Nuggets/Wizards Preview (6pm MST)...

by Andrew Feinstein on Feb 6, 2009 1:54 PM MST

The Nuggets players must lick their chops and smile from ear to ear every time they see the Wizards on the schedule. The Nuggets have beaten the Wizards four out of five times in Washington, and won by almost 19 points the last two times they played. (I should know. I was in Vegas for their November 9th, 2007 matchup in Washington, I threw a lot on the Nuggets and they pounded the Wiz by 26).

Tonight shouldn't be any different, Chauncey or no Chauncey. In fact, if the Nuggets feel like they should rest Chauncey for one more game, this is the game to do it.

This Wizards team is horrendous. I actually thought Eddie Jordan did an admirable job with them last season considering the Gilbert Arenas injury distraction, and got screwed when Ernie Grunfeld fired him this season. Interim head "coach" Ed Tapscott is doing no better, having "coached" them to a 9-29 record since taking over for Jordan.

I'm not too worried about the Nuggets winning or not. I'd just like to see them win relatively easily for once this week, especially with a tough game against the Nets coming up tomorrow night.

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Anyone else here see Chauncey on PTI today? They asked him what would have happened had the Pistons taken Melo instead of Darko. Chauncey said they probably woulda won at least 3 championships. Interesting stuff.

by Anonymous on Feb 6, 2009 3:53 PM MST reply actions

Didn't see PTI, interesting question and I agree with Chauncey there. Darko is one of the greatest busts in history.

Anyway Nuggets by 15.

Oh by the way, to prove that Anthony Carter is the most frustrating Nuggets player to watch, take 3 shots every time he tries to make a full court pass and fails. You know the ones: 40- foot hail marys' that always result in a turnover.

by The Lark on Feb 6, 2009 4:05 PM MST reply actions

Dear Anonymous,

I saw PTI earlier and will post that Chauncey interview as soon as its available on their site. I thought his quote was VERY telling, as well.

All best,

Andrew

by Andrew on Feb 6, 2009 4:13 PM MST reply actions

Awesome. Thanks Andrew.

by Anonymous on Feb 6, 2009 4:20 PM MST reply actions

Yeah I saw PTI as well (best sports show imo) and I couldn't agree with Chauncy more. I think Dumars is a jackass personally. I know he won GM of the year but not picking Melo, Wade or Bosh instead of Darko is just, ther is no excuse. And now what he has done, firing Flip and sending out the finals MVP. I mean, what is there to say, he has made some absolutely terrible descions. I just couldn't imagine how good the Pistons would have been with Melo. I would take a Pistons team with Melo over any of the Championship teams since then, including the Celtics last year. Dumars and Steve Kerr should both be fired.

by Goldennugget on Feb 6, 2009 6:46 PM MST reply actions

Not picking Melo is inexcusable. Remember that Kiki would've taken Darko if given the 2nd pick. Instead of imagining the Pistons with Melo, how about imagining the Nuggets with Darko. How big of a disaster would that have been? We were hostile with Vince Carter, Jamison, and Butler out there...Just imagine having Darko when the class of '03 was out there. Count your blessings, Nuggets fans.

by Robin Z on Feb 6, 2009 8:10 PM MST reply actions

Kenyon Martin... +40?

I don't hear anybody complaining about his contract now.

by Aiden - FoCo on Feb 6, 2009 8:30 PM MST reply actions

can't wait for that PTI video.....they don't show it here in london....at least i never seen it.............go nuggets!!!!

by Bektur on Feb 6, 2009 8:36 PM MST reply actions

You're right Aiden. We should be pumped to be paying K-Mart maximum money to get us 13 and 6.

by Robin Z on Feb 7, 2009 8:57 AM MST reply actions

Does anyone, besides me, think that George Karl's post game comments about the Wizard's coach were unusual? Regardless of his record, is calling a fellow NBA coach "bad" a sign of having class?

by Anonymous on Feb 7, 2009 11:46 AM MST reply actions

Where are all the AC haters now, he played awesome!, the whole team did. I haven't seen us pass like that in years

by Zachm219 on Feb 7, 2009 1:16 PM MST reply actions

I was in the building for the game - it was a rout and a lot of fun to watch. People around me were commenting on "how come nobody is ever guarding that white guy with the tatoos and mohawk? he's had like 6 dunks so far..."
Melo's passing was awesome and the ball movement in general was great.

by Eric B on Feb 9, 2009 7:53 AM MST reply actions

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