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Feed The Beast

Found February 13, 2012 on Wizards Extreme: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Lawrence Frank,  John Wall,  JaVale McGee,  Nick Young,  Jordan Crawford,  Andray Blatche
TEAMS: Washington Wizards

Last night was magical. The Wizards not only won but won in convincing fashion. The Wizards not only played smart energetic defense but they did it for four quarters. Pistons head coach, Lawrence Frank said it best "JaVale was the MVP of this game". Leading the way with 22 pts, 11 rebs, and two blocks McGee had one of his most dominant games of the season. In addition to the two blocks, there were the countless altered shots and the 8 dunks. But the most exciting part of last night was watching John Wall and JaVale McGee alley-oop the Pistons off of their home court. Are we getting a glimpse of what could be the making of Lob City Mid-Atlantic, or how about Lob Chocolate City? Although he still has mental lapses from time to time, JaVale has been one of the lone bright spots this season. We’ve all seen the play and everybody had a good laugh about it but what everybody fails to point out is the hustle and effort he gives to get back on defense. On a team where hustle a...
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