7, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
When he is open
I wish more players played that way.
by MR on Mar 7, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
He's leading in percentage
He’s only shot 89 threes this year. Attempts leader Aaron Brooks, meanwhile, is at 399.
Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.
He shoots about 3 per game
I wish he’d shoot more too. But he’s shooting over 50% in FG and 3s, pretty amazing numbers. 10 pts, 6 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game. Pretty good numbers.
by MR on Mar 7, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
maybe he's intentionally trying to convince the Wizards
not to attempt to sign him after this year….
by young, loud and Scotty on Mar 7, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
God I hate the Celtics
And I didn’t until tonight. They might as well have been spraying champagne over each other after Allen hit that shot. It was the WIZARDS. Pricks. Know how I know you’re not winning crap this year?
Impressed with the CAA tournament so far.
by purpleonblack86 on Mar 7, 2010 10:56 PM EST reply actions
mike has the skills and talent to be a go-to scorer
but he has the mentality that deshawn should have had last year.
At least our front court..
…outplayed their front court. But we’re seriously undermanned. Ray Allen versus MM was the difference tonight.
McGee seemed to play with more confidence, and had a pretty good game despite the limited rebounds.
Can’t complain about this one.
wizards played well in front of a national tv audience...
… a lot of people got to see AB play as a starter for the first time…. and got to see a future All Star really dominate an aging All-star
Blatche v. KG
23 and 9 from AB compared to 8 and 10 from KG
Does anyone doubt AB is the real deal?
I said a week ago that the only trade I’d consider for AB is Chris Bosh. I’m now going to take that back.
I'd still take that trade
Blatche played great tonight, until the final minutes. He chucked at least 2 long-range, poorly conceived shots, and missed a couple more on last second, desperation heaves. Worse, he let KG fluster him. From the past several games, we’ve seen that Blatche doesn’t respond well to double-teams. Tonight, he didn’t respond well to KG grabbing him and forcing him out of his choice spots. He has to find ways to continue being effective in these situations. His teammates and his coach also need to find ways to help him be effective, whether it be as a shooter, or just to draw the attention of defenders.
And that's the best...
…lesson he’s got in 5 years here. Let’s see how fast he learns it.
by Izman on Mar 8, 2010 7:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
3 good points ive seen here
Mike Miller is not a shoot under the contest, but merely shoots when completely or semi-open.
SOOOO Set screens for him, better screens. Just like Old Papa Garnett does when blocking Mike so Ray can gain confidence and hit his completely open shots.
If we double teamed Allen, well we would have won.
Wow
I even missed the 2:30am replay of tonights game. Reading through the game thread is fun though.
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Mar 8, 2010 4:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Turpin time!
Bullets flashback moment.
by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Mar 8, 2010 4:28 AM EST via mobile reply actions
you know what?
I hope CLE, ORL , and ATL were watching, because we exposed the celtics tonight that game was BS, but i’m so happy that we played so tough though….
Dagger
What a deflating loss. Good for those who like ping pong balls. Another tough game to watch, for different reasons.
"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier
Interesting note
miller SF, young SF
miller ineffectuve in stopping Allen from screen
Miller ineffectuve in scoring
really the difference there.
If u inserted Nick Young maybe you get better defense and some offense, boom, you win the game!
by Unxpekted on Mar 8, 2010 9:41 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Or
Maybe Nick goes 3-17 and runs into the same picks Mike did. With the way they were already throwing away that game, Nick Young is really the last guy on the team I’d want on the floor. Regardless, we’re going to see a lot of games like this one and probably at least a few like the Bucks games. It’s just the team that we have right now. Hopefully they learn from it. Watching the froncourt for the first 43 minutes was truly nice, though.
I do think Miller was really bad last night
I’m not sure Nick was the answer, but Miller played really bad.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Miller played bad dude. You say this team has to learn? Well just saying were going to see alot of games like this is not learning.
I dont want to learn because I understand why we lose. Last night it was clearly Millers lack of offense and ability to move the ball (trapped and turnovers) no offensive rhythm and inability to guard or avoid picks allowing Allen open 3’s to tie and then win the game.
If Nick Young nearly avoided one of those screens and or hit an offense shot in our disarray of the final minutes which Young usually does (either nails a three ball or penetrates) we win the game.
I'm not saying that Mike was any good
In fact, I would have loved to us move him at the dealine (wouldn’t Boston rather have him than Finley?). I’ve just pretty much given up on Nick. The problem with doubling Ray is he runs around multiple screens all night long so it’s not as easy as it seems.
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