Game 5: Wiz vs ATL | Wednesday, 6:00 PM

[80sballboy]

What a beautiful day )))
I really hope we win somehow in Atl at friday!
Any news of Smith injury?

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Would be great if Mahinmi can replace Smith. Any word on him yet?

Heard that Brooks doesn't think there's a chance he'll play on Friday. Longshot on Sunday. Hasn't practiced yet.

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[TGW]

Do he has a agenda, TGW?

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No, KW was fair. You said Wall was nonexistent, which is very very very far from reality.

[80sballboy]

If Smith can't go, looks like they'll need 5-7 minutes from Ochefu and a few minutes from Morris at the 5 with Bogs at the backup 4. Atlanta should just go at Gortat either with Howard or drive to the basket every time because Wiz will need him to play 40+ minutes.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Aside from whining, Millsap is a hell of a player.

If we had Millsap instead of Morris, I think we could take Cleveland.

interesting hypothetical but the thing about that might be that LeTrav would quite possibly get
Millsap in foul trouble.

I believe we're possibly BETTER than Cleveland with Morris.

Kieff can match up better against Love than he does Millsap.



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[Meliorus]

If we had Millsap instead of Morris, I think we could take Cleveland.

interesting hypothetical but the thing about that might be that LeTrav would quite possibly get
Millsap in foul trouble.

I believe we're possibly BETTER than Cleveland with Morris.

Kieff can match up better against Love than he does Millsap.



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What makes you say that? Before the playoffs started I thought Morris was a match made in heaven to guard Millsap. In the regular season, he held Millsap to 28 points 11-20 FG, 16 points 5-14 FG, 4 points 1-7 FG, while outplaying him in 2 of the 3 games.

But in the playoffs, everything changed.

[Donkey McDonkerton]

found it

[Dat2U]

What a beautiful day )))
I really hope we win somehow in Atl at friday!
Any news of Smith injury?

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Would be great if Mahinmi can replace Smith. Any word on him yet?

Heard that Brooks doesn't think there's a chance he'll play on Friday. Longshot on Sunday. Hasn't practiced yet.

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If Smith can't play we have literally nothing at either backup big spot. I don't think were putting Ochefu or McCullough out there.

And if Morris gets into foul trouble we'll be forced to go small (which isn't a bad thing) but Gortat can't play 48 minutes. We need Morris to be available to play backup C or we could even possibly see Porter, Oubre or Bogs get minutes at backup C. Yikes!

It amazing that a legitimate playoff contender has a roster where basically 1/3 of it is made up of guys that can't contribute at all.

[pineappleheadindc]

Would be great if Mahinmi can replace Smith. Any word on him yet?

Heard that Brooks doesn't think there's a chance he'll play on Friday. Longshot on Sunday. Hasn't practiced yet.

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If Smith can't play we have literally nothing at either backup big spot. I don't think were putting Ochefu or McCullough out there.

And if Morris gets into foul trouble we'll be forced to go small (which isn't a bad thing) but Gortat can't play 48 minutes. We need Morris to be available to play backup C or we could even possibly see Porter, Oubre or Bogs get minutes at backup C. Yikes!

It amazing that a legitimate playoff contender has a roster where basically 1/3 of it is made up of guys that can't contribute at all.

Erne Grunfeld.

[80sballboy]

Would be great if Mahinmi can replace Smith. Any word on him yet?

Heard that Brooks doesn't think there's a chance he'll play on Friday. Longshot on Sunday. Hasn't practiced yet.

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If Smith can't play we have literally nothing at either backup big spot. I don't think were putting Ochefu or McCullough out there.

And if Morris gets into foul trouble we'll be forced to go small (which isn't a bad thing) but Gortat can't play 48 minutes. We need Morris to be available to play backup C or we could even possibly see Porter, Oubre or Bogs get minutes at backup C. Yikes!

It amazing that a legitimate playoff contender has a roster where basically 1/3 of it is made up of guys that can't contribute at all.

Assuming Smith doesn't play (who knows?), we are in trouble but SB can be creative. Gortat played 39 minutes on Wed. Probably could stretch it to 40. Ochefu may not play but he'll definitely be in uniform. There's no way Porter or Bogs can defend Howard, but they can probably defend Muscala. They would also have to defend Millsap some, which would also be a problem. That's why I say bring Morris off the bench at the 5, start Otto and Oubre or Otto and Bogs up front. That way Morris can play a little more assertively and not worry too much about foul trouble by not necessarily having to defend Millsap and either Howard or Muscala.

I say Budenholzer goes with Millsap as long as he can and Howard for at least 30 minutes, barring foul issues.

[queridiculo]

The adjustments Brooks made in game 5 have me a lot more confident in the event that Smith can't go. Bogdanovic, Porter, Oubre and Gortat all got a shot to guard Millsap during different stages of the game and they did a pretty effective job of it if you ask me.

My biggest concern with Smith unable to go is Gortat getting into foul trouble. If we lose him for an extended amount of time under that scenario the Wizards will be in big trouble.

Mahinmi is the x-factor for game 6 precisely for that reason. It's a long shot that he'll be available tomorrow, but if he can somehow manage to give us 10 minutes there would be a lot less pressure on Morris and Gortat to stay out of foul trouble.

Yet another game with Morris in foul trouble, but he was quietly having a decent game offensively. More jumpers than I feel comfortable with, but he seemed to at least make an effort to get inside on occasion and did so successfully.

Also, 6 turnovers for the game? I can't recall the last time Washington was in single digits this season, that was a huge factor in the Wizards success last night, let's hope they can come close to replicating that effort in game 6.

[sfam]

Ehh, defensively and decision making wise it looks like wall is still playing regular season basketball. He'll reach another level next round. Guarantee it

Just wondering, did you watch the game or the series? Most see Wall as one of the best players of the playoffs so far.

How does that contradict my comment? Do you know how to read? This is absolutely pathetic. The fanboy club has gone off the deep end this time

I get why people block you now. Check

[sfam]

Heard that Brooks doesn't think there's a chance he'll play on Friday. Longshot on Sunday. Hasn't practiced yet.

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If Smith can't play we have literally nothing at either backup big spot. I don't think were putting Ochefu or McCullough out there.

And if Morris gets into foul trouble we'll be forced to go small (which isn't a bad thing) but Gortat can't play 48 minutes. We need Morris to be available to play backup C or we could even possibly see Porter, Oubre or Bogs get minutes at backup C. Yikes!

It amazing that a legitimate playoff contender has a roster where basically 1/3 of it is made up of guys that can't contribute at all.

Erne Grunfeld.

Ochefu in the playoffs, baby! I say he gets 15 minutes!

[payitforward]

...It amazing that a legitimate playoff contender has a roster where basically 1/3 of it is made up of guys that can't contribute at all.

1/3 ??

Make that 6 guys who can't contribute at all, either because of injury or because they don't have anything to contribute (Ochefu, McCullough, Satoransky, Burke, Mahinmi & Morris) & 3 guys who have contributed in 1 game only (Bogdanovic, Jennings & Smith). & 1 guy who's ability to contribute to a playoff win is untested but likely minimal (McClellan).

That's 10 out of 15.

Overall, in 5 games we are down 10 points to Atlanta. If we squeak past them, it'll be because we have home court advantage not because our team is better than theirs.

[Kanyewest]

...It amazing that a legitimate playoff contender has a roster where basically 1/3 of it is made up of guys that can't contribute at all.

1/3 ??

Make that 6 guys who can't contribute at all, either because of injury or because they don't have anything to contribute (Ochefu, McCullough, Satoransky, Burke, Mahinmi & Morris) & 3 guys who have contributed in 1 game only (Bogdanovic, Jennings & Smith). & 1 guy who's ability to contribute to a playoff win is untested but likely minimal (McClellan).

That's 10 out of 15.

Overall, in 5 games we are down 10 points to Atlanta. If we squeak past them, it'll be because we have home court advantage not because our team is better than theirs.

I'm just surprised Dat considers the Wizards a playoff contender.

BTW Jennings has been fine. Bojan has had 2 good games; (terrible in games 1-3 though).

[sfam]

...It amazing that a legitimate playoff contender has a roster where basically 1/3 of it is made up of guys that can't contribute at all.

1/3 ??

Make that 6 guys who can't contribute at all, either because of injury or because they don't have anything to contribute (Ochefu, McCullough, Satoransky, Burke, Mahinmi & Morris) & 3 guys who have contributed in 1 game only (Bogdanovic, Jennings & Smith). & 1 guy who's ability to contribute to a playoff win is untested but likely minimal (McClellan).

That's 10 out of 15.

Overall, in 5 games we are down 10 points to Atlanta. If we squeak past them, it'll be because we have home court advantage not because our team is better than theirs.

Well, except for the fact that we DO have home court advantage. If that's the reason we win, then we were the better team, as defined by the regular season.

[FAH1223]

Would Ochefu be worse defensively than Smith?

I mean, 6 fouls is 6 fouls.

[DCZards]

I'm just surprised Dat considers the Wizards a playoff contender.

BTW Jennings has been fine. Bojan has had 2 good games; (terrible in games 1-3 though).

Yup...Bojan had a pretty good all-around game 5. I believe he had 3-4 offensive rebounds and he seems to (hopefully) be regaining his long-range shooting stroke. I like the fact that he doesn't hesitate to attack the basket...often resulting in free throws.

Jennings has provided a spark in at least 2 home games...and shot the ball well in one of the road games. I believe it was game 4.

[Tricky_Kid]

Would Ochefu be worse defensively than Smith?

I mean, 6 fouls is 6 fouls.

I think yes Ochefu isn't ready to play in NBA at all not to mention playoff basketball

[Tricky_Kid]

It's funny when You write that Mahnimi is the X factor. For now he can wave a tower and that's all. I got feeling He won't be available this playoffs. Terrible signing by EG. He is old and won't be healthier in next seasons.

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[dlts20]

Just play Bogey more if Smith is out. I think he's streaky hot again