Getting better...

They made a game of it this time, but still no W. Will Caron's return to the bench lead them to victory?

Stat line:
5 points
4 rebounds
1 assist
2 steals
1 block

2/13 FG
1/4 3PT

Interlude

Despite all the news outlets' comments to the contrary, I still firmly believe we will see the return of Caron Butler in these playoffs. But lets focus on the true point of this blog, Mr. Sweet J himself.

Stat line:
18 points
2 rebounds
2 assists

6/15 FG
2/5 3PT

Although the Wizards looked completely overmatched throughout the game, it wasn't a bad game for our hero. He deserves some sort of reward, and fortunately, he has it (courtesy of the DC Sports Bog).

The Relevant Numbers

(J.) Hayes: 10 pts, 4-8 FG, 2-4 3pt (that's 50% baby!)

L. James: 25 pts, 7-23 FG (ouch for him), 11-14 FT (ouch for us)

Well, (D)arvis did his part, almost single-handedly holding L'Bron to 30% shooting. Most of James' 25 pts came in the 4th quarter, as Hayes rode the pine. If Eddie "I can't feel my brain" Jordan hadn't sat his superstar when it counted, he would undoubtedly have carried the team to victory.

Sweet J brings the D

I second your prediction, but I furthermore predict that (D)arvis guards Queen LeTravel all night long and shuts him down like a brownout in post-Katrina New Orleans. So instead of a stat line for our protagonist, here's one for Monsieur James:

LeBron Buttock:

0/12 FG
1/4 FT
2 reb
1 ast

1 point.

After the game, quoth TheBron: "Man, (J)arvis was all up ons like butter on a muffin. I knew he had a sweet (J), but nobody told me about his tasty (D)."

Upcoming game against the Cavs

Projected stats for tonight's game against Cleveland:

27 points
8 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal

12/21 FG
3/7 3PT

Broken kneecaps: 0