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How does Antawn Jamison help the Washington Wizards? Some stats to consider
With Antawn Jamison set to make his season debut against Cleveland tomorrow, I thought I'd scan the archives on 82games.com and look at the type of difference Jamison's presence on the floor makes for the Wizards and for guys like Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. These aren't meant to be...
The Wizards' new secret weapon lineup
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How Deep Was My Bench?
Editor's Note, by Mike: Updated to include a look at the 06/07 Pistons and 07/08 Wizards. Flip Saunders uses a short bench. He uses an 8 man rotation. How do we know that's true? Flip said it. Everyone says it. Heck, I think I've said it. But what do the box scores show?* Let's take a look at...
Changes Afoot?
To say the Hornets have stumbled out of the gates is something of an understatement. We've been handled by the Hawks, Lakers, and Rockets thus far. It's a long season, and things will surely start to even out a little as we get into December and January. That said, this team could use a little...
The Strong Side Zone
In 6 games this year, the Lakers have played better defense than the Boston Celtics did last year. And they don't have Kevin Garnett. What gives? It's been all about the Strong Side Zone scheme by Phil Jackson this year. Kurt from Forum Blue and Gold offered some very elucidating thoughts as to the...
Looking at the Lakers Bench
Tomorrow should be the game of the year (so far), and as such, it deserves a slightly more in depth preview than normal. Tomorrow morning, Kurt from Forum Blue and Gold will help break down the Lakers' strong side zone defense. Below, Adam from the great new Lakers blog Lake Show Life talks a...
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