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Date: Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
Time: 7:00pm (Eastern Time)
Television: CSN, NBALP
Radio: WTEM 980 AM
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Air Canada Center, Toronto (Ontario)
Washington Wizards (24-19) Starting Lineup
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Toronto Raptors (24-20) Starting Lineup
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Match-up of the Night
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Our player spotlight focuses on the point guard match-up in Wednesday's contest: Antonio Daniels and Jose Calderon. The reason the matchup of the night isn't featuring some combination of Bosh and a Washington Wizards power forward is because I feel Chris will be very tired and slowed down due to playing 50 minutes in Washington's win in game one. Calderon, however, played 42 minutes and didn't have to carry as much of the heavy lifting. He will be somewhat fresh and so will Antonio Daniels. In terms of what to watch for, let's see if AD can try and stay in front of Calderon. When Jose gets a step on his defender, he becomes lethal, since he is both an excellent finisher and an incredible passer. On the other end of the floor, I'd like to see AD be less eager to shoot the ball and more interested in getting everyone involved while running the Princeton Offense.
Miller's 3 Keys to the Game
*As you'll notice, they are the same 3 keys. In our previous game, we did a decent job of getting out on Toronto's shooters (though to be fair, they missed a good portion of wide open shots) and only doubled down low on a few occasions (and on those occasions, Toronto usually ended up with an open 3). Songaila, to Wizards fans displeasure, got plenty of 2nd quarter minutes and didn't have what one would call a good game. He was basically giving Bosh 2 points every trip down the court and only hit one shot. He was, however, used sparingly in the 2nd half, as McGuire was the 1st forward substitution off the bench - and boy did he make the most of it.
1. Get out on the damn shooters - Toronto is one of the best perimeter-oriented teams in the association. The Wizards are notorious for leaving good 3pt shooters wide open as if they've never hit that shot before. Recognize the shooters, get out on them, and don't take breaks.
2. Don't double down low - This, in a way, goes with Key #1. Toronto is going to score...a lot. But don't give them open shots. By trying to help Haywood or Jamison in the post, you're practically asking them to shoot wide open 3pters. If Bosh or Bargnani score in the paint, so be it, but don't let what could be a stop or a 2pt make be a 3.
3. Play Songaila sparingly - This might be a game where Andray Blatche plays big-time. In fact, he might be the best player on our team to guard Bosh, since he's both semi-quick, semi-strong and semi-competent on defense. Even if he's missing his shots or playing a bit out of control on offense, keep the kid in and let him try his best against their star. God knows Songaila will just be lost, as he always is. If all goes well, I'd like to see 22-25 minutes for BSB.
