Official Wiz/Kings Game Thread

[FightForOldDC21]

game tips off at 10:00 on comcast... lets get another road win WIZ

[GOSKINS_08]

This will be another tough road game...Go Wizards!

[PCRoughrider]

I don't expect good things, tonight. We're playing a back-to-back road games against a team that was off last night.

My hope is that it doesn't get ugly.

[ksun247]

We can beat these guys. Just gotta match their intensity. The Kings should still be MAD :cuss: about that BUTT WHUPPIN :whippin: they took when they came to DC.
Go 'Zards.

[GOSKINS_08]

I don't expect good things, tonight. We're playing a back-to-back road games against a team that was off last night.

My hope is that it doesn't get ugly.

Thats not very positive.

[CurseReversed]

expect sac to be playing their guts out tonight, they are battling for the 8th spot in the west with little room to spare

[PCRoughrider]

Thats not very positive.

Well, it's what I think and it's also the reason why I said last night's game was a must win.

This isn't a scenario where you'd expect a good result. Games like this, the NBA puts one team at a strategic advantage over the other team and, in this situation, that disadvantaged team isn't expected to win. If we win this game, it will be one of the biggest wins of the season.

[the burgundy and gold]

Lets see another 40 for Gil:cheers:

[Warhead36]

I think we keep it close but fail to pull it out late.

But we should manage 3-3 on this road trip.

[PresidentClinton07]

We gotta play very well against the pick and roll . The Kings are great in it ....and have a deadly shooter in Mike Bibby . You also gotta watch out for Brad Miller once he rolls.

[hands11]

I was impressed that this team was mature enough to not only understand what they needed to do last night, but they actually did it. They came out with a fire and built a cushion.

I think we are maturing and I expect the same things from them tonight.

If I was EJ I would start Etan again. I think you get more out of him that way. He is better starter then bench player. Secondly, he is faster up and down the court and he is more aggressive as a shot blocker and banger. This helps you jump on a team which you have to do on the road. I'd expect to see Etan starting more down the stretch.

Start Etan again.

We have more then we did last night. Caron was in early foul trouble so I look for his legs to be more rested and him to be more eager then the more tired players so compared to a regular back to back, I think we have a little more in the tank.

I few weeks back when a lot of people were down on AD, I said I think he is one of 2 pieces where we could expect to get some upside. The other was JJ being more aggressive. Well, AD has settled in and I think most people like what he adds to this team. As for JJ. What I saw him do last night is such as tease.

If he was on a team that ran and hit the trailer more, he would be a great finisher and that would build his confidence. He already matured by being confident in his ball handing skills and the team trust him to bring it up court. Now he needs to do 2 things. Get a few more transition slams and hit his free throws. This would get him the next level. Then I think he would be more aggressive one on one driving and hitting more outside shots. He has shown he CAN make the 3 but he either hit it or it's off so he isn't getting a ton a confidence from those shots.

It's hard to give up on him because you can just see what he could do at 6-11 but it has been a slow process.

[PCRoughrider]

According to Comcast Sports, Gilbert Arenas (flu) and Brendan Haywood (back spasms) won't play tonight. :yikes:

[Skinned]

GILBERT IS OUT TONIGHT!!

He has the flu. What a bummer! We are 2-1 on our West Coast trip and Gil just had 40 last night :(

[hands11]

According to Comcast Sports, Gilbert Arenas (flu) and Brendan Haywood (back spasms) won't play tonight.

What are you talking about. Link it or dont post it.

[PCRoughrider]

What are you talking about. Link it or dont post it.

It was on the 9:30 edition of Sports Nite.

[hands11]

It was on the 9:30 edition of Sports Nite.

Well, lets hope that are wrong. He looked fine last night.

[hands11]

So before we get started, how about a little commentary on my review post.

Come on people, are you ll dead LOL

[the burgundy and gold]

so gilberts not playing... thats not a good sign

[hands11]

wow, this suck. no Gil and no Haywood.

Well, at least my Etan starting prediction was correct.

Look like we are going to see the bench tonight.

[triple6mafia]

It is officially underway and we are just starting a little slow, but I'm still feeling confident.

[hands11]

Gil makes this thing run. I can see how we are going to do anything without him.

[hands11]

we are going to have to pray Etan can give us an inside game or its over

[triple6mafia]

At least our D is helping and stepping up now. Etan looks pretty confident on offnese too.

[GoSkinsGo]

Wow Daniels go nasty on that one.

Arenas being out is going to hurt the second half; especially the 4th

[CurseReversed]

carons shot is a...................bit off

[triple6mafia]

How about at that. What a fake.

[GoSkinsGo]

How about at that. What a fake.

That was pretty nasty little behind the back fake.

[the burgundy and gold]

How about at that. What a fake.


that was a great play by caron, faked everyone out of there shoes, also a great take/dunk by daniels over brad miller. :cheers:

[triple6mafia]

pretty good quarter. Let's just keep this up

[turtle]

why did wells get a tech?

[DoGood28]

What we're doing is pretty damn impressive without Gilbert. We should win this for The President.

[DoGood28]

Wow what a drive by Caron.

Who else here is extremely grateful for our good health this season? We were devastated last year. Hughes and Hayes are the only guys holding us back.

[hands11]

well, we are in it but wish we had more of a spread

[Bugs']

The Kings are losing their cool tonight.....we are up by 1 at the half...and I am encouraged by the way our team is playing. Let's steal this one Wiz!

p.s. Caron's fake was one of the sickest moves I have seen in awhile!

[DoGood28]

Here comes the second half. Where did we get this FT% from? It isn't all Gil, AJ, CB, and AD.

[DoGood28]

Antonio with the One Handed Slam! Daniels is becoming my new favorite player! This guy is playing out of his mind lately.

[GoSkinsGo]

Jesus the Wizards are having a slam fest right now.

[DoGood28]

Wow we are playing mean on defense lately! We completely change the game when we are getting blocks and steals.

[hands11]

twice in a row JJ filled the lane on the break. Thats what I was talking about in my review. Thats what JJ can do.

[GoSkinsGo]

Etan has not been to bad tonight. Good defense and showing good energy

[DoGood28]

Jesus the Wizards are having a slam fest right now.

Thats funny because last night game was a air ball fest. Did anyone else notice the crazy amount of air balls by both teams against GS?

[GoSkinsGo]

Playing some mean defense right now

[hands11]

Etan should continue to start. He is more athletic, block shots and is more mobile.

[DoGood28]

4 on Etan but that brings in Michael Ruffin! One of my faves.

[GoSkinsGo]

Etan should continue to start. He is more athletic, block shots and is more mobile.

He looks a whole lot more active than Haywood. Such a shame if Haywood would just exert himself and play with a little anger he would be intimidating. :2cents:

[DoGood28]

So many missed layups tonight...

[hands11]

He looks a whole lot more active than Haywood. Such a shame if Haywood would just exert himself and play with a little anger he would be intimidating. :2cents:

its physical. his feet are slow.

[GoSkinsGo]

its physical. his feet are slow.

Makes sense bad movement slow overall speed.

[GoSkinsGo]

That Is A ****ing Flagrant Foul

[KillaCam21]

Caron's fake on that fast break was an old Pistol Pete move. I saw that on an old basketball tape and have been doing it ever since. It's actually pretty easy if the ball has the right grip.

Also, Jared Jeffries has been playing like an animal lately. Did anyone else see the D4L dance move that he did after one of his dunks against Golden State? Jared Jeffries is tight. The Wizards have so many stud athletes. I think that we have a shot at the East if someone else upsets Miami.

Caron just got nailed.

[GoSkinsGo]

Damn Caron is a tough dude. Taking a knock on the skull like that and coming out to shoot the free throws.

[hands11]

wow, they actually just got their biggest lead. They are hanging tough.

[TSmithTheReal#36]

:shhh: SHHHH Arco Arena
Jeffries looked great on that turn around jumper, then blocked a shot and led the fast break for 2.
Sac Time out :applause:

[Big C]

billy thomas 4-6 from the field for 10 points? wtf?

[PresidentClinton07]

Wizards 84- Kings - 73 with 5:25 left in the game.. Hold the lead Wiz!!!!!!

[PresidentClinton07]

Billy Thomas scores again. This guy is the next Micheal Jordan . HAHAHAHAHAHHA....ok I exaggerated a little bit didn't I. :laugh: :laugh:

[triple6mafia]

Big time play from Etan on that late possessoin. We just gotta hold on a little bit longer

[TSmithTheReal#36]

Great Win tonight without Gil and Brenda :cheers:

[triple6mafia]

That truly is great. To take agame on the road, where we struggle, and to win it without gil. I am impressed.

[Whtchink]

first win at arco in a decade!

[PCRoughrider]

In the context of all the things surrounding and involving this game, this is the best win of the season.

[triple6mafia]

Very good road trip so far. Please keep it up.

[Fergasun]

Where's Gilberto??

[hands11]

that was huge.

like I said, etan is a better starter. Not a bad line.

No Gil
Caron leaves with stitches
No Haywood
On the road
Back to back

And we won. that was amazing

[PCRoughrider]

Where's Gilberto??

flu

[hands11]

Etan has won the starting job

He has more upside right now then Haywood and is more what the team needs.

[DoGood28]

first win at arco in a decade!

I am SHOCKED after tonight. Can you say DEFENSE?! And I can't believe we did it without two starters and almost a third. The Wizards are playing so tough lately. I'm all worn out after these last two nights.

[hands11]

I am SHOCKED after tonight. Can you say DEFENSE?! The Wizards are playing so tough lately. I'm all worn out after these last two nights.

AJ has been a rebounding machine

and JJ and Etan has stepped up the last 2 nights

[Bugs']

Great win! I am very proud of this team right now....truly playing as a TEAM and without 2 of their starting 5 on the road on back to back games.....WOW!

[hands11]

Ahhh, now everyone decided to show up. LOL

[hands11]

new starting line up

AD
Gil
CB
AJ
ET

JJ first off the bench

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=260328023

[hands11]

they shut down arrest

[GOSKINS_08]

Very nice win! Great defense! Go Wizards!

[Winslowalrob]

Freakin amazing win.

No Gibby, Caronemon got injured, at Arco to what seemed a capacity crowd, with a tough Sacto team lookin to avenge a home loss...

This is a freaking character team, which I knew for a while, but we have lacked consistency. Is this us turning the corner? I think so, though I think we have passed the corner for a while, only we occasionally return to it ;). We won with defense, hustle, and HUGE plays from Etan, JJ, and Billy Boy. Etan usually played one good game followed by 8-12 bad ones, but with 2 in a row under his belt, he IS due :). And JJ has been a revelation guys, he is our Tayshaun Prince right now, between his defense, big play ability, and higher basketball IQ than expected, THIS is the sort of complete team that we need.

The mythical 20/10 big man... don't even worry about him

If we can match this intensity down the stretch (A huge if), I expect great things from these guys.

[arenasisgod]

E Thomas
B Thomas

[kreitmaster]

Sweet win, if we beat sorry Houston, we'll be at least 4-2 at the end of this road trip. Who knows, we may even beat the Spurs.

[Warhead36]

Bench Gilbert, start Billy Thomas.


;)

[GOSKINS_08]

Bench Gilbert, start Billy Thomas.


;)

I know that is a joke, but dont ever say that.





:)

[Big C]

pacers lost today so i think we 2 games ahead

[DoGood28]

pacers lost today so i think we 2 games ahead

Yea! Whatzup?

[Big C]

yea actualyl we are 2 games up on pacers, but bucks have passed pacers and are 1.5 games back of us now