Wiz Blow Out Magic - Win Third Straight

The Wizards never trailed Monday night and dominated the Orlando Magic 120-91. By far the Wizards biggest victory of the season.

For Wizards fans it's a sight for sore eyes; a healthy roster for the first time all year leading to a three game win streak. Six players were in double figures for Washington and the team defense is stronger than it's been all year

The Wizards did play sloppy at the end of the first half and the Magic were able to cut their deficit from 19 to 6. But for the most part Washington dominated, in fact the Wizards scored 37 in the third quarter, the most of any quarter this season.

Its obvious the team has a new swagger with John Wall back in the lineup. Wall had 12 points and six assists in 20 minutes off the bench.

But Wall isn't the only Wizard returning from injury contributing to the team. A.J. Price played well in his third game back dropping18 he also had six assists.

Believe it or not Wizards fans but Jan Vesely had yet another impressive game. Vesely finished strong in the paint multiple times including a few alley oops.  On the night he had ten points seven rebounds and four assists. Hopefully the negative criticism on Vesely was pre-mature and we can look forward to more progress from the former number six overall pick.

Kevin Seraphin also continues to impress snagging 18 points with five rebounds and four assists.  

The Wizards will now take their three game win streak out west for a five game road trip. The first stop is Wednesday night in Sacramento.

And...John Wall...nuff' said...

Written By Jeremy Batka @EastCoastAssn

Some GIFs from tonight:

• Ted Leonsis with the Ass Slap
• John Wall gets leapfrogged, then breaks ankels

Ah, Finally John Wall

John Wall made his season debut leading a replenished Wizards roster to their sixth win beating Atlanta 93-83 Saturday night in D.C.

It's the wizards first two game win streak of the year.

With Wall and Trevor Booker making their return from injury the Wizards roster was complete for the first time all season and it showed. Washington looked like a different team playing much better than their 6-28 record would suggest.

Wall scored 14 points in 20 minutes off the bench to go along with four assists. The Wizards are going to try to ease Wall back into action but if tonight is any indication, Wall looks like he is already at full speed. It's clear Wall gives this Wizards team another gear on offense.

Rookie Bradly Beal had another good game coming off his first career game winning shot Monday night against the Thunder. Beal had 16 points, three steals and four rebounds. Beal also seems to have his confidence at an all time high and rightfully so, the 19 year old has proved he can be a consistent scorer without John Wall, no he can really start to progress.

Martell Webster also continued his strong play scoring 15. A.J. Price was tied with Bradley Beal for leading the team in scoring with 16.

Jordan Crawford became the leading scorer in John Wall's absence but did not play tonight. Crawford is coming of a sprained ankle but it's hard to imagine where he will fit into Randy Wittman's offense now that he isn't the only scoring option.

It's clear John Wall could help turn the Wizards season around. Playoffs are still out of the question but with Wall, Nene and Booker all healthy for the first time, a lengthy win streak is not out of the question.

Wiz Lose in the Return of the Mack

Written By Jeremy Batka @eastcoastassn

Tristan Thompson's three point play with 24 seconds left lifted Cleveland to an 87-84 victory Wednesday night moving the Wizards to 3-23 on the season.

Second year point guard Kyrie Irving proved to be too much for the Wizards dropping 26 points and 8 assists. Irving scored in a variety of ways and proved that he is one of the best up and coming point guards in the NBA if he isn't already.

Wizards fans knew coming into Wednesday night that this was a winnable game. Washington had played close against Cleveland in their first match up before losing by ten down the stretch so Wizard fans can't be blamed for being hopeful before this one.

For most of the game, Wizard fans were right. Washington held a slim lead over the Cavaliers for the majority of the game but as the clock dwindled late in the fourth, you just got that feeling that the Wizards were having trouble hanging on.

Washington debuted a new lineup tonight cutting Earl Barron and Shaun Livingston and adding Garrett Temple and Shelvin Mack. Both were spending time in the D-league just last week.

Mack made his return and got the start at point guard after being cut in the pre-season. Mack had six points and seven assists in 29 minutes of play and while he was by no means dominating in his first game back, he certainly didn't look any worse than A.J. Price or Shaun Livingston.

Nene was also in the starting lineup scoring 16 points with seven rebounds in 26 minutes. This could be a good sign for the Wizards as it seems Nene is now healthy enough to not only start but receive more playing time. 

Emeka Okafor and Jordan Crawford both led Washington in scoring with 17. Okafor added 10 rebounds on a night were he actually hitting his mid-range jumper, something that he needs to do to be a productive member of this basketball team.

Crawford had a good look at a long three that would have sent the game to overtime but it was too strong. As Randy Wittman put it after the game, the Wizards just aren't making plays in "winning time."

Wizards; True Road Warriors

Written By: Jeremy Batka @EastCoastAssn

A few years from now New Orleans will be known as the Pelicans and take the crown from the Wizards for the worst team name in the NBA. This year the Hornets may take the title of worst team in the NBA from Washington after the Wizards battled through a tough start en rout to their first road victory of the year 77-70.

As the score suggests it wasn't the easiest basketball game to watch. The Hornets had a strong first half behind Ryan Anderson, who scored 17 on the night, and it looked like New Orleans would have no problem with the lowly Wiz.

The Randy Wittman Got It From Behind Techno Song

But Anderson and the Hornets went cold scoring just 28 points in the second half. I'd like to say it was some impressive defense by the Wizards that slowed New Orleans down but really the Hornets just took some terrible shots and basically invited the Wizards to take the lead.

Jordan Crawford got the start at point guard for the injured A.J. Price and made the best of his opportunity leading the Wizards in scoring and setting his new season high at 26. Crawford proved what kind of scorer he can be, continually bailing out poor offensive possessions with successful circus shots in the lane, keeping the Wizards in the game.

Nene didn't have his best night in the stat sheet but he did manage a double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Bradley Beal was the only other Wizard in double digits dropping 15 on 6-12 shooting.

Cartier Martin saw significant playing time for the third straight game and had a +20 rating, by far the best of the night. Even Jan Vesely found himself some action tonight and while he only played four minutes, that's four more than he had played in the previous three games.

The Wizards move to 3-15 on the year and play again tomorrow night in Houston, the team that picked up James Harden, who the Wiz turned down.  New Orleans allowed Washington to hang around giving them multiple chances to take the lead, a mistake the Rockets won't make.

Wiz Force Overtime But Can't Top Celtics

Chris Singleton slammed a dunk over Kevin Garnett who was moving out of the way, tying the game with 9 seconds left eventually sending the game to overtime.  However, the Wizards couldn't pull off the win after not being able to get off many good shots in the extra period.

The Wizards started the game much like that have in the past, down 11-2 with only a few minutes past. However the Wiz kept it close for most of the game, and after the Celtics began to pull away in the 4th quarter, the Wizards stepped up to send the game to OT.

It was a miracle that the Wizards even made it to the overtime after several bad turnovers in the final 4 minutes.  The Celtics were abusing Kevin Seraphin who turned it over 3 times in the final few minutes.

Chris Singleton turned out to be a huge spark for the Wizards in the 4th quarter.  With his teammates standing around and jacking up jumpers, Singleton drove to the hoop scoring several layups and pushed the team forward with his hustle that culminated with a slam dunk to tie the game with 9 seconds left.  He finished the 4th quarter with 12 points in the period.

The Wizards offense outside of Singleton and Kevin Seraphin (16 pts, 9 reb) was firing up jump shots with plenty of time on the shot clock.  The lack of driving to the hoop left the Wizards with 0 free throw attempts almost halfway into the 3rd quarter.  The Wiz attempted 7 foul shots in the game, the Celtics 34.

AJ Price and Janero Pargo are not starting (or backup) caliber NBA point guards.  They both were turnover machines and each took their share of OMG jump shots.  Plus look at this awful play by AJ Price.  (Price did finish with 15 points, but lots of random shots)

Brad Beal finally showed some shot-making ability (and not really any other aspects of his game) finishing with 16 points on 6-15 shooting (after starting 2-11).

Seraphin and Price combined for 12 turnovers (6 each)

Next up the Wiz get the Bucks on Friday night at Verizon...

MORE:

• Jan Vesely Put-Back Dunk GIF
• Chris Singleton Ties Game GIF
• Terrible Offensive Play By AJ Price

AJ Price With A Terrible Offensive Play

On Wednesday night in the first half, the Wizards were playing toe to toe with the Celtics.  After a huge 3 pointer by bradley beal, Chris Singleton stole the in bounds pass and set up an easy 2 on 1 which would have been a huge 5 point swing.

Instead, NBA STARTING POINT GUARD, AJ Price decides to hold the ball for a few seconds, then jack up an ugly 3 pointer.

Then look what he does after the shot instead of following for the rebound...

Wizards Sign ... A Guy

According to sources the Washington Wizards have signed a guy.  This free agent guy has played in the NBA for 3 seasons and his scoring and production have decreased each season.

Sketch Of The Guy

The Wizards are hoping this guy will provide them with some depth and veteran leadership at the point guard position.  Shelvin Mack better watch out because this guy averaged 0.3 more points per game and the same amount of assists, 2 per game.

This is probably one of the greatest signings in the history of the Washington Wizards/Bullets.  I mean, this guy, he is a heck of a guy.

Still doing research to find out his name...

Can't you tell how important this signing is from my excitement?