Bullets Forever - Wizards vs. Suns: Washington burns nets in 127-105 victory"Ain't No Luck"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48097/BulletsForever-fv.png2013-03-17T11:41:46-04:00http://www.bulletsforever.com/rss/stream/38776012013-03-17T11:41:46-04:002013-03-17T11:41:46-04:00Recap roundup: Webster keys blowout win
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<p>Rounding up reaction to a thorough 127-105 victory and Martell Webster's career night.</p> <p>Here's your recap roundup for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a>' 127-105 drubbing of the Pheonix Suns. For more coverage, check out <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/3/16/4113560/wizards-vs-suns-nba-2013" target="_blank">our StoryStream</a> as well as postgame interviews with <a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/randy-wittman-postgame-3-16-13/index.jsp" target="_blank">Randy Wittman</a>, <a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/martell-webster-postgame-3-16-13/index.jsp" target="_blank">Martell Webster</a>, <a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/john-wall-postgame-3-16-13/index.jsp" target="_blank">John Wall</a>, <a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/bradley-beal-postgame-3-16-13/index.jsp" target="_blank">Bradley Beal</a> and <a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/emeka-okafor-postgame-3-16-13/index.jsp" target="_blank">Emeka Okafor</a>, courtesy of Monumental Network.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/martell-websters-34-points-leads-washington-wizards-past-phoenix-suns-127-105/2013/03/16/fcbf5564-8e7b-11e2-9838-d62f083ba93f_story.html" target="_blank">Washington Post</a></p>
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<p>When his sixth three-pointer splashed through the net near the end of the third quarter of the Washington Wizards' 127-105 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>, Martell Webster skipped back on defense, arms swinging along, carefree, as he rocked side to side.</p>
<p>When his seventh three-pointer dropped at the start of the fourth period, Webster ran back down the court and began to shrug his shoulders like Michael Jordan during the 1992 NBA Finals when he looked over and saw his Wizards teammates waving towels, laughing and hooting on the bench.</p>
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<p><a href="http://districtsportspage.com/washington-wizards-game-65-wrap-webster-posts-career-high-34-points-as-wiz-shut-down-suns/15944" target="_blank">District Sports Page</a></p>
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<p>To say Webster was on top of his game would be a gross understatement. By the end of the night, he was skipping around the court like a kid playing a pickup game.</p>
<p>And with good reason.</p>
<p>Before completing a day's work, he recorded a career-high 34 points, became the first Wizard to reach 30 points or more in a game this season and set a new career record with seven three-pointers - falling just one shy of tying the franchise record for a game.</p>
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<p><a href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/martell-webster-lights-up-suns/article/2524563" target="_blank">Washington Examiner</a></p>
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<p>Asked how it felt to go 7-for-10 from beyond the arc and get his number called more than usual, Webster summoned the humor that has made him a unique and positive fixture inside the Wizards locker room all season.</p>
<p>"It's what it feels like to be Brad [Beal]," he said. "It's awesome. I love it."</p>
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<p><a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/webster-scores-34-wizards-beat-033810593--nba.html" target="_blank">Associated Press</a></p>
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<p>Wall, meanwhile, has had at least 17 points and nine or more assists in his last four games. He followed a 12-for-15 effort in Friday's win over New Orleans with an efficient 8-of-11 shooting night Saturday.</p>
<p>After Saturday's game, he said he'd already brought up Webster's potential return to team owner Ted Leonsis.</p>
<p>''I already talked to Ted about that one,'' Wall said. ''That's an easy hands-down question about trying to get him back.''</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-suns-instant-analysis" target="_blank">CSN Washington recap</a></p>
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<p>PG John Wall continued to be metronome, shooting 8-for-11 for 17 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, three steals and one blocked shot. Six Wizards scored in double figures. Phoenix (22-45) stayed close in the first quarter, leading 29-27 behind 11 points from F Markieff Morris. The rest of his team was just 8-for-23. Webster responded with 12 points in the second quarter with seven coming on free throws. Beal played 11 minutes off the bench in the first half and went 2-for-4, making his only three-pointer, for five points. The Suns couldn't get shots in their half-court sets and couldn't even get clean looks on fast breaks. The Wizards made 46 of 93 shots, or 51.6%, and made 14 of 21 three-pointers (66.7%).</p>
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<p><a href="http://wizofawes.com/2013/03/16/washington-wizards-block-out-the-phoenix-suns-win-127-to-105/" target="_blank">Wiz of Awes</a></p>
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<p>The bright and shining star of the game was Webster. It seemed like the entire game revolved around him. As mentioned above, he had a career high 34 points, and went 7 for 10 for three pointers. While this game won't ever be the norm for Webster, he is a great fit for the Wizards. He's one of the best corner three point shooters in the league, which is the ideal spot up location for Wall kick outs, and he's seems like he's an very positive locker room influence. I hope the Wizards can get him to resign here next year.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/websters-play-ignites-talk-about-future-wizards" target="_blank">CSN Washington Webster sidebar</a></p>
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<p>"Martell had one of those nights where he could've thrown it off the roof and it would've gone in," Wizards coach <span>Randy Wittman</span> said. "It really is one of those unbelievable feelings. It's one of those feelings where you're going like, ‘Wow, what's going on here?'" I have been in that position before (as a player)... so I drew up every play I could for him because you want to take advantage of that feeling."</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/game-recap-wizards-127-suns-105">WashingtonWizards.com</a></p>
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<p>The Wizards got some good news right before the game as it was announced that <span>Bradley Beal</span> would return to the lineup after missing six games. The Suns though had the lead for a good portion of the first half but a 14-2 run towards the end of the half propelled the Wizards into the lead and they would never look back. The 39 point second quarter was the Wizards highest scoring quarter of the year and the 66 point first half was their highest scoring first half. The offensive fireworks continued into the second half as the Wizards put up another 36 in the 3rd quarter to score 100 points before the close of the third and put the game out of reach. By the end of the night the Wizards had their most explosive offensive performance of the year and a 22 point victory over Phoenix.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/beal-jumps-both-feet-despite-ankle" target="_blank">CSN Washington Beal sidebar</a></p>
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<p>"I got mad when Witt took me out. I already knew that was going to happen. It was for my own benefit," said Beal, who led the reserves by scoring 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting and six rebounds in 21 minutes. "I really played to see how I'm going to feel (Sunday) and see how well my body can hold up and see if I can play more minutes."</p>
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<p><a href="http://alloverthehill.com/2013/03/17/martell-webster-shines-as-wizards-trounce-suns/" target="_blank">All Over The Hill</a></p>
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<p>Another positive for the Wizards was certainly Wall, who continues to develop his outside shot to complement an otherwise outstanding skill set. Despite the negative attention that the point guard has been receiving recently, a combined 69 points and 30 assists over the past three games has officially put the former No. 1 overall pick back on the map in the NBA. It's clear that from a leadership standpoint, this is Wall's team to lose, and after a strong effort across the board in the win tonight, that title is rightfully deserved.</p>
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<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Fsports%2Fsuns%2Farticles%2F20130316phoenix-suns-cant-stop-the-hotshooting-washington-wizards.html&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bulletsforever.com%2F2013%2F3%2F17%2F4115278%2Fwizards-vs-suns-recap-roundup-martell-webster-keys-blowout-win-with-a" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Arizona Republic</a></p>
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<p>"When the Washington Wizards score 127 points on you, you did a lot of things wrong," Suns swingman <span>Jared Dudley</span> said.</p>
<p>The Wizards (23-42) scored 35 points above their average but have been a different team since <span>John Wall's</span> return from injury. When Wall, Bradley Beal and Nene all play, Washington is now 13-6 for a decidedly different direction than the Suns are headed.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2013/3/16/4113884/phoenix-suns-washington-wizards-recap" target="_blank">Bright Side Of The Sun</a></p>
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<p>Defensively, the Suns were steamrolled by John Wall's speed (17 points, 11 assists) and <span>Martell Webster's</span> threes (34 points, 7-10 from three). But let's talk about the Suns offense for a sec.</p>
<p>It's painfully clear that this team has zero chemistry, no identity, and barely a clue as to what they want to do. They vacillate between any variety of mediocre options in the coaching equivalent of a trip to the Golden Corral buffet....and that's probably not being fair to Golden Corral.</p>
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<p><a href="http://valleyofthesuns.com/2013/03/16/washington-wizards-127-phoenix-suns-105-worse-to-worst/" target="_blank">Valley Of The Suns</a></p>
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<p>The tipping point came late in the second quarter, when <span>Michael Beasley</span>, Jermaine O'Neal and <span>Lindsey Hunter</span> all picking up technical fouls in the closing minutes. Beasley's came after one of his most scintillating plays of the year - a driving spin move followed by a vicious left-handed jam in traffic. In his post-play exuberance, he was penalized for taunting. The latter infractions came from perceived no-calls in the midst of a Wizards 15-2 run.</p>
<p>Things only got worse from there, as Washington followed up their 39-point second quarter with a 36-point effort in the third. The Suns were outscored by 12 in that frame, the same amount of points Webster scored from behind the arc in the period.</p>
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<p><a href="http://arizonasports.com/41/1618656/Suns-Strokes-Suns-drop-fourth-straight-in-loss-to-Wizards" target="_blank">Arizona Sports</a></p>
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<p>The Suns dropped their fourth straight to the Wizards on Saturday, and their sixth of eight this month. They also surrendered the most points they've given up in a first half (66).</p>
<p>Phoenix's defensive woes continued against Washington. The Suns have now given up 100 or more points in six consecutive contests for the first time since the 2010-11 season.</p>
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<p><a href="http://sunngun.com/2013/03/16/wizards-destroys-suns-wizards-127-suns-105/" target="_blank">Sun-N-Gun</a></p>
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<p>Washington signed Webster this past summer to a one-year contract worth roughly $1.6 million dollars. Over his last five games(including tonight) Martell Webster is averaging 21.8 points, and has made 24 three-pointers in 47 attempts; time for an extension?</p>
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https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/3/17/4115278/wizards-vs-suns-recap-roundup-martell-webster-keys-blowout-win-with-aJeff Newman2013-03-17T09:47:52-04:002013-03-17T09:47:52-04:00Wall has talked to Ted about bringing Martell back
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<p><span>Martell Webster's</span> splendid season continued Saturday night with a 34-point effort in the <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Wizards</a>' 127-105 win over the <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a>. Afterwards, <span>John Wall</span> admitted to the assembled media that he had spoken to owner Ted Leonsis about the importance of re-signing the free-agent-to-be.</p>
<p><a href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/martell-webster-lights-up-suns/article/2524563">Via Craig Stouffer of the Washington Examiner:</a></p>
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<p>"I already talked to [Wizards owner] Ted [Leonsis] about that one," Wall said. "That's an easy hands down question about trying to get him back here because him being a free agent. There's a lot of people that are going to come after him, especially after the season he had this year and is having."</p>
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<p>Webster admitted that while "this is a business, so we'll see what happens," he's having an "extraordinary" time here and thinks his teammates are "really freakin' awesome." A month and a half ago, <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/1/26/3917346/martell-webster-washington-wizards-nba-free-agency">Webster told Bullets Forever</a> that this season with the Wizards has been "the most fun I've had in my career."</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/3/17/4115092/martell-webster-nba-free-agency-2013-wizards-john-wallMike Prada2013-03-16T21:35:21-04:002013-03-16T21:35:21-04:00Webster drops 34 as Washington buries Phoenix
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<p>Martell Webster scored a career-high 34 points as the Washington Wizards crushed the Phoenix Suns.</p> <p>What a game. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> blew out the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>, 127-105 in front of an enthusiastic Verizon Center crowd. Every Wizards that took the floor had a good game. <span>Martell Webster</span> was particularly brilliant, scoring a career-high 34 points while battling back and forth with former Minnesota teammates <span>Wesley Johnson</span> and <span>Michael Beasley</span>. <span>Bradley Beal</span> also looked good in his first game back since spraining his ankle against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">76ers</a>, hitting a couple of threes and recording the block of the night when he chased down a <span>Jared Dudley</span> layup.</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Washington looked OK out of the gate. The defense wasn't quite as tight as usual, but the Wizards made up for it with a couple of buckets in the paint. JO peaked when Nelly had a career and neither Morri does much to protect the rim. Okafor and even Martell Webster were able to repeatedly take advantage of Phoenix' lack of size around the basket.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Beal checked in late in the first to a nice ovation. Shortly thereafter he hit a three which was answered by two Phoenix buckets at the rim. Wittman called time, but whatever he said didn't seem to register as the Suns jumped out to a two point lead at the end of the quarter, 29-27.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">JO and Beasley aren't physical enough to guard Seraphin and Nene at the same time, yet Phoenix kept things close by hitting a couple of jumpers. Despite improved play from Wall and Nene, the Wizards were only up three, 46-43, at the six minute mark in the second quarter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Beasley went off in the second quarter. He hit multiple jumpers and completely posterized Nene at one point. Of course, in typical B-Easy fashion he had to celebrate just a little too flamboyantly and was promptly whistled for a technical foul.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Wall had a monstrous fastbreak dunk, rammed his shoulder into Beasley's chest, and Hunter's outrage led to another technical foul for Phoenix. These teams are playing like it's game seven of the finals despite the fact that neither has had a realistic shot at making the playoffs since, oh, maybe December. I wouldn't be surprised if a fight breaks out tonight.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Washington led 66-59 at halftime. Martell Webster had 17 points, Okafor 11 and Nene 10, while Beasley had 16 off of 6-7 shooting for Phoenix. This has been a wild game full of hustle and trash-talking which is kind of funny since both teams are only playing for pride at this point. The Verizon Center crowd is relatively small but has been loud due to a combination of the great basketball and numerous great sequences featuring mascots during timeouts. Fans may or may not have gotten free lunch boxes, too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Wall and Okafor led Washington as the Wizards got their lead up to 19, 90-71, before Phoenix called time with 5:21 left in the third. Washington's offense has looked sharper than usual and Phoenix' defense has been somewhere between bad and non-existant.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span>John Wall</span> really has been phenomenal tonight. He's shooting very well and, at least for the last few nights, has been as dominant in the halfcourt as he is in transition.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Beal had an insane block on Jared Dudley toward the end of the third quarter. He chased him down in the half-court and practically spiked the ball.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">He's not someone who should start for a good team, but <span>Goran Dragic</span> can really play. I don't think people realize just how athletic he is.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">At one point Washington had made two thirds of their 21 three point attempts. Thank Webster, Beal and Temple, who combined to hit 13.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">The fourth quarter was uneventful. Washington scored a lot, Phoenix scored a little, and Washington held on for the win. The only thing you could really criticize about the end of the game is that Wall was re-inserted into the lineup toward the middle of the period despite the Wizards having a 20 point lead.</span></li>
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https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/3/16/4113962/washington-wizards-phoenix-suns-recap-final-score-127-105Thomas Pruitt2013-03-16T18:48:09-04:002013-03-16T18:48:09-04:00Suns vs. Wizards open thread
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<p>Discuss the game here.</p> <table cellspacing="5" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="5"><tbody>
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<td align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><b>March 16, 2013</b></td>
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<td align="center" colspan="3"><b>Verizon Center</b></td>
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<td align="center" colspan="3"><b>7 p.m.</b></td>
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<td align="center" colspan="3"><b>CSN, 106.7 The Fan</b></td>
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<td align="right" width="240"><span>John Wall</span></td>
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<td width="240"><span>Goran Dragic</span></td>
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<td align="right" width="240"><span>Garrett Temple</span></td>
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<td width="240"><span>Wesley Johnson</span></td>
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<td align="right" width="240"><span>Martell Webster</span></td>
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<td width="240"><span>Markieff Morris</span></td>
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<td align="right" width="240">Nene</td>
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<td width="240"><span>Marcus Morris</span></td>
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<td align="right" width="240"><span>Emeka Okafor</span></td>
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<p><span>Luis Scola</span></p>
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<th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><b>2012/13 Advanced Stats</b></th>
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<td align="right" width="240"><span style="text-align: start;">92 (14th)</span></td>
<th align="center" width="20">Pace</th>
<td width="240">93.1 (10th)</td>
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<td align="right" width="240"><span style="text-align: start;">98.9 (30th)</span></td>
<th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th>
<td width="240">100.6 (28th)</td>
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<td align="right" width="240"><span style="text-align: start;">102 (4th)</span></td>
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<td width="240">107.2 (22nd)</td>
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<th height="20" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3">Also see: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Bright Side of the Sun</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/3/16/4113560/wizards-vs-suns-nba-2013">StoryStream</a> | <a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/wizards-fast-break-3-16-13/index.jsp">Fast Break</a> </th>
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<p>UPDATE: Bradley Beal will come off the bench tonight.</p>
<p>No <span>Trevor Ariza</span>, <span>Chris Singleton</span>, or <span>A.J. Price</span> tonight. Discuss the game here.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2013/3/16/4113504/suns-vs-wizards-game-time-tv-schedule-and-open-threadThomas Pruitt2013-03-16T13:30:06-04:002013-03-16T13:30:06-04:00Will Wall's daggers blot out the Suns?
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<p>The Washington Wizards face the Phoenix Suns in their second home game in as many days. Here's everything you need to know.</p> <p>Is this the future? The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> have won their last two games in convincing fashion as John Wall has played some of the basketball of his career. Wall is unlikely to continue shooting as well from the outside as he did last night. That said, the ability to put his team on his back for long stretches of a game is exactly what scouts predicted for him when he was first tagged a franchise player almost four years ago.</p>
<p>Washington hosts the struggling Phoenix Suns tonight and, while their defense will likely be better than New Orleans', they're not exactly the 2004 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Pistons</a>.</p>
<p><b>Where and when?</b> 7 p.m. EST at the Verizon Center.</p>
<p><b>Are they good?</b> They're 22-44 on the year and missing their two best big men, so no, they're not. Similar to New Orleans, Phoenix is a rebuilding team that still has quite a bit of rebuilding to do.</p>
<p><b>Who's out?</b> <span>Marcin Gortat</span> and <span>Channing Frye</span> are both dunzo for Phoenix, while Jermaine O'neil, who played last night, is still listed as day-to-day. <span>Trevor Ariza</span>, <span>A.J. Price</span> and <span>Bradley Beal</span> are all up in the air for Washington.</p>
<p><b>Why should I care?</b> Remember how transcendent <span>John Wall</span> was last night? Well, Phoenix also has an over-sized point guard, inexperienced defensive bigs and no chance at making the playoffs, so he'll at the very least have the opportunity to have another huge game.</p>
<p><b>What are they good at?</b> Phoenix is actually a very solid defensive team against post ups. While they're only 22nd in the NBA in defensive rating as a team, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Suns</a> are surrendering only 0.8 points per possession against post ups according to MySynergySports, good for eighth in the league. Gortat and JO were largely to thank for this, but the sheer number of fouls that the Suns have to give away could also have played a part. They have a ton of guys - both Morris twins, <a href="http://blogimages.thescore.com/tbj/files/2013/01/michael-beasley-wiping-mouth.jpg" target="_blank">B-Easy</a>, and <span>Luis Scola</span> - who can play the four. While none of them are good defenders, they're still better options than a converted small forward when opposing teams go big.</p>
<p><b>What are they bad at?</b> Making plays off the dribble. The Suns' best scorers off the dribble are <span>Shannon Brown</span> and <span>Goran Dragic</span>, two guys who are great as bench energizers, not so much when they have to be the man against opposing teams' starters. Accordingly, MySynergySports ranks the Suns 25th and 28th in the NBA in points scored per possession in isolation and as pick and roll ball handlers.</p>
<p><b>Who are the greatest players in Phoenix Suns history?</b> Louis Amundson and <span>Jason Richardson</span>.</p>
<p><b>Where can I read more about the Suns?</b> Check out <a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" target="_blank">Bright Side of the Sun</a>.</p>
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