Wizards vs. Suns preview

Ahhh the game that was to be on ESPN but got flexed for the Knicks-Spurs game when the Knicks became a hot commodity again. This will be the grudge match from the December 5th game when Steve Nash went all NBA 2k11 (Rookie diffuculty) on the Wiz. Steve was 8-8 shooting with 20 pts & 17 assists. Hopefully John Wall paid attention to that Point Guard lesson for this go round.

5 Keys to the game:

1. Keep the home momentum going. We might not can win a game on the road but quietly the Wizards have reeled off 4 straight home wins.

2. Nick Young to get in a groove early. If his first half production can match what he's been doing in the second half of games lately he can have another career night.

3. STOP GRANT HILL! I can't believe I'm saying that but the guy is all of a sudden looking like the old Detroit Grant Hill these last three games averaging 24.3 ppg & 8.3 rbs.

4. Andray Blatche to play within himself. Andray looks like he's starting to play some ball these last 2 games but he still has a tendency to shoot too many fadeaways. Please drive strong to the basket Mr. Finesse Power Forward.

5. John Wall vs Steve Nash. We need John to come out with the same intensity against Steve Nash as he did against Deron Williams. Oh & please miss a shot this game Steve thanx.

Matchups
PG Nash vs Wall                 Edge -> Suns(for now)
SG V. Carter vs Young        Edge -> Wizards
SF G. Hill vs Lewis              Edge -> Even
PF C. Frye vs Blatche         Edge -> Depends on which Blatche shows up
C   R. Lopez vs McGee      Edge -> Wizards

Pregame Hype Vid:

Do your thing Nick, just don't slip in ice before the game.