GAME THREAD: Wiz at C's aka Dray vs KG

dlts20 · Post #1 » by **dlts20** » Fri Apr 9, 2010 4:21 pm

Nice story in the post today about Dray, his rematch with KG, and somewhat of his maturation.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 05390.html

Im loving the way Dray is talking right now but his game has regressed some since the ankle injury. It seems to have takened him out his groove while he also is lacking energy, is settling for bad shots, and has no will to rebound. I think most of it is just due to him hitting a wall and not so much what other teams are doing or figuring him out. I think he's just dead tired from all the extra minutes, increased role, the double teams, and the crazy sked weve had.

I think he probably feels that he's playing hard or is trying to play hard but its like running in mud because of the fatigue which is partly due to his poor body. Thats why I cut him a break "this year" but next year there will be no more breaks.

He will know that his role will be big, he will have other guys to take pressure from him, and he will have all summer to get his body right. If he comes back to training camp looking soft then he deserves to be killed by people. Even if he plays well you will know that he isnt playing as good as he couldve played if he was in top condition.

There will be no excuses for lack of boards because he wont have to carry the full load on O and should be in shape. There will be no excuses for lack of D because he shouldnt have to worry about foul trouble or killing himself on O with the other talent. This summer is huge for him and I hope he comes back looking chiseled with some added explosion and plays hard every game.

For some reason though I kinda think the game with KG may get him back to playing right and finish the year off strong. He’s still playing well but its just not All Star well. He's also turning into another Haywood by getting most of his numbers in the 1st quarter. I think Flip may have to switch the way he does his minutes at the end of the 1st & start of the 2nd quarter to make Dray produce more in that quarter and the rest of the game

dlts20 · Post #2 » by **dlts20** » Fri Apr 9, 2010 11:06 pm

I also want to see how KG goes at Dray from a mental/trash talk POV. Im sure KG heard what the idiot Mike Lee wrote after the game about Dray nearly crying even though it wasnt true and Im sure that KG has also heard all the stuff that Flip said after the game about Dray talking back to KG. I know that is only going to fuel him to talk even more trash, try to get under Dray's skin, and get in his head from the jump. Should be interesting. I hope what Flip said doesnt backfire and makes Dray play scared and or uninspired

Hoopalotta · Post #3 » by **Hoopalotta** » Fri Apr 9, 2010 11:44 pm

Rajon Rondo wins the Red Aurbach award with the presentation at halfcourt pre-game.

Word is that Rasheed is the front runner for the Vin Baker award. Post game presentation in the broom closet.

dlts20 · Post #4 » by **dlts20** » Fri Apr 9, 2010 11:56 pm

I like how Oberto plays but teams dont even guard him. Dray makes good passes to him but he wont even look at the rim

yungal07 · Post #5 » by **yungal07** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:08 am

LOL Andray just schooled the hell out of Big Baby.

Benjammin · Post #6 » by **Benjammin** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:09 am

As much as I want the ping pong balls, I love it when those arrogant, a-holey Celtics look like crap.

Post #7 » by **miller31time** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:11 am

Who would have predicted a 13pt lead after the 1st quarter?

What I like most is that our defense has sparked our offense. Most times with young teams, they want to focus so much on offense that defense gets put on the back-burner.

Post #8 » by **nate33** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:12 am

Nick Young has really been playing well lately. He looks bigger too. I guess he's finally putting in his time in the weight room. I really hope Flip hasn't written him off yet. I've got a feeling he's going to put it all together this offseason.

Post #9 » by **nate33** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:12 am

Can we please extend Shaun Livingston right now?

Post #10 » by **miller31time** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:14 am

nate33 wrote:Can we please extend Shaun Livingston right now?

Post #11 » by **nate33** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:14 am

Guys, this is starting to worry me. We absolutely cannot afford to win this game.

Post #12 » by **LyricalRico** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:14 am

Huh? Where is this game on TV? I can't find it anywhere.

fishercob · Post #13 » by **fishercob** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:16 am

What an effort so far by these kids! I love the hustle.

MJG · Post #14 » by **MJG** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:16 am

LyricalRico wrote:Huh? Where is this game on TV? I can't find it anywhere.

News Channel 8.

Wizards2Lottery · Post #15 » by **Wizards2Lottery** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:16 am

LyricalRico wrote:Huh? Where is this game on TV? I can't find it anywhere.

CSN+

I know a loss is what we need, but **** the Celtics.

Post #16 » by **nate33** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:16 am

McGee has looked great out there. He's already winded though. I hope there's a cure for that asthma.

Post #17 » by **nate33** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:19 am

Man, Blatche gets NO love from the refs. They're killing him out there... no calls.

Wizards2Lottery · Post #18 » by **Wizards2Lottery** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:26 am

You'd think Boston was the team that was tanking.

mrfantast1c · Post #19 » by **mrfantast1c** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:28 am

hey what do you guys think of shaun livingston ? from what ive seen from his box scores hes been putting up some decent numbers..

Post #20 » by **nate33** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:29 am

Holy crap. 47-19.

On the bright side, Detroit is winning 46-42.