Comments on: Wizards vs. Thunder: Pregame Primer

By: Crow

Crow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:21:46 +0000

Prior to tonight they’d use that lineup one play.
How long til they use it again?

No use of Joe’s lineup for a third straight game after it looked good.

Good decisions in these uses but you’d want to try to get more than one-hit wonders.

By: Crow

Crow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:16:53 +0000

Lefty : How about that lineup of KD, Green, Westbrook, Thabo and Harden? I kinda like it.

There are probably a thousand semi-realistic lineups, maybe more. I'd think a coach and GM should review the whole list and circle the ones that intrigue them and then look for opportunities to use them and try to prioritize using th eones that most intrigue them. Do they actually take it that far? I don't know. I would.

By: justin

justin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:32:55 +0000

Brendan Haywood definitely would not be traded by the Wizards. It’s possible Washington will also go to great lengths to resign him (depending on how they do this year.. if they keep this up they may just let him go) and OKC will be priced out. I could see him getting $8-$9 million a year to start if he keeps playing this way.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:32:47 +0000

Thanks guys. The recap is up.

By: Blake

Blake — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00:06 +0000

What would it take to get Haywood? Collison, rights to devon hardin? He would definatly be an upgrade on the block but I dont know if he would be a longterm fit.

By: The DON

The DON — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:51:08 +0000

justin : T Haywood made them all look like children.

solution = lets trade for haywood!

By: justin

justin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:40:21 +0000

That small ball lineup was a great adjustment by Brooks. Brendan Haywood was absolutely murder in the middle (we need him!) and his effectively was severely compromised with Jeff Green playing center. Really gutsy move and it obviously worked. The offense became more efficient and the defense forced some turnovers and took advantage of all the mistakes the Wizards were making. I don’t think you see that kind of lineup against most teams, but it was effective here.

James Harden is gaining confidence in his shot, he does not look as tentative shooting the ball. He definitely had some trouble on defense today, though, despite the steals.

The center rotation is really concerning. Haywood made them all look like children.

By: Taz-Maniac

Taz-Maniac — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:48 +0000

Lefty : How about that lineup of KD, Green, Westbrook, Thabo and Harden? I kinda like it.

James Harden has made his presence known. Let his ROY begin to rise. Harden is in the building....

By: Thundercat

Thundercat — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:07 +0000

Harden, has been a different player as of late.

By: Lefty

Lefty — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:32 +0000

How about that lineup of KD, Green, Westbrook, Thabo and Harden? I kinda like it.