Cavs-Wizards Game 5

6:03

Brett Edwards:

Interesting note as the TNT show begins on the D'Antoni situation in Phoenix.
David Aldridge confirms McCallum's earlier report that D'Antoni will be gone, saying he expects him to resign next week.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:03 Brett Edwards

6:04

Brett Edwards:

Like Tom said, McCallum and Mike D. are tight, no way he'd get that one wrong.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:04 Brett Edwards

6:05

Brett Edwards:

Charles thinks the Wizards are "going to get the hell beat out of them." Also tells Gilbert not to feel bad that he's out of this one, because his teammates "will be joining you in about two and a half hours." Clearly, Charles likes the Cavs tonight.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:05 Brett Edwards

6:08

Brett Edwards:

The Cavs truly are all about LeBron. How many other teams could swap out 60% of their starting lineup in the middle of the season and still be just fine?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:08 Brett Edwards

6:08

[Comment From BrinsonBrinson: ]

See, the fact that it's 3pm for you and there is NBA basketball on is the main reason I want to move to the West Coast. You had baseball starting at like 10 am today!!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:08 Brinson

6:08

Brett Edwards:

West Coast is the greatest for sports, truthfully. NFL games at 10am Sundays doesn't suck either.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:08 Brett Edwards

6:10

Brett Edwards:

DeShawn hits his first shot, and can't feel his face. Predictably, the crowd boos. Considering what an attention whore DeShawn is, if the crowd really wanted to hurt his feelings, they'd just be quiet and ignore him.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:10 Brett Edwards

6:10

Brett Edwards:

Caron hits a three, 5-0 Washington.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:10 Brett Edwards

6:11

Brinson:

That is way too early for an ICFMF gesture.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:11 Brinson

6:11

Brett Edwards:

The Wizards actually passed up some open shots for a change ... leading to a 24-second violation.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:11 Brett Edwards

6:11

Brett Edwards:

Oh come on, it's nevr too early haha.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:11 Brett Edwards

6:12

Brinson:

Good point. And certainly no more ill-timed than the Vick jersey.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:12 Brinson

6:12

Brett Edwards:

That was just preposterous, even for DeShawn. Again, dude is all about attention, good or bad I guess.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:12 Brett Edwards

6:14

Brett Edwards:

5-4 Wizards early, timeout on the floor.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:14 Brett Edwards

6:15

Brett Edwards:

The creepiest/coolest thing about those split screen NBA Playoff commercials? Both players eyes blink simultaneously the entire time. Seriously, check it out next time.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:15 Brett Edwards

6:17

Brett Edwards:

In a rare occurrence, I agree with Reggie Miller's assessment that it's probably better for the Wizards -- at least in this series -- to know that Gilbert can't go, rather than trying to measure his minutes and taking time away from more productive bench players.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:17 Brett Edwards

6:17

Brinson:

I just rewound it and am absolutely terrified.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:17 Brinson

6:17

Brett Edwards:

Ha I told you.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:17 Brett Edwards

6:19

Brinson:

Not to mention his ineffectiveness on the court. Big Ben looked shockingly smooth on that up and under

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:19 Brinson

6:19

Brett Edwards:

Caron hits a three to give his team a 10-8 lead, but I'm still not thrilled with that shot selection. See? DeShawn jacked one on the next possession and it missed badly.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:19 Brett Edwards

6:20

Brett Edwards:

LeBron hits a three, it's bombs away right now. If anything, the hard fouls make LeBron more likely to take those long jumpers. If he's making them though, the Wizards are screwed.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:20 Brett Edwards

6:22

Brett Edwards:

Caron jacks another three and misses. I swear, Washington is determined to "die by the three," literally.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:22 Brett Edwards

6:24

Brett Edwards:

Oh nice finish from Caron there! He got the steal and was fouled by Sideshow Bob, but he sort of hopped to the hoop to extend the lead to 16-11 after hitting the free throw.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:24 Brett Edwards

6:25

Brett Edwards:

Songaila PUNCHED LeBron! WTF?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:25 Brett Edwards

6:26

Brinson:

Woah!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:26 Brinson

6:26

Brett Edwards:

They were tangled up, and then Songaila just gave LeBron an extra shot to the face.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:26 Brett Edwards

6:26

Brinson:

Crap. Stupid creepy blinky eyes had me not caught up yet.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:26 Brinson

6:27

Brett Edwards:

Stupid play. It wasn't a hard hit, but you can't go to LeBron's face like that, especially after all that's gone on in this series.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:27 Brett Edwards

6:27

Brinson:

Did you see that face from Bron though? That was a "I'm not even going to step to that. But I am about to score 50 on you" face.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:27 Brinson

6:27

Brett Edwards:

Agree 100% on LeBron's reaction. Predictably, DeShawn picked up a technical during the aftermath.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:27 Brett Edwards

6:28

Brett Edwards:

Songaila was NOT ejected for that? Wow.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:28 Brett Edwards

6:28

Brett Edwards:

Technicals all around. Marv says it's a "very liberal" interpretation. I agree.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:28 Brett Edwards

6:28

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

that wasn't a punch

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:28 Michael

6:28

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

that was a backhand slap

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:28 Michael

6:28

Brett Edwards:

Either way, you can't be hitting dudes in the face, period.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:28 Brett Edwards

6:30

Brett Edwards:

Hey, LeBron jacked a long three instead of going to the basket, so it temporarily worked I guess. Wiz score on the other end to go up 20-14.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:30 Brett Edwards

6:30

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

agreed and from Songalia, thats ridiculous

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:30 Michael

6:30

Brinson:

Post drive/foul/whistle is just not the time to squeeze in a cheap shot. Unless he knew he was leaving right away....

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:30 Brinson

6:30

Brett Edwards:

Good charge call there on DeShawn, that was very Ginobili-like. 20-16 Wiz, timeout.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:30 Brett Edwards

6:32

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

At the beginning of the playoffs who would have thought perhaps the three most compelling 1st round matchups would have been Hawks/Celts, Pistons/Sixers and Cleveland/Wizards? Thats why the playoffs is great.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:32 Michael

6:32

Brett Edwards:

I agree, and even in a series that was over in 5 like Suns-Spurs, four of the five games were extremely compelling.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:32 Brett Edwards

6:34

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Oh absolutely the only reason I didn't mention that is because the hype was so great that with only 5 it didn't live up to it

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:34 Michael

6:34

Brett Edwards:

Varejao shooting 20-foot set shots? I think Washington will be happy with that.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:34 Brett Edwards

6:35

Brinson:

And on Suns-Spurs, that series could easily still be going on.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:35 Brinson

6:35

Brett Edwards:

Offensive foul on Haywood, I thought it was kind of a flop by Andy there. But after that Songaila play, the refs are going to be a bit whistle happy.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:35 Brett Edwards

6:35

Brinson:

So Songalia is gone now?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:35 Brinson

6:36

Brett Edwards:

Nope just on the bench with 3 fouls.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:36 Brett Edwards

6:36

Brinson:

Right, sorry. I misunderstood Marv

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:36 Brinson

6:37

Brett Edwards:

A nice offensive board there from Cleveland, but overall they aren't bringing anywhere near the intensity necessary to close somebody out, even at home.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:37 Brett Edwards

6:38

Brett Edwards:

Caron ON FIRE, hits another three to finish the quarter with 14 and the Wizards lead after one, 23-16.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:38 Brett Edwards

6:38

Brett Edwards:

******SECOND QUARTER***********

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:38 Brett Edwards

6:39

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

The energy level is similar to the Spurs in Game 4 of their series. They are flat and seem content but they shouldn't considered that the Wiz could defintely win at home and then poof you have Game 7

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:39 Michael

6:40

Brett Edwards:

Yeah, but the Wizards' lack of defense makes no lead of theirs safe. Remember that huge run by the Cavs in the last game?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:40 Brett Edwards

6:43

Brett Edwards:

Daniel Gibson > Roger Mason, and five quick ones by Cleveland cuts the Wizards' lead to two.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:43 Brett Edwards

6:44

Brett Edwards:

Caron scores again though, 16 for him now after a circus shot. If this continues Washington just might have a chance tonight.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:44 Brett Edwards

6:44

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

caron is on tonight

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:44 Smee

6:45

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

So how many for Caron tonight? I say 37

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:45 Michael

6:46

Brett Edwards:

Okay, the over/under is 37. Poll time!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:46 Brett Edwards

6:46	How many points for Caron Butler tonight? Less than 30 ( 27% ) 30-35 ( 27% ) 35-40 ( 36% ) 40+ ( 9% ) Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:46

6:47

Brett Edwards:

Scratch what I said about Mason, he's hit his last two and Washington goes up 30-25.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:47 Brett Edwards

6:47

Brinson:

The other thing to is that the Cavs are flat but the Wiz aren't (metaphorically) punching them in the face hard enough. If anything, shooting 20% better than your opponent and only leading by five is pretty disconcerting to the Wizards I think.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:47 Brinson

6:48

Brett Edwards:

Yeah exactly. And it's funny, because right before that Songaila/LeBron thing I was typing that this game was completely lacking any intensity.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:48 Brett Edwards

6:49

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

I dont know why Arenas was played so much when he was injured. he played 32 minutes after having a painkiller shot. Roger Mason can easily fill in, but he is not as clutch

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:49 Smee

6:50

Brett Edwards:

Yeah I don't think Mason would have hit that behind-the-back-dribble-bank-shot that Gilbert hit near the end of Game 4.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:50 Brett Edwards

6:51

Brett Edwards:

Mason for three! 32-26 Wiz, he's feeling it. LeBron matches the three at the other end.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:51 Brett Edwards

6:52

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

That's not the best for the Cavs because LeBron will fall in love with the 3\

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:52 Michael

6:52

Brett Edwards:

That's what hard fouls tend to subconsciously do to a player. Meanwhile, does Gibson ever miss? Game's tied at 32 after he hits.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:52 Brett Edwards

6:54

Brett Edwards:

If I'm an NBA player and I airball a three-pointer, I'm tapping my elbow while I run back down the court letting everyone know I was fouled. Even if there was no defender anywhere near me, that's just how I roll.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:54 Brett Edwards

6:55

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Haha

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:55 Michael

6:57

Brinson:

I know you have to ask the question sideline guy, but come on.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:57 Brinson

6:57

Brett Edwards:

Yeah, but what if Gilbert said,"nah, I think it's time to change teams." You really never know ith him right?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:57 Brett Edwards

6:58

Brinson:

Fair enough. But I would have come with

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:58 Brinson

6:59

Brinson:

"are you really ending your blog? Because I thought it was disgusting."

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:59 Brinson

6:59

Brett Edwards:

Ha nice one, Michelle.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 6:59 Brett Edwards

7:00

Brett Edwards:

Delonte West hits a three, ending an 8-0 Wizards run. 40-37 Washington.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:00 Brett Edwards

7:00

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

horrible defense on that West shot

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:00 Smee

7:00

Brett Edwards:

It's the Wizards. Which I believe in French means, "horrible defense."

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:00 Brett Edwards

7:00

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

I wonder about Gilbert's free agency prospects...how many teams are there that can afford his asking price and want him? Also, after game 1 he still looked like damaged goods, which will hurt him as well.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:00 Dave

7:01

Brett Edwards:

He'll be back in Washington, no one's giving him a ton of money after the uncertainty with the knee.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:01 Brett Edwards

7:02

Brett Edwards:

It's been about a half hour since LeBron went to the basket. DeShawn's on fire, Wiz up 42-37, timeout on the floor.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:02 Brett Edwards

7:03

Brinson:

No, I'll think he'll be back too, but why would you even opt out? I'd rather just play out the final year and try to stay healthy. Of course, maybe that's the point -- make the threat of rolling and sign a multi year with the Wiz to CYA if you can't get healthy

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:03 Brinson

7:04

Brett Edwards:

Yeah, I think he's looking for the extension/multi-year deal. It's all guaranteed money in the NBA, so why not go for more years? And he'll get what he's asking for (I think).

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:04 Brett Edwards

7:05

Brett Edwards:

LeBron and DeShawn each with 10 points. I'd say that spells doom for Cleveland, but Washington's only up 5, and Z's at the line for two.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:05 Brett Edwards

7:07

Brett Edwards:

I think Cleveland's already in double digits with turnovers for the half. Sheesh. Stupid foul in the backcourt there from Gibson too.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:07 Brett Edwards

7:07

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

The Wiz haven't really had that big run. Maybe they are just keeping it close on the road and then bust out in the late 3rd-early 4th.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:07 Michael

7:07

Brett Edwards:

Very possible. As poorly as Cleveland's played, they're only down three.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:07 Brett Edwards

7:08

Brett Edwards:

Great D from Daniels, strips Boobie and gets the breakaway layup. To be fair though, LeBron should have shot the ball instead of kicking it back out with the shot clock winding down.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:08 Brett Edwards

7:08

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

the wizards need to get a good big man in the offseason

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:08 Smee

7:09

Brett Edwards:

Or a complete philosophical change. I'm cool either way.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:09 Brett Edwards

7:10

Brett Edwards:

Another less than intelligent foul from Boobie (his third), sending DeShawn to the free throw line

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:10 Brett Edwards

7:10

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

i dont think this "bad boy" playoffs attitude is their normal one. Everything Stevenson does is normally lighthearted

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:10 Smee

7:11

Brett Edwards:

I agree, but their lack of defensive effort and continuously poor shot selection have been trademarks of this team for three years now.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:11 Brett Edwards

7:11

Brinson:

"Bad Boy" attitude and an utter lack of defense doesn't really work well either

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:11 Brinson

7:11

Brett Edwards:

Ha exactly.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:11 Brett Edwards

7:12

Brett Edwards:

Caron misses a long three, and the half ends with the Wizards leading 45-43. DeShawn outscoring LeBron 11-10 so far.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:12 Brett Edwards

7:13

Brinson:

I wish Sweet Caroline would just go away

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:13 Brinson

7:15	Who wins this one? Cavs by single digits ( 48% ) Cavs by 10 or more ( 14% ) Wizards by single digits ( 33% ) Wizards by 10 or more ( 5% ) Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:15

7:16

Brett Edwards:

So who wins? Vote or die.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:16 Brett Edwards

7:17

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

I voted what i hope happens (wizards by single digits) but LeBron will probably turn it on in the 4th

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:17 Smee

7:26

[Comment From RedLeadRedLead: ]

Why do these stupid online polls never list the total number of votes? I can't believe I spent time typing that.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:26 RedLead

7:32

Brett Edwards:

*******THIRD QUARTER ************

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:32 Brett Edwards

7:33

Brett Edwards:

And Wally starts things off with a three, giving Cleveland the lead.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:33 Brett Edwards

7:34

Brett Edwards:

DeShawn continues his hot shooting, and LeBron finally takes it to the rack.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:34 Brett Edwards

7:36

Brett Edwards:

Tough shot from Daniels, then a tip-in from Caron puts Washington up 53-48.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:36 Brett Edwards

7:37

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

Haywood is looking weak, like a poor mans Kwame Brown

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:37 Smee

7:38

Brett Edwards:

Yikes, I wouldn't go that far. Meanwhile, Sczerbiak has four turnovers? Dude stop dribbling, seriously.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:38 Brett Edwards

7:39

Brett Edwards:

Ha he just blew a wide open layup too. Tempo's picked up for sure.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:39 Brett Edwards

7:39

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

what the score right now? and how much time left still at work

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:39 Guest

7:39

Brett Edwards:

55-53 after a LeBron three, almost halfway through the third. 7-0 run from the Cavs.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:39 Brett Edwards

7:39

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

O go by this name because I'm the only black guy in my entire law school... Kinda like Dave Chappelle... but I can definitely see where you would not publish it... haha!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:39 WHITE POWER!

7:40

Brett Edwards:

Explanation accepted, you're in.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:40 Brett Edwards

7:40

Brett Edwards:

Timeout on the floor.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:40 Brett Edwards

7:41

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

Its always funny watching smaller players berate their big man

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:41 Smee

7:42

[Comment From RandyRandy: ]

Reggie Miller: "It looks like Wally Szczerbiak is running in quicksand. He is three steps slower than everyone on the floor."

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:42 Randy

7:42

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

smaller player berating them? as in who?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:42 WHITE POWER!

7:43

[Comment From SmeeSmee: ]

LeBron on Big Z

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:43 Smee

7:43

Brett Edwards:

A Caron 20-footer out of a timeout? *sigh*

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:43 Brett Edwards

7:43

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Wizards need some kind of run. A close game and the Cavs will take it at the end.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:43 Guest

7:44

Brett Edwards:

Not with LeBron missing three pointers like that.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:44 Brett Edwards

7:44

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Nice 3-point attempt Lebron

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:44 WHITE POWER!

7:44

Brett Edwards:

WAY too many threes from LeBron tonight. If he starts going to the basket in the fourth, that'll probably do it for the Wizards.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:44 Brett Edwards

7:44

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Lebron may be shorter than Z, but I'd take Lebron in a fight. Dude's ripped.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:44 Dave

7:45

Brett Edwards:

Cleveland extends their lead to 59-53 after the Wiz have missed their last 27 shots.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:45 Brett Edwards

7:45

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Danger time for the Wiz

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:45 Michael

7:46

Brett Edwards:

Definitely. Again, shot selection for this team is awful. After missing 13 straight FG attempts, they score on an offensive putback by Jamison. 11-0 Cavs run ended, temporarily.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:46 Brett Edwards

7:46

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

yeah, this is that point in the game where if the Wiz don't tighten up it will get extremely ugly

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:46 WHITE POWER!

7:47

Brett Edwards:

And just like that, offensive rebounding gives the Wizards some easy ones, and they cut it to two.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:47 Brett Edwards

7:47

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Roger Mason needs to spark the Wiz now!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:47 Michael

7:48

Brett Edwards:

He's back in, but pass-pass-three from Gibson. Why would they even play Wally the way Boobie has been lighting it up?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:48 Brett Edwards

7:48

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

I haven't watched the Cavs all season... Have their passing and movement always been this bad?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:48 WHITE POWER!

7:48

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

It's been this bad for years

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:48 Dave

7:49

Brett Edwards:

It's normally either LeBron to the basket, or whipping it around to an open shooter like the last possession. Again, this team goes as LeBron goes, which is why they had no issue with replacing 60% of their starting lineup halfway through the season.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:49 Brett Edwards

7:49

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

yeah the Cavs have no rhythm to their offense its all about D. Ugly basketball basically

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:49 Michael

7:50

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Wow! No wonder they got KILLED against a fundamentally sound "soccer" team last year in the finals!!!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:50 WHITE POWER!

7:51

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Brett is there going to be a Celts/Hawks live blog?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:51 Michael

7:51

Brinson:

There is indeed!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:51 Brinson

7:52

Brett Edwards:

Why YES, I believe our own Will Brinson will be taking you through it. (As he just chimed in)

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:52 Brett Edwards

7:52

Brinson:

It will kick off at 8pm, which is why I disappeared for a minute

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:52 Brinson

7:52

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Very nice

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:52 Michael

7:52

[Comment From MoneyMMoneyM: ]

why is Lebron's game so ugly to watch? any thoughts on Garnet/perkins/Williams not getting suspended?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:52 MoneyM

7:52

Brinson:

food/Red Bull/prayer in case the Hawks win and Armageddon ensues

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:52 Brinson

7:53

Brett Edwards:

I'm praying for you that the Hawks keep the spread under 20. Angry Celtics team at home = scary.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:53 Brett Edwards

7:53

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

If the Hawks win is that the biggest upset ever? I say yes but last year supposely was.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:53 Michael

7:54

Brett Edwards:

This year would be bigger, the Hawks had a losing record in the regular season and got CRUSHED by Boston the first 5 times they played.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:54 Brett Edwards

7:54

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

I don't think last year is as big an upset as people say. The warriors had clear match-up advantages and in hindsight, the mavs were lucky to win two games

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:54 Dave

7:54

Brett Edwards:

Alright, back to this game, and the non-ejected Songaila scores, and the Wizards take a 65-63 lead. This game's staying pretty hot, I must say.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:54 Brett Edwards

7:55

Brett Edwards:

Songaila again, gets fouled and hits both FTs to extend the Wizards lead to 67-63, third's almost over.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:55 Brett Edwards

7:56

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

This game shows me why Lebron really is kinda deserving of MVP.... he absolutely cannot afford to have an off game. "cause these guys might be worse than the Kobe-less Lakers of last year

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:56 WHITE POWER!

7:57

Brett Edwards:

Songaila! 69-65 Wizards. Let's see what kind of shot the Cavs get. A three from LeBron, shocking. He misses, and the Wizards recover from the Cavs' run to take the four point lead into the fourth.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:57 Brett Edwards

7:58

Brett Edwards:

****FOURTH QUARTER**********

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:58 Brett Edwards

7:58

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

What if Songalia makes the game-winning shot?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:58 Michael

7:59

Brett Edwards:

Wow, that would be something. Considering he definitely should have been ejected earlier. Am I the only one who thinks so? Poll time!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:59 Brett Edwards

7:59	Should Songaila have been ejected for the hit to LeBron's face in the ifrst quarter? Hell Yes! ( 35% ) No way! ( 53% ) Maybe. ( 12% ) Wednesday April 30, 2008 7:59

8:00

[Comment From MoneyMMoneyM: ]

nah come on, His hands was tangle up with Lebron's. I definitely think Lebron definitely added a little Manu ginobli-like acting into it

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:00 MoneyM

8:00

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Let him stay! He didn't punch him... more like a pimp-slap, and there is nothing in the rule books about that...

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:00 WHITE POWER!

8:01

Brett Edwards:

Ha let me search the rule book for "pimp slap" haha.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:01 Brett Edwards

8:01

Brett Edwards:

Bottom line so far: LeBron is not playing like LeBron. He's only 5-15 from the field and he's not attacking the basket.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:01 Brett Edwards

8:03

Brett Edwards:

James turns it over, just dribbled it away. He's off, period. Wizards can't capitalize though, lead is still 71-65.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:03 Brett Edwards

8:03

Brett Edwards:

LeBron to the basket, but dishes to Varejao who misses a wild shot. Shoot that, LeBron.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:03 Brett Edwards

8:04

Brett Edwards:

That's two incredibly weak takes from Brenda Haywood there. ('n' ommitted on purpose.)

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:04 Brett Edwards

8:04

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

If the Wizards could have played just a bit better through the first 3 quarters they would have a significantly large lead, methinks.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:04 Dave

8:04

Brett Edwards:

And a significantly larger chance of hanging on and winning.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:04 Brett Edwards

8:05

Brinson:

My computer is going to explode if it has any more live blog windows open. There really isn't any "playoff atmosphere" in this game either, btw

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:05 Brinson

8:05

Brett Edwards:

They just gave Devin Brown a three, when it clearly appeared his foot was way over the line. Hmm.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:05 Brett Edwards

8:05

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

I disagree I like this game and think its more intense than the crowd is showing

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:05 Michael

8:06

Brett Edwards:

73-70 Wizards after a Songaila miss/foul, he picks up his fourth.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:06 Brett Edwards

8:06

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Now I see the "Lebron 3-step" everyone talks about...

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:06 WHITE POWER!

8:06

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Daniels has had some nice feeds that they haven't finished

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:06 Michael

8:08

[Comment From MoneyMMoneyM: ]

come on man, the Cavs are boring, or did the Finals last year not enough proof? Mike Brown Offensive sets are pass it to Lebron and let him create for 48 mns

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:08 MoneyM

8:08

Brett Edwards:

The Finals were boring because the Spurs were 100 times better than Cleveland. LeBron, when he's playing (unlike tonight so far) is pretty damn exciting.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:08 Brett Edwards

8:08

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Yeah your right on the sets but anytime you have a superstar you can't help but watch

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:08 Michael

8:09

[Comment From DMDM: ]

the finals rating last year sure confirmed your observation :)

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:09 DM

8:09

[Comment From MoneyMMoneyM: ]

Brett, keep lying to yourself. Most people i know think Lebron's game is boring, they compare him to Karl Malone and Tim Duncan. he's only exciting when he dunks(which is the same dunk over and over again)

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:09 MoneyM

8:10

Brett Edwards:

Cavs cut it to one after a tip-in by Z. Offensive boards helping both teams tonight. And there's a LeBron dunk (boring?) to give the Cavs a one-point lead.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:10 Brett Edwards

8:11

[Comment From NickNick: ]

I can't say I've ever found Lebron exciting. He's great at driving to the basket, but it's hardly awe-inspiring stuff.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:11 Nick

8:11

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Nah, Lebron ain't boring... he ain't no Kobe... but he's definitely not boring!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:11 WHITE POWER!

8:11

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Uh oh you better get "I can't feel my face back in there"!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:11 Michael

8:12

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

No I agree with Brett, Lebron's game is usually pretty exciting and he actually has great court vision unlike a lot of other sg/sf superstar scorers, but the cavs are a poorly constructed team with an unimaginative offense.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:12 Dave

8:13

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

It seems at times like the Cavs offense is "Pass to Lebron, wait for double team, once that happens, pass out. If double team does not happen, just wait, it will."

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:13 Jeremy

8:14

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Washington may have lost the game/series/season with that last series of shananigans...

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:14 WHITE POWER!

8:15

Brett Edwards:

Here we go, still 7 minutes plus to go, Cavs up one. Miss by Caron.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:15 Brett Edwards

8:15

Brett Edwards:

LeBron wisely going to the basket now, he gets fouled and will head to the line. Maybe he was just saving himself from getting hacked for three quarters by taking all those jumpers.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:15 Brett Edwards

8:16

Brett Edwards:

76-73 Cavs after he hits both.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:16 Brett Edwards

8:17

Brett Edwards:

Oh nice pass from Daniels in to Brenda there, he's hammered and will head to the line. I expect a lot of free throw attempts the rest of this game, there will be no easy ones.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:17 Brett Edwards

8:17

Brinson:

I would like to retract my atmosphere comment from earlier; the Cavs fans apparently have a Spurs-like playoff switch

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:17 Brinson

8:18

Brett Edwards:

LeBron to the basket, bucket. 78-75 CLE.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:18 Brett Edwards

8:19

Brett Edwards:

It's important for the Wizards to stay close by continuing to go inside. If they start jacking quick threes (as they're prone to do) there will be trouble. Antawn misses to FTs, yikes.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:19 Brett Edwards

8:20

Brett Edwards:

DeShawn continues the trend, he gets fouled in the lane and will shoot two.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:20 Brett Edwards

8:21

Brett Edwards:

Cheap hand check foul on Haywood, but it has to be called. Cavs will get free throws the rest of the way, Wiz are over the limit. If you like free throws, the rest of this game is for you!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:21 Brett Edwards

8:22

Brett Edwards:

Teams trading made free throws, it's still a one point Cavs lead.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:22 Brett Edwards

8:22

[Comment From MoneyMMoneyM: ]

Hack-a-Ben?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:22 MoneyM

8:23

Brett Edwards:

I hated to see this in Suns-Spurs, and I still hate the strategy. But Wallace is a brick machine from the line, he won't shoot 50% like Shaq did, so it's probably worth a shot, especially since this is a free-throw shooting contest at this point anyway.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:23 Brett Edwards

8:23

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Hack-a-Ben

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:23 Michael

8:23

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Hack-a-ben?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:23 WHITE POWER!

8:24

Brett Edwards:

We're all in agreement then. 80-80 tie, 4:30 to play.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:24 Brett Edwards

8:24

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

If you like missed free throws, this is definitely the game for you!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:24 Jeremy

8:25

Brett Edwards:

Dumb foul from Brenda gets Z two free throws, of which he hits one. Will anyone make a field goal the rest of the game?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:25 Brett Edwards

8:25

Brett Edwards:

Thanks, DeShawn. 82-81 Wiz.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:25 Brett Edwards

8:25

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Deshawn- Vick-Jersey-wearing Stevenson!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:25 WHITE POWER!

8:26

Brett Edwards:

Yeah, what a guy. Meanwhile, more free throws, LeBron's turn. I didn't think a one-point playoff game late in the fourth quarter could be boring, but tonight I've been shown otherwise. 82-82.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:26 Brett Edwards

8:26

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Leisurely is the only way I can describe that "drive" to the hoop by Lebron. It was at half speed.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:26 Jeremy

8:27

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Jack McCallum should write another book "20 seconds or more: How the cleveland offense set back human history 20 years."

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:27 Dave

8:27

Brett Edwards:

I'd read it. Need something to do during all these free throw attempts anyway, right?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:27 Brett Edwards

8:28

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Lebron is like Vince Young at Texas... Looks like he's going half-speed until you start taking the wrong angle and realize.... OH SH*T!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:28 WHITE POWER!

8:30

Brett Edwards:

Funny that LeBron's one highlight so far tonight cane on a dunk after a travel that wasn't caled.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:30 Brett Edwards

8:30

Brett Edwards:

Out of a timeout, the play is for LeBron to be a decoy and find Joe Smith's corpse for a 20-footer? Really?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:30 Brett Edwards

8:31

Brett Edwards:

Nice double by Daniels there to tie up LeBron. Might as well jump, jump!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:31 Brett Edwards

8:31

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Behold the coaching brilliance of Mike Brown

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:31 Jeremy

8:32

Brett Edwards:

I can't believe I'm typing this, but that was nice defense by the Wiz. Doubled LeBron and forced a tough shot from Boobie as the shot clock expired.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:32 Brett Edwards

8:32

Brett Edwards:

No double on LeBron this time, and he goes crashing into Haywood who picks up his 6th foul. Buh-bye, Brenda.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:32 Brett Edwards

8:33

Brett Edwards:

James hits both, Cavs up two with 2 minutes to go.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:33 Brett Edwards

8:34

Brinson:

DeShawn Stevenson is going to make some silly outrageous hard foul if this game gets out of hand. You can see it coming.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:34 Brinson

8:34

Brett Edwards:

Caron gets it knocked away, Cleveland's fast break leads to a Delonte West and-1 opportunity. foul was a bad one on DeShawn. West hits the FT, 87-82 Cavs with 1:47 to go.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:34 Brett Edwards

8:35

Brett Edwards:

I think he's past that at this point ... maybe.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:35 Brett Edwards

8:35

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Totally agree, Stevenson's got a shiv on him somewhere, you can sense it.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:35 Jeremy

8:36

Brinson:

He looked like he wanted to rip Delonte's shoulder out a few seconds ago. LMAO at shiv.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:36 Brinson

8:37

Brett Edwards:

That's horrible, Songaila goes at Ilgauskus and gets stuffed. Eddie Jordan, out of a timeout, goes to Songaila. Wow.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:37 Brett Edwards

8:37

[Comment From MoneyMMoneyM: ]

Game OVer

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:37 MoneyM

8:38

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

WOW what kinda play is that?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:38 Michael

8:38

[Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]

Songalia/Smith, that's a matchup everyone wants to see. Eric Snow's taking the final shot for Cleveland at this rate.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:38 Jeremy

8:39

Brett Edwards:

If the Wiz somehow come back, it'll be because of that ridiculous three-point attempt by LeBron. Wiz score to cut it to 87-84.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:39 Brett Edwards

8:39

Brinson:

boobie has to hit that

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:39 Brinson

8:40

Brett Edwards:

Cavs miss, and Joe Smith commits a retarded reach-in foul to send Daniels to the line with 43 seconds left. Lots of stupid basketball going on right now.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:40 Brett Edwards

8:40

Brett Edwards:

87-86 Cavs, with the ball...

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:40 Brett Edwards

8:40

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

that was mike brown's brilliant offense at work, wait until the shot clock is at 4 or so, then have lebron jack up a contested 3 pointer

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:40 Dave

8:41

Brinson:

yeah that was not the "best" "offensive" play

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:41 Brinson

8:41

Brett Edwards:

Wow, Wiz close on West in the corner, he feeds to Smith who misses, and Wash rebounds to get a shot to win it, down one with 12 seconds or so left.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:41 Brett Edwards

8:41

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

I want to see a Game 6

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:41 Michael

8:41

Brett Edwards:

Let's see if Jordan calls Songaila's number again hahaha...

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:41 Brett Edwards

8:42

Brett Edwards:

CARON!!!

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:42 Brett Edwards

8:42

Brett Edwards:

88-87 Wizards, 3.9 remaining. Too much time left though?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:42 Brett Edwards

8:42

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

YES he willed that in

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:42 Michael

8:42

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

That was a walk I think

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:42 WHITE POWER!

8:43

Brett Edwards:

As Chick Hearn used to say, "bunny hop in the pea patch." No call was the right call.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:43 Brett Edwards

8:43

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Perhaps too much time but you can't get too cute and just shoot a long jumper

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:43 Michael

8:44

Brett Edwards:

Prediction: LeBron puts his head down and stiff-arms someone on a drive to the hoop, and gets free throws. Anyone else?

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:44 Brett Edwards

8:45

Brett Edwards:

LeBron misses, and the Wizards win! Wow, HUGE win for Washington, there will be a Game 6. Big time win, and honestly, the Cavs didn't bring the intensity from the start to close out the Wizards. 88-87 is your FINAL.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:45 Brett Edwards

8:45

[Comment From RedLeadRedLead: ]

with Brett on this one

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:45 RedLead

8:45

[Comment From MoneyMMoneyM: ]

Kobe would have hit that

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:45 MoneyM

8:46

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Almost right Brett, but refs will never ever call anything with under five seconds left.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:46 Dave

8:46

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Nice, We got a Game 6

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:46 Michael

8:46

[Comment From WHITE POWER!WHITE POWER!: ]

Brett, you are quite the "wizard" with your prediction... He just didn't make it to the stripe...

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:46 WHITE POWER!

8:46

[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

This should go 7 and have some more thrilling moments.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:46 Michael

8:46

[Comment From NickNick: ]

Cavs still win this series. But at least I feel a little better being a Wiz fan, having them finally come through in the clutch.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:46 Nick

8:47

Brett Edwards:

We survived the free throw shooting contest and got ourselves an exciting ending. Now go hang with Will Brinson for Celtics-Hawks. Goodnight everyone, thanks for participating.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 8:47 Brett Edwards

8:47

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