Line Of The Night — 01/09/2008
Michael Beasley = Lamar Boozer Maxiell? Recognize. Listen to the Resident Scientist.
Line Of The Night:
Brandon Roy (Pronounced “Wah”) — 8 points, 8 boards, 8 assists
Symmetry, son. Roy led his Blazers to a bit of a statement victory against Golden State. An ornery Nellie had practically benched his entire starting lineup by early in the 2nd quarter! Only Monta Ellis played over 17 minutes (25) amongst the starters.
Worst Of The Night:
Jeff Foster, what were you thinking? With 40 seconds left in regulation, with the Pacers holding onto a 2-point lead, Foster dribbled in the lane. First bad decision. Then he tried a razzle-dazzle, behind-the-head pass to Mike Dunleavy! It was predictably stolen by Leandro Barbosa, the Suns forced OT, and went on to win the game. Terrible play.
Eat Your Breakfast Of The Night:
He’s no pro yet, but Tyler Hansbrough has aced several advanced college cooking courses. His latest course, Advanced Breakfast 302, focused on the fine art of southern morning cuisine. Kenny George, have some grits, bacon and eggs! With a little hot sauce on it! EAT YOUR BREAKFAST!!!
Honorable Mention Eat Your Breakfast Of The Night:
Malik, have some General Yao’s chicken for a tasty breakfast treat. EAT YOUR BREAKFAST!!!
It’s Smaaaaaaaash Time Of The Night:
Los Angeles Lakers 109, New Orleans Hornets 90.
Smash face. The Lakers have won 4 straight since taking an L to the Ceatles, all by double-digits, including this massacre AT New Orleans, and N.O. is no joke this year. Lakers up for the division title over the Suns?
Bad Beat Of The Night (Part I):
Dirty Jerse is leading the Sonics by 13, at home, at the half. This game is ooo-vuh… Kidd and the Kiddettes are getting +1/2? Really? Wow, they are going to most likely expand the lead, if anything. This is a classic rollover game for the Sonics, right? 20-point lead with 6 minutes left… looking great. Uh-oh, back to 12/13 range… 13 with 15 seconds left… Delonte West guns a three… clang… Get the board!!! Jelly-ball rebounds, now he shoots a J.. clang… GRAB THAT ROCK!!! OH NO, Damien Wilkins has it with 3 seconds left! DON’T SHOOT! DON’T SHOOT! Dunk. ARRRGGGGHHHH.
Bad Beat Of The Night (Part II):
After a sluggish first half performance from the Ceatles, they find themselves trailing to the lowly Charlotte Bobcats. You predict they will come with it in the second, and given the fact the Bobcats push the tempo, the 2nd half 92.5 over/under looks a little low to you. Book it. Hmm… the Ceatles just don’t have it tonight. Hmm… both teams are missing shots. Oh, ok, 30 seconds left, you just need a half point. It’s all good since Boston will take a garbage lay-up, down 12. Gabe Pruitt… what are you doing.. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? A BOMBED 3 MISSED!!! Charlotte rebound. 24 seconds painfully run off. Damn rookies.
Bargnani — are you good, or not? Play some D! Get in the rotation solidly!… Grant Hill out a few weeks after an emergency appendectomy. Dude can’t catch a break. Oh, other than being a multi-millionaire, having a hot R&B songstress wife and playing a game for a living…