Wizards vs. Trail Blazers Game Thread...

[PCRoughrider]

...despite the fact that we can't watch the game :laugh:

[Chachie]

I was waiting for a game thread. I assume 980am is covering.

[Big C]

i dont understand how no channel is covering the game

[TheREALJBird]

not even cw or channel 8? this really blows:doh:

[LiveStrongSkins]

This sucks. I'm sick of seeing the Spurs on TV and I'm sick of seeing the Cavaliers. It's even worse when we cant watch our own team because they decide to broadcast these teams 4-5 times a week.

Anyways, we have to win this game. Stop Randolph and get out on the break. If Arenas remains off and still tries to shoot his way to 50 we will lose by 10 or more.

[LiveStrongSkins]

not even cw or channel 8? this really blows:doh:

All games in all markets are blacked out except the ones ABC televises. I have no idea why the NBA bent over for ABC. I believe it belongs back on NBC anways.

[DonMagicJuan]

All games in all markets are blacked out except the ones ABC televises. I have no idea why the NBA bent over for ABC. I believe it belongs back on NBC anways.


i miss that theme music, always reminds me of of the good ol days of basketball!

[mboyd784]

Since this game is blacked-out and will be seen by nearly no one, I hereby predict that Jarvis Hayes-Holdman will drop 40 on the Blazers.

[kreitmaster]

If the game is going to be blacked out anyway, why didn't make this a 7:00 game so people could actually watch it.

[twenty-eight]

When is tipoff

[twenty-eight]

Tipoff 1pm

randolph put up 40 in his last outing.....


We'll win today

[B.Lloyd]

why the hell do we always have to watch the damn Heat, Pistons, and Cavs atleast 3 times a week? we are barely ever broadcast on National TV nevertheless none of those games are at home.

[PCRoughrider]

Getting around this game not being aired because of ABC, why is this a 1:00 game? If this game was on at the regular 7:05PM time, it would be out of the "national games" window and could be aired!

[twenty-eight]

Obviously I'd rather watch on tv but I dont really mind the radio


LEAVE ME ALONE MR.HANGOVER:(

[kreitmaster]

Anybody know where I can listen to this live online for free, as I'm out of state. Thanks!

[Sticksboi05]

Anybody know where I can listen to this live online for free, as I'm out of state. Thanks!

Go to WTEM 9890's home page and click listen live.

[sportsfan882]

Blatche is starting in place of Hayes and Ruffin will be active.

[kreitmaster]

Go to WTEM 9890's home page and click listen live.

I can't find it through google. Do you have a link? Thanks so much.

[twenty-eight]

Blatche is starting in place of Hayes and Ruffin will be active.


now I want to hurt someone. i wanna see:(:(

yeah the BIG HUSTLE is bacK!!!

[kreitmaster]

Ok, found it.

[twenty-eight]

Blatche is starting in place of Hayes and Ruffin will be active.

liar. hayes is starting

edit: :doh: sorry they just lied to me!

[roadkill]

What the **** is this? This is bull**** :mad: .Can't find the link to listen to it on 980's site

[PCRoughrider]

TEM can't stream this. The NBA won't allow it. :mad:

[DoGood28]

Blatche is STARTING?! No way! Awesome.

[sportsfan882]

liar. hayes is starting
You are an IDIOT!!! :doh:

[kreitmaster]

Dammit, they are contractually forbidden to broadcast the game on the internet so I can't listen. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to read about Gilbert's 51.

[twenty-eight]

You are an IDIOT!!! :doh:


Easy man, no need for the name calling. They mentioned hayes as a starter...check my edit

[mboyd784]

Obviously I'd rather watch on tv but I dont really mind the radio


LEAVE ME ALONE MR.HANGOVER:(

Mboyd's Hangover cure:

32 oz. original Lemon-Lime Gatorade
1/2 Pound Bacon(crispy)
3 eggs over easy
Wheat toast
2 Bong hits
Ice water as needed.:cheers:

Edit: BLATCHE!

[twenty-eight]

Mboyd's Hangover cure:

32 oz. original Lemon-Lime Gatorade
1/2 Pound Bacon(crispy)
3 eggs over easy
Wheat toast
2 Bong hits
Ice water as needed.:cheers:

thats what i got on the menu, minus the food:D

[twenty-eight]

nice andray

wow and he's covering randolph

[MmmMmmGood17]

wwwwwtttttttttttfffffffffffffffffffffff!!!!

[hands11]

Obviously I'd rather watch on tv but I dont really mind the radio


LEAVE ME ALONE MR.HANGOVER:(

I tried the internet but it wasnt there either so I had to break out the old AM portable radio. :laugh:

Before cable TV and the internet, this is the way we did it boys and girls.

[hands11]

now I want to hurt someone. i wanna see:(:(

yeah the BIG HUSTLE is bacK!!!


I know, I couldnt believe it when I kept hearing his name called.

Urrrrrggggghhhhh :D

I have the go change my pants, be right back

opps, I thought you meant Blatche.

[Big C]

blatche's first career start and none of us can watch it...

[LightAgent]

Blatche is really getting comfortable out there

[LightAgent]

blatche's first career start and none of us can watch it...

That idea was genius. No pressure on the young guy.

[mboyd784]

blatche's first career start and none of us can watch it...

Savor the irony.

Haywood out quickly...4 pts, 3 rbs already.

[hands11]

so what should I do guys. You know I want to tear so new ones when we finally get to the regular posting. All those people that said you cant start Blatche.

Im listing on the radio and they are saying his name every other word. He seems like he is in every play. He just checked out after 6 mins. Not sure why he is going out but the radio dudes are giving he rave reviews for ultering the game via defence.

Oh no, he came out for Booth and Ruffin.

[twenty-eight]

yeah RUFF!!!!!!!

[TheREALJBird]

I just got back on my computer....can anyone direct me to a live audio stream of the game?

[twenty-eight]

Yeah juan:applause::applause:


The radio is giving me a headache

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Mboyd's Hangover cure:

32 oz. original Lemon-Lime Gatorade
1/2 Pound Bacon(crispy)
3 eggs over easy
Wheat toast
2 Bong hits
Ice water as needed.:cheers:
Ehhhh, wrong answer.

BASF83's Hangover Cure:

More alcohol.

[LightAgent]

Radio is the only option.

[hands11]

ok, now they are talking about Gil jacking shots and not running the offense.

Now that Blatche has shown well in a start, we are one step closer to one day being a starting line up of

AD, Gil, CB, Blatche, Haywood/Etan

we are now 1 for the last 6 shots.

[twenty-eight]

I wanna see Ruff and andray in action:cry:


I should have just gone to the ****ing game:doh:

[Chachie]

mboyd- I'm about to do 2 more of those bong hits you recommended. :)

[twenty-eight]

5-15, scoreless in the last four mins

[hands11]

They keep talking about how Gil isn't managing the game very well. He isn't running the offense.

[Chachie]

6-0 run for the Blazers.

[twenty-eight]

no juan, no!!!

[hands11]

5-15, scoreless in the last four mins


And what happen just before the run. EJ subbed Blatche and Haywood for Ruffin and Booth. :doh:

21-12
Ok, now AD came in. Give it a minute but things will start to change.

Sounds like we have

AD, Gil, Hayes, Ruffin and ???

[twenty-eight]

mboyd- I'm about to do 2 more of those bong hits you recommended. :)


http://www.azarius.nl/images/tmp/www.azarius.nl_smoking_papers.jpg

:)

[Warhead36]

So much for a 50 point game.

Get your head out of the clouds Gil. You ain't all that yet.

[LightAgent]

And what happen just before the run. EJ subbed Blatche and Haywood for Ruffin and Booth. :doh:

I didnt understand that at all....Let's convincingly win one please

[twenty-eight]

What a ****ty first quarter, twelve points?????

[Sticksboi05]

Face it. We suck without Twan!

[mboyd784]

5 of 17 from the floor...man, that's ugly!

0 assists, 5 turnovers.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

What a ****ty first quarter, twelve points?????
No ****. 12 points is pretty pathetic

[mboyd784]

mboyd- I'm about to do 2 more of those bong hits you recommended. :)

Damn, I hate working on sundays!

[Who Del]

Dave Johnson is a good play by play man.

[LightAgent]

EJ has to be experimenting with lineups. That is the only thing that makes sence

[hands11]

Now we have

2nd quarter

AD, Roger Mason. Hayes, SAG, Haywood

What a totally stupid line up.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

ugh, this is getting ugly

[hands11]

14-2 run.

25-14

Offense is off. Radio guys just said the way to change that is defense. Good thing our defensive spark ( Blatche ) is on the bench after an inspired
6 mins as a starter.

You have to wonder how much the players are really pissed that EJ cant get the line ups right.

[Chachie]

http://www.azarius.nl/images/tmp/www.azarius.nl_smoking_papers.jpg

:)


Trying to numb the pain of this abyssmal start by our Wiz. (It's working though.) :)

[skinfan2k]

Now we have

2nd quarter

AD, Roger Mason. Hayes, SAG, Haywood

hes defintely a great coach!!!!

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

hes defintely a great coach!!!!
WTF?!?! You know Shaq's sexy ass in on national TV right?

[twenty-eight]

I'm almost glad i'm not watching this garbage

[PCRoughrider]

That was an embarrassing first period! :mad:

[twenty-eight]

****ING BULL****! you better BOOOOOOOOOOOO 19-2. ****ing bull****. Get tossed EJ

[Chachie]

okay- I think we can assume that Antawn Jamison is easily our most valuable player.

[LightAgent]

30-14!!!! down to portland and they are playing with no intensity per the radio guys.

[twenty-eight]

two points in the last ten mins:doh:

[Chachie]

Where is Caron Butler?

[PCRoughrider]

And the embarrassment continues into the second period. :doh:

[hands11]

Man, Im sorry.

You try to give EJ some credit because he finally starts Blatche.

All I hear for 6 minutes on the radio is Blatche's name called for all the good things he was doing. Then after 6 mins, when we are up.


EJ brings is Booth and Ruffin for Blatche and Haywood and we start to dive.

Then he brings in other stupid line ups.

Sorry people EJ is a total bust as a game coach.

[LightAgent]

"This is a bad dream please wake me right now" The radio guys are laying it on

[Sticksboi05]

WTF is Arenas doing. Win the game screw scoring 50.

[Chachie]

Wow. We've played ONE really good quarter (vs Seattle) ever since AJ went down.

BTW- Arenas coming on strong.

[mboyd784]

If this game continues to go this way, Arenas is officially on my ****-list. You don't come out on the net with a bunch of "look at me, Imma score fifty" bull**** and then play like this. That's the reason we can't match their intensity, cause Gil "The New Michael Adams" Arenas has unloaded the ultimate bulletin board material. Thanks, Gil!!

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Eye of the Tiger baby

[hands11]

hes defintely a great coach!!!!


He plays dumb line ups that put his team in a hole then counts on Gil, CB and AJ to dig him out.

That the exact opposite of what I want in a coach.

[phishisthegreatstuff]

why wouldn't he put blatch back in?

[turtle]

where's butler?

[hands11]

32-18

sounds like

AD, Gil, Hayes, Sag, Haywood

Glad to see Hayes getting so much burn. :doh:


Where the hell is Blatche? He went out after 6 mins in the 1st.

5:23 to go in the 2nd.

What an idiot.

Just play

AD, Gil Caron, Blatche and Haywood.

Its really not that freakn hard to figure out.

we are now on a 8-26 run.

[Chachie]

Man, Im sorry.

You try to give EJ some credit because he finally starts Blatche.

All I hear for 6 minutes on the radio is Blatche's name called for all the good things he was doing. Then after 6 mins, when we are up.


EJ brings is Booth and Ruffin for Blatche and Haywood and we start to dive.

Then he brings in other stupid line ups.

Sorry people EJ is a total bust as a game coach.


I have no idea on Earth why we'd put in AD and Mason for the last 5 minutes of the 1st quarter but I have to roll with it. Getting them minutes now makes them better later so we CAN eventually be the deep team you and I want.

[LightAgent]

It's gotta be something we dont know about. I'm trying hard to keep the faith in EJ

[twenty-eight]

sloppy game...come on Gil turn it on..andray in

[twenty-eight]

TOUGH JUICE


lets go wiz!

[twenty-eight]

Do the Blazers have the youngest team in the nba??

[MorgantownHokie88]

Looks like we've got foul trouble with both Caron and Gil. Both have 2, hence the weird lineups.

[Chachie]

I have the Spurs@Heat game on tv. Jeez, Miami's the deepest team I've ever seen and yet without Shaq they sink as far as they have. I know they'll come on and be a top 2-3 team by playoffs but what a bunch of losers if they can't stay highly-ranked with all that talent and no Shaq.

(Thought I'd ignore this Wiz-talk for a moment. I'm just getting frustrated.)

[twenty-eight]

good hustle andray, EJ give him 30+ mins tonight PLEASE

[Sticksboi05]

OMG, ban Arenas from shooting 3's!!!

[LightAgent]

All you hear is Blatche!!! Let him stay in the game!!!!

[hands11]

Now we have

30-18

Gil, DS, Butler, Blatche, Haywood.

first play, we got a fast break and score.

2nd play another fast break and the crowd is getting in it.

The guys on the radio say the energy just changed but havent seemed to
understand the connection to the line up change.

They just commented on Blatche's defence.

I cant tell who the 5th player is, they havent said his name yet. Ah, its Haywood, they finally said his name.

Well, thats a nice line up.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Anyone know how Aldridge has looked this year?

[turtle]

spurs-heat on abc right now

[MmmMmmGood17]

ESPN's NBA GameCast is pretty good... just a few sec.. off the radio coverage

[Chachie]

You should just post when you DO like something, Hands. :) It's rare, but the tone is so much more pleasant. LOL!

[hands11]

Gil, DS, Butler, Blatche, Haywood.

Now its 36-26.

Really, how surprising. If you play the right line ups, we play well.

EJ is such and idiot. We didnt have to go on that bad run. That was all his
fault by pulling Blatche and Haywood so early for Booth and Ruffin.

This is why I wasnt excited to have Ruffin return. I know what EJ would do with him.

I hope more people are starting to see how EJ makes it harder, not easier for them to win.

Since Blatche returned, all I hear on the radio is his name being called again.

2:23 to go. after a time out. Lets see what line up we have. Hopefully its the same we had before the line up.

[Chachie]

Batche, Blatche, Blatche. :) He's all over the place!

[Warhead36]

Blatche is definitely starting PF for this team until Jamison's return. Ruffin and Mason should not play unless it's garbage time. Unfortunately we still need Hayes as a backup 2/3 because we have nobody else.

[Chachie]

Gil, DS, Butler, Blatche, Haywood.

Now its 36-26.

Really, how surprising. If you play the right line ups, we play well.

EJ is suck and idiot. We didnt have to go on that bad run. That was all his
fault by pulling Blatche and Haywood so early for Booth and Ruffin.

This is why I wasnt existed to have Ruffin return.

I hope more people are starting to see how EJ makes it harder, not easier for them to win.

Since Blatche returned, all I hear on the radio is his name being called again.

2:23 to go. after a time out. Lets see what line up we have. Hopefully its the same we had before the line up.

I'm VERY existed to have Ruffin return! :mad:

[Big C]

r u guys listening to 980 online? im trying to but its just music

[hands11]

Gil, DS, Butler, Blatche, Haywood. 2;23 - after the TO Ruffin is in for someone, I think Haywood.

Blatche follow up score.

36-28

Loyd travel, turnover

Gil, DS, Butler, Blatche, Ruffin?.

36-30

Why would you pull Haywood for Ruffin to end the half?

[Sticksboi05]

Arenas.....wow, way to show up. Shut your mouth. Four personals and what 6 points......Way to make em pay.

[roadkill]

Gotta love Randolph's pic on ESPN's gamecast :laugh: .

[Chachie]

Ruff's in foul trouble but I like the fact that he's putting a body on people.

[Sticksboi05]

Arenas needs to man up and play like he said he would. Hayes....sucks.

Keep Haywood and Blatche in for a good amount of time.

[Chachie]

Down by 11 at the half but we can overcome this if Caron goes off. Gil's in deep foul trouble and we don't have any other proven scorers.

[hands11]

39-30

??, DS, Butler, Blatche, Ruffin?.

we got it down to 6, now its back up to 9.

Ruffin just got this 2 foul in one min. He has 3 now.

Gil is coming in for Blatche, so Im not sure what we had as a line up.

We don't end the half well, we are now down by 11.

Oh my God EJ, all you had to do was come back with the same line up you had before the TO. Why the hell did you change it buy pulling Haywood and Gil. We were on a run. Now we are back down by 11.

What an terrible game coach.

[Big C]

30 points at the half? wtf?

[Big C]

are u guys listening to 980 online? ive just been getting music off that

[Chachie]

Arenas needs to man up and play like he said he would.




I forgot about that trash he was talking. He may have really distracted himself from yet another important game with his own agenda in mind. He needs to let that go. Now he's got 4 fouls and has to play even LESS defense than he usually does to stay on the court. Sad.

[Chachie]

are u guys listening to 980 online? ive just been getting music off that


You need a radio. The website isn't broadcasting.

[twenty-eight]

ruffin stuffin :laugh::laugh:

[mboyd784]

Michael Adams - 2 of 9 from the floor, 0 of 5 on threes, 3 TOs. 3 fouls

"I'm going for 50!"

[twenty-eight]

Who the **** is this kid? shut his ass up

[ksun247]

r u guys listening to 980 online? im trying to but its just music
you'll only get music during the game. WTEM doesn't have the right to broadcast via internet. They used to last year, but it changed this year. You have to be in the local area to listen on the radio. Or you can go to NBA League Pass and pay $20 for the season for the audio. :mad:

[twenty-eight]

We got this one in the bag.

[.Guy.]

damn that kid was annoying, ya know? ya know? maybe ya know...

lets go wiz....this 11pt deficit is not acceptable..

[PCRoughrider]

The Wizards played better in the 2nd quarter than the 1st but were still outscored...against the Trail Blazers... :doh: :doh:

[twenty-eight]

The wizards broadcasts on 980 has the BEST bumper music

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

To touch on a point just brought up by a couple of you.

Yes that kid was annoying. I believe blood is now streaming out of my ears.

[hands11]

man we need a line up that has a PG.

We have 3 assists for the half. 36% shooting. 4 FT attempts.

We were also out rebounded 24-14.

Nice line ups EJ.

All I want to see the second half is this.

Starting lineup.

Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Haywood. I would rather it be AD at PG but thats not going to happen. Play them most the 2nd half as fouls allow. If your at PG Gil, concentrate of setting up Haywood, Blatche in the post and let CB and DS do their thing. Stop chucking up shots. When AD comes in, then you can light it up.

Then rotate in AD and rotation Gil to SG.
Bring in SAG/Ruffin for rest Blatche.
Rotate Lang to rest Haywood.
Give Hayes 4 mins to rest Caron.

That's it.

[hands11]

2nd half


Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Haywood

Well, at least EJ got this right. Now just stay with it.

Blatche got a quick foul 7 secs into the start.

[LiveStrongSkins]

Arenas is starting to get on my nerves. He doesnt attack the basket no where near like he used to. He's become enamored with the long ball. Hes taking himself out of the MVP talks single handedly.

[hands11]

Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Haywood

There ya go, Gil feed Haywood and he gets fouled.

Thats what we need to do. Feed the post.

Radio dudes are calling for some screen and roll plays. Good idea.

[hands11]

Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Haywood

Haywood and Blatche running the floor. Haywood scores again.

[turtle]

little off topic: anyone know a site that lists the length of nba players contracts?

[hands11]

Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Haywood

Ok, we are getting something establish. Time for EJ to change the rotation. :doh:

Crap, Haywood just got his 3rd. I say leave him in. We cant afford a line up change.

Opps, to late. Ruffin coming in for Haywood. Cant say it a bad move but I would have hoped he left Haywood in.

Radio guys are questioning Ruffin getting so much PT so soon.

10 pt game.

Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Ruffin

This line up good work but CB, and DS need to score more.

48-40 6-0 run off defensive steal and transition. There is a TO.

Now lets see what EJ does to screw this up. He will probably pull Blatche for Hayes.

[mboyd784]

Butler 3 for 9 and 1 REBOUND?

You're better than that Tough Juice!

Edit: There we go.

[Big C]

seems like haywood is playing a strong game

[Dcowboys#1]

what channel is the game on? I like Arenas and want to see what he can do.

[mboyd784]

what channel is the game on? I like Arenas and want to see what he can do.

Die Cowboy Scum!

[Dcowboys#1]

Die Cowboy Scum!

please just answer the question.

[mboyd784]

please just answer the question.

:dallasuck

[hands11]

After the time out.

Yeah, EJ left Blatche in. To bad Etan isnt available. He would be at Center.
I would consider Lang instead of Ruffin. At least for a few minutes.

Down by 10

Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Ruffin

[PCRoughrider]

Stop Shooting So Many 3-pointers!

[hands11]

oww, Hayes and Sag coming in.

Gil, DS, CB, Blatche, Ruffin

[mboyd784]

Stop Shooting So Many 3-pointers!

If you're gonna drop fifty, you have to shoot a lot of threes.

Edit: 4 assists as a team halfway thru the 3rd. Nice, Gil!

[PCRoughrider]

If you're gonna drop fifty, you have to shoot a lot of threes.

Well if you're not hitting of them, you're not going to "drop fifty".

The Wizards have not made one three pointer today!!!

[hands11]

Gil, DS, Hayes, Sag, Ruffin 53-43

Now what the chance this line up will work? :laugh:

Sag gets 2 fouls in 1 min. 3 total.

[mboyd784]

Gil 0 for 7 from three. Even Iverson would be embarassed.

[Warhead36]

I'm so glad this game isn't on TV. I think I'd kill myself if I were watching.

[Mr. Grundle]

Worst game of the season.

[Chachie]

Home game too. This is shameful.

[PCRoughrider]

Gil 0 for 7 from three. Even Iverson would be embarassed.

Everybody's 0-fer from three. The team hasn't made one today! :doh:

[hands11]

Gil, DS, Hayes, Sag, Ruffin 53-43

Gil is going to shoot every play with this line up. If not him, Hayes will shoot first chance the ball touches his hands.

This isn't a good offensive or defensive line up.

Basically you have Gil and DS and Gil is cold. There is no PG, specially since you need Gil to score and its small. :doh:

[hands11]

3rd 57-44 2:32

Gil, DS, Hayes, Sag, Ruffin

4 assists for the wiz. :doh:

[PCRoughrider]

Stop Shooting Threes!!!

[Big C]

this has got to be one of the worst offensive performances ever for us

[hands11]

Gil, DS, Hayes, Sag, Ruffin

I think Hayes is EJs love toy, thats why he gets so much PT at valuable times.

[turtle]

who is the biggest waste of money on this team?

[Big C]

we are shooting 33% from the field and we are 0/9 for 3

[mboyd784]

Everybody's 0-fer from three. The team hasn't made one today! :doh:

Arenas 0 for 7
Stevenson 0 for 2
That's it.

[Mr. Grundle]

LOL. "Poor Jarvis just can't get it to go this YEAR."

[hands11]

ok AD comes in. DS was bringing it up.

Who did he come in for? I hope Hayes. Nope. Just heard his name. Must have been Gil

AD, DS, Hayes, Sag, Ruffin - more small ball.

Hayes blowing it some more. Missed shot and doesn't come to the ball so its a turnover

63-49 at the 3.

I love this team, if only we had a coach that could line them up correctly. :doh:

[PCRoughrider]

This might be the first time the Wizards have held a team to 63 points in three quarters.

Unfortunately... :doh:

[Mr. Grundle]

We are the worst team in the NBA at this moment.

[mboyd784]

ok AD comes in. DS was bringing it up.

Who did he come in for? I hope Hayes. Nope. Just heard his name. Must have been Gil

AD, DS, Hayes, Sag, Ruffin - more small ball.

Hayes blowing it some more. Missed shot and doesn't come to the ball so its a turnover

63-49 at the half.

I love this team, if only we had a coach that could line them up correctly. :doh:

A good coach would bench Arenas for the rest of the game and tell him to go work on his blog so a REAL point guard (AD) can try to get this team back in the game!

So, when is the trade deadline?

[hands11]

start of 4th

49 pts for us so far.

So what will the line up be. Back to the starters would be smart or add AD and let Gil be PG.

we have 13 turnovers and very few assists. Maybe we need a PG.
Gil on bench. :doh: Hayes still in.

65-51
AD, DS, Hayes, SAG,

67-51 10:41 EJ calls a TO

Cant figure who else is in, havent herd their name.

[Big C]

this is absolutely pitiful. down 16 to Portland at home...and we have 51 points in the 4th quarter

[Warhead36]

A good coach would bench Arenas for the rest of the game and tell him to go work on his blog so a REAL point guard (AD) can try to get this team back in the game!


So with that said I expect Gil to play all 12 mins in the 4th and continue to take ridiculous shots.

I guess Kobe was right.

[boysetsfire]

A good coach would bench Arenas for the rest of the game and tell him to go work on his blog so a REAL point guard (AD) can try to get this team back in the game!

So, when is the trade deadline?

I know you're not saying trade Arenas are you?

[Sticksboi05]

If Arenas comes in a brings us back, I'll forget that 50 crap.

[jcl6f]

gilbert needs to stop talking about how many points he's gonna score against a crappy team and he needs to just start focusing more on creating team chemistry. Stop talkin about it...be about it Gil!

[hands11]

After Time out

Gil, AD, CB, SAG, Booth

Biggest lead of the night.

9-0 Gil just got his 5th.

[Big C]

72-51...goodnight wizards

[Chachie]

We won't make the playoffs without Antawn Jamison. How "F"ed up is that?

[PCRoughrider]

Well, this one's over.

[boysetsfire]

Game over. That fight on Friday had something to do with their lackluster performance.

[roadkill]

If Arenas comes in a brings us back, I'll forget that 50 crap.

That's the thing, I don't know how many Wiz fans cared that he said he would score 50 as long as we won :( .

[LiveStrongSkins]

Come on Gil... 40 more points till 50... :rolleyes:

[jcl6f]

What the heck is up with this team....

[hands11]

Gil, AD, CB, SAG, Booth

74-53

Hmmm, things seem to go in the wrong direction when we dont have Blatche and Haywood in.

Blatche has 16 mins 2 fouls
Haywood 20 mins 3 fouls.

Its the 4th quarter. Use them you idiot.

[Chachie]

Gil, AD, CB, SAG, Booth

74-53

Hmmm, things seem to go in the wrong direction when we dont have Blatche and Haywood in.

Blatche has 16 mins 2 fouls
Haywood 20 mins 3 fouls.

Its the 4th quarter. Use them you idiot.


Hands has stuck to his tracking of lineups the whole game. If this game is the experiment, you cannot argue with his results.

[mboyd784]

So with that said I expect Gil to play all 12 mins in the 4th and continue to take ridiculous shots.

I guess Kobe was right.


Yup, and so was I. Hate to say I told you so.

He is a ballhog, flake, suspected choke-artist and a non-factor as a team leader. he's a good scorer though, like Iverson but softer. Trade him to the Western Conference. Stat!

I was a little "over the top" there, but after today ya gotta admit I wasn't that far off, especially on the leadership issue. Gil needs a reality check, badly!

[hands11]

4th 9 mins left after TO

Haywood and Blatche in.

AD, Gil, CB, Blatche, Haywood

Ok, now lets get it done boys.

Blatche takes a charge on Dixon. :

haywood takes a charge.

[hands11]

AD, Gil, CB, Blatche, Haywood

Blatche with 3 fouls, Haywood 4, Gil 5. Gil cant drive now.

[Big C]

81-55 wow...what the hell is going on this is pissing me off

[Mr. Grundle]

I was afraid this would happen. Gilbert set us up for a big fall by running his mouth, and now this team is a joke. The whole team barely has 50, let alone Gilbert. Shut up and play.

[hands11]

AD, Gil, CB, Blatche, Haywood 81-55

We just lost at home to Portland at home and we didnt have to. Not by a long shot.

EJ just cant figure it out unless he starts his 3 All Stars. This team is so much better then this.

We had all that energy going with Blatche starting, so he pulls him.
Then he put him back in and we got a spark again, but he pulls him and puts in all these crazy line ups. He totally blew this game for his players.

Oh, and nice call GIL.. 50 Pts. Just play ball and keep you mouth shut.

[Chachie]

A new low. I'm disgusted.

[hands11]

Hayes comes in for ????
Roger Mason in.

RM, CB, Hayes, Blatche, Haywood

Ruffin checking in for Butler, its all over.

DT in.

RM, DT, Hayes, Blatche, Ruffin 84-60

[hands11]

RM, DT, Hayes, Blatche, Ruffin 86-64 2:30

time out.

[fixer26er]

Why did Ruffin play almost as many minutes as Haywood?

[hands11]

81-55 wow...what the hell is going on this is pissing me off


EJ is whats going on. His man love for Hayes is going on.
Gil being an egomaniac is going on.

Us not having a PG in the game is going on.
Us pulling Blatche and Haywood for Booth and Ruffin is going on.

[DoGood28]

Gilbert Arenas #0 PG


Field Goal Selection
Layups: 32-35
Jumpers: 21-179
Dunks: 0-0 Scoring Breakdown
FGs: 3-14
3FG: 0-7
FT: 3-3


These are Gil's stats on cbssportsline.

[fixer26er]

I know Jamison being out has affected this team, but there is no excuse for this performance. Looks like Gil was warming up for the three point shootout and Eddie and Caron were already thinking about All Star weekend.

[Mr. Grundle]

Why did Ruffin play almost as many minutes as Haywood?

Foul trouble.

[mboyd784]

AD, Gil, CB, Blatche, Haywood 81-55

We just lost at home to Portland at home and we didnt have to. Not by a long shot.

EJ just cant figure it out unless he starts his 3 All Stars. This team is so much better then this.

We had all that energy going with Blatche starting, so he pulls him.
Then he put him back in and we got a spark again, but he pulls him and puts in all these crazy line ups. He totally blew this game for his players.

Oh, and nice call GIL.. 50 Pts. Just play ball and keep you mouth shut.

Granted, without AJ and Etan our coach is struggling with his substitution patterns. That is perfectly natural, though unpleasant.

But this one is Gil, pure and simple. He ran his yap and was promptly smacked down by the BBall gods. Get used to it.

[hands11]

so we are shooting for a season low in pts and shooting 33%

[thelarkascend1ng]

damn. wow. this is bad.

[fixer26er]

Foul trouble.

Then Booth should have come in. Hasn't Eddie learned anything by playing Ruffin?

[ACW]

Um, Gil, if you say you'll score 50, it's not good to have one of your WORST GAMES OF THE SEASON!!!:doh: I hope EJ has a long talk with Gil-not saying bench him, but brings him back to Earth.

[hands11]

Granted, without AJ and Etan our coach is struggling with his substitution patterns. That is perfectly natural, though unpleasant.

But this one is Gil, pure and simple. He ran his yap and was promptly smacked down by the BBall gods. Get used to it.


He pull Blatche and Haywood after 6 mins and we were up.

Gil deserves blame, but how can you so easily excuse EJ. He deserves way more blame

We had 8 assists for the game, that says we dont have a PG. If you know you need Gil to score because AJ is out, why dont you move him to SG so the team has a PG moving the ball around?

Also, if he wasnt such a wuss, he would tell Gil to keep his mouth shut and just do it on the court. We dont need any Babe Ruth calls. Just do it and let the reporters report about it.

EJ is the problem here more then any other problem.

[Warhead36]

30 people viewing the thread?

We're playing like the Redskins :(

[B.Lloyd]

Everyone needs to chill. We hit these times, and every team does. I can guarantee this team will go back on a streak some time in the near future. We've been floating around the 7-10 games above .500 for about 2 months now, and we're just obviously playing terrible. We have the allstar break coming up which is about a week (thank god) so everyone can rest up and sort things out. Philly's our last game before the break so I think that will be an easy win to put us at 8 above going into the break. Jamison will be back soon enough and we will start hitting our stride once again.

[909997]

wtf just happened?

how do u get blown out by a team 10 games under .500 at home?

[mad4comp]

wtf just happened?

how do u get blown out by a team 10 games under .500 at home?


OOO OOO I know the answer...its because the Wizards are....wait for it.













Mediocre....

[.Guy.]

Just wait till Tawn gets back.

[Big C]

well donnell taylor had as many points (9) as arenas did, but he did it in 5 mins compared to 33...pitiful

[mboyd784]

Philly's our last game before the break so I think that will be an easy win to put us at 8 above going into the break.

It will certainly not be an "easy win". It is utterly obvious that between AJs injury, EJ's straw grasping and, most importantly, Gil's love affair with himself that we are, right now, as poor a team as there is in the league. If you wanna know how the rest of the season will go, reference the Iverson-led 02-05 76ers. That's who we are right now.

[hands11]

OOO OOO I know the answer...its because the Wizards are....wait for it.

Mediocre....


Come one MAD.. The team isnt. The coach is. There is a big difference.

[hands11]

It will certainly not be an "easy win". It is utterly obvious that between AJs injury, EJ's straw grasping and, most importantly, Gil's love affair with himself that we are, right now, as poor a team as there is in the league. If you wanna know how the rest of the season will go, reference the Iverson-led 02-05 76ers. That's who we are right now.

reference the Iverson-led 02-05 76ers.

How about the fill in the details so we dont have to look this up.

[Sticksboi05]

OOO OOO I know the answer...its because the Wizards are....wait for it.













Mediocre....

Without Jamison. Very mediocre.

[mboyd784]

reference the Iverson-led 02-05 76ers.

How about the fill in the details so we dont have to look this up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_76ers

[909997]

did arenas do a interview?

[Chachie]

Come one MAD.. The team isnt. The coach is. There is a big difference.

Without Jamison this team is mediocre. It's an offensively VERY potent team with AJ in the lineup, but they don't play defense. Period. They have half-a-game and without Jamison, even less.

However, we should not underestimate the dark cloud over the team's head after the Etan-Brendan thing.

[Thanos]

Man I couldn't give my tix away for this because of some studying.But to make a push for the playoffs waiting for Jamison to get back may not be an option.We need to make some moves and make them quickl.y.The losses are bas,but the way we are being blown off the court is scary.

[hands11]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_76ers

Another downturn
The 76ers went into the 2001-02 season with high expectations, but were able to produce only a 43-39 record, sixth in the Eastern Conference. In the first round of the playoffs, Philadelphia was defeated by the Boston Celtics, three games to two. In 2002-03, the Sixers sprinted to a 15-4 start, but a 10-20 swoon left them 25-24 at the All-Star break. After the break, the 76ers caught fire, winning nine in a row at one point, and 23 of their last 33 to finish at 48-34, earning the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Iverson scored 55 points in the playoff opener against the New Orleans Hornets, and the Sixers went on to win the series in six games. In the second round, the Detroit Pistons ended Philadelphia's playoff run in six games.

On Memorial Day, 2003, Brown abruptly resigned as head coach, taking over the reins in Detroit a few days later. After being turned down by Jeff Van Gundy and Eddie Jordan, the 76ers hired Randy Ayers, an assistant under Brown, as their new head coach. Ayers lasted only 52 games and was fired with the team's record at 21-31. Chris Ford took over, but the Sixers finished the season at 33-49, missing the playoffs for the first time in six years. Iverson, who clashed with Ford throughout the second half of the season, played only 48 games in a stormy, injury-plagued season. Following the season, Philadelphia native Jim O'Brien was named head coach. Iverson was moved back to point guard and flourished, having arguably his finest season. He also impressed many with his willingness to get other players involved in the offense. During the 2004-05 season, Philadelphia acquired Chris Webber in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, with the hopes that the team had at long last found a consistent second scoring option to compliment Iverson. Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia's first-round pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, was named to the All-Rookie First Team, and the Sixers returned to the postseason with a 43-39 record. In the first round, they were defeated in five games by the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Pistons, coached by Larry Brown. Following the season, O'Brien was fired and replaced by the popular Maurice Cheeks, who played for the team from 1978-89, and was the starting point guard for the 1983 NBA Champions. However, the coaching change did not turn around the team's fortunes. A 2-10 stretch in March doomed them to missing the playoffs for the second time in three years with a 38-44 record.


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Well, there is a lot more that would have to happen to make this similar.

[phishisthegreatstuff]

without jamison on this team we wouldn't make the playoffs I think that pretty clear. That was a terrbiel game gilbert has really been disappointing the past few weeks. Things have gotten to his head and he thinks hes the ****. I still love him but he needs to look him self in the mirror and realize that hes playing like ****. If he keeps this up he should be dropped from the starting lineup at the all star game.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

What the **** is up with Drew Gooden's reverse soul patch?

[hands11]

Without Jamison this team is mediocre. It's an offensively VERY potent team with AJ in the lineup, but they don't play defense. Period. They have half-a-game and without Jamison, even less.

However, we should not underestimate the dark cloud over the team's head after the Etan-Brendan thing.


Again, I put that on EJ also. You have to control that situation.

As an aside. The radio dudes said the rumor was they are shoping Etan.

[hands11]

Post game radio dude is calling it like I see it.

Awesome. Glad it getting out there.

[mad4comp]

Come one MAD.. The team isnt. The coach is. There is a big difference.

Coach is a part of the team...therefore the Wizards are mediocre.

[mboyd784]

Well, there is a lot more that would have to happen to make this similar.

I was speaking strictly in terms of overall record and playoff performance.

[mboyd784]

Again, I put that on EJ also. You have to control that situation.

As an aside. The radio dudes said the rumor was they are shoping Etan.

For what? A bowl of soup?

[mad4comp]

For what? A bowl of soup?

Maybe we can add Hayes in there for some crackers to go with the soup.

[mboyd784]

Maybe we can add Hayes in there for some crackers to go with the soup.

http://www.sbamerica.com/OTC/OTC_Products/OTC_pic/OTC.gif

http://shop.legalseafoods.com/images/images/ClamChowder.jpg

A tempting proposition, no?

[hands11]

Coach is a part of the team...therefore the Wizards are mediocre.


Ok, I know how you do things. You like to discribe the bucket, not what's in it.

Im just seperating the 2 because there is a big differece. Its hard to get the right players. That can take years. We have the players. Actually, sometimes I think people thing our players are worse then they are because of the way they are used.

It's like having a covette and having Betty Boop drive it.

We have a nice car. We just need a driver or a good steering wheel.

So sure, because of that, we loss and loss ugly, but we do have a nice car.

We just need someone to drive it well and the steering column needs fixed.

The post game callers are all over it. Its leadership and coaching.

[mboyd784]

The post game callers are all over it. Its leadership and coaching.

Agreed. EJ and Gil are slipping badly right now. Don't be surprised if the Sixers smack us around Wed. night.

[Warhead36]

I'd trade Etan for a carton of expired milk.

[mad4comp]

Ok, I know how you do things. You like to discribe the bucket, not what's in it.

Im just seperating the 2 because there is a big differece. Its hard to get the right players. That can take years. We have the players. Actually, sometimes I think people thing our players are worse then they are because of the way they are used.

So you don't think that the coach being absolutely terrible have nothing to do with the team being mediocre? I like your car analogy, but if there is no driver, whats the point of the car? You can have a ferrari for all I care, but the Driver is what makes the car go..

P.S I'm with you on the players aspect, we have the players here, but they are not being groomed the way that they should be. In order to cover for EJ's deficiencies as a coach, he has to play the big three into the ground each game, so he hesitates to give anyone else a chance to help this team.. (except for Hayes, who's terribad).

[XxSpearheadxX]

This one hurt. Oh well, if there is a year for injuries to hit us, its this one for sure, might as well take it when its best too.

Man, that really sucked.

[hands11]

Maybe we can add Hayes in there for some crackers to go with the soup.

sure, so then we have this great bowl of soup and some crackers. So who is going to server it up.

The soup will just sit on the serving table and get cold. Then maybe you get to eat some soup but it will be for desert and it will get served with ice cream instead of the crackers you got.

[method man]

We need Butler to step it up too. Although Arenas has really played like crap, Butler's production has dropped off as well. We really need that pissed off Butler from the Seattle game.

I liken the upcoming 76ers game to that Hawks game early in the season that sent us on that long winning streak. We really need to win it to have positive momentum going into the 2nd half.

[method man]

We also need to go back to starting Booth at PF. He is the only available guy who will play both sides of the floor well. He gives us a second shot-blocking presence so we won't have to leave perimeter scorers wide open and he can also hit that mid-range J consistently, something Blatche, Hayes, Songaila, and Ruffin can't do.

[r2k64]

Just got back from the game. Very disappointed. Embarrassing loss. Portland just came to play today and the Wiz didn't.

[XxSpearheadxX]

I'd take Blatche or Songaila in a midrange jumpshooting contest any day.

Booth wasn't exactly liting it up. Plus he cannot play more than 10 consecutive minutes, he just can't, so don't think he can. He wasn't a good athlete before, and now that he is older is even less of one.

[hands11]

We need Butler to step it up too. Although Arenas has really played like crap, Butler's production has dropped off as well. We really need that pissed off Butler from the Seattle game.

I liken the upcoming 76ers game to that Hawks game early in the season that sent us on that long winning streak. We really need to win it to have positive momentum going into the 2nd half.

Well, I think it all affected by line ups. What your describing sound to me like your missing a PG. Because with Gil, DS, CB, and AJ you have ball handling kind of spread out over 4 players, but really between Gil, DS and AJ. Loose one of them, and you find out we don't really have a PG because its a shared duty. Same thing happened with we lost Hughes, and when we lost CB last year ,and when we lost AJ last year.

This same thing has been happening for 3 years but we haven't addressed the problem. It's because of the line ups. EJ plays pl ayes in all these hybrid positions instead of replacing players with players that play that position.

When Gil got hurt that one year, Blake come in. Blake was a PG. That made sense.

[hands11]

Sounds like something fell apart in the locker room post-game. I didn't catch it all. Man, things are starting to unravel.

[hands11]

there you go, a caller talking about Gil predicting 50 when he is labeled a PG.

He doesn't share the ball.

This isn't what a PG does. Just move him to SG where he can just be Gil.

[hands11]

ahh, Blatche gets player of the game.

Good thing he got pulled after 6 mon to start the game.

[XxSpearheadxX]

ahh, Blatche gets player of the game.

Good thing he got pulled after 6 mon to start the game.

Did you notice things went to hell as soon as Blatche came out? He is often our best defender both on ball and weakside when he's on the floor.

I might be agreeing with JMJG about drafting Marcus williams, I dunno, sometimes I wonder about Gil, but I watch enough other NBA games that I know he isn't the only guy who has bad games, but it would be nice to have him run off screens sometimes.

I think the main reason Gilbert doesn't "distribute" on a regular basis is that he had NO confidence in his teammates today, and I think they know that also.

I can't blame him though, but I'm sure it doesn't help them at all.

[Ghost of Nibbs McPimpin]

Aw sorry, Gil, no 50 points for you.

And the Blazers remain the only team you haven't scored 30 on.

See ya next time!

[Moss89_Is_Beast]

lucky me i gotto go to the game

[XxSpearheadxX]

Aw sorry, Gil, no 50 points for you.

And the Blazers remain the only team you haven't scored 30 on.

See ya next time!

Yeah see you in seattle nibbs. :mad:

[sportsfan882]

Ever since Gil started getting recognition in the media, he has been TRASH. He is letting it all get to his head. Superstars don't play this poorly for this length of time (over a month and counting).

[SantanaClaus89]

Well I just got back from the game and all I have to say is :puke:

Yeah there was apparently a huge screaming match between EJ and a player in the locker room post-game. That player was rumored on 980 to be Haywood...

It really sounds like things are beginning to unravel, which I sincerely hope isn't the case. I hope Jamison comes back as quickly as possible and this team gets back on the right track very soon. I'm real worried right now.

BTW, way to go get your 50, Gil :doh: .

[Big C]

arenas hasnt been the same since his bday party...

[SantanaClaus89]

arenas hasnt been the same since his bday party...

True that. I don't know what is going on with him, and I don't care about wether or not he's a superstar, I just want to see my team continue to win, and that hasn't been happening lately.

[Big C]

True that. I don't know what is going on with him, and I don't care about wether or not he's a superstar, I just want to see my team continue to win, and that hasn't been happening lately.

im actually starting to think that its bad that arenas is getting all the credit he deserves. now that hes got the credit his head has just gotten too big

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

I still think switching back to the old ball has something to do with Gil's struggles, as he was one of the few players who expressed a like for the new ball. That and his shoulder injury.

[The Dude]

^^ I was in the box next to Ernie Grunfeld today. He wasn't a happy camper during the game.

[hands11]

Did you notice things went to hell as soon as Blatche came out? He is often our best defender both on ball and weakside when he's on the floor.

I might be agreeing with JMJG about drafting Marcus williams, I dunno, sometimes I wonder about Gil, but I watch enough other NBA games that I know he isn't the only guy who has bad games, but it would be nice to have him run off screens sometimes.

I think the main reason Gilbert doesn't "distribute" on a regular basis is that he had NO confidence in his teammates today, and I think they know that also.

I can't blame him though, but I'm sure it doesn't help them at all.

Be sure not to break your arm patting yourself on the back.

Yeah, I caught how things went down. I posted it the whole game thread.

As for Gil. Ask yourself this. What drives Gil regarding basketball skill?
Just be honest with yourself. Do you think he wants to be a PG or a scorer first and foremost? I mean if you said, Gil here is a basketball. Do what you do... what do you think he would do first or 8 of 10 times? I know he wants the ball in his hands, every scorer wants that, but that doesn't make them a PG. There is a reason a team finds a PG. Its because the scorer wants it every time and because the post players cant generate their own shots. They need it feed to them.

You also can consider the style we play. I remember, I think it was Denver with Micheal Adams. They were all run and gun and light up the score boards, but so did the other teams. They played no defense. I think we are what, last in the league. Does this style of play sound at all familiar?

There is a reason other teams don't design teams like that. Its because they don't win when it counts. Because of this, they make compromises. They play some slower-bigger players that provides the needed defense and post game. Well, all except teams that are just freaks like Phoenix because they have Nash.



Now ask the same question of Nash, or Kid or of any of the PGs you admire.

[hands11]

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http://shop.legalseafoods.com/images/images/ClamChowder.jpg

A tempting proposition, no?


EXCELLENT... You get best come back post of the day.

[hands11]

Wow. We've played ONE really good quarter (vs Seattle) ever since AJ went down.

BTW- Arenas coming on strong.


I was there. It was the line ups that made it work. Check who was in the game.