<div align="center">@ <font color="purple">The Milwaukee Bucks (17-27)</font> @<font color="navy">The Washington Wizards (26-19)</font> Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Place: Air Canada Center TV: Local</div> <div align="center"><font size="5"><font color="purple">Bucks' Head Coach</font></font> <font color="purple">Terry Porter</font></div> <div align="center"><font size="5"><font color="purple">Bucks' Projected Starting Lineup</font></div></font> <div align="center"> <font color="purple">(Mo Williams, Michael Redd, Desmond Mason, Joe Smith, Dan Gadzuric) </font></div> <div align="center"><font size="5"><font color="navy">Wizards' Head Coach</font></font> <font color="navy">Eddie Jordan</font></div> <div align="center"><font size="5"><font color="navy">Wizards' Projected Starting Lineup</font></font> <font color="navy">(Gilbert Arenas, Jarvis Hayes, Jared Jeffies, Antawn Jamison, Brendan Haywood) </font> </div> <div align="center"><font size="5">Bench Factors</font> (<font color="purple">Keith Van Horn</font>,<font color="navy">Juan Dixon</font>) </div> <div align="center"><font size="5">Key Players</font> (<font color="purple">Michael Redd</font>, <font color="navy">Gilbert Arenas</font>)[/i] <font color="purple">Michael Redd:</font> 21.9 ppg, 2.5 apg, and 4.2 rpg <font color="navy">Gilbert Arenas:</font>24.2 ppg, 5.1 apg, and 4.2 rpg</div> <font size="5">Keys to the Game</font> <font color="purple">Milwaukee:</font> <ul> [*]Come Out Strong- Washington has lost 4 in a row now, including a heart breaker last night. Milwaukee is coming off of a win and needs to come into this game with all the momentum they can, hit big shots early. [*]Hit the 3- With Hughes out, Michael Redd (a well-known 3 point threat) should have a field day against Jarvis Hayes. The Wizards better hope that Michael Redd is having an off night. [*]Stop Gilbert- Knowing Gilbert, he has a feeling that he let his team down by getting ejected last night, he is going to come in here and be aggressive early and often, if you can stop him...you will stop the Wizards. [/list] <font color="navy">Washington:</font> <ul> [*]Uh-oh- They have currently lost 4 in a row, including one to the Raptors last night which they should of won. Will they come out deflated? Or will they come into this game with a sense of urgency? [*]Gilbert- You know he is pissed. He let his team down by getting ejected, he was having a great night too. Watch for him to come in here aggressive, possibly a 40 point night. [*]Who Else?- Besides Arenas and Jamison, who else on the Wizards will decide to step up? Will it be Jared Jeffries? Will Juan Dixon show up tonight for another 20 point outting..someone needs to. [/list] <font size="5"> Prediction</font> After a heart-breaking loss, Washington better win this one. They need a sense of urgency, I take Washington 107-99.
This is a must win game for the Wizards, they're at home, and after losing 4 in a row, this is a game that they must take advantage of. Arenas should have another big game, and go at Mo Williams all game, and the Wizards should be able to take this one.
Good win by the Wizards, what a great game by Gilbert..if he isn't an all-star, he will be the biggest snub. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> WASHINGTON (Ticker) -- This time, Gilbert Arenas stuck around long enough to help his team seal the deal. Arenas scored 22 of his 31 points in the first half to help the Washington Wizards snap a season-high four-game winning streak with a 112-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The fourth-year guard scored 21 points in the first half against the Toronto Raptors on Friday but was ejected in the third quarter for throwing the ball in the direction of an official. The Wizards fell apart without their floor leader, blowing a 22-point third-quarter lead and losing, 103-100. </div> Arenas had 31 pts on 10-17 shooting, 9 assists, 6 steals, 6 boards, and a swat. Game Recap Box Score
Arenas won this game for the Wizards, the first half was really what mattered, and Arenas had 22 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals in the first half. The Bucks just couldn't do anything to stop or contain him, and he killed them. Great game by Etan Thomas today, can't neglect his performance of 23 points, 8 rebounds and a block, and he made his free throws today.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting og15:</div><div class="quote_post">Arenas won this game for the Wizards, the first half was really what mattered, and Arenas had 22 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals in the first half. The Bucks just couldn't do anything to stop or contain him, and he killed them. Great game by Etan Thomas today, can't neglect his performance of 23 points, 8 rebounds and a block, and he made his free throws today.</div> Yes, all my friends know my saying 'Gil Kills'. And it was shocking to see Etan looking worth his salary. I hope he can continue to be more productive. I don't expect 23 pts. But at least 8 and 8. As long as he can knock down at least 60% of his free throws I can't complain.
