The early-season woes of the Washington Wizards

[John Kelly]

A starting backcourt of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal looks good on paper.

Yet, the Wizards opened the season with five straight losses, including four losses at home where they failed to cover a number in any game.

The Wizards plan to manage Russell Westbrook's workload this season.

Westbrook will sit out today's game in Minneapolis in the second of back-to-back contests.

The Wizards lost by three points last night against the Chicago Bulls and they did not help their cause with four technical fouls called against four different players (Beal, Westbrook, Bryant and Bertrans).

Dumb, dumb, dumb.

Head coach Scottie Brooks is in the final year of his contract and he may not last the entire season.

 

[John Kelly]

I liked Scottie Brooks, the hard-trying member of the Houston Rockets.

 

[John Kelly]

Scott Brooks, the NBA head coach, not so much.

 

[John Kelly]

Coach Brooks' won-loss record in the NBA postseason is 48-44.

 

[FairWarning]

When you lose to the shorthanded Bulls at home, thats not good.

 

[MrTop]

but is westbrook getting getting to pad his stats ?

 

[jimmythegreek]

It was inevitable that Durantula would have the last laugh.

 

[kane]

but is westbrook getting getting to pad his stats ?

Most overrated player in the league

 

[Drnkyourmlkshk]

Resting rwb tonight second time in 5 games on a winless team

 

[kane]

Best thing they could do is trade their backcourt, I know the Heat have had their eyes on Bradley Beal for a long time, and you could get back quite a package moving him and RW, they're going nowhere, get as much young talent and picks as you can

 

[NowshesmyRuca]

If anyone wants a free hundo. Playing starter minutes with a chip on his shoulder, should hit it with ease.

Suns vs Nuggets | Will Barton Total Points
Over vs Under01/01/21 19:05 MST
Over 14.5 (-120)

 

[John Kelly]

When you lose to the shorthanded Bulls at home, thats not good.

No Markkanen, Satoransky, Hutchison or Arcidiacono for the Bulls.

Tsk tsk.

 

[IWishIWasAPro]

For.somebody like Westbrook even losing the quickness a tad bit is detrimental not to mention his unpredictable mental state. It's going to be sad to witness.

 

[John Kelly]

Resting rwb tonight second time in 5 games on a winless team

Hard to believe.

Load management exercised by the teams should inform the league to schedule more responsibly.

 

[John Kelly]

For.somebody like Westbrook even losing the quickness a tad bit is detrimental not to mention his unpredictable mental state. It's going to be sad to witness.

Great point, Pro.

When NBA players lose their first step, and their games are based on quickness, that's big trouble.

See Isiah Thomas and James Worthy.

When Thomas and Worthy started to slow down, they quickly lost their effectiveness.

 

[Drnkyourmlkshk]

Hard to believe.

Load management exercised by the teams should inform the league to schedule more responsibly.

Teams will be fined $100k this year if they rest star players in primetime tv games. With little to no fans the NBA will depend on ratings and have advised teams of tv schedule 72 hours prior to tip.
I know a handicapper who used this info to bet Lakers over rsw's. I'm still unsure I agreed but he has more money than I do.

 

[MrTop]

Too many back to back.

 

[FairWarning]

Teams will be fined $100k this year if they rest star players in primetime tv games. With little to no fans the NBA will depend on ratings and have advised teams of tv schedule 72 hours prior to tip.
I know a handicapper who used this info to bet Lakers over rsw's. I'm still unsure I agreed but he has more money than I do.

I thought books were doing O/U wining percentage this year? Actually it makes sense to do that in baseball from now on, eliminate the 160-game minimum.

 

[Drnkyourmlkshk]

I thought books were doing O/U wining percentage this year? Actually it makes sense to do that in baseball from now on, eliminate the 160-game minimum.

I think only circa was doing that. I know most pphs had rsws

 

[Jammer]

Is it possible R J Barrett can shoot worse than last year? He's at 34% and missed his last 21 three point shots.

 

[Drnkyourmlkshk]

Is it possible R J Barrett can shoot worse than last year? He's at 34% and missed his last 21 three point shots.

Hes got a teammate by the name of Kevin Knox so yes.

 

[railbird]

season needs to be shortend to 50 games, max, i would do 40.

 

[railbird]

A starting backcourt of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal looks good on paper.

Yet, the Wizards opened the season with five straight losses, including four losses at home where they failed to cover a number in any game.

The Wizards plan to manage Russell Westbrook's workload this season.

Westbrook will sit out today's game in Minneapolis in the second of back-to-back contests.

The Wizards lost by three points last night against the Chicago Bulls and they did not help their cause with four technical fouls called against four different players (Beal, Westbrook, Bryant and Bertrans).

Dumb, dumb, dumb.

Head coach Scottie Brooks is in the final year of his contract and he may not last the entire season.

Scottie plays lots of 2 on 2 and 3 on 3 hoops, with Coach Moore. If you make it to socal i can introduce you and get you in the game, im not good enough to join them but you probably are.

 

[Heim]

Lol they blow out Minny with RWB out. In fairness to Brooks, they just got Hachimura back. Bertrans had visa problems and played no ball and Russell missed most of the preseason. Only one way to go...

Amazingly, RSW still gets 3 consecutive triple doubles while the ship is going down. Same ol Russell.

 

[John Kelly]

Scottie plays lots of 2 on 2 and 3 on 3 hoops, with Coach Moore. If you make it to socal i can introduce you and get you in the game, im not good enough to join them but you probably are.

Deal.

I promise to not mention Scottie Brooks' postseason coaching record.

 

[John Kelly]

Lol they blow out Minny with RWB out. In fairness to Brooks, they just got Hachimura back. Bertrans had visa problems and played no ball and Russell missed most of the preseason. Only one way to go...

Amazingly, RSW still gets 3 consecutive triple doubles while the ship is going down. Same ol Russell.

Final score: Washington 130 Minnesota 109.

 

[John Kelly]

I think only circa was doing that. I know most pphs had rsws

CRIS also offered NBA winning percentages.

Great idea in the COVID era.