To that end, I've worked out this play diagram to illustrate how to get Caron involved.
What: A Basketball game.
When: 8:30 PM ET, November 21, 2009
Where:
How: Two hoops, 94 feet of court, one ball, 23 tall dudes and Earl Boykins.
Why: Oh, come on!
Who: San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards
Spurs Offensive Efficiency: 5th
Spurs Defensive Efficiency: 21st
Spurs Rebounding rate: 16th
Turnover Rate: 4th
Know your enemy:
The spurs are dinged up pretty good at the top of their rotation with Ginobli out and Parker day to day. After losing three straight, they stand at 4-7 with the Jazz having just won for the first time in Antonio since '99. Seeing as that Stockton and Malone were playing at the time, it does show that the historic record of losses for the 'Zards in Antonio is not insurmountable against this particular set of black jerseys. By facing the Spurs early, the wizards can take advantage of customary San-Antonio slow start before they are able to build their traditional late season cohesion.
And if Parker doesn't play, the 'Zards will be facing a decidedly unathletic team that they match up well with at most positions. In their last four games, the Spurs have failed to score 100 points, with the Jazz keeping them to just 83.
In their last two games, the Spurs defense has given up 42 and 54 points in the paint, so dribble penetration and slashing could be open for Washington.
Ultimately, if the Wizards have a good scoring night and hit the boards, it's unlikely that just Duncan and the role players will be able to put up enough points to keep up. If the game's in the 90's though, the Spurs can probably grind this one out.
Oh, and what's a Wilhelm Scream? Well....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbYsoEasio
