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Gilbert Talks About The Gun Incident, 'What He's Learned'
My thoughts on the Esquire interview: "It's good to have the real Gilbert back"
Gilbert Arenas' "article" in Esquire Magazine on the gun incident
This article, or whatever you want to call it, is ... interesting. I'm not sure what to think about it yet. Discuss here.
Briefing: Eight isn't great when you're losing
by JakeTheSnake on Mar 16, 2010 8:25 AM EDT
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Rook couldn't have put it better. Odds are, this losing streak is still going to get worse before it gets better. The good thing is, thanks to this Western swing, most of the carnage will occur after bedtime.
Wizards Losing Streak Reaches Eight - Dave Johnson, CSN Washington
The game was played at Energy Solutions Arena and the Washington Wizards could have used one. Instead with Deron Williams running the offense and Carlos Boozer finishing at the basket the Jazz extended the Wizards losing streak to eight games with a 112-89 victory. "We lost some close ones and we have lost ones when we got out butt kicked," Wizards coach Flip Saunders said of his team’s slide. "If they think it is just going to happen and get better, it’s not. We have to play accordingly and we can’t play loose or have throw- away type possessions."
Jazz rout Wizards to end 2-game losing streak - Associated Press
Andray Blatche scored 24 points and Mike Miller added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Wizards, who lost their eighth straight game. Washington shot just 3 of 22 from the field and was outscored 31-15 in the third quarter as Utah built a 90-60 lead. The Wizards shot 36.9 percent for the game.
The Wizards shot just 3 of 22 (13.6 percent) and were outscored 31-15 in the third period. They couldn't respond with much, although Blatche tried with his mouth midway through the third. He dunked over Okur and leaned forward to taunt him. Problem was, the Wizards were trailing by 22 points at the time. Blatche picked up a technical on the play and fans started chanting, "Scoreboard! Scoreboard!"
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Wizards lose their 8th in a row
by Rook6980 on Mar 15, 2010 11:30 PM EDT
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The Utah Jazz are a very good team. The Washington Wizards are not. End result = blow out.
Surprisingly, the Wizards played well in the first quarter, sharing the ball and generally playing together. They had 6 assists on 9 made field goals and the game was tied at 25 after one quarter. After that, Utah simply ran their pick-and-roll game to perfection - and steadily pulled away to take a 14 point halftime lead.
The Wizards started to show tired legs in the 3rd quarter, as they shot a pathetic 3 for 20 (15%), and almost every shot was coming up short. On the defensive side, they stopped moving their feet and started reaching, committing 10 fouls in the quarter.
After that, it was garbage time, as the Jazz led by 30 after three quarters.
Stay tuned, this may not be the worst loss on the current road trip. They have to play Denver tomorrow, and remember that Washington beat Denver in Washington back on February 19th. The Nuggets will remember that game. Denver lost a close game to the Rockets tonight 125-123 (more fuel for Denver's fire).... and Washington will be playing their 5th game in 6 days. After that, they play at Portland and then at the Lakers. This losing streak could get ugly.
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Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz: Regular Season Game 65 Open Thread
by Rook6980 on Mar 15, 2010 8:33 PM EDT
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The Essentials:
Wizards (21-43) vs. Jazz (42-24)
9 p.m. (Eastern)
EnergySolutions Arena
TV: CSN
Radio: 106.7 The Fan
Notable Jazz numbers this season
4th in expected winning percentage (.671)
12th in pace (93.1 possessions per game)
7th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating (110.6 points/100 possessions)
10th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating (105.7 points allowed/100 possessions)
Pre-game links
SLC Dunk (SB Nation Jazz Blog)
True Blue Jazz
Wizards Insider
| Tonight's Projected Starters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wizards | vs. | Jazz |
| Shaun Livingston | PG | Deron Williams |
| Mike Miller | SG | Wesley Mathews |
| Al Thornton | SF | C. J. Miles |
| Andray Blatche | PF | Carlos Boozer |
| JaVale McGee | C | |
The Wizards play the Utah Jazz for the first time this year, and will play them again later this month at the Verizon Center. The Jazz just came off a tough road trip where they went 2-2; losing the last two games to Milwaukee and Oklahoma City. Both Center Mehmet Okur (back) and forward Andrei Kirilenko (calf) are questionable for this game.
This is an open thread, so everyone chime in.
UPDATE: According to Wizards Insider, Shaun Livingston will start in place of Randy Foye.... Interesting.
GO WIZARDS!
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Keys to the Palace: Seven isn't heaven when you're losing
by JakeTheSnake on Mar 15, 2010 1:00 PM EDT
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Playing five games in seven days, including three on consecutive nights isn't easy on the body. The team has played admirably in light of their unusual circumstances, Still, a seven game losing streak is a seven game sling streak and you can't give anyone a free pass in light of such a slump.
This week, instead of handing out keys, guest passes, and locks, here are seven words to summarize each player's week.
Andray Blatche: Extra defenders are headed in his direction.
Earl Boykins: Don't look now, Livingston stole his minutes.
Randy Foye: Without improvement, he might lose minutes too.
Alonzo Gee: Has a PER of 26.7. Not bad.
Shaun Livingston: Hey look! We have a point guard.
JaVale McGee: If only he rebounded like he dunks.
Mike Miller: This season's grim reality has set in.
Fabricio Oberto: Scored four points against Orlando on Saturday!
Quinton Ross: Only scored one point the entire week.
James Singleton: Gives the team some much needed toughness.
Al Thornton: Attempted 49 shots during four game span.
Nick Young: Attempted a much more modest 31 shots.
Flip Saunders: 18 more game Flip, 18 more games...
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AP: Gilbert Arenas says he deserved punishment
Editor's Note: Bumped. Tried looking for the article but it's not up on their website yet. Look forward to it.
The suspended Washington Wizards guard tells Esquire magazine he wasn't using "longevity thinking" when he took out four guns in what he says was an attempt to play a prank on teammate Javaris Crittenton in December.
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