Line Of The Night — 01/14/2008
Line Of The Night:
Kevin Martin — 39 points, 3 boards, 1 assist, 1 steal in 28 MINUTES!!!
The best pure scorer in the league? Dude is more efficient than an Energy Star air conditioner. And did we mention clutch? Martin had a key and-1in the closing seconds to help secure a win against Dallas for his Kings. Watch out West. This team, already a tough beat and sitting with a 15-21 record, is about to get Mike Bibby and Ron Artest back. Could they be the 11th team in the Western Conference to get above .500?
Beasts Of The Night:
Marcus Camby — 23 boards, 20 points, 6 assists, 6 blocks
Ridiculous stats, but Coach George Karl probably just cares about the L his Nuggets took against the upstart Charlotte Bobcats. Hit a free throw, Melo! In the last 4 games they have knocked off two top teams — Denver and Boston — and forced OT with two others — Cleveland and Detroit. The peak of their season or the start of a run to .500? Either way, it’s all about the all-Carolina back court!
Samuel Dalembert — 20 points, 12 boards, 3 steals
Sam is having a career year… which has meant nothing to his team’s win/loss record. This effort came in another L, this time to the Spiddurs.
Contraction Club Of The Night:
Dirty Jerse 73 points at home vs. That Young Portland Squad
What is wrong with the Nets? With the Kidd/Carter/Jefferson troika, 26 blowout losses at home really shouldn’t happen. They straight rolled over in the second half, showing no fight. Malik Allen is your leading scorer with 17? Wow.
Just An Injury Away Of The Night:
The Ceatles lost their 2nd straight game to Washington last night, perhaps because of a limited Rajon Rondo. His bad back prevented him playing in the 4th quarter and the Wizards were able to comeback for the win. Everyone knew an injury to any of The Boston Three Party would cause serious issues (and they lost to the Bobcats without Ray Allen), but who knew Rondo would be so important? The dumbest part is that they have NO true backup point guard, playing either Tony Allen or Eddie House in that spot. Danny Ainge might want to consider resolving that issue prior to the Playoffs.
40/40 Club Of The Night:
Gerald Wallace — 40 points, 8 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
G-Weezy is loving the Bobcats more up tempo style of recent days. We are loving all of his oops and bangs!
The Kobster — 48 points, 2 boards, 2 assists, 1 steal
Andrew Bynum goes down for 8 weeks, and it takes exactly one game for Mr. Cryant to fall back into assassin mode. The Lakers barely held off the awful Seattle Sonics in OT, needing every single Mamba point.
Hit a shot Milwaukee! You’re killing us!… Hold your head, Nene… Shaquille O’Neal to be back in action on Wednesday… Joakim Noah suspended 1 game by the Bulls organization, and 1 ADDITIONAL game by his teammates unanimous vote… LeBron James ticketed for going 101 in a 65…