GT #70: Wizards (36-33) @ Nuggets (31-38) 5 PM CSN

[FAH1223]

Nuggets have played as of late. Hickson is done with a torn ACL. JaVale has been out for the season for awhile and Gallo also suffered a setback with his knee.

Nuggets starting five has had Faried playing better next to Mozgov.

Andre Miller going up against Brian Shaw, Jan Vesely may get minutes?

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Last game:
Wizards - Lakers (W) 117-107
Nuggets - Mavericks (L) 106-122


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[dlts20]

should be another exciting up & down track meet type of game. Hope the weird time doesnt throw us off too much. Wall vs Lawson is another classic. I think at worst Wall holds his own and at best he goes off again. He's in a bit of a zone and I think it will continue. Still would rather see Drew or Al get the start at the 4 so we can stretch the floor but Book played solid yesterday so I hope he can matchup well with the Manimal. Another game against a pure defnesive team with no defensive bigs (or permiter guys for that matter) so everyone should attack the rim

[queridiculo]

Anything but a win would be a major disappointment.

[nuposse04]

Stopping penetration will be key. That will be mostly on Wall. He should focus on keeping Lawson in front of him rather then switching him off to whoever.

Over/under 4.5 on the times Miller posts up Brooks?

[Hypnotizer]

Finally I can say: time to give Jan a lot of minutes!

[miller31time]

Wall always seems to struggle with these small, ultra-quick point guards. I don't expect much different today. The key will be the supporting cast. If Beal can hit the seemingly unattainable +50% mark from the field and Ariza/Gortat step up, we can take this.

[TGW]

Vesely gonna have a beast game: 3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block, 4 unnecessary pump fakes with no one around.

[Hypnotizer]

Don't forget guys, game is very early - 5pm

[Illmatic21]

This would be a disappointing loss. Not as bad as the first loss at home without Lawson (ughh what a terrible game that was) but we really need this one to salvage the road trip.

Kenneth Faried is having an insane March, averaging 20/10 on 58.8% from the field. We know Lawson will get his, but Faried is the guy we have to slow down

[jeffsays]

Not a bad start, looking good.

[benb331]

That was one slick 40', spinning bounce pass up court for the dime.

[jeffsays]

Good old ves

[DANNYLANDOVER]

Tragic Vesely!

[Illmatic21]

Just tuning in from UK-Wichita St.. great game!!

Every time I tune in to a Wiz game and we have a big lead, that's exactly when we start giving it away. Let's see what happens...

[DANNYLANDOVER]

John needs to try scoring more when he attacks the basket. Those cross-court passes are becoming telegraphed. Gotta keep the defense honest.

[benb331]

Fun first quarter. The Nuggets looked horrid to start, were hopelessly fouling. I think it was 7-0 fouls in favor of the Wizards at one point. Ves came in and immediately went into doofus charge mode. Then proceeded to make a couple nice plays, highlighted by the power slam. It actually felt good to see him do something on the court against us. Still don't want him back though, kudos.

[FAH1223]

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[Illmatic21]

Just tuning in from UK-Wichita St.. great game!!

Every time I tune in to a Wiz game and we have a big lead, that's exactly when we start giving it away. Let's see what happens...

Looks like it's happening again.. clockwork

[dlts20]

JV knows all our plays & tendencies......lol

[Illmatic21]

Miller gets owned by quick PGs. Thankfully none of our potential playoff opponents have quick backup PGs