Wizards vs timberwolves thread

[GOSKINS_08]

Im allowed to post it now right? Anyway we should win this game at home, hopefully we can stop KG somewhat..I think if we get a good game out of our bench and Blatche we should be alright..And we get Etan back for tonight..

Go Wizards!!

[Sticksboi05]

Im allowed to post it now right? Anyway we should win this game at home, hopefully we can stop KG somewhat..I think if we get a good game out of our bench and Blatche we should be alright..And we get Etan back for tonight..

Go Wizards!!

Of course, I mean at this point any time on game day is acceptable (lol last month :doh: ).

Arenas is historically better in Part II of the season (see last year 31 PPG 7 APG) so let's hope history continues! Go Wizards!

[Mr. Grundle]

Gilbert's got alot of his distractions out of the way now....the predictions, the all-star game, the arguments with coach.....I expect him to get back to normal and out of this slump, starting tonight.

[jivefresh]

this is a big game for Blatche

[TheREALJBird]

I think we can win this one. I like the KG vs. Blatche matchup, as they are pretty much identical in terms of size and stature. Obviously KG will get the best of Blatche, but I think he could give KG a little bit of trouble at times too. Gil tears it up tonight and we have a comfortable win

[mojobo]

this is a big game for Blatche
Dont tell me hands11 got to you:rolleyes: . By the way I disagree with almost everything that he says but i think he is right about how good Blatche is/ can be

[SantanaClaus89]

I am patiently waiting for the next big game from Gil... tonight would be great.

Go Zards!

[skinsfan07]

Of course, I mean at this point any time on game day is acceptable (lol last month :doh: ).

Arenas is historically better in Part II of the season (see last year 31 PPG 7 APG) so let's hope history continues! Go Wizards!

Yup, hopefully he starts playinh how he was earlier on this year and we win this game with ease. And we're at home. Cant lose this one!

Here's to our 30th win on the season! :cheers:

Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!

[boysetsfire]

This game on Comcast sportsnet???

[Chachie]

This game on Comcast sportsnet???

News Channel 8.

[boysetsfire]

News Channel 8.
Oh god GAY!!! No HD :mad:

[Chachie]

Anyway we should win this game at home, hopefully we can stop KG somewhat..I think if we get a good game out of our bench and Blatche we should be alright..And we get Etan back for tonight..

Go Wizards!!


I'm with you that we SHOULD win this one but we've been so shaky lately I'm gonna go ahead and sweat it.


:fingersx:

[skinsfan07]

nope the games on NC8 which sux for us directv users.

Gotta keep updated on cbssportsline.com today.

[Sticksboi05]

The best is ESPN HD easily.

[MonkFan8]

I've got a ton of work to do, but I'll probably try to watch some of the game and pop in here a bit.

[Mooka]

I've got an afternoon class... :(

[Voice of Reason]

Oh god GAY!!! No HD :mad:

Don't worry, CSN still broadcasts it on the HD channel.

[LightAgent]

this is a big game for Blatche

This is a great oppurtunity to see KG up close and personal...learn from the master..

[Big C]

i am excited for this game tonight. lets go wizards

[The End]

man, this sucks i have comcast digital cable and i cant get the game. grrrr...

[Sticksboi05]

man, this sucks i have comcast digital cable and i cant get the game. grrrr...


??? Comcast gets NC8. I have Digital Cable.

[Diablo23]

Direct tv users.. try channel 659.. it worked for me..

[Big C]

great the hockey game is on comcast...and i dont get nc8 here in blacksburg. pissed

[skinsfan07]

does directv????????????

nope. damn this sux. i rly wanted to watch this game.

Oh well, guess yall gon have ta keep me updated in here! Go wiz!

[LightAgent]

man, this sucks i have comcast digital cable and i cant get the game. grrrr...

Baltimore County - ch 82*/96**

*indicates converter channel
**indicates channel location on cable ready set

[skinsfan07]

game starts soon.

[Spaceman Spiff]

We need to stop Pooh Richardson and do our best on Tony Campbell.

[skinsfan07]

Blatche already has 3 early rebounds.

[MonkFan8]

Blatche already has 3 early rebounds.Not to mention some impressive D on KG :applause:

[Spaceman Spiff]

2-2 and we're already 3+ mins in

[Sticksboi05]

WTF is he doing!!! Arenas pass!!!

[Big C]

and the game is also blacked out on 980...im getting heated

[mojobo]

wow we got a moving screen call!!!!

[Spaceman Spiff]

Nice pass from Young Blood.

[DoGood28]

and the game is also blacked out on 980...im getting heated

I'm not pissed anymore. Just disappointed.

For SOME effing reason, whenever the game is not on tv for us, they decide not to put it on the radio either. Bastards.

[Big C]

I'm not pissed anymore. Just disappointed.

For SOME effing reason, whenever the game is not on tv for us, they decide not to put it on the radio either. Bastards.

i just punched a few holes in some brick walls :mad:

[skinsfan07]

up 10-4 early. cbssportsline gamecast is sweet and updates like every second.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Blatche in Garnett's face!

[PCRoughrider]

The Wizards are almost guaranteed to give up a basket coming out of a timeout. :doh:

[PCRoughrider]

Gilbert needs to find his shot and, right now, his shots seem to be closer to the basket!

[Spaceman Spiff]

Blatche for a three!!

[MonkFan8]

The Wizards are almost guaranteed to give up a basket coming out of a timeout. :doh:That's kinda the whole reasoing behind calling a timeout :cool:

[Sticksboi05]

Blatche!!!

[Spaceman Spiff]

Anyone just lose their news channel 8? I have a gray screen.

It's back, nevermind.

I hate Cox.

[Diablo23]

What the heck.. where is the picture

[Sticksboi05]

Anyone just lose their news channel 8? I have a gray screen.

Same here... :doh:

Edit - ok it's back.

[mojobo]

wow this guy is amazing so far. too bad the station blacked out right after his three for me.(ok its working now)

[Big C]

5 pts and 5 boards for blatche already, im very impressed

[SantanaClaus89]

LOL NC8 sucks... at least it came back on...

[PCRoughrider]

That's kinda the whole reasoing behind calling a timeout :cool:

But it's a timeout for the Wizards too. What are they doing during the timeout, having a hotdog? :)

[SantanaClaus89]

WOW, I wish Gil could find his shot... it's been too long.

[DoGood28]

Wow, McCants has been a disappointment for them hasn't he? He was a beast along with everyone else on that UNC Championship team. That team was so fun to watch and so good.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Aw, damn Stevenson....

[PCRoughrider]

Gilbert's outside shot is just not happening!

[TakeTheFG]

gilbert has horrible shot selection

[DoGood28]

Is Garnett tearing us a new one?

[sportsfan882]

Blatche has been great.. Gilbert has just been awful once again.. Pass the ball more and drive more.

[skinsfan07]

Blatche 5 pts 5 rebs early

he might get a double double tonite against one of the best players in the west in KG. I'm rly liking the progress he's making.

[mojobo]

gilbert has horrible shot selection
those were pretty good shots earlier on in the season. He just needs to find his stroke again and then he will be better than ever.

[Diablo23]

woot

Keep driving

[PCRoughrider]

That seems to be the only way Gilbert can score, driving to the basket.

[SantanaClaus89]

Gil needs to keep driving to the basket tonight

[DoGood28]

Gilbert is too good to stay down. But I think he might be tired.

I'm a bit more concerned about Caron. He has been pretty bad since he dropped 35 on detroit.

[SantanaClaus89]

LOL at Stevenson rocking the Gil Zeros tonight

[PCRoughrider]

Gilbert scores again, at the basket.

[SantanaClaus89]

I do love the fact that this team is finally getting healthy at the right time... once AJ returns we will be primed for the stretch run.

[Diablo23]

it will drop sooner or later

[PCRoughrider]

Gilbert misses another deep one.

[skinsfan07]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

games on channel 659 for directv users!!!!!!!!!!!!
tune in

[SantanaClaus89]

WAIT A SECOND! Did Hayes just hit a jumper?!

[MonkFan8]

Jarvis hit a shot on the move. Alert the presses!

[Warhead36]

Is it a solar eclipse?

[Diablo23]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

games on channel 659 for directv users!!!!!!!!!!!!
tune in

I said that last page.. no one reads me :(


:silly:

[SantanaClaus89]

Guys I'm aware Gil is struggling with his shot, but try not to be too rough on him... he is getting to the basket, and he just dropped 12 in the 1st.

[PCRoughrider]

Gilbert needs to sit for a few minutes at the beginning of the second quarter.

[SantanaClaus89]

Is it a solar eclipse?

:laugh: I think everyone in hell is clamoring for space heaters

[Diablo23]

Guys I'm aware Gil is struggling with his shot, but try not to be too rough on him... he is getting to the basket, and he just dropped 12 in the 1st.

you do remember where you post at right? ;)

[LiveStrongSkins]

Blatche is growing right before our very eyes. An effortless 6 rebounds in the first quarter with a 3 ball in KG's eyes. Thank you Grunfeld.

[SantanaClaus89]

you do remember where you post at right? ;)

I know... but every once in a blue moon I try to talk some sense into people.

An un-winnable battle, though.

[Big C]

seems like our defense is doing really well

[SantanaClaus89]

AD rockin the sleeve...

[SantanaClaus89]

seems like our defense is doing really well

I really believe Blatche greatly affects the overall defensive play

[Spaceman Spiff]

Arvis Hayes, you are the weakest link, goodbye.

[MonkFan8]

He may not be that productive right now, but boy I love Songaila. He hustles like crazy.

[Warhead36]

With Blatche and Haywood in the middle you got two guys who really disrupt shots and make it tough to score on the paint.

If we could add a serious perimeter defender along with those two, we could legitimately have one of the best Defenses in the game. I know, shocking but we COULD.

[Big C]

i see haywood has 2 pts and 0 rebounds...is he atleast playing decent d?

[Diablo23]

I know... but every once in a blue moon I try to talk some sense into people.

An un-winnable battle, though.

I applaud your effort :D

Nice defense so far.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Bull****, where was that travelling on AD?

[Spaceman Spiff]

Where are the fundamentals. We need a team.

They need to feel the flow of game.

Run the break, make crisp passes.

Be a team.

They are better than this.

[PCRoughrider]

And the Wizards don't score coming out of their timeout. :doh:

[DoGood28]

I'm so happy that Blatche is getting heavy minutes.

[Diablo23]

Wow, what a move

[SantanaClaus89]

WOW what a sick pass...

[Diablo23]

Whoa.. what a pass.. Blatche will knock it down most of the time that open.

[DoGood28]

cbssportsline is getting reallll lazy with the updates.

[SantanaClaus89]

OH! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! That was sick, Gil!

[PCRoughrider]

The only way Gilbert is scoring is driving.

[Diablo23]

OMG

What a move

[Diablo23]

Blatche is really bothering KG

Good job!!

[Big C]

seems like at this point blatche would give us much better defense but jamison would give us much better offense. will be a nice tandem when aj returns

[Spaceman Spiff]

It's clear that Blatche has bothered Garnett, Buckhantz exclaims.

[SantanaClaus89]

Blatche is amazing me

[sportsfan882]

When Gil drives to the basket like he is doing now, he is just as good as anyone in the league. Whenever his shot is not falling, he needs to keep driving like he is in this game.

[SantanaClaus89]

The only way Gilbert is scoring is driving.

If he keeps getting there, what is the problem with that?

[Spaceman Spiff]

When Gil drives to the basket like he is doing now, he is just as good as anyone in the league. Whenever his shot is not falling, he needs to keep driving like he is in this game.

Amen to that.

[SantanaClaus89]

When Gil drives to the basket like he is doing now, he is just as good as anyone in the league. Whenever his shot is not falling, he needs to keep driving like he is in this game.

THANK YOU! Someone knows what they're talking about... Gil is over 50% now..

[TheREALJBird]

I like what i'm seeing so far. Gilbert's shot isn't all there yet so he's driving to the hoop and getting the and 1's....something he does just as good as anyone in the league. Blatche is doing a great job out there too, seems like he gets better and better every game

[Spaceman Spiff]

Nice pull-up shot by Gil. heating up, 4-4 in the quarter.

[skinsfan07]

Gilbert with 21 pts.

Up by 12.

[Diablo23]

Uh oh!!!!

He's feeling it

[Spaceman Spiff]

What a beautiful fast break that was.

I love it when Haywood throws it down hard.

[MonkFan8]

That was a great half. Garnett looks confused, and Haywood is playing like he wants to win.

[SantanaClaus89]

AWESOME half... these are the Wizards I know and love... It's great to have them back. Keep doing what ur doing and close this thing out.

[Spaceman Spiff]

GMU vs GA state is on MASN if anyone cares. Help pass the halftime.

[skinsfan07]

What a beautiful fast break that was.

I love it when Haywood throws it down hard.

:laugh: That didn't sound too right. ;)

BTW, Gil is 0-4 from 3.

He has been struggling from 3 as of late.

[DoGood28]

CBSsportsline is pissing me off. It won't update for 3 minutes and then it floods me with every play. I just can't win.

It also gives me stat lines like this. By games end, it will list Gilbert as 25 of 134 from the field.:doh:

Gilbert Arenas (http://www.sportsline.com/nba/players/playerpage/240263) #0 PG http://images.sportsline.com/images/basketball/nba/players/60x80/240263.jpg (http://www.sportsline.com/nba/players/playerpage/240263)Field Goal Selection
Layups: 9-9
Jumpers: 15-32
Dunks: 0-0

[Spaceman Spiff]

:laugh: That didn't sound too right. ;)

BTW, Gil is 0-4 from 3.

He has been struggling from 3 as of late.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yeah, he has been struggling from 3. Streak shooter if there ever was one.

[LiveStrongSkins]

Blatche is getting in the head of KG. He isnt used to a 7 footer being able to move side to side with him. If he continues to play well this game this might be the game we all look back and say this was when we knew Blatche was for real.

[GOSKINS_08]

Great first half! Arenas is having a great game (where are the haters?) Blatche is doing a great job on Garnett..Lets keep this up in the second half!

[Big C]

we held them under 50 pts in the first half...nice

[Spaceman Spiff]

Blatche is getting in the head of KG. He isnt used to a 7 footer being able to move side to side with him. If he continues to play well this game this might be the game we all look back and say this was when we knew Blatche was for real.

Yeah, no kidding. I really thought he was gonna get eaten alive tonight.

How many fouls does he have?

[skinsfan07]

Great first half! Arenas is having a great game (where are the haters?) Blatche is doing a great job on Garnett..Lets keep this up in the second half!

Hopefully Blatche can use this game as a confidence booster and maybe EJ will continue to give him substantial minutes once AJ gets back.

[GOSKINS_08]

Yeah, no kidding. I really thought he was gonna get eaten alive tonight.

How many fouls does he have?

How many fouls does Blatche have? I think only 1.

[skinsfan07]

American idol on fox to pass the half.

just lettin yall know.

[GOSKINS_08]

we held them under 50 pts in the first half...nice

Our defense has been pretty good since we put Blatche in.

[CMonster]

Blatche is getting in the head of KG. He isnt used to a 7 footer being able to move side to side with him. If he continues to play well this game this might be the game we all look back and say this was when we knew Blatche was for real. Absolutely not.

Hands and I have been there for a while.

[MonkFan8]

Absolutely not.

Hands and I have been there for a while.What does that have to do with LiveStong's point :whoknows:

[Diablo23]

Can't guard Gil

[Spaceman Spiff]

What does that have to do with LiveStong's point :whoknows:

Its always good to say I told you so ;)

[Diablo23]

Nice hustle by Blatche

[CMonster]

What does that have to do with LiveStong's point :whoknows: Exactly what it says. Hands and I have been talking about Blatche being the real deal for some time now.

[SantanaClaus89]

Gil cannot be stopped

[skinsfan07]

25 for gil starting to take over.

up by 16.

[Spaceman Spiff]

WTF, so many travels.

[skinsfan07]

Blatche has 5 and 9 now.

[PCRoughrider]

That was a terrible series. Lucky we got the ball back.

[SantanaClaus89]

They're getting too close... c'mon guys start running the offense.

[PCRoughrider]

There are times when this team looks completely "uncoached", pure playground!

[skinsfan07]

Gil now 0-6 from 3's.

This is getting ridiculous! What happened to the Hibachi we know and love that used to hit Game Winners? Get back on track with your outside shot Gil!

[PCRoughrider]

Now can this team make a basket coming out of the timeout???

[Diablo23]

Nothing but net!

SWISH

both ways :doh:

[Spaceman Spiff]

Our perimiter defense is so ****ing good.

[PCRoughrider]

Now can this team make a basket coming out of the timeout???

Yes they score, but barely...

[Spaceman Spiff]

****ing idiots, are we gonna leave Foye in the corner again?

[skinsfan07]

how can u leave an nba player wide open from 3? Sad lead down to 6.

[PCRoughrider]

We need a defensive stop here.

[skinsfan07]

another ****ing 3!!!!!!! Dammit!

[Diablo23]

Nice pass by Darius!

[Spaceman Spiff]

Awesome pass there from Songalia to Arvis.

[DButz65]

Is it just me, or does Stevensons "i cant feel my face" thing kinda silly? esp after a simple layup

[SantanaClaus89]

Is it just me, or does Stevensons "i cant feel my face" thing kinda silly? esp after a simple layup

It means "you can't see me"

[PCRoughrider]

And they score out of the timeout...

[DButz65]

It means "you can't see me"


okay, whatever, its still silly after a layup IMO, now after a 3 like that, its not so bad lol

[Diablo23]

DeShawn!!

7/8

[SantanaClaus89]

As long as DS keeps playing like this, he can do whatever he wants after he scores as far as I'm concerned.

[SantanaClaus89]

Songaila plays SO hard... I'm glad he's on our side

[skinsfan07]

nice offensive series there. Lead up to 7.

[SantanaClaus89]

Gil is frustrating the hell out of the 'Wolves...

Every time he drives they foul him and they hold thier arms up like "what am I supposed to do?"

LOL

***EDIT*** Gil with 29... I say go for 40!

[SantanaClaus89]

YEAH!!! Songaila! So proud of him...

[Diablo23]

DARIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


wooooot

[DButz65]

w00t nice shot at the buzzer

[skinsfan07]

Songalia at the BUZZER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wiz head into the 4th with a 9 pt lead!

[skinsfan07]

4th quarter starters should be Arenas, Butler, Stevenson, Blatche and Haywood

[Diablo23]

woot

Gil with 3!

[sportsfan882]

Gil hit a 3 omg.. 32 pts nice

[Spaceman Spiff]

Gil is hot.

[Diablo23]

Oh Snap

34!!!

[DButz65]

WTH is with comcasts audio tonight on the HD channel? It keeps cuttin out like once every minute or so

[CMonster]

34. One more and it's officially...

HIBACHI

[PCRoughrider]

We need a defensive stop here.

[SantanaClaus89]

We want Blatche! We want Blatche! We want Blatche!

[SantanaClaus89]

Songaila is an excellent passer

[Diablo23]

1 on 3

hahahaha

Gil owns

[PCRoughrider]

Those full court passes almost always end up bad, for the passing team.

[SantanaClaus89]

LOL at Davis' reaction to the T

[Spaceman Spiff]

Ricky Davis looks like Andre from Outkast.

[DButz65]

LOL this davis guy is a whining little ***** lol

[SantanaClaus89]

LOVE how Songaila keeps feeding the big men under the basket.

[CMonster]

Songaila's passing is a weapon and he's just getting his legs back.

I'd like to see an lineup with Gil, DS, CB, Songaila and Blatche. That's a lot of offense.

[MonkFan8]

I think I just heard Etan say, "shut up Extremeskins!" from here. :)

[SantanaClaus89]

Watching this team tonight makes me salivate at the thought of AJ returning...:mmm:

[PCRoughrider]

Will the Wizards give up a basket out of the timeout???

[DButz65]

Will the Wizards give up a basket out of the timeout???


Eventually :rolleyes:

[SantanaClaus89]

Will the Wizards give up a basket out of the timeout???

WOW. You are impossible to please... A total team effort and a 13 point lead midway through the 4th arent enough for you?

[PCRoughrider]

Will the Wizards give up a basket out of the timeout???

Yes, they will. :doh:

[Spaceman Spiff]

Will the Wizards give up a basket out of the timeout???

Does this "immediate play after a timeout" thing really mean anything?

[SantanaClaus89]

Does this "immediate play after a timeout" thing really mean anything?

In a word:

NO

[PCRoughrider]

WOW. You are impossible to please... A total team effort and a 13 point lead midway through the 4th arent enough for you?

That's no excuse for never getting a defensive stop coming out of a timeout...

[SantanaClaus89]

That's no excuse for never getting a defensive stop coming out of a timeout...

mad4comp is that you?? Anyways whatever you can whine about piddly stuff like that, and I'll be happy with a nice win.

[TakeTheFG]

That's no excuse for never getting a defensive stop coming out of a timeout...

some people dont think long-term.. you think they will get far in the playoffs playing lousy defense like this

[skinsfan07]

Gil 37 pts!

Can he get 40?????

Maybe. Come on wiz 12 pt lead with 5 mins left.

[the burgundy and gold]

don't let them crawl back into it.

[PCRoughrider]

In a word:

NO

Actually, it does mean something, especially after a timeout taken to stop a run. For the opponent, they stop the run, by definition, and they get a score.

It is a bad thing to happen.

[Spaceman Spiff]

In a word:

NO

You missed my sarcasm ;)

[SantanaClaus89]

Come on Gil, don't get cocky keep working for it

[SantanaClaus89]

Hey at the end of the game all that matters is wether you get a W or a L...

Nothing else matters. Regular season, playoffs... all that matters is Ws and Ls

[SantanaClaus89]

LOL Gil is psyching himself out

[Diablo23]

Man!!!

Deshawn is HUGE

[Spaceman Spiff]

LOL whats that thing Deshawn does with his hand in front of his face after he makes a shot?

I sounded so white right there.

[SantanaClaus89]

LOL whats that thing Deshawn does with his hand in front of his face after he makes a shot?

I sounded so white right there.

It means "you can't see me"

In reference to the guy trying to defend him.

No THAT sounded white.

[MonkFan8]

LOL whats that thing Deshawn does with his hand in front of his face after he makes a shot?

I sounded so white right there.I'd like to know to. I thought someone had mentioned why he did it a while back, but I can't remember what it was.

[DButz65]

LOL that woman in red behind the bench can not take her eyes off of stevenson, shes got a look on her face like " im gonna put u on a plate and SOP u up with a bisket" :laugh:

[skinsfan07]

Blatche back in. We should close em out here with him in.

[TakeTheFG]

Hey at the end of the game all that matters is wether you get a W or a L...

Nothing else matters. Regular season, playoffs... all that matters is Ws and Ls

name me the last team that won a championship with only offense?;)

[skinsfan07]

I'd like to know to. I thought someone had mentioned why he did it a while back, but I can't remember what it was.

It's "You can't see me"

That's why he does it.

You can't see me = Yea I'm better than you and you ain't gonna stop me.

[Diablo23]

what were they chanting?

[skinsfan07]

AD better make these 2!!!!!!!

It would all but seal this W.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Gil is learning.

Lead this team Gil, lead this team.

They need leading.

Blatche is coming on strong, I like what I see.

Stevenson was a great pickup, trust in the EG.

[SantanaClaus89]

name me the last team that won a championship with only offense?;)

Arguing with people like you and mad4comp is an effort in futility because neither one of us will change our beliefs.

BUT-
Show me where I said the Wizards were going to win the Championship.

I am aware of what is needed to win in the playoffs, but for you or anyone else to say that it is impossible for them to win is insane.

There is a reason why the games are played.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Blatche with the follow!

Wish he had a double double tonight, he's played so well.

[KillaCam21]

Antonio Daniels is so terrible. He fumbles the ball on every other dribble. You call him a point guard? He's a horrible ballhandler and a worse shooter. His game is so ugly.

[MonkFan8]

That tip was absolutely great. Not to mention the strong rebound just before it.

[skinsfan07]

Andray has 7 pts and 12 rebs! Me likey!:applause:

[Spaceman Spiff]

Antonio Daniels is so terrible. He fumbles the ball on every other dribble. You call him a point guard? He's a horrible ballhandler and a worse shooter. His game is so ugly.

Say what you want, but I believe his Assist to Turnover ratio is pretty damn good.

[Diablo23]

30th win!!

[skinsfan07]

Great game by everyone.

Gil 37 pts
DS 23 pts
Caron 15 pts

Blatche played great and everyone stepped up. We need to play this consistent every night.

30-21. Now lets beat the Kings on Thursday!

[Spaceman Spiff]

This was a great game. Young Blood played really well, Arenas did some good stuff and Deshawn proved that he can score when necessary. His game is actually kind of explosive. Songaila looked good.

Wire to wire, never trailed. Excellent.

[The End]

i double-taked at the box score...12 boards for Blatche?! ATTA BOY! big win.

[SantanaClaus89]

Great win.. I will sleep soundly tonight.

Have a good night all.. see you next time.

[909997]

oh uhhhhhhh arenas is back hibatchiiiiiii

[MonkFan8]

Great all around game. Can't wait to see how that starting line up begins to gel.

[Chachie]

Deshawn came out tonight. I have DTV and had to hit the 980am broadcast, but I just kept hearing his name all night.

[909997]

blatche did a good job against garnett

did we find a hidden gem on our roster?

[Warhead36]

Blatche straight up OWNED KG tonight when he was actually in. Unfortunately our retard Coach would rather play Etan a bunch of minutes late. When AB was in he was flat out making plays.

Good to get the win. Good to see my man D Steezy get a season high. :D

[bulldog]

The Wizards can win basketball games without Jamison in the lineup if they get:

1. 50% shooting and good shot selection from Arenas

2. Rebounding inside from Blatche, Haywood and any combination of Butler/Songaila/Thomas

3. A third scorer (ie Stevenson or Songaila) to step up and post 12-15 to support Butler and Arenas.

Arenas' shot selection was horrible in the last games before the all-star break. He was pressing and it was painful to watch at times.

Blatche has only recently gotten the minutes and I think has shown that while he is a work in progress on offense and at times in transition defense, he can rebound the basketball and present the difficult mismatch of an athletic 6'11 body for opponents to check.

Stevenson needed to step up offensively. He showed last year he could put up points when called upon, I think this year it took awhile for him to readjust from being in a supporting role to being a guy who looks for his shot.

Good win, though coming off the break. Got to beak the 76ers, Twolves and teams like the Knicks and NO to keep pace before Jamison returns.

[jbooma]

This team needs to keep playing like this so when AJ does come back they can be even better.

Blatche is playing well but please do not compare him to KG remember even Kwame had some decent games.

[PCRoughrider]

Gilbert only played 38 minutes tonights. Hopefully we can keep him under 40 minutes for most of the games in the second half.

[Chachie]

The Wizards can win basketball games without Jamison in the lineup if they get:

1. 50% shooting and good shot selection from Arenas

2. Rebounding inside from Blatche, Haywood and any combination of Butler/Songaila/Thomas

3. A third scorer (ie Stevenson or Songaila) to step up and post 12-15 to support Butler and Arenas.

Arenas' shot selection was horrible in the last games before the all-star break. He was pressing and it was painful to watch at times.

Blatche has only recently gotten the minutes and I think has shown that while he is a work in progress on offense and at times in transition defense, he can rebound the basketball and present the difficult mismatch of an athletic 6'11 body for opponents to check.

Stevenson needed to step up offensively. He showed last year he could put up points when called upon, I think this year it took awhile for him to readjust from being in a supporting role to being a guy who looks for his shot.

Good win, though coming off the break. Got to beak the 76ers, Twolves and teams like the Knicks and NO to keep pace before Jamison returns.

A veteran post from an extremeskin pro. I would add that those stipulations should still prove hard to meet for the rest of THIS season. The Wizards are a growing team and inconsistency has not been proven a thing of the past yet. If this team stays healthy, we can expect these things on a nightly basis next year.

(They GOTTA play D.)

:applause:

[Buford]

tonight was a game they were supposed to win, and they did. Nuff said.

Blatche gave you the rebounds. Gil and Deshawn gave you the points. Everybody else did alittle of everything else. Its all about holding down the fort until Jamison gets back. Then you've got a much deeper bench even if he's only 1 guy.

[Chachie]

Its all about holding down the fort until Jamison gets back.

I am in no way "short-shrifting" AJ but that's such an odd thing to hear with all the attention paid to Arenas. :)

[Warhead36]

Yeah, I'd like to see this team at full 100% strength. Even EJ can't mess up the rotations then, right?

[DoGood28]

Gilbert only played 38 minutes tonights. Hopefully we can keep him under 40 minutes for most of the games in the second half.

A point a minute? Eh, that's ok, I guess.;)

But seriously, that is sweet that he only had to play 38 minutes. That should help him in the long run.

[skinsfan07]

A point a minute? Eh, that's ok, I guess.;)

But seriously, that is sweet that he only had to play 38 minutes. That should help him in the long run.

definately. And when AJ comes back hopefully he will get more rest. The rotation we will have will be phenominal.

[909997]

bright side blatche is a good player

bad news is jarvis hayes sucksssssssssssss

[GOSKINS_08]

Nice win and now 30 wins! We need to go atleast 20-10 for 50 wins..I think we can do that..Gilbert was on fire and Blatche played very well and Stevenson player great as well! I wonder why Blatche hardly played in the 2nd half..Oh well we got the win!

[DoGood28]

bright side blatche is a good player

bad news is jarvis hayes sucksssssssssssss

He did have 8 points... I couldn't watch the game but if we could get 8 points out of him consistantly then I would be thrilled.

[Mooka]

WOOO!

Great win, I couldn't catch any of the game because I had class, but looks like Stevenson had a crazy game. 23 pts on 9-11 from the floor and 4-5 from the stripe! Plus 5 boards, 4 assists 2 blocks, 2 steals and only 1 TO in 38 mins.

[Sticksboi05]

GREAT to see Arenas shoot 50% but hopefully that 3 point shot will come back to him. 1-8 but from inside the arc 11-16 and that's what we need. Great win!

AJ should be back around next week I think if all goes well?

[ACW]

Just got back:

-the HIBACHI was back on (and the poster they gave away was pretty sweet; BTW, they now actually give away an actual signed Hibachi grill :laugh: :laugh: )
-DS was great:applause:
-KG (the NBA's LEADING rebounder, mind you) only outboarded Dr. Dray by 1:applause:
-Blatche's 3-pointer was sweet

Good game

[boysetsfire]

AJ should be back around next week I think if all goes well?

More like in 3 weeks.

[MonkFan8]

More like in 3 weeks.No one really knows. But next week at the earliest, 2-3 is the latest.

[fixer26er]

Antonio Daniels is so terrible. He fumbles the ball on every other dribble. You call him a point guard? He's a horrible ballhandler and a worse shooter. His game is so ugly.

He's had one of the top assist to turnover ratios in the league the past few years. He's a good point guard, his game may be ugly, but it's effective.

[DoGood28]

HAHA SCORE! The Wizards game is being rebroadcast on CSN at 1:30 tonight. I guess its going to be a long night.:)

[hands11]

This team needs to keep playing like this so when AJ does come back they can be even better.

Blatche is playing well but please do not compare him to KG remember even Kwame had some decent games.


I was the first to compare him to KG here and I will continue because its a good comparison.

How dare you bring up Kwame. This kid is totally different. Kwame didn't show the heart of Blatches pinkie toe.

A Kwame comparison should be grounds for a permanent ban. :laugh:

[hands11]

Say what you want, but I believe his Assist to Turnover ratio is pretty damn good.


ahh, yeah. I think Phil said he leads the league. Hard to do better then that.

[GOSKINS_08]

ahh, yeah. I think Phil said he leads the league. Hard to do better then that.

Yup they said Daniels is #1 in the NBA in assist to turnover ratio..Not only does Daniels not turn the ball over, he is great at going to the basket and makes his free throws.

[Rocky21]

Quality win last night. I am loving what I'm seeing from Blatche and Songaila. Lovin' it.

How about that move that Haywood made to the basket from something like the free throw line? I was freaking out!

[XxSpearheadxX]

Yup they said Daniels is #1 in the NBA in assist to turnover ratio..Not only does Daniels not turn the ball over, he is great at going to the basket and makes his free throws.

But if you talk real loudly over the people speaking facts, one can win the arguement!!!!

[arenasisgod]

Great game by DeShawn. 9 of 11 is no joke. Love when he can hit that looping fade. Etan also had some nice minutes. You could tell Eddie kept him out there for a while to build his confidence and he put in some work down low. I am getting more and more excited about Songaila's playmaking, as was Phil, who gushed about some of those quick rips to Etan down low. This guy linking up with a finisher (Jamison anyone?) is going to be nice in the half-court driven playoffs. You would look at 2 pts, 1 board and a couple of assists and think, so what, but there was some nice work put in by the Lithuanian. Can't say much more about Andray that hasnt already been said and re-quoted by hands11. He played great and continues to take Jarvis's minutes away (hooray!). I think coach is shelving AD for the playoffs. It will pay off in the end. Caron is in a bit of a slump, seemingly hung over ever since the all-star selection. Maybe his chef needs to cut some more sodium out of his egg whites or whatever. Another 11-man rotation game, people can't complain about Eddie's lineups anymore. Maybe Jamison's injury is just what the bench needed. hmmmm. I'm like this after every win I guess.

oh and Gilbert had 38 (!!!!!!)

[bulldog]

the biggest questions about this team with playoff time approaching is 1) whether the club will get consistent rebounding and 2) does the front court have enough quality fouls to give in games with the better centers and PFs in the conference............

the addition of Blatche, Songaila to the rotation up front and the return of a hopefully more focused Thomas should provide these wildcards.

one has to believe that Arenas and Butler will make it all the way back from their mini-slumps and that Jamison is still a 18 ppg/8 rebound upon his return.

Jarvis Hayes was 4-8 last night and scored 8 points but has been a clear disappointment since he was drafted. I think you are seeing the last of him in a Washington uniform barring some unforseen circumstances.

DeShawn Stevenson and Blatche have made their case for new contracts, DS because of his consistent play in 2007 and Blatche because of his lottery pick talent which is just starting to be tapped.