Line Of The Night — 11/28/2007-11/29/2007
Line Of The Night:
Tony Parker — 29 points, 11 assists, 8 boards, 1 block
We are mad at the boy Kenny Smith. With Chris Paul a studio guest Thursday on TNT’s Inside The NBA, the topic of the league’s best point guards came up, with Smith anointing Steve Nash and Jason Kidd as the top two. He then wanted CP3’s input on the next couple — himself, Baron Davis, Deron Williams, etc. NO MENTION OF TONY LONGORIA?!?!?!?!!!?? Come on playa, at least get his name in the discussion.
Near Triple-Double Of The Night:
Brandon Roy — 10 points, 10 boards, 8 assists, 3 steals
A good all-around stat line from R.O.Y., but not enough to beat the scrappy Pacers. Well Roy always put up good fantasy numbers or is his current output more a function of his poor support? He’s a solid player for sure, but only time will tell how he responds with more talent surrounding him and how his balky heel holds up.
Contraction Club Of The Night:
New York Knicks, 59 points vs. The Ceatles, Thursday night.
Cam said this is more than music, well this is more than awful… more than contraction. Only an unlikely near-half-court three from Nate Robinson saved the Knicks from scoring the least points in a game in franchise history. After they had two decent wins to break an 8-game losing, things looked like they might turning around. Then THIS happened. If the Knicks don’t show up in tonight’s game vs. Milwaukee, all the loyalty in the world from James Dolan may not be enough to save Isiah’s job.
Charles Barkley had this to say about Isiah’s job security: “He’s about as safe as me in a room full of cookies.” Ha.
Clevland LeBrons, 74 points vs. the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday night.
This team is BAD sans LeBron, who hurt his finger late in the first half and did not return. It’s supposed to be a minor injury, and he should not miss much time. Cleveland fans sure hope so.
Career-High Of The Night:
Sasha Vujacic — 22 points, 3 boards, 3 assists, 1 steal
So he got a new haircut, and when he’s in a black suit on the end of the bench he looks straight vampirish. And now maybe he’s ready to vie for the NBA’s coveted “Best Sasha” award, currently owned by Sasha Pavlovic? He didn’t have to do much, with Pavlov’s Dogs unsigned, to begin the season, but now it’s on.
American Gangster Of The Night:
He’s trying to play it down, saying it was unintentional, and many media outlets are even calling it accidental, but that choke hold Carmelo put on Vujacic last night seemed straight-Sprewell. It looked malicious to us and we’re surprised there’s not a bigger deal being made. Doug Collins attributed it to frustration on Melo’s part — the Nuggets were getting blownout and Melo torched by Sasha — but we’re going to go with the irritability that comes with a late night of partying.
NBA-Tinged Classic Verse Of The Night:
Parental Advisory: Explicit Content.
“When I’s 11 got the toolie, dick,
Uncle pulled me to the side and he schooled me quick, told me some gooey shit.
Can’t get paid in an Earth this big? You worthless kid,
Brotha don’t deserve to live.
Go and get it mothafucka, if you murda kids.
Bottle up carbohydrates, preservatives.
He got hit up that same night,
But ever since, my doe, my flow, and my whole game, been tight.
Puns and pearls, your tongue will twirl,
Looka here, booger bear I’ll have you huggin’ hooker gear, I swear.
I was doing, Lex pursuin’,
Niggas be wired like Western Union,
Short like next to Ewing,
Head from truent, only set was ruined.
My phony checks are fluent,
Listen, hear me out.
I’m from a cocaine block with some plain clothes cops,
And the sun don’t rise ’cause the rain don’t stop.
The pain don’t stop, but my brain don’t stop,
And no lockouts, the game don’t stop.
Every month you change your locks, change your spot,
Get a little smart, wanna change your tops, rearrange your rocks.
Look, game your friends, money,
You have Benz or Range, money?
Have a Benz or Range, money.
But if I get knocked, I ain’t got no bail,
But I come home on the weekends, Pablo jail.
See I came a long way, that’s living the wrong way,
That’s sniffin’ upon ya, to sippin’ on Cog-na, hey.
You wanna be a star, you’ll have your own day.
Where they play ball, drink and get a buzz.
Reminiscing, what a good kid he was.
I don’t know what happened, all he did was what he loved.
That’s when you opposing me, Killa get the rosary,
Fuck this rap shit, I die for mine, mothafucka.”
That’s classic Killa Cam, from “Losin’ Weight”, on S.D.E. (That’s Sports, Drugs, Entertainment… till the arraignment).
Luol Deng’s sister is named Akon… We’re just sayin’… Phil Jackson signs $24 million, 2 year contract extension with the Lakers… Chris Quinn starting at point guard, Riles? Really?… Nenad Krstic to be shut down for at least 2 weeks due to lingering knee issues… The Marko Jaric resurrection continues, 12/7/7/2/1 on Wednesday…