Marcin Gortat 13-15 from the field—31 points–16 rebounds
Wall 11-20 Shooting –27 points
Rebounds Wiz 62 Pacers 23
Oddly, Chicago is a 5 point favorite.
The Wizards are clearly better then the Bulls and I would not be in the bit surprised if they sweep. Nene was big time tonight. I have to admit I was 100% wrong about him. When he is healthy, he is fantastic. Finally, Grunfeld has put a winning team together–look out for the Wiz
After years of missing the mark Ernie has put together a heck of a good team.
John Wall—If you think having the first pick is a lock remember Kwame Brown
Bradley Beal–the Wall Beal Tandem is one of the best in the NBA
Trades for Gortat and Nene–formidable inside presence
Trevor Ariza–great defensively and good 3 point shooter
Signing Andre Miller and Drew Gooden for the playoff run–depth has improved greatly
Toss in Trevor Booker and Martell Webster and it’s … Read More »
MVP: Nene scored a game-high 24 points (8 rebounds 3 assists) and was spirited from distance in going 7-for-13 from beyond 10 feet. As good as Joakim Noah has been on defense this season, it was often the case that he didn’t have the muscle to compete with Nene.
X factor: Andre Miller got off to a slow start in the first half, looking surprisingly rusty for a vet (but also one who’s never been out of the first round … Read More »
As it stands now, the Wizards would face Toronto and Greivis in Round 1.
The only downside to tonight’s game is that Nene left the game with 6 minutes left with what appears to be a sprained knee.
