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Wizards #6 (39-36, 19-19 away) vs NY #8 (33-43, 17-21 home)
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=400490009

Washington (39-36) crushed Boston 118-92 on Wednesday at home to clinch its first playoff spot since 2008. http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489992

New York (33-43) showed no effects of fatigue in its first home game after a 3-2 Western Conference trip with Wednesday's 110-81 rout of Brooklyn. http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489988

Felton left Wednesday's game with back and rib contusions before returning in the fourth quarter.

PG: J. Wall 19.8 vs R. Felton 9.5
SG: B. Beal 16.9 vs J.R. Smith 13.7
SF: T. Ariza 14.8 vs C. Anthony 28.0
PF: T. Booker 6.3 vs A. Stoudemire 11.6
C: M. Gortat 13.0 vs T. Chandler 9.1

Bench Treats NY - Tim Hardaway Jr., I. Shumpert, Prigioni
Bench Threat WAH - Gooden, Webster, Miller

Randy vs Mike Woodson

Key To The Game

Stoudemire and JR Smith has been playing better as of late and with Felton at PG, the team runs better. Plus Tim Hardaway Jr. needs contained off the bench. And as always, Melo is a match up problem. Felton is banged up with a rib injury so we need Wall to show up and exploit him. Chandler isn't playing well this year and showing sign of injury and age, Gortat needs to take it to him. Just like last game, we need to start off focused on Wall and Gortat.

If Randy is going to stick with his standard starting line up starting line up this could be a tough. This is a game where starting Booker doesn't look good. Wizards should go with Kevin S on Stoudemire or start Gorden to stretch the floor for Gortat and Wall. I would be quick to go to Webster or Booker on Melo early to keep TA out of early foul trouble. Hell, I might even put Otto on him for a few plays just to mess with his head by throwing something at him he didn't expect.

Starting Gooden might be the answer. This would allow Washingtons offense to focus on Wall vs Felton and Gortat vs Chander with letting Gooden on Stoudemire and stretch him on offense. If you need more beef, turn to Kevin S. This leaves Beal to deal with J.R. Smith. If Beal gets an early foul, put Temple on him JR. Keep Booker close by to throw at Melo as well. Give him lots of looks so he never gets comfortable.

Randy needs to be nimble.

The Wizards 2nd unit should have a good advantage with Miller vs Prigioni and they should use it. Post up, post up, post up. If Gooden starts now you have Kevin in the post as center and Kevin can score down there. The Wizards should have a good bench advantage.

Miller, Temple, Webster, AH, Kevin.... And Otto can even join in. Temple on Hardaway. Shut him down and you kill that 2nd unit.

This is a game that Randy has to be able to think out of the box and use all his players including Kevin, Temple and Otto. This is where a Pops shows how much smarter he is then most coaches. Pops would do the adjustments playing no favorites to existing starters and rotations and he would win easy.

Another take is that maybe Randy does make the switch Gooden to get ready for the playoff and Nene's return. Booker shouldn't be the starting PF once Nene returns going into the playoffs. Either Nene starts or Gooden starts. Maybe tonight is the night he makes the switch. I hope he does. It would be Gooden timing.

If Randy does what he should, Wizards should win by 8 pts min.

If Ariza finds a way to keep Carmelo inefficient then we have a chance. I wish Otto was playing more so he could get a chance to guard him. I would love to see how that matchup works out.

This will be like a real playoff game from the Knicks perspective. They have to win.

hands11 wrote:Key To The Game

Stoudemire and JR Smith has been playing better as of late and with Felton at PG, the team runs better. Plus Tim Hardaway Jr. needs contained off the bench. And as always, Melo is a match up problem. Felton is banged up with a rib injury so we need Wall to show up and exploit him. Chandler isn't playing well this year and showing sign of injury and age, Gortat needs to take it to him. Just like last game, we need to start off focused on Wall and Gortat.

If Randy is going to stick with his standard starting line up starting line up this could be a tough. This is a game where starting Booker doesn't look good. Wizards should go with Kevin S on Stoudemire or start Gorden to stretch the floor for Gortat and Wall. I would be quick to go to Webster or Booker on Melo early to keep TA out of early foul trouble. Hell, I might even put Otto on him for a few plays just to mess with his head by throwing something at him he didn't expect.

Starting Gooden might be the answer. This would allow Washingtons offense to focus on Wall vs Felton and Gortat vs Chander with letting Gooden on Stoudemire and stretch him on offense. If you need more beef, turn to Kevin S. This leaves Beal to deal with J.R. Smith. If Beal gets an early foul, put Temple on him JR. Keep Booker close by to throw at Melo as well. Give him lots of looks so he never gets comfortable.

Randy needs to be nimble.

The Wizards 2nd unit should have a good advantage with Miller vs Prigioni and they should use it. Post up, post up, post up. If Gooden starts now you have Kevin in the post as center and Kevin can score down there. The Wizards should have a good bench advantage.

Miller, Temple, Webster, AH, Kevin.... And Otto can even join in. Temple on Hardaway. Shut him down and you kill that 2nd unit.

This is a game that Randy has to be able to think out of the box and use all his players including Kevin, Temple and Otto. This is where a Pops shows how much smarter he is then most coaches. Pops would do the adjustments playing no favorites to existing starters and rotations and he would win easy.

Another take is that maybe Randy does start Gooden. Booker isn't likely to be the starting PF once Nene returns going into the playoffs. Either Nene starts or Gooden starts. Maybe tonight is the night he makes the switch. I hope he does. It would be Gooden timing.

If Randy does what he should, Wizards should win by 8 pts min.

Your fixation on Randy and his rotations is getting ridiculous. You seem to think that the only difference between winning and losing is the pieces that he moves around. This ain't frickin' chess.

I think the Wizards win this game, no matter what the rotations are, if the players come out with the intensity on defense that they showed the second quarter of the Bobcats game and move the ball around like they did against the Boston.

jayscott wrote:If Ariza finds a way to keep Carmelo inefficient then we have a chance. I wish Otto was playing more so he could get a chance to guard him. I would love to see how that matchup works out.

I personally would like to see Otto get at least 5 minutes a night. However, I have no doubt that he would get killed by Carmelo.

dandridge 10 wrote:
I personally would like to see Otto get at least 5 minutes a night. However, I have no doubt that he would get killed by Carmelo.

Agree. What's left of Otto's confidence would be shattered if he had to cover Melo. Methinks he is another DNP-CD tonight.

dandridge 10 wrote:

hands11 wrote:Key To The Game

Stoudemire and JR Smith has been playing better as of late and with Felton at PG, the team runs better. Plus Tim Hardaway Jr. needs contained off the bench. And as always, Melo is a match up problem. Felton is banged up with a rib injury so we need Wall to show up and exploit him. Chandler isn't playing well this year and showing sign of injury and age, Gortat needs to take it to him. Just like last game, we need to start off focused on Wall and Gortat.

If Randy is going to stick with his standard starting line up starting line up this could be a tough. This is a game where starting Booker doesn't look good. Wizards should go with Kevin S on Stoudemire or start Gorden to stretch the floor for Gortat and Wall. I would be quick to go to Webster or Booker on Melo early to keep TA out of early foul trouble. Hell, I might even put Otto on him for a few plays just to mess with his head by throwing something at him he didn't expect.

Starting Gooden might be the answer. This would allow Washingtons offense to focus on Wall vs Felton and Gortat vs Chander with letting Gooden on Stoudemire and stretch him on offense. If you need more beef, turn to Kevin S. This leaves Beal to deal with J.R. Smith. If Beal gets an early foul, put Temple on him JR. Keep Booker close by to throw at Melo as well. Give him lots of looks so he never gets comfortable.

Randy needs to be nimble.

The Wizards 2nd unit should have a good advantage with Miller vs Prigioni and they should use it. Post up, post up, post up. If Gooden starts now you have Kevin in the post as center and Kevin can score down there. The Wizards should have a good bench advantage.

Miller, Temple, Webster, AH, Kevin.... And Otto can even join in. Temple on Hardaway. Shut him down and you kill that 2nd unit.

This is a game that Randy has to be able to think out of the box and use all his players including Kevin, Temple and Otto. This is where a Pops shows how much smarter he is then most coaches. Pops would do the adjustments playing no favorites to existing starters and rotations and he would win easy.

Another take is that maybe Randy does start Gooden. Booker isn't likely to be the starting PF once Nene returns going into the playoffs. Either Nene starts or Gooden starts. Maybe tonight is the night he makes the switch. I hope he does. It would be Gooden timing.

If Randy does what he should, Wizards should win by 8 pts min.

Your fixation on Randy and his rotations is getting ridiculous. You seem to think that the only difference between winning and losing is the pieces that he moves around. This ain't frickin' chess.

I think the Wizards win this game, no matter what the rotations are, if the players come out with the intensity on defense that they showed the second quarter of the Bobcats game and move the ball around like they did against the Boston.

No it is not frickin Chess because in Chess, both sides have the same pieces. My suggestion are exactly because this isn't chess. They don't have the same pieces. Hell, in basketball sometimes they don't even have the same number of pieces because of injures, etc.

How about just telling us how you think the game can be won vs wrongfully explaining my views and commenting on if you find a focus on rotations to be ridiculous. Specially when you are talking about changing rotation by getting Otto mins.

I have serious concerns in the Booker vs Amare match up tonight. Amare has been playing a lot better and he has the size and skills to take advantage of Booker. I think they would be better off starting Gooden.

I dont want to see Otto go 5min per game. Hell, thats part of the reason why he has sucked. I think nearly everyone stuggles if you give them just a couple of minutes every game. They are rusty, scared, nervous, and they feel like they have to be perfect because the time is so limited. I want to see him though, especially now because we have so many good guys on the bench. Its tough for Porter off the bench when he's on the floor with Temple, JV, and Singleton.

As for the game, it should be fun. We are playing our some great team ball right now. Its llike we had that great 2nd quarter against the Bobcats, lost the game, realized we need ot play that way for 4 quarters, and looked great against the C's. Its ultimate team ball like the Spurs with everyone taking effecient shots and everyone knows there roles. At the same time the Knicks are hot & hungry. Tickets cost a ton even for the cheap seats. I think this will be like a playoff game, both teams will play well, and its anyone's game

hands11 wrote:

dandridge 10 wrote:

hands11 wrote:Key To The Game

Stoudemire and JR Smith has been playing better as of late and with Felton at PG, the team runs better. Plus Tim Hardaway Jr. needs contained off the bench. And as always, Melo is a match up problem. Felton is banged up with a rib injury so we need Wall to show up and exploit him. Chandler isn't playing well this year and showing sign of injury and age, Gortat needs to take it to him. Just like last game, we need to start off focused on Wall and Gortat.

If Randy is going to stick with his standard starting line up starting line up this could be a tough. This is a game where starting Booker doesn't look good. Wizards should go with Kevin S on Stoudemire or start Gorden to stretch the floor for Gortat and Wall. I would be quick to go to Webster or Booker on Melo early to keep TA out of early foul trouble. Hell, I might even put Otto on him for a few plays just to mess with his head by throwing something at him he didn't expect.

Starting Gooden might be the answer. This would allow Washingtons offense to focus on Wall vs Felton and Gortat vs Chander with letting Gooden on Stoudemire and stretch him on offense. If you need more beef, turn to Kevin S. This leaves Beal to deal with J.R. Smith. If Beal gets an early foul, put Temple on him JR. Keep Booker close by to throw at Melo as well. Give him lots of looks so he never gets comfortable.

Randy needs to be nimble.

The Wizards 2nd unit should have a good advantage with Miller vs Prigioni and they should use it. Post up, post up, post up. If Gooden starts now you have Kevin in the post as center and Kevin can score down there. The Wizards should have a good bench advantage.

Miller, Temple, Webster, AH, Kevin.... And Otto can even join in. Temple on Hardaway. Shut him down and you kill that 2nd unit.

This is a game that Randy has to be able to think out of the box and use all his players including Kevin, Temple and Otto. This is where a Pops shows how much smarter he is then most coaches. Pops would do the adjustments playing no favorites to existing starters and rotations and he would win easy.

Another take is that maybe Randy does start Gooden. Booker isn't likely to be the starting PF once Nene returns going into the playoffs. Either Nene starts or Gooden starts. Maybe tonight is the night he makes the switch. I hope he does. It would be Gooden timing.

If Randy does what he should, Wizards should win by 8 pts min.

Your fixation on Randy and his rotations is getting ridiculous. You seem to think that the only difference between winning and losing is the pieces that he moves around. This ain't frickin' chess.

I think the Wizards win this game, no matter what the rotations are, if the players come out with the intensity on defense that they showed the second quarter of the Bobcats game and move the ball around like they did against the Boston.

No it is not frickin Chess because in Chess, both sides have the same pieces. My suggestion are exactly because this isn't chess. They don't have the same pieces. Hell, in basketball sometimes they don't even have the same number of pieces because of injures, etc.

How about just telling us how you think the game can be won vs wrongfully explaining my views and commenting on if you find a focus on rotations to be ridiculous. Specially when you are talking about changing rotation by getting Otto mins.

I have serious concerns in the Booker vs Amare match up tonight. Amare has been playing a lot better and he has the size and skills to take advantage of Booker. I think they would be better off starting Gooden.

Umm, obviously basketball is not chess Hands. Its called an analogy, even if it was a bad one at that. My main point, and your whole post supports it, is that you appear to think the Wizards win or lose, or will win or lose, based solely on the moves that Wittman makes, just like a chess player wins or loses just by moving pieces around. I just think that view is ridiculous.

My comment on Otto playing 5 minutes has nothing to do with whether I think the Wiz will win or lose. I'd like Otto to get more minutes for his development only, not that I think because he will give the Wiz a better chance to win. I don't think playing Otto 5 minutes a night would have any impact on whether the Wizards win or lose.

Playoff intensity = surefire Wizards loss.


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Last game:
Celtics vs. Wizards - (W) 92-118
Nets vs. Knicks (W) 81-110


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Bench:

FAH1223 wrote:Playoff intensity = surefire Wizards loss.


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Last game:
Celtics vs. Wizards - (W) 92-118
Nets vs. Knicks (W) 81-110


Lineups:











Bench:

God, your a misery.

I would like to see Trevor booker get some good time gaurding melo. He can really match his strength wise.

Wizkids12345 wrote:I would like to see Trevor booker get some good time gaurding melo. He can really match his strength wise.

I would like to see Trevor Booker get a DNP but we can't have nice things.

not much Webster on Melo. Melo always bullies him

Would rather see Seraphin on Amare than Gooden

Bad mojo with Hands jumping in to steal the game thread from the winner. Shame, shame, shame.

Shamelessly stolen from a guy on twitter

CntOutSmrtCrazy wrote:
God, the Wizards are a misery.

Fixed

Can we not quote long posts? It's a pain.