Official Thread -- Wizards vs Magic (2/25/14)

Nivek · Post #181 » by **Nivek** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:19 am

tontoz wrote:Strange that they shot so well without Nene. Orlando's defense is roughly average on the season.

Not really. They've been better offensively this season when Nenê's been on the bench.

Only 2 turnovers in the last two games from WAll. Hopefully that trend will continue.

Yep.

Anyone want to figure out Ariza's TS tonight? Has to be near 100%.

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2-5 from 2pt range
5-5 from 3pt range
3-3 from the FT line

tontoz · Post #182 » by **tontoz** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:22 am

I dont remember a vet improving his shooting efficiency as dramatically as Ariza has. He was sub 50 TS in the 3 seasons before coming here and is near 60% this season.

dandridge 10 · Post #183 » by **dandridge 10** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:25 am

The good tonight...the offense was clicking, the ball was moving, and we were hot from 3 point land. Wall and Gortat were particular efficient on the offensive end.

The bad tonight...I thought the defense gave up a lot of wide open jumpers and whenever the Wizards made a run to take a double digit lead, they took the foot off the peddle to let Orlando back into the game. I wish this team had more of a killer instinct.

Overall, good win to get above .500. However, they are going to need a better game from Booker, better rebounding, and more focus on the defensive end to get a win in Toronto.

JWizmentality · Post #184 » by **JWizmentality** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:31 am

hands11 wrote:
JWizmentality wrote:Cleveland you bums! Let's go Hawks!!

Cleveland playoff hopes where crushed by the Wizards last game. This game is the nail in the coffin.

But maybe ATL can pull it out. But not holding my breath.

Don't think I can stomach Dan Gilbert's kid for another year.

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hands11 · Post #185 » by **hands11** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:14 am

jeffsays wrote:
hands11 wrote:
Sluggerface wrote:John over the past 5 games.

20.2ppg .552 TS%, 9.4 apg, 4.0 rpg, 2.4 TO + lockdown D

Sad he didn't get any assist in the 2nd half though. I think he had 7 assists at the half. And he didn't shot well in the 2nd half either.

But will take the win. Wall looked great in the first half when it mattered most.

He had 2 at the half and got 5 of his 7 in the second half.

my bad..

Sonny Carson · Post #186 » by **Sonny Carson** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:07 am

Maybe Wall is the best PG in the east after all.

Illmatic21 · Post #187 » by **Illmatic21** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:49 am

Sonny Carson wrote:Maybe Wall is the best PG in the east after all.

Do my eyes deceive me

I will say this, Kyrie might one day be the best PG in the West, once he eventually forces a trade to the Lakers.

Post #188 » by **Ruzious** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:44 am

tontoz wrote:Strange that they shot so well without Nene. Orlando's defense is roughly average on the season.

Only 2 turnovers in the last two games from WAll. Hopefully that trend will continue.

Anyone want to figure out Ariza's TS tonight? Has to be near 100%.

Orlando playing on the road (16 straight losses now) without Afflalo isn't good at anything.

Sonny Carson · Post #189 » by **Sonny Carson** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:37 pm

Illmatic21 wrote:
Sonny Carson wrote:Maybe Wall is the best PG in the east after all.

Do my eyes deceive me

I will say this, Kyrie might one day be the best PG in the West, once he eventually forces a trade to the Lakers.

Kyrie's talent is on par or exceeds Wall (imo)

But at 21...he lacks the maturity of Wall.

Wall has taken it up a notch. Fun to watch.

Post #190 » by **Zonkerbl** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:21 pm

I loved that one three pointer Wall took last night. You could see him thinking, "ah, here's an excellent opportunity to take a wide open three. Ok, get your balance, square your shoulders, eyes on the back of the rim... and... money! I'm awesome."

dckingsfan · Post #191 » by **dckingsfan** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:58 pm

tontoz wrote:I dont remember a vet improving his shooting efficiency as dramatically as Ariza has. He was sub 50 TS in the 3 seasons before coming here and is near 60% this season.

Jason Kidd did it as well... usually smart players that become smarter.

dckingsfan · Post #192 » by **dckingsfan** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:00 pm

AFM wrote:Jameer Nelson doesn't look too happy.

John Denton: Has to be surreal for #Magic PG Jameer Nelson being in Wash. considering #Wizards made several attempts to trade for him before deadline. Twitter @JohnDenton555

dobrojim · Post #193 » by **dobrojim** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:04 pm

TheKingOfVa360 wrote:
Sluggerface wrote:John over the past 5 games.

20.2ppg .552 TS%, 9.4 apg, 4.0 rpg, 2.4 TO + lockdown D

Best PG in the East and a top 5 overall Eastern conference player. Quality win guys.

TOR has had our number and they've shown so far that they are better.
One last opportunity for John to carry to a win. Is TOR so much better
they can beat us 4/4? I wouldn't say I'm very hopeful but it's possible.

Higga · Post #194 » by **Higga** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:29 pm

Orlando is terrible. We should have blown them out, but I'll take a W.

Yay for being back above .500. Now can we finally beat the freakin Raptors?

stevemcqueen1 · Post #195 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:38 pm

Defense was about what you'd expect when we just lost our best defensive big and are working in three new guys who basically haven't played for us this year to important bench roles and playing a bunch of brand new lineups. It's going to take a while to get the defense playing well. Singleton and Booker at PF and C are never going to be a credible defensive line up.

But the positive from last night was how much better the offense played against a spaced floor. Wall went nuts. Gortat killed it with the PnR game. And pretty soon all our shots started to fall.

stevemcqueen1 · Post #196 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:38 pm

Higga wrote:Orlando is terrible. We should have blown them out, but I'll take a W.

Yay for being back above .500. Now can we finally beat the freakin Raptors?

The game was never really in doubt. It was a solid performance from start to finish given the makeshift lineups we had to run.

Dat2U · Post #197 » by **Dat2U** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:48 pm

Sonny Carson wrote:
Illmatic21 wrote:
Sonny Carson wrote:Maybe Wall is the best PG in the east after all.

Do my eyes deceive me

I will say this, Kyrie might one day be the best PG in the West, once he eventually forces a trade to the Lakers.

Kyrie's talent is on par or exceeds Wall (imo)

But at 21...he lacks the maturity of Wall.

Wall has taken it up a notch. Fun to watch.

Disagree, Kyrie's skill level exceeds Wall and most PGs in the league. Wall is slowly catching up skill wise and unfortunately Kyrie close to the exact same player at age 21 that he was at age 19.

Wall has more raw talent, physical ability and can impact the game in ways Kyrie will never be able to.

SUPERBALLMAN · Post #198 » by **SUPERBALLMAN** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:55 pm

Watching Orlando, I do like the way they are building their team. Oladipo was a good pick, and I've liked most of their other players in their respective drafts as value picks... Vucevic, Harkless, Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris.

Add to this 2 1st round picks in this years draft, one of which currently looks to be a top 3 pick.

KennyGreen · Post #199 » by **KennyGreen** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:01 pm

Singleton with minutes over Otto...When should I start getting worried that Otto's a bust?...Or has that time already arrived?...I mean come on...The 3rd pick in the draft can't even get on the floor against Orlando?

stevemcqueen1 · Post #200 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:03 pm

Singleton was playing the 5 for long stretches last night. He got minutes over Otto because he played PF and C and Otto can't.

Who will prevail??