« Peace the Fork Out, Alexander | Home | Happy Thanksgiving 2008 From the DTC »
For One Night, the Wiz Save Their Season
By Jamie Mottram | November 26, 2008
In Eddie “Obama” Tapscott’s first game as the new boss, Washington played its best game of the season, Caron had his finest effort since last season and Dray Blatche put up his best numbers ever. It was a 24-point win over Golden State, just their second so far, and Ivan Carter (via BDL) postulates on the moment these Wizards may have saved their season:
“The turning point may have come late in the second quarter. After Andray Blatche sparked a fast break with a block on Corey Maggette, Caron Butler lofted a pass toward JaVale McGee and the long-limbed rookie center threw a charge into the Verizon Center crowd with a two-handed jam over Jamal Crawford. As the Warriors called timeout, Butler celebrated by grabbing his jersey, pounding his chest and encouraging fans to rise to their feet. It is precisely that combination of playmaking and energy that was often missing during the team’s 1-10 start.”
See the game highlights and what Ivan is on about at the 1:05 mark here:
Of course, the Warriors aren’t any good and were a long way from home, but when you harbor lottery hopes and fire respected coaches before Thanksgiving, you savor victories when you get them, no matter how small.
Update: Just read Wilbon’s column, notable for this line regarding Blatche:
“The reserve forward with unlimited basketball potential, an insatiable penchant for nightlife and zero work habits was uncommonly productive.”
Ouch. I’m not sure how Wilbon knows about Dray’s party habits, but he must, or that would have no place in the paper.
Topics: Wizards | 3 Comments »
November 26th, 2008 at 9:37 AM
Just awesome
November 26th, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Nice to see Wilbon back in the building.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:25 PM
The only thing missing from this game was DAGGER!