Jazz-Wizards (postgame)

The Jazz was in control of the game until the Wizards made a run in the 3rd quarter that saw the Jazz offense sputter. The Jazz came back to tie the game and it was back and forth for the last 2 minutes of the game. The showdown was Mehmet Okur versus Gilbert Arenas. Each shot clutch 3 after 3 to propel his team into the lead. At the end, it was Agent Zero to close the deal. A walk-off 3 to win again and also scoring 51 points with 1 turnover. In the words of Steve Buckhantz, he is amazing.

Utah: 24-14
Washington: 21-16

Wizards-Spurs (postgame)

I was unable to watch this game. The headlines were Eddie Jordan ejected from arguing with officials and the Wizards held to season low of 80 points. The Big 3 shot poorly and that’s what the Spurs defense is known for – a shutdown.

Washington: 20-16
San Antonio: 27-11

Wizards-Hornets (postgame)

A national game on TNT that saw the Wizards not play with the type of energy they usually exhibit. The depleted Hornets weren’t given a chance to win this game, but they did because no one gave up. Desmond Mason was sensational in the low block and the Wizards had no answer for his post move and quickness. The Wizards just hung around for the entire game and didn’t make any runs late. Too many mistakes in the last 2 minutes killed the Washington. This game could hurt the team psychologically.

Washington: 20-15
New Orleans/Oklahoma City: 14-22

Bulls-Wizards (postgame)

Kirk Hinrich was on fire. He also played good defense on Gilbert Arenas. Ben Gordon was on fire from downtown as well (5 for 6). However, once the Wizards took a 10 point lead in the 3rd quarter, they didn’t relinquish. The officiating in this game was subpar with no consistency.

Chicago: 20-16
Washington: 20-14

Wizards-Raptors (postgame)

How will the team respond after Gilbert’s birthday bash? No so well. The Wizards didn’t have the energy that turned them into one of the hottest teams in December. The Raptors big men took care of any Wizards threat by getting easy baskets and hitting clutch outside shots. This was a letdown game that many thought the Wizards would win easily. That’s why they play the game.

Washington: 19-14
Toronto: 15-19

Clippers-Wizards (postgame)

The L.A. Clippers didn’t have Sam Cassell. The road woes continued for LAC as the team fell apart in the 3rd quarter and never recovered. The Wizards bench had good production. The Clippers have been disappointing even with Elton Brand playing back at the Elton Brand level of last year. The Wizards are now 6 games over .500. Last year around this time, the Wizards were 12-18, 6 games below .500.

Los Angeles Clippers: 15-18
Washington: 19-13