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Surprises

On the way back from Tennessee I was pleased to feel the team chemistry looked better after that road win against a promising West conference team. Coach Brooks managed to get us 3 more wins in a row against Pistons, Bulls and Raptors on national TV on the next few days...

So heer we stand at 13-15, I was getting to the office and looking at the coming schedule with a bunch of home games. I was thinking that we may get build up the momentum, we may turn the corner and get in a better shape to claim a playoff spot this year...

Just pushing the door of my office I did not know i would have a surprising call.

First the assitant coach advised that Jerome Robinson suffered from his left foot. A stress fracture apparently which surfaced against Raptors. That is annoying for us when we just started to like his rotation at SG... He is sidelined for 4 to 6 weeks.

Out of the few options we had, I finally decided to increase Troy brown Jr time at SG while introducing Isac Bonga in the rotation at SF.

Then, we got a call from the Warriors. A trade offer, they seem interested in Avidja. But their offer is miles away from being attractive. Avidja... we are still figuring out what to do with him even if he shows some positive contribution time to time. I believe his progression will be key. So unless i get an offer i cannot refuse, I will wait to see his progression before making a decision on him.

I was expecting to finish early that day... but I got called by the Governor. And here is the bomb of the day. He believes coach Brooks is done and want me to get rid of him in the next 4 days... Nice timing when we are in a 5 games winning streak.

I look at the market and yes indeed a couple of candidates may be solid... but coach Brooks man. He was able to rally the team out of a 6 games loosing streak and build up a winning streak getting 5 wins in a row.
I like his leadership and i dont see the point in making a move at this stage of the season, even financially, i mean this makes no sense.

One of my old boss once told me, when the boss the is getting insane let's educate the boss. I will take the risk to disapoint my Governor... Hope we gte the 28 wins mark he asked for.

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Wizards fall in Philly

After a good streak Washington had a tough game on the road in Philadeplhia.

Coach Brooks stressed that facing Embib would be a tough day. And yes with Dwight Howard and Embib under the paint the 76ers have the type of matchup Wizards do not like much.

I have to say I made a big mistake. I did not change our rotation at center. I initially wanted to look for a double team when Embib would be in the post.

But I looked at bryant getting destroyed on the post and then i called Ian Mahinmi on the floor, and I kept the double team... It was much better but... it was likely too late. Embib still finished 33/13/5...

The second bad matchup we had was on ben Simmons who was the real threat of this team. So really a game where the gameplan was a disaster to get anything positive.

But lesson learned...

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Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 3, 2020	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Washington (13-15)	26	25	32	27	110
Philadelphia (19-12)	34	32	29	37	132

Washington Wizards
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R.Westbrook	42	5-12	1-2	2-2	4	16	5	0	3	13
B.Beal	43	14-28	11-21	6-6	5	9	3	0	2	45
T.Brown Jr	34	3-7	3-7	0-0	4	1	1	0	0	9
R.Hachimura	32	3-14	0-4	0-0	2	3	1	0	3	6
T.Bryant	19	6-9	1-2	1-2	4	2	1	0	1	14
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
I.Mahinmi	21	3-4	0-0	1-2	5	1	0	1	1	7
D.Avidja	18	1-3	1-2	0-0	2	2	0	0	0	3
D.Bertans	12	2-3	2-3	0-0	1	0	1	0	0	6
I.Smith	7	0-2	0-1	0-0	0	2	0	0	0	0
I.Bonga	5	1-2	1-2	0-0	0	0	00	0	0	3
TEAM TOTALS		40-86	20-44	10-12	30	36	12	1	10	110

Philadelphia 76ers
TEAM TOTALS		54-86	8-17	16-21	55	25	8	6	12	132

[coachmac75]

Davis Bertans out 4-6 weeks

The Wizards announced today that Davis Bertans suffers from a hyperextended right shoulder which is expected to maintain him sidelined for a minimum of a month and probably more.

Bertans has been the 6th man in most of Wizards lineup this season, mostly used as aa strecht four, he averages 12.6 points per game.

Bertans joins James Robinson in the injury list. Wizards still have their starter but there is less and less options to provide valuable rotation from the bench.

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Knicks@Wizards: A win is a win

Washington hosting the Knicks at Capital Arena, looking to keep live a two games winning streak.

But it was not a convincing performance from Washington which fails to make the best from its forwards and center while always being dominated in rebounds.
Wizards had a disastrous 2nd quarter and seemed to rely too much on 3P shooting which, without Bertans, relies pretty much only on Beal as reliable sniper.

In the end Washington get the win facing a young Knicks crew lacking doiminant force.
A win is a win but we can do better.

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New York Knicks at Washington Wizards
Feb 10, 2021	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New York (15-17)	25	32	23	19	99
Washington (15-16)	31	22	28	31	112

New York Knicks
TEAM TOTALS		40-93	6-27	13-24	59	21	9	3	9	99

Washington Wizards
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R.Westbrook	36	9-22	0-0	4-4	8	8	1	0	3	22
B.Beal	33	9-21	8-18	0-0	3	5	1	0	1	26
T.Brown Jr	33	5-9	5-9	0-0	4	1	1	0	1	15
R.Hachimura	34	4-12	0-2	0-0	10	2	3	0	2	8
T.Bryant	27	6-11	1-3	0-0	9	4	1	1	2	13
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D.Avidja	22	4-6	2-3	0-0	7	1	0	0	0	10
M.Wagner	21	4-7	1-2	0-0	10	3	0	0	0	9
I.Bonga	21	0-1	0-1	4-4	2	5	0	2	1	4
I.Smith	12	1-3	1-2	2-2	0	2	1	0	1	5
C.Chioza	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		42-92	18-40	10-10	55	31	8	3	11	112

[coachmac75]

Magic@Wizards: failed opportunity

Orlando visiting CapitalOne Arena tonight. With a win Washington could reach .500 mark for the first time this season against a division rival.

Despite a good start Wizards failed to remain consistent in scoring and did not manage to stop Bamba and Gordon both ending 9-12 on FG. As usual Washington struggled with rebounds.

A failed opportunity for the Wizkids.

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Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards
Feb 14, 2021	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Orlando (17-16)	23	29	24	41	117
Washington (16-17)	28	18	28	19	93

Orlando Magic
TEAM TOTALS		47-85	9-28	14-20	56	27	10	6	8	117

Washington Wizards
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R.Westbrook	42	10-13	0-1	5-8	8	10	2	0	4	28
B.Beal	36	12-22	6-12	0-0	4	4	1	0	5	30
T.Brown Jr	35	2-11	1-8	1-1	4	4	0	0	0	6
R.Hachimura	36	6-14	0-4	0-0	4	4	0	0	1	12
T.Bryant	27	2-7	1-2	0-0	8	4	2	0	0	5
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D.Avidja	21	1-4	1-3	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	3
M.Wagner	21	3-7	0-1	0-0	10	2	0	0	0	6
I.Bonga	13	1-2	1-2	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	3
I.Smith	6	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	2	0
TEAM TOTALS		37-86	10-33	9-9	40	31	5	0	12	93

[coachmac75]

Bradley Beal contract extended

Washington got a pleasant surprise few days afetr the disapointing loss versus Orlando. Bradley Beal actually requested an extension. A dream for any Washington GM when your best player, in his prime, wants to extend his term in the team.

After a discussion with his agent a 2 years extension for $65M was agreed, replacing a player option for 2022 season by two more seasons for 22 and 23 seasons.

This extension confirms the Real Beal as a corner stone of Wizards project.

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Wizards fail short vs Blazers

Washington hosting #1 power ranking team of the nation the Trail Blazers standing at the top of the league with a 28-8 record.

Surprisingly Washington played maybe its best game of the season. Managed to stay in the game with a more balanced offense and better attack of the rim.

Wizards are still in the game in the money time, Westbrook playing probably his bets game so far for Washington. The final two minutes are epic. Portland up 121 to 118 with 1:20 left in the game, but a lot happened in less than 90s. Beal scored 3 points four times in a row during these 90s. Wizards up 130 to 129 with 11s left in the game...

But Blazers have leading MVP candidate Damian Lilliard, and he manages to release a shot near Westbrook and scores ... 131-130 Blazers. With 3s left oin the game Washington uses a timeout but the pass timing is wrong and leads to a bad shot from Beal who misses. Blawers win.

Obviously a good game for Washington, Coach Brooks promised that he would prepare better for last second calls in next few weeks of practice.

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Portland Trailblazers at Washington Wizards
Feb 16, 2020	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Portland (28-8)	31	30	29	41	131
Washington (16-18)	26	28	38	38	130

Portland Trailblazers
TEAM TOTALS		53-107	18-49	7-7	46	26	14	4	10	131

Washington Wizards
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R.Westbrook	37	10-17	2-2	13-14	8	13	1	0	3	35
B.Beal	38	17-29	11-20	0-0	4	7	1	0	2	45
T.Brown Jr	30	4-10	3-5	0-0	5	2	2	1	2	11
R.Hachimura	34	4-12	1-7	1-1	5	2	0	1	2	10
T.Bryant	30	5-7	0-0	0-0	10	4	0	0	0	10
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D.Avidja	27	3-5	1-3	1-2	6	5	2	2	5	8
M.Wagner	18	4-8	0-2	0-0	3	4	2	0	0	8
I.Bonga	13	1-2	1-2	0-0	2	2	0	0	0	3
I.Smith	13	0-0	0-0	0-0	2	3	1	0	2	0
TEAM TOTALS		48-90	19-41	15-17	49	42	9	4	16	130

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