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At first glance, San Antonio and Orlando would appear to be the most scrumptious contest on tonight's platter, but Orlando's played poorly over the last couple of games. Up 5 1/2 games on Cleveland in the East's third spot with just 10 to go, there really isn't much for Disney to get excited about right now. Stan Van Gundy won't start crackin' that leather belt until April.

So, Wizards/Trail Blazers it is on NBA TV. The last time these two met was back in November when Antawn Jamison dropped 30 to lead the Wizards to a 109-90 win in Washington. I'd expect more of the same tonight. Jamison had 24 points and 12 rebounds on Sunday against Detroit, and he's averaging 27.6 points and 10.6 boards while shooting 52.1 percent in his last five. When that corner three is falling for him (2.1 3PM-made per game in March), there isn't a more dangerous offensive four-man in the East.

On Portland's end, try and keep tab on how many times Channing Frye jumps to block a DeShawn Stevenson (or any other Wizards) deadball. Much to the chagrin of the Trail Blazers staff, Frye loves to send back shots that go up after the whistle (ala Kevin Garnett). Why? Because Frye's all up in your head, running amuck.

Enjoy the game, guys.

Washington Wizards: 36-33, 88.5 possessions per game (26th-most in the NBA), 109.5 points scored per 100 possessions (12th in the NBA), 109.9 allowed per 100 possessions (19th).

Portland Trail Blazers: 37-34, 86.9 possessions per game (29th), 108.4 points scored per 100 possessions (15th), 109.6 points allowed per 100 possessions (18th).

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  1. Kellex
    1. Posted by Kellex Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    Hell yes and I'll be there!
    Aldridge is likely out though which is not good after a horrific loss to Seattle last night.
  2. david
    2. Posted by david Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    Probability of a Gilbert sighting on the court tonight?
  3. J.E. Skeets
    3. Posted by J.E. Skeets Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:13 pm EDT

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    Probability of a Gilbert sighting on the court tonight?
    (Agent) zero
  4. A Yahoo! User
    4. Posted by A Yahoo! User Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:20 pm EDT

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    Year in and year out, Kobe gets rob for MVP. Will this be the year?
  5. A Yahoo! User
    5. Posted by A Yahoo! User Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:22 pm EDT

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    Year in and year out, Kobe gets rob for MVP. Will this be the year?
  6. Casey H
    6. Posted by Casey H Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:19 pm EDT

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    Who needs Agent Zero when you've got Tough Juice?
  7. CuteShortie11215
    7. Posted by CuteShortie11215 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:45 pm EDT

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    The Blazers all the way .& F*** all the haters that say other wise.
  8. Christopher M
    8. Posted by Christopher M Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    Say Goodbye Brandon Roy... that was a nasty injury.
  9. champ23 n a half
    9. Posted by champ23 n a half Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    ohhhhhhhhhh so it iz true black ppl can jump i thought it waz lie da onli thing good at iz jumpin fences wen dey tryin 2 run frm da copz

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