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Thursday, December 23rd San Antonio @ Orlando (TNT) Winner: Orlando Leading scorer: Dwight Howard Miami @ Phoenix (TNT) Winner: Miami Leading passer: LeBron Saturday, December 25th Chicago @ New York (ESPN) Winner: New York Leading rebounder: Carlos Boozer Boston @ Orlando (ABC) Winner: Boston Player with the most free throws attempted: Pierce Miami @ LA Lakers (ABC) Winner: Lakers Leading scorer: Pau Gasol Denver @ Oklahoma City (ESPN) Winner: Oklahoma City Leading rebounder: Carmelo Anthony Portland @ Golden State (ESPN) Winner: Portland Player with the most turnovers: Monta Ellis

Great defense on that last play by the Jets, closed in on Ben to force him to rush his throw.

9 secs left, would be amazing if Ben gets the TD here.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/14461388/blockbuster-deal-a-bigger-deal-for-magics-howard Very interesting read. It would be quite the scene if Howard ended up joining Bryant in LA. Do you think the situation he's in now is similar to what happened to LeBron in Cleveland last year with Shaq and Jamison? Or do you think it would work out for Dwight and the Magic and they are able to become a legit powerhouse and a threat to the Lakers (or whatever team comes out of the west) in the finals?

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In my mind

Yeah I know, but it seems like every year there's enough hype around both teams (Wizards and Redskins) that makes me believe we have a legit shot at the playoffs. I know I shouldn't buy into the hype, and I never expected the Wiz this season to be good, but it's hard not to look into what the media is saying. Or maybe I'm just venting a little too much.. And with Wall being out for possibly a few more weeks, I'm not too excited in watching these Wizards games. I just hope Wall gets 100% healthy and isn't bothered by injuries any more.

Lmao Lmao Lmao I called it.

LMAO TD on an onside kick, wow.

Lmao Mike Sellers

Wtf Skins need to stop trying... We need to keep on losing, even if we are playing the Cowgirls..

Holy [expletive]! Possibly one of the best casts ever assembled, definitely looking forward to seeing this.

Of course Rose gets the foul call but Kirk doesn't....

I think the biggest factor to this deal is that only 10 mill of Lewis' 22.7mill may be guaranteed in 2012/2013. That saves us about 12 mill that season compared to what they would have to pay Gil...not to mention the 22 or so mill in 2013/2014 that Gil is due. This is why we pulled the trigger on the deal although we probably preferred Carter's expiring. But if this is indeed the end of an era in Washington, then Grunfeld MUST go. I still believe we could have gotten more for Gil (maybe a pick or two, or at least a young prospect), and Ernie has never been good during the draft. With us building through the draft, it's vital to our teams success that we get a GM capable of eying good young talent. I don't think there's anyone in DC that still supports him as our general manager. The problem here though is that we have a logjam of forwards now. Flip wants to start Josh Howard, he's been waiting for J-Ho to be back and now it's his time to prove what he's made of. But we also have Blatche (who as much as I hate to say it, is one of the cornerstones of this rebuilding process now) so he needs to start. Then we have McGee who deserves to be the starter. So does Shard come off the bench? Does McGee? A lot needs to be sorted out in the coming weeks. For Orlando, Lewis wasn't doing a damn thing and Carter is getting swapped with Richardson. Gortat? Dude plays 16mpg as a backup for the best center in basketball. Even without adding Arenas it's a step forward for the Magic. Arenas is a sweet incentive. Defense will definitely be a huge problem, by starting Arenas, you get a guy incapable of guarding the quicker, stronger guards in the league. He always got killed on D by Wade, a guy who they may face in May. And let's not get too carried away, I love Gil, but he isn't a closer yet. He's lost that killer instinct, and while playing for a contender should lift his spirits and motivate him, it's going to take a while before we see the results we're expecting. It's a decent trade for PHX, Gortat was underutilized in Orlando and Nash desperately needed a big to play the pick-and-roll with. Gortat is an excellent pick-and-roll player.. he has superb mobility and hands for a big. I hope Gil the best, I'll be rooting for him, he's still one of my favorite players in the league.

I don't even care that Kirk didn't get the call, it's so obvious the refs weren't going to call that on us... [expletive] the Heat. [expletive] sports. I'm going to cut myself now. -_-

I'm hating DC sports so much right now. Worst time to be a fan of the Skins and Wizards.

While I don't particularly like the move, Shanahan see's playing McNabb as a lose-lose since we are out of the playoff hunt. If we had a shot, however small it is, McNabb would more than likely be starting. If he does indeed stay here after this offseason, he will have OTA's, training camp, and preseason to continue to master the offense. With an improved Oline and receiving corps (hopefully), he should have a better year in 2011. I don't think Shanahan wants him gone, because he would be sending the wrong message. By benching him, you are only ruining his trade value (like he did to Haynesworth). Basically we're treating the next 3 games as preseason games to evaluate the roster once again to see who is good enough to keep around before another roster purge. Again, I don't like the move, but there is some logic behind it.

Gil.....facepalm.

DAMN YOU ARENAS

LMAO Zaza, he really hates the Celtics.. Wow, how in the world is that a flagrant? Terrible call.

Don't call it a comeback :glasses:

Great start to the game for both teams, Nate had a sick reverse layup.

On offense, yeah, but he's still terrible on D. Needs to be more consistent.

Such an ugly start to the game..