Official Game thread. Wiz vs Heat || Fri 27 @ 7pm

Donkey McDonkerton · Post #1 » by **Donkey McDonkerton** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:47 pm

Where: AT MIAMI
TV: CSN
WHO:
Washington Wizards
vs

Hopefully NY1 starts and plays well again. We need Jamison, Mcgee, and Blatche to all come to play again. If Arenas cuts down on his TO's we can win this game.

I brought along my friend to stop the curse of D. Wade.

KEEP WINNING FOR ABE!

closg00 · Post #2 » by **closg00** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:26 pm

Wade seems to have his best games vs the Wiz and the Heat just beat Orlando.

Orberto is badly-matched against the Heat, if Flip is not afraid to use Blatche & McGee more, I think we have a shot at beating them. I'm also hoping that Caron won't be playing.

GilArenas88 · Post #3 » by **GilArenas88** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:18 pm

We've lost two close games to them, we can beat them, it'll be tough though.

Post #4 » by **nate33** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:25 pm

closg00 wrote:Wade seems to have his best games vs the Wiz and the Heat just beat Orlando.

Orberto is badly-matched against the Heat, if Flip is not afraid to use Blatche & McGee more, I think we have a shot at beating them. I'm also hoping that Caron won't be playing.

Let's not forget that Butler held QRich to 0 points last game. 0 points in 33 minutes. I hope Butler plays. I just hope he plays well.

The key to this game will be whether or not Young can stay in front of Wade. If he can, then he and Stevenson might be a tandem that can slow Wade enough for us to win. We know Haywood will shut down JO. It's likely that Butler will shut down QRich. If Wade can be contained, then it's going to be pretty hard for them to win.

Our biggest matchup problem is Chalmers on Arenas. Chalmers completely owns Arenas defensively. If Arenas struggles again, I hope Flip quickly goes to Foye or Boykins. I can't handle another game where Arenas gets 6+ turnovers. We need to take care of the ball and keep Miami out of the open floor because I don't think Miami will be very successful scoring in the half court set.

Hoopalotta · Post #5 » by **Hoopalotta** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:16 pm

Who broke Lou Williams jaw in the last game anyway? He's out for eight weeks

Don't tell it was Arenas!?! I can't remember a play where I though Lou got hit so hard. Hmmmm.....

I mean, I wanted us to get physical and all, but, uh, this is a bit more than I was thinking.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #6 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:27 pm

GilArenas88 wrote:We've lost two close games to them, we can beat them, it'll be tough though.

I don't think Miami's three wins better than the Wizards.

I HATE to predict a win, but I think the Wizards will pound Miami this time.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #7 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:29 pm

nate33 wrote:
closg00 wrote:Wade seems to have his best games vs the Wiz and the Heat just beat Orlando.

Orberto is badly-matched against the Heat, if Flip is not afraid to use Blatche & McGee more, I think we have a shot at beating them. I'm also hoping that Caron won't be playing.

Let's not forget that Butler held QRich to 0 points last game. 0 points in 33 minutes. I hope Butler plays. I just hope he plays well.

The key to this game will be whether or not Young can stay in front of Wade. If he can, then he and Stevenson might be a tandem that can slow Wade enough for us to win. We know Haywood will shut down JO. It's likely that Butler will shut down QRich. If Wade can be contained, then it's going to be pretty hard for them to win.

Our biggest matchup problem is Chalmers on Arenas. Chalmers completely owns Arenas defensively. If Arenas struggles again, I hope Flip quickly goes to Foye or Boykins. I can't handle another game where Arenas gets 6+ turnovers. We need to take care of the ball and keep Miami out of the open floor because I don't think Miami will be very successful scoring in the half court set.

This game I think Gil will have his best game of the season. It's time for a 40 point game.

Donkey McDonkerton · Post #8 » by **Donkey McDonkerton** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:22 am

nate33 wrote:Our biggest matchup problem is Chalmers on Arenas. Chalmers completely owns Arenas defensively. If Arenas struggles again, I hope Flip quickly goes to Foye or Boykins. I can't handle another game where Arenas gets 6+ turnovers.

Yep, one of the keys to the game

DallasShalDune · Post #9 » by **DallasShalDune** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:10 am

When is the last time we've beat a division rival? Years? That and gil has never beaten a wade-led team. I think this could be our win, especially since the heat aren't as good this year. Really, two of their wins have come off of our mistakes. No one man can own another so much (wade over gil) forever. I see gil reversing the tides with a solid game (25 9 and 9 or something) and a W. I might also just be wishing...

DallasShalDune · Post #10 » by **DallasShalDune** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:52 am

When is the last time we've beat a division rival? Years? That and gil has never beaten a wade-led team. I think this could be our win, especially since the heat aren't as good this year. Really, two of their wins have come off of our mistakes. No one man can own another so much (wade over gil) forever. I see gil reversing the tides with a solid game (25 9 and 9 or something) and a W. I might also just be wishing...

Post #11 » by **miller31time** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:01 pm

You have to think this Wade/Arenas streak will end soon......right?

I mean, sooner or later, probability will take over and right the ship.

TheKingOfVa360 · Post #12 » by **TheKingOfVa360** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:09 pm

Time to finally beat the Heat. We been close several times but if Butler doesn't play we will win this game.

tkunit · Post #13 » by **tkunit** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:43 pm

I hate teams like miami they always squeek out that W

DallasShalDune · Post #14 » by **DallasShalDune** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:46 pm

But man, if we were Heat fans we'd love it. Every game'd be exciting. Well, I guess we'd love it or die of heart attacks.

dobrojim · Post #15 » by **dobrojim** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:57 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:
GilArenas88 wrote:We've lost two close games to them, we can beat them, it'll be tough though.

I don't think Miami's three wins better than the Wizards.

I HATE to predict a win, but I think the Wizards will pound Miami this time.

I'd love to predict a win, but as much as my younger daughter hates it,
because her older sister loves it, Wade owns us.

trying the reverse curse since I said he can't go for 40 against us
every time, but he did go for b2b 40s the last 2 (ouch).

I think N1 has as good a shot to D him up as anyone on our team.
Or put another way, all others have shown themselves to be futile,
might as well try him.

Arenas' 0-forever streak against Wade has to end eventually.
Let's hope for the supernatural guidance of Abe once again.
Might as well, nothing else has worked.

Donkey McDonkerton · Post #16 » by **Donkey McDonkerton** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:02 pm

DallasShalDune wrote:But man, if we were Heat fans we'd love it. Every game'd be exciting. Well, I guess we'd love it or die of heart attacks.

Don't you remember just a few years ago....that was us. Always in it, always waiting for Gil to make a last second shot. Heart attacks all the time, but we won so many close ones.

Post #17 » by **nate33** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:25 pm

It really is remarkable. Arenas has faced Wade 12 times. He is 0 for 12.

DallasShalDune · Post #18 » by **DallasShalDune** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:30 pm

Donkey McDonkerton wrote:
DallasShalDune wrote:But man, if we were Heat fans we'd love it. Every game'd be exciting. Well, I guess we'd love it or die of heart attacks.

Don't you remember just a few years ago....that was us. Always in it, always waiting for Gil to make a last second shot. Heart attacks all the time, but we won so many close ones.

You're absolutely right, but it feels like so long ago. Maybe my memory is short, or maybe losing takes it toll on fans like myself. I can most definitely see how the losing mentality came over from last year. Our team is hung-over on sucking. I hope they can rally a few wins, because then, I think we'll be fine.

A heart attack win would be nice tonight.

no D in Hibachi · Post #19 » by **no D in Hibachi** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:41 pm

Anyone know if Caron is playing or if N1 is starting?

closg00 · Post #20 » by **closg00** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:45 pm

no D in Hibachi wrote:Anyone know if Caron is playing or if N1 is starting?

We need something to change the dynamic of the the match-ups in-order for us to break this historical curse. I think butler out and big games from Young, Blatche & McGee (led by Boink) will win-it for us. We aren't going to beat Miami with Gilbert running the point, the Wade match-up is too-much in Gilbert's head.
Need Butler to sit also.