Line Of The Night — 11/26/2007-11/27/2007
Line Of The Night:
LeBron James — 38 points, 13 assists, 4 boards, 2 steals, 2 blocks
This performance came against Boston, the team being hyped as the best team in the East. The King probably has other thoughts on the matter. He missed a potential buzzer-beater at the end of regulation after Ray Allen uncharacteristically missed two free throws, but he was clutch during free basketball, scoring 11 points to give the Celtics only their second loss.
This game had a Playoff atmosphere, with James and KG wolfing hard at each other down the stretch. Check the rematch this Sunday, in Boston.
Oscar Robertson Of The Night:
Jason Kidd — 15 points, 12 assists, 12 points
Despite this performance, and an almost near-triple-double from Vinsanity and 27 points from Jeff Richardson, the Nets still lost at home to the Grizz on Tuesday. This Nets team is missing something, but it’s hard to say what it is, exactly.
Near Oscar Robertson Of The Night:
Andre Miller — 18 points, 9 assists, 8 boards, 1 steal
Dre Miller is showing some true professionalism in Philly these days. A lot of vets would’ve just mailed it in, given his team’s situation. Not Dre. He gave it all on Tuesday and got his Sixers a rare win against Milwaukee.
Jamaal Tinsley — 15 points, 11 assists, 8 boards, 4 steals, 1 block
Even without J.O., the Pacers stole a win in Denver thanks to Tinsley’s all-around game and surprising scoring from Mike Dunleavy and Shawne Williams.
Contraction Club Of The Night:
Portland Blazers, 74 points on Monday vs. Orlando
Most Blazer wins this year are coming as a result of raw effort, as their young talent doesn’t know how to bring it night-after-night yet. This is what happens when Brandon Roy shoots 4-18.
Los Angeles Clippers, 71 points on Monday vs. Houston
Will the real Clippers please stand up? Unfortunately for the anti-Lakers crowd, this is problem them. Sam-I-Am is too old and fragile (playing only 4 minutes in this game), and the Clips don’t really have Western Conference talent with Elton Brand still out. This loss dropped them below .500 for the first time this year.
Atlanta Hawks, 78 points on Tuesday vs. Chicago
This is the problem with Chicago — when they play poorly, THEY are contractioned, and when they play well, they contraction the other guys! So sick.
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Beno Scorned:
Beno Udrih — 27 points, 5 assists, 4 boards, 1 block, 1 steal
After being traded away at the beginning of the year, it looks like Udrih was anxious to make his old team regret it. After finding a starting spot on an injury-depleted Kings squad, Udrih has been playing well, but NOT this well. Eat your breakfast, Greg Popovic.
Youth Elixir Of The Night:
Ever since D-Wade returned to the Heat lineup, Big Shaq Daddy has looked MUCH better out on the court. It’s amazing what a superstar teammate will do for your game, right? Riles, however, wants us to not forget the key role physical fitness plays:
Pat Riley: “The whole thing is keeping him fit. We have 75 physical therapists that do this pu-chi, kum-chi, I-chi , tongue-chi, whatever it takes to try and keep him limber at age 35. His body has been beaten up pretty good.”
What in the world… we’ll just stick with Tim Clark’s Kim Chi Happy Hour.
Golden State v. Phoenix is always the game of the week, and G-State took this one. Captain Jack is back!… Hustle Joakim! Run the floor!… Is L-Eezy finally fed up with Kobe or is following a directive from Phil? Since returning this year he’s averaging 1.7 assists and he’s usually in the 4-5 range. Get yours Lamar!!!… Despite a dubious career on the court, Marko Jaric is getting it done off the court. Now dating Adriana Lima, supposedly he’s also “been with” Penthouse Pet Jaime Hammer, at least that’s what she said…