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10-30-2007, 08:03 PM
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Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
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Date: 10/31/07
Time: 7:00 pm
TV: CSN
Projected Starters
Wizards Starting Lineup
 
  
(G. Arenas, D. Stevenson, C. Butler, A. Jamison, B. Haywood)
2006-07 Wizards Stats
Leading Scorer: Gilbert Arenas - 28.4 PPG
Leading Rebounder: Antawn Jamison - 8.0 RPG
Leading Assist Man: Gilbert Arenas - 6.0 APG
Points Per Game: 104.3
Field Goal Percentage: 45.0%
3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 34.8%
Rebounds Per Game: 41.2
Assists Per Game: 20.2
PG - Gilbert Arenas - PPG: 28.4, APG: 6.0, RPG: 4.6
SG - Deshawn Stevenson - PPG: 11.2, APG: 2.7, RPG: 2.6
SF - Caron Butler - PPG: 19.1, RPG: 7.4, APG: 3.7
PF - Antawn Jamison - PPG: 19.8, RPG: 8.0, APG: 1.9
C - Brendan Haywood - PPG: 6.6, RPG: 6.2, APG: 0.6
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Pacers Starting Lineup
 
  
(J. Tinsley, M. Dunleavy, D. Granger, I. Diogu, J. Foster)
2006-07 Pacers Stats
Leading Scorer: Jermaine O'neal - 19.8 PPG
Leading Rebounder: Jermaine O'neal - 9.6 RPG
Leading Assist Man: Jamaal Tinsley - 6.9 APG
Points Per Game: 95.6
Field Goal Percentage: 43.8%
3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 34.6%
Rebounds Per Game: 41.6
Assists Per Game: 20.5
PG - Jamaal Tinsley - PPG: 12.8, APG: 6.6, RPG: 3.3
SG - Mike Dunleavy - PPG: 12.8, RPG: 5.3, APG: 2.8
SF - Danny Granger - PPG: 13.9 PPG, RPG: 4.6, APG: 1.4
PF - Jermaine O'neal - PPG: 19.8, RPG: 9.6, APG: 2.4
C - Jeff Foster - PPG: 4.3, RPG: 8.1, APG: 0.8
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Keys to the Game
Start Fast, Finish Strong - Eddie Jordan shouldn't underestimate the opponent, but should know when to take advantages of opportunities to start fast. Whenever you have guys who can light up points in seconds with the Big Three along with Deshawn Stevenson and become active on the defensive end, you'll be able to make runs and force the Pacers into droughts. It's the same mentality in the 4th quarter, if the Wizards end up with the sizable lead. No reason to let the Pacers come back in any way and you want to make a statement coming into the season.
Who will become that deadly bench scorer? - There are plenty of weapons to look for on the bench from the rookies such as Dominic McGuire and Nick Young and the rising stars such as Darius Songalia and Andray Blatche. These guys need to know cannot let the scoring pace slow down when any of the Big Three heads to the bench. Coach Eddie Jordan will slow down the pace and have Antonio Daniels calls set plays, so it's vital that the Bench gets on fire.
Defense, Defense, Defense - It won't take 1 game to fully teach the Wizards about defense, but with the way Randy Ayers has been coaching them, fans want to be able to see that the Wizards look a lot better than the season before on defense. Even if they don't perform well, it's extremely important to perform in the clutch when it matters, since they already know they can score.
Shoot From 3 - The Washington Wizards are a fast scoring team, who could easily score 100 without breaking a sweat. Coach O'Brien has to keep up with them, before it's too late and it's not a bad idea to hit the Wizards where it hurt, from downtown. The Wizards were last in the league last season in 3 point defense and I would not be surprised if they continue on struggling. With Jermaine O'neal getting attention in the paint, expect guys to be open at the 3.
Attack the Paint, Own the 'Big' Categories - The Pacers' frontcourt easily matches up well with the Wizards' frontcourt and with Jamison's sensitivity, expect Jermaine to have a field day. This doesn't just mean scoring, but the Pacers want to look to win the rebound category to get second chance points, block shots and keep opportunities alive.
Prepare for Track Meet - The Wizards are prepared to run at any point of the game, whether if it is off a steal or the second after the defensive rebound. The Pacers cannot allow any cheap points to occur including fastbreak layups and quick open jumpers. The bench will be a factor here if any players can come out and shut down any Wizards player. |
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10-30-2007, 08:27 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Great job as usual Will. I'm just glad the season is about to start since im not a big Basball or Football fan. I think Wizards will win in a close game maybe by 4-6 points. I think Gil will struggle a few games and then come on like the normal Gil by Mid November. Also can't wait to see what the rookies can do.
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10-30-2007, 11:19 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Jermaine O'Neal is doubtful for the game as well as Troy Murphy. Ike Digou is likely to get the start.
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10-31-2007, 09:37 AM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
According to Ivan Carter, Jermaine O'Neal is a game time decision.
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10-31-2007, 06:26 PM
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And here we go!
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Brendan Haywood with 11 offensive rebounds?! Wow.
96-93 Pacers with 2:50 left.
Arenas has 27 points. Jamison has 24. Butler has 12.
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Bleeding purple & gold...
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10-31-2007, 06:38 PM
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And here we go!
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Gilbert Arenas ties it at the buzzer!
HIBACHI!
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“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotion, spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who have never tasted victory or defeat.”
Bleeding purple & gold...
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10-31-2007, 06:38 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Hibachi!!!!
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10-31-2007, 06:40 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Picking up where he left off it seems.
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10-31-2007, 06:42 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
You almost know it's in, when he lets it go - His confidence in those situations has to be unbelieveable
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10-31-2007, 06:45 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Is this another heart attack year? Geez...getting too old for this!
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10-31-2007, 06:46 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Great shot by Gil, too bad Indianas 3 point shooting is killing the Wizards. Missing ft's are also hurting them.
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10-31-2007, 06:59 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
horrible perimeter defense. indiana could have taken a wide open 3 every possession. great shot by gil, but not a very impressive game from the Wiz.
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10-31-2007, 07:06 PM
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
Its going to be a long season for the Wizards. Perimeter defense sucks and the offense is sitll too heavy reliant on Gil/Antawn/Caron. Losing to a Indiana team without JO and Murphy is not a positive sign. Gils and Butlers ft shooting was just horrible.
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This loss is potentially very damaging to the Wizards, though, especially with Miami winning tonight. Because of this loss, they lose the division lead to the Heat and fall a game and a half behind Toronto. Kills them in the seedings. The Wizards should suspend Ruffin for conduct detrimental to the team.
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10-31-2007, 07:37 PM
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Nachoooooooo!
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Re: Season Opener: Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers
I started watching midway through the third quarter when they let the Pacers back in the game.
I feel the same way about the offense. They run too many plays for the Big 3. You can't name your offense the Big 3 | |
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