The Washington Wizards have hope for their rookie crop

Blogged under General, Bloglockers, Rookie Reports, Front Page by alleyoop on Wednesday 21 May 2008 at 12:14 am

The Wizards have to be happy with the way the rookies played for them this season. Nick Young played solid basketball off the bench for the Wizards and he could be in line for a starting job next season if they don’t retain Gilbert Arenas. Young played in 75 games (2 starts) for the Wizards this season and he averaged 15.4 minutes, 7.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He has a bright future for the Wizards.

Center Oleksiy Pecherov looked a little out of place in the NBA but he could improve with experience. He played in 35 games (0 starts) this season and he averaged 9.1 minutes, 3.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. He didn’t shoot too well only hitting 35.2% of his shots from the floor. He likely won’t get more minutes until he improves his shooting.

G/F Dominic McGuire didn’t do much this season. He played in 70 games (1 start) for the Wizards this season and he averaged 9.9 minutes, 1.3 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. His shooting was not good either as he only hit 37.9% of his shots from the floor and 43.8% of his free throws.

Cleveland Cavaliers 105, Washington Wizards 88

Blogged under General, The NBA Playoffs, Bloglockers, Game Recaps, Front Page by alleyoop on Saturday 3 May 2008 at 12:59 am

Maybe the Wizards should have shut up and just played ball in this series instead of firing up LeBron James. James dominated the Wizards again last night and ended their season. James finished last night with 27 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists and 2 steals proving that he’s not overrated. Antwan Jamison led the way for the Wizards last night with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 3 steals. Caron Butler had another good game as he finished with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Brendan Haywood was solid in the middle with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. DeShawn Stevenson once again disappeared in a big game…..like he always does. Stevenson only shot 2 of 9 from the floor as he finished with 10 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. The Wizards got knocked out of the playoffs by the Cavaliers for the 3rd straight season 4 games to 2.

Washington Wizards 88, Cleveland Cavaliers 87

Blogged under General, The NBA Playoffs, Bloglockers, Game Recaps, Front Page by alleyoop on Thursday 1 May 2008 at 10:15 am

The Wizards won this game because of their defense as they held the Cavaliers to 36% shooting from the floor. Caron Butler made the go ahead shot with 3.9 seconds left in the game which capped a great night for him. Butler scored 32 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, dished out 5 assists and stole the ball twice. DeShawn Stevenson was being his usual crass self in this game. He only shot 5 of 14 from the floor as he finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Antonio Daniels did a decent job of running the point as he finished with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. The Wizards are now down 3-2 in this series as it goes back to Washington on Friday.

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