Knicks Vs. Wizards: Second-Half Thread
by Mike Prada on Jan 6, 2012 8:18 PM EST
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I hope this switch doesn't kill our momentum Mike
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 8:20 PM EST reply actions
It's just a wrinkle.
Our momentum is full speed ahead thanks to the new colors.
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All Washington Everything.
heh, it got killed in the 2nd q though already
not ours but our teams’
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What seems to be the officer, problem? - Randy Marsh
by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 6, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Let's not feed Javale to much
Let’s have him step out and then cut to the basket as Wall penetrates or blatche has it in the high post
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What seems to be the officer, problem? - Randy Marsh
by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 6, 2012 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Still have Free League Pass
But the match ups are boring. Rubio playing, though.
Only one more game for the Wiz on the free league pass unfortunately.
One more and that’s it for me.
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
They're not used seeing Javale and his offensive prowess
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the way he walked after throwing that errant pass...
by AFM on Jan 6, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
that was weird
"hindsight is 50-50" - Steve Spurrier
by little stevie colter on Jan 6, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
He's making $21 million
He’s entitled to walk
he's trying to get pulled
"hindsight is 50-50" - Steve Spurrier
by little stevie colter on Jan 6, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
And how does this make him different from any other Wizard?
by HeyHeyDoctorJ on Jan 6, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
nah - the players mostly look like they care
tonight, at least, lewis does not. at all
"hindsight is 50-50" - Steve Spurrier
by little stevie colter on Jan 6, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
That was the right shot
Wide open with everyone switching
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Jan 6, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
that is the crap I'm talkin about with Lewis
He just stands there and allows a fast break after he throws it away. Pitiful, unacceptable
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 8:30 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Let that be Nick or Javale
and they would be riding pine
He should be sitting for the rest of the game for that
It was so blatantly obvious and lazy
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 8:36 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I think it's a mixture of effort and cluelessness
He doesn’t try hard enough to go after rebounds or to rotate when his teammate gets beat. I also say he’s clueless because I see him trying to communicate with his teammates, but it’s like he just doesn’t know where to be at the right time. He’s just an awful defender any way you can spin it.
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my feed of this game is pretty low quality
but what the hell is Stoudamaire wearing
are those designer rec specs?
now blatche is shooting enough
but i guess that’s better than too much..he’s played better
I can't stand Blatche
The defense evaporates immediately after he comes in the game.
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Lewis and AB should not be starting
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Lewis just proved my point
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Why didn't Flip bring in Blatche earlier?
he could’ve kept us in the game….
(Thoughts of all NY fans)
yes please
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
No words for Shard
he shouldn’t be starting , he should get 3-4 min a game!!!
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Too late to amnesty this year, I wish we could just cut Dray and Shard
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
You can't spell Rashard w/out Rash
Bad joke. Sorry.
how long is Flip gonn aleave LEwis in the game?!?!?!
where is booker?
by baltimorebullets80 on Jan 6, 2012 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Why in the world is Blatche not looking to go to the basket
He gets the ball right in the post, didnt even make a move. Hes faking or all talk about really wanting to get the ball in the post.
An Lewis, no words but I have bad thoughts
Blatche needs a coach and teammates like Boston for example
A team that says do not ever take a jump shot, if you do you come out the game. Simple – end of story.
The dudes is way to talented to be taking jumpers ALL game.
I am so confused. We all see it, why is there no change from year to year game to game with Blatche.???
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lewis's effort is the most unprofessional BS i have ever seen
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by little stevie colter on Jan 6, 2012 8:40 PM EST reply actions
Yea something is up with that
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah it really is indefensible
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Im gonna sound crazy for this
But I just can’t believe that my favorite athlete was traded for him
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 8:43 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Told you guys NY would come back
I actually kind of hope we lose this game so Flip’s firing comes sooner. I don’t care what Ted says. I don’t think Flip can survive if we don’t win a game soon.
Flip is a blind puupet on the floor. Blatche is a cancer. Why he continues to leave him in is anyone’s guess.
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Heh
not many of us would have bet against you
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Jan 6, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Our starting PF has 1 rebound
kinda tells the story
everybody kills us on the boards
our center gets no off rebounds, our forward can’t spell rebound
I've never seen him play like he doesn't care.
Skins, Bullets/Wizards, Nats, Caps.
All Washington Everything.
Nice hustle, Chris
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Lets activate Emir Preldzic and demote Blatche to Turkey
by Emmet O'Neal on Jan 6, 2012 8:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
We need to find away to get rid of Lewis and Dray
Both are useless and put in no effort. Addition by subtraction.
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Wish we would just not play them
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
I am just disgusted with this team because the issues are just so obvious
But the guys really don’t like each other enough to play the right way.
by jazzy1 on Jan 6, 2012 8:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I'm begging you Flip
Don’t come out of the T/O in a zone.
team looks awesome when they just run
until Flip calls the play in.
by baltimorebullets80 on Jan 6, 2012 8:44 PM EST reply actions
Was listening to NY Knick radio on way home....
interesting to hear. They weren’t such homers, good play by play. Impressed with Singleton. Said they didn’t take him simply because they needed more guard help – but it was a toss up. Blatche has been underperforming this season but is a big body (although it didn’t sound like he was doing much). In general though they thought it was pretty unacceptable to be down to the Wiz (when they were down).
Yeah my online feed is the NY commentators
They aren’t bad, pretty fair…
by AFM on Jan 6, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
To justify paying him $23 million?
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
I just cant fathom that we live in a world where...
..you get paid that much for that piss poor of an effort at your job
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 8:51 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Man does Chris Singleton look good
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Gotta give Seraphin 1 iota of credit
His defense has improved this quarter. that airball a few minutes ago…
That run was
Brought to us by Lewis riding the pine. Is there any question as to who should be getting the majority of minutes now?
Nice to see Jordan's ass planted firmly on the bench
Jordan Crawford
yeah indeed.
I like Mack to start the 4th
Who won? Who lost? Who cares?! The NBA is Back! - David Aldridge
What seems to be the officer, problem? - Randy Marsh
by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 6, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
If I didn't already buy a Young one
Id be with you
by oakhillswag on Jan 6, 2012 8:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
A good coach can make this team work
if in fact these guys dont like Wall’s personality.
The objective should always be to win and these guys all have different agendas that dont have much to do with playing basketball together as a team. Its the COACH
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GROWN ASS MAN!
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by BM22 on Jan 6, 2012 8:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
GROWN ASS MAN.
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Booker and Singleton
Need to give them more playing time
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
heh
thought we were talking about Cowboys fans for a minute…
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Jan 6, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Jorts = Josh Harrelson
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I think we need to make a bust of Booker T.
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finally a game they can build one
if it doesn’t get ugly at the end
Mack?
Why is JC at the point? Can we fast-forward 5 minutes and 4 turnovers later?
I was just about to post that
I find that weird.
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 8:55 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
that we haven't seen much of Shelvin
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 8:55 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
That is a bullshit non-call.
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Oh, no doubt
But it’s still a bullshit non-call.
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yeah but crawford just stood there
basketball=boxout
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cant count on the refs, their not perfect
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We better get a meaningful make-up call
and soon.
Did Stern change the rule already?
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
Wizards getting hammered on the boards
But part of it is because the Knicks have stars and the defense is spread out helping too much.
I dont think the Wiz boxout
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I don't claim to be a coach
But shouldn’t one player constantly ending possessions poorly mean they should… not be playing?
how did singleton make that?
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 8:59 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Any info on Vesely?
Still not 100% Flip doesn’t want to ruin our “chemistry”?
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
I think he's waiting to give him un-meaningful minutes
in terms of us being down 15+… which he might have expected to happen tonight
by Max Zamphirescu on Jan 6, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Remember hustle and effort is the expectations of looser. Winners are highly talented players that play as team, play efficiently, play with a high IQ. and execute!
I want winners……………….
by wizwoneword on Jan 6, 2012 9:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
what does it mean...
…when 40% of our staring line-up can meet “loser” expectations?
Why is Flipping bringing Blatche back in???
I expect NYto go on a scoring palooza now.
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nice steal though
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At least it was a nice steal...
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I have no problem with that
he’s a decent post defender and it allows booker and singleton to play.
Wow, nice move from Dray
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Blatche drove, cool
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double melo
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he played his butt off inthe ncaa tourn
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AAAAAAAAAND ONE
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Thanks to our very own Grown-Ass Man
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I LOVE TREVOR BOOKER!!!
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 9:06 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
Most favorite thing:
When outlet passes off hustle plays turn into freaking assists
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Jan 6, 2012 9:07 PM EST reply actions
Still can't change gears
As someone mentioned earlier, he’s like a pitcher with a great fastball but no change-up
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 6, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
That it was
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Haha well said
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Giveaway idea
Trevor Booker action figure
by Emmet O'Neal on Jan 6, 2012 9:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
pleasepleasepleaseplease
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We're only down 3
Even with the other team’s superstar going off…. Progress
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 9:10 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Everyone playing well
except Shard, Seraphin and Crawford
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Players-Only Meetings
Can we have one before ever game please?
Fantastic ball movement.
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He needs to put that down
GREAT defense by Javale & Booker
That was a foul
& we’re still owed a make up call
even if it's half knick fans
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 9:17 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Seriously, fuck that
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you get that open when you get elbow guys in the face
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 9:19 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
no he got hit in the face
Even the knicks announcers pointed it out
by AFM on Jan 6, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
They're not gonna call that
With 20 seconds left. Never.
It will NEVER be called on Melo against the Wizards
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
Booker should've yelled like Lebron on that one
would’ve got the foul
one of them should have had the chance to screw it up
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He should have regained his balance before shooting
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The way the play was drawn up
had him there for the outlet pass instead of Nick
Also valid
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not the right play
count on wall for our first win .
Why not nick even Dray lol
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I actually think the play was ran for dray
Walls man dropped so he kicked it ot
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 9:22 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
needed that laugh after this game
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ouch...wall should not be taking the last shot
But what a great game. Special props to AB and JVM for playing HARD down the stretch, playing well together, and PASSING back n forth
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:22 PM EST reply actions
That one hurt =/
Duck Fallas!!
by believe_the_curse on Jan 6, 2012 9:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hate that we loss
But I can live with games like this
Now can we have more of these please!
Gotta agree
Wall played well. Booker & Singleton played out of their minds. Javale played well. Blatche played better (stillnot sold). We gotta get Vesely up and running soon.
Blatche had a great game. Come on
He played his ass off in the fourth. He fed the ball to others. He was even passing to JVM alot. Dont mistake me, he has a long way to go. But I cant criticize him after that fourth quarter effort.
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He did look solid out there.
It’ll be interesting to see whether he can follow this game up with another strong one Sunday.
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"Better" is as much as I'll giv him
And I’ll open the door for more efforts just like this one…although more rebounds would be appreciated.
Early on Singleton and JVM were fighting off each other crashing the boards
but AB hit them hard late in the game
I dont want to make too much of it. It was the hardest I have seen him play period. So I def will not pick tonight to nickel and dime him
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
I was most happy to see him and JVM work together. That is progress
JW needs to work with JVM more but overall, it was a strong effort.
This team has promise when they play hard
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
There was that one sequence
where Blatche and Mcgee passed back and forth until one of em got open. First time I have ever seen that.
Yes me too...and that is what I was referring to
This could be a good team when they click
I think their play open up some eyes for them. I dont know if we will ever see it again, but i saw the lightbulbs go off for them as each created easy buckets for the other
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Looking at that melo play again Blatche shoulda showed out and trapped melo and flushed Amare into mcgee.
That wasn’t on Booker Blatche shoulda trapped him.
good game kids
We just have to understand that its meant for us not to win. Good game all around
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 6, 2012 9:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The team should've been rewarded for playing like that
Not really going out on a limb here, but without Lewis’ or Crawford’s atrocious play, we win that game
that's a game where the team with the best player on the court won the game
But that was a great effort by the wiz
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 9:25 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I still think we easily win this game
If Booker gets more minutes in favor of Blatche.
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This game id said if Shard didnt play in favor of Sing
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play like that and there's no way you lose to minny.
…also please sit rashard. he just doesn’t bring the same intensity
Yep
Great Game by Singleton- BVooker too.
by DCPerspective on Jan 6, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Tough to lose on a non call at the end like that...
Anthony should have been called for an elbow to the head – and referee swallowed his whistle…
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
Its the NBA. that shit happens all the time.
And it is why you need a tough team. If we win enough, long enough, we will get the calls
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
We would have won if ‘melo got called for the elbow…
or harelson’s putback didn’t count
or wall got more than 4 free throws despite finishing through contact over and over
JVM missed free throws
Sings missed putback
And JW’s wide open 3
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Well...that lazy ass turnover by Lewis at half court is the one that stands out to me
He was slow to go for the ball
Slow to get to the ball
Slow to do anything once he had the ball
and then threw that pussy ass cross court pass
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
START !!!! Wall Nick Singleton Booker McGee !!!!!!
by eltacoman on Jan 6, 2012 9:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Blatche won't be benched regardless of what happens, but I like Booker's energy and hustle off the bench
by Max Zamphirescu on Jan 6, 2012 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno why but they really refuse to give Wall foul calls on his drives/layups its insane
it cant be ignored, he’s not a f’ing rookie anymore, give him his just do’s
The bloom is off the rose
He will have to earn them now. It will take a while. NBA refs are usually slow to embrace a star player (which he is not even), but once they do…then you get away with shit like Melo gouging Booker to get open for a critical three
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
again i bring up Blake Griffin as a prime example of a player with
the same number of years as Wall getting the star treatment. Its bullshit
I'm deflated the team just has no idea how to win close games not eough experience
They played hard not necessarily the right way.
Eh went on a superb 9-0 run at the end of the game
And Nick Young’s 3 was inches away from going in at the buzzer
by Max Zamphirescu on Jan 6, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Lewis doesnt care. Start and PLay Singleton
He should be the third man after JV to play the three
He just has nothing left in the tank. ANd that half court turnover sequence was just laziness…grrr
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:28 PM EST reply actions
I don't think you can say that he doesn't care.
That’s a lot of conjecture. His play could step up, but I hardly doubt anyone at this level doesn’t care.
His turnover and not running back to defend
Was one of the laziest plays that I’ve ever seen. I don’t think he cares at all. He’s sitting on his 23 mil a year and loafing
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 6, 2012 9:32 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Haven't read the game threads, so these may have been asked before:
1. Why didn’t Rashard sit when it was obvious he was killing the team? Why, why, WHY???
2. Why is Flip in love with the idea of Crawford as the backup PG, and won’t give Mack any burn?
3. Why didn’t Vesely get any PT at all?
4. Why doesn’t Singleton start?
recap
Wall played a solid game made mistakes but was agressive in what e was doing
Nick stamina just isn’t there yet last years Nick woulda had 30 when rolling like that
Blatche light on boards and defense
Lewis just awful
Mcgee solid another double double with 13/10/4blks
Singleton great effort and hustle poruous defense but good shooting
Booker just a scrappy effort just played hard as he could refreshing.
Crawford terrible
Seraphin bad aide from a block here and there
Flip typical bad coaching. wth subs, no adjustments
i can't complain tonight
Maybe playing too much Lewis, and Crawford at the point kinda crazy. but that’s nick-picking. they played well… anthony too much
Wall tried to win the game when he shoulda hit Nick or Dray when we NEEDED a bucket
down 1 or 2 after Melos 3
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but he should dribble penetrate and stick with a strength
there is a reason they left him wide open
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
That rebound JVM had over Chandler was sick
I doubt that has ever happened to him
by les boulez bomber on Jan 6, 2012 9:41 PM EST reply actions
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