The Post Up: Hedo and Bron
Dropping triple-doubles like it is easy.
By: Holly MacKenzie
Another game, another victory for the Houston Rockets. They are now within a game of both San Antonio and the Lakers in the jam packed Western Conference. 19 wins and they are facing Atlanta and Charlotte before they have a Sunday showdown with the Lakers in a game that could very well give them the top spot in the West if things go their way. Any way you look at it, this run has been impressive.
A lot of boring games last night All blow outs besides the Nuggets/Spurs and Blazers/Cavs match ups. Bron was fantastic with another triple-double, and Tim Duncan came up big for the Spurs. Iverson played with a fractured ring finger last night and he is going the warrior route, opting to play through pain for the rest of the season, just like my guy, Kobe.
Seriously though, hoping the best for Iverson and the finger. Denver has got enough to worry about with these 19 games remaining in their quest for a playoff spot, besides AI’s finger being mangled. While we are talking about Denver, it was wonderful to see Nene sitting on the bench during the game Friday night. Here is a nice article about Nene’s presence and how it may help the Nuggets.
Hedo Turkoglu with the triple-double in Orlando’s game against the Hawks last night. Is there any way the Magic can swap Rashard’s contract for his? He was great all-around and he just looks really comfortable in Orlando. It’s a good fit for him.
RJ finger-wagging Mutombo after a dunk last night? Oh no he didn’t, but yes, he did. I missed the halftime segment of the Houston/NJ game because I had to go to the airport last night. Luckily for me (and for all of you), Ryne had me covered and he sent what was probably the funniest two minutes of my week. Please, please watch the clip. It is definitely worth it. Landry and Brooks make me bust every time. Scola and Hayes are great, too. Rafer is a damn comedian. Actually, they all are. Just watch the clip!!
The Raptors are in Los Angeles to play the Lakers tonight. You know what that makes me think of. 81.81.81.
“It’s almost like Christmas. You’re counting down the days until you can finally open the presents.”
-Antawn Jamison, on the return of Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas to team practices.
Great to hear that Caron is back practicing with the Wiz. I hope that he will be back before we know it and in time to help right the Wizards ship before playoff time. I am still jealous that Mutoni got to hang out in the Washington locker room. Young and McGuire are hilarious by themselves, throw Gil into the mix and it has got to be non-stop laughter.
Celtics are the first team to 50. I can pretend all I want that they don’t scare me, but they definitely do. I have been having flashbacks lately from the game where the Lakers decided to go retro and rock the short-shorts and really just ended up getting kicked in their faces by Boston.
I know it is only Tuesday, but I am already looking forward to tomorrow’s match up between the Spurs and Hornets. It is crazy how Chris Paul has me watching their each and every move. Manu was great last night, too. He wasn’t shooting the ball very well so he stepped up his assist-game, finishing with 14 and the Spurs get the W. Lets see if NO can get a win against San Anton.
Dallas 108 New York 79
The battle between the Mavericks and the Knicks was a battle in the opening minutes only. Leading by 17 points after the first quarter (32-15), Dallas went on to outscore the Knicks by another six points in the second period and New York finished with one fewer point in the entire first half than the Mavericks put up in that first quarter. At the break the advantage was 54-31 and the game was over before the second half had even began. After the Knicks were unable to cut down the lead at all going into the fourth, the Dallas bench was cleared and still New York was outscored by seven in the period to bring the final margin of victory to 29 points. The Mavericks were led by Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry who scored 18 points apiece. Josh Howard scored 14 points, Malik Allen had 10 and Jason Kidd added 8 points and 9 assists. Zach Randolph had 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, while David Lee scored 14, Jamal Crawford added 13 and Fred Jones scored 10.
Houston 91 New Jersey 73
Sitting on 19 straight victories, the possibility of the Rockets making the playoffs seemed like a long shot only a few short weeks ago. Now, they are in the position of potentially taking over the number one spot in the Western Conference thanks to their 91-73 rout over the Nets last night. By holding the Nets to only 30% shooting, Houston came out strong and the Nets managed only 28 points in the first half while Houston had 46. The second half was more of the same, with the Rockets going up by as many as 27 points before they cleared their benches in the fourth. The Nets gave up 45% shooting to the Rockets while they went the entire game without a made three-pointer, as compared to Houston’s 10 three-pointers on 20 attempts. Tracy McGrady had 19 points to lead the Rockets, Luis Scola and Rafer Alston each scored 12 points and Steve Novak added 11. Vince Carter had 13 points for New Jersey and Richard Jefferson added 12 as the Nets fell ½ a game back from Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the East.
Boston 100 Philadelphia 86
While the 76er’s have been hot as of late winning 12 of their last 15, they appeared to hit a wall last night. That wall was the Boston Celtics as they were defeated 100-86 on their home court. With Boston gunning for their 50th victory, they put the pressure on in the third quarter and went into the fourth up by 14 points where the 76er’s never threatened their lead. The Celtics led by as many as 19 points in the game and held Philly to only 31% shooting for the game. Point guard Sam Cassell made his Boston debut in the game, but played only five minutes and finished with four fouls. Kevin Garnett finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Celtics, Ray Allen scored 21 points and Paul Pierce added 17 points. The 76er’s were led by Andre Miller and his 22 points while Andre Iguodala scored 17 points and dished 7 assists. Jason Smith scored 12 points and Thaddeus Young added 11.
Cleveland 88 Portland 80
The home crowd in Cleveland is starting to get spoiled by LeBron James. James is playing so well he is even spoiling himself to the point where triple-doubles don’t really impress him anymore. Luckily for James, he also managed to help his Cavs get the win against the Trailblazers by knocking them down 88-80, last night. After trailing by 11 points after a first quarter that saw Cleveland score only 14 points, the Cavs put together a slow and steady comeback the rest of the way through to take their first lead of the game late in the third quarter. After being down by as many as 13 points, the Cavs would go up by as many as 10 points in the final quarter. While the Blazers hung around, the Cavs held onto a six-point advantage with less than two minutes remaining and Portland would not be able to come back after they turned the ball over on two possessions in the final minutes of the game. James finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists while Anderson Varajao scored 16 points and grabbed 9 boards, Joe Smith scored 18 off of the bench and Delonte West added 10 points. LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 10 boards for the Blazers, Brandon Roy scored 15 points, and Martell Webster added 7 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Orlando 123 Atlanta 112
Thanks to Hedo Turkoglu’s second career triple-double, the Magic were able to roll comfortably to the 123-112 victory against the Hawks last night. Leading by 12 after the first quarter, the Magic continued to build on their lead in the second quarter and had amassed a 74-53 advantage at the half. While the Hawks would string together a strong third quarter and outscore the Magic 32-25, it was not nearly enough to threaten the Orlando lead and they would not be able to get the deficit into single-digits, as they never lead in the game. Turkoglu finished with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists while Dwight Howard had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and Keith Bogans added 19 off of the bench. Joe Johnson had 27 points to lead Atlanta in the loss while Mike Bibby scored 23 points, Josh Smith scored 16 points to go with 12 rebounds and 5 assists, as Salim Stoudamire added 16 points as well.
San Antonio 107 Denver 103
After dropping two straight, including a game against the Nuggets on Friday night, the Spurs were not about to lose this one. Thanks to a strong night from Tim Duncan and great distributing from Manu Ginobili, the Spurs were able to hold off the Nuggets, 107-103. With neither team leading by more than seven points throughout the game, the Nuggets led in the third before San Antonio closed out the quarter on a 16-5 run, going into the fourth up by four, 84-80. In the final quarter the two teams battled back and forth with, six ties coming in the period before the Spurs would be able to take a four-point advantage with one minute in the game thanks to free throws from Tim Duncan and a basket by Kurt Thomas. With a chance to come back, Denver was unable as they missed on consecutive possessions while the Spurs continued to make free throws to stretch the lead and close out the game. Duncan finished with 23 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocked shots for the Spurs, while Tony Parker scored 16 points and Manu Ginobili added 13 points and 14 assists. Allen Iverson had 28 points for the Nuggets as Carmelo Anthony and Kenyon Martin each scored 18 points and JR Smith scored 22. Marcus Camby pulled down 14 rebounds and Anthony Carter added 10 points in the loss.
207 Responses to “The Post Up: Hedo and Bron”
Mar.11 at 8:13 am
Tariq says:
I was going to type “first,” but then had second thoughts.
Mar.11 at 8:19 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
haha, my brain feels like mush today, Tariq. How are you?
Mar.11 at 8:20 am
Tariq says:
Fine, thanks. You?
Mar.11 at 8:23 am
Tariq says:
Wow. Cassell had 4 fouls in five minutes? Impressive!
Mar.11 at 8:23 am
TADOne says:
Hello Holly, Tariq…
Mar.11 at 8:24 am
TADOne says:
Rockets Champs in ‘08. Count on it.
Mar.11 at 8:24 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
Morning, Tad
Mar.11 at 8:26 am
TADOne says:
Ok, quick question: Is Hedo playing so well this season because of the threat of Rashard and his 3 point shooting spreading the floor and allowing him to operate? Or is Hedo just having an unbelievable season regardless of the Rashard?
Mar.11 at 8:27 am
Tariq says:
Hey, TAD. Actually, don’t. Count on it that is. Although if someone had told me a couple of weeks ago that the Rockets were trying for the first seed I would have laughed loudly and continuously.
Mar.11 at 8:28 am
TADOne says:
Oh….LeBron James.
Mar.11 at 8:28 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
watch the clip. please.
Mar.11 at 8:28 am
Tariq says:
By the way, does anyone have NBA TV?
Mar.11 at 8:28 am
TADOne says:
That was for Mr Jones if and when he decides to come thru.
Mar.11 at 8:29 am
Tariq says:
Holly: I’ve been trying to, but the internet here is so slow. It’s not loading the video.
Mar.11 at 8:29 am
Tariq says:
Luther Head starts to talk and then it just freezes.
Mar.11 at 8:30 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
Yeah, Jones. Bron was looking great last night. When he gets help from his teammates, it’s pretty damn fun to watch him do the triple-double thing.
Mar.11 at 8:31 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
boooo its so good. sooo good. and now I am prob overhyping it, but it killed me.. all night. I think I watched it at least once every hour. haha and yes, I’ve got NBA TV, or at least, Raptors NBA TV.
Mar.11 at 8:33 am
Ryne Nelson says:
As Deke would say: Good morning, good morning, good morning!
Mar.11 at 8:33 am
Tariq says:
Holly: OK, I want to see if it’s the same NBA TV I have. Does it show one game a day, repeated continuously, with one classic game thrown in there? Plus NBA Live, which is basically a daily highlights show. Is that the same channel you get?
Mar.11 at 8:34 am
TADOne says:
I can’t watch it either Holly. At least not right now. We moved offices yesterday and now my speakers are not working. Have to love moves.
Mar.11 at 8:35 am
Tariq says:
Ha ha. I just managed to watch 7 seconds of the Deke clip. Luther Head: “Whenever I hear Deke’s voice, I’m like…what?” I wish I could see the whole thing.
Mar.11 at 8:35 am
Squirrel7 says:
Remember when Hedo was pretty much in Peja’s shadow in Sac-Town? How times change…….
Mar.11 at 8:35 am
TADOne says:
Sounds about right, Tariq.
Mar.11 at 8:36 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
um, it depends on the day. there are usually old games on, the games they show re-aired, then the daily highlights, the fantasy hoops show, then I get a TON of Raps coverage, so like, hoops, raptors post up raptors game day, the raps radio show. Lots of stuff about nba cares, different old specials airing, etc. Sound familiar?
Mar.11 at 8:37 am
TADOne says:
Ok, is anyone going to answer my question or should I just go sit in the corner?
Mar.11 at 8:37 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
Tariq and Tad it is fantastic. I do hope you will be able to get it to load so you can watch it later. Ryne, thanks again. I have passed that link on to SO many people! haha
Mar.11 at 8:38 am
Tariq says:
TAD: Yeah, I wish I could get League Pass over here. NBA TV don’t always show the best game of the night. Sometimes I’ll be dying to watch the Celtics or Lakers and they’ll go and show a Sacramento- Chicago showdown. That’s why I’m psyched that they’re showing the Hornets-Spurs game. CP3, baby!
Mar.11 at 8:38 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
Battier is just scary…Brooks is sooo funny. Scola… Rafer…HAHAHA Adelman cracks me up too.
Mar.11 at 8:39 am
Benoit Benjamin says:
Great clip Holly. But why is T-mac not trying it? Maybe it’s the quest for the firts playoff win that’s taken all the fun out of him.
Mar.11 at 8:40 am
Tariq says:
TAD: Regarding Hedo, I could bullsh*t my way to an answer that may seem intelligent, but honestly? I have no idea.
Mar.11 at 8:40 am
jbn74sb says:
Here is a little tidbit for all of you:
I received a text from a friend of mine last night at 11:30 p.m. It reads: “Just ran into Kwame Brown in a strip club in Phoenix. Loser.”
Mar.11 at 8:41 am
riggs says:
i feel like denver lost the game when they forced those two shots.
Mar.11 at 8:41 am
Ryne Nelson says:
Benoit, TMac was the only not-so-hilarious part. Yao Ming, “Shake finger.” Hahahaha!
Mar.11 at 8:41 am
Tariq says:
Ok, I’m off to the mosque. Be back in a few minutes.
Mar.11 at 8:42 am
Blue says:
*yawn* Good morning, everyone…man the Nets are bad. Without Kidd, their ball movement is horrible. They leak out on the break sometimes, but there is no plan to ever get the ball out there. My boys are hot!!! Playoffs are what count though…but its still nice.
Mar.11 at 8:42 am
DP says:
Cassel needs to run a damn marathon to get his butt back in shape. Those legs look like they have cement in them. Hedo is like a European version of LeBron James. Not as athletic, but freaking efficient as hell.
Mar.11 at 8:43 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
I’d say Rashard helps, but I think it is more about Hedo playing great. He is having a solid, solid season for the Magic and he just seems to fit in really well with Dwight and crew. Bodie, that makes me laugh and makes me sad all at the same time. Wasted Potential. Dammit.
Mar.11 at 8:44 am
Squirrel7 says:
I missed RJ’s finger-wagging, but he’s gotta be feeling pretty stupid come the buzzer…
Mar.11 at 8:45 am
TADOne says:
Bodie: Can’t say that I am surprised.
Mar.11 at 8:45 am
TADOne says:
Maybe Kwame’s hands are better there.
Mar.11 at 8:48 am
DP says:
Micheal Doleac hands are better.
Mar.11 at 8:48 am
Ryne Nelson says:
@Bodie - Nothin’ wrong with the with strip club.
Mar.11 at 8:48 am
DP says:
dunk of the night: Marvin Williams on the Magic roster. swag splash.
Mar.11 at 8:49 am
Eboy says:
Can I just say that I actually watched a decent basketball game last night and it involved the Heat. Shocking.
Mar.11 at 8:50 am
TADOne says:
Who?
Mar.11 at 8:51 am
DP says:
Eboy, yall got something in Cook if he continues to develop his game. He plays with good poise for a rook. Yall just need Micheal Doleac to go into beast mode for next year. I think he can average a double-double if he plays forty minutes a game.
Mar.11 at 8:51 am
Ryne Nelson says:
Hey, Eboy, can you give us the scout on the Miami big situation. Who’s this Johnson cat?
Mar.11 at 8:52 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
I skipped em, Eboy. Sorry. Marv’s dunk was great, DP.
Mar.11 at 8:52 am
Eboy says:
Does Kwame being in a strip club make him a loser or is it just his bad basketball ability that does it?
Mar.11 at 8:52 am
DP says:
see yall at around 10:10. I got to head out to Human A&P. hope somebody does game notes for the LA and TOR game tonight.
Mar.11 at 8:52 am
TADOne says:
Both.
Mar.11 at 8:53 am
jbn74sb says:
I found it funny that my buddy was calling Kwame a loser for being in the same place he was. Then again, my friend is a University of Arizona alum, so such stupidity is not surprising.
BTW - $4.09 for a gallon of premium out here. Where is my f-cking bike?
Mar.11 at 8:53 am
Eboy says:
DP, Cook’s alright, hopefully he can be a solid bench contributor next season. Oh, and Doleac doesn’t paly for them anymore.
Holly, I don’t blame you.
Mar.11 at 8:54 am
Holly MacKenzie says:
watch the video, everyone.
Mar.11 at 8:54 am
TADOne says:
$4.09 would make me ride the bus.
Mar.11 at 8:55 am
Eboy says:
*play, sorry. Bodie, are you anywhere near the place out there that’s selling regular for $5.19?
Mar.11 at 9:00 am
Eboy says:
Rynocerous, the Heat’s bigs are relativley small on talent. Blount is a good third string center (I really hate his style of play), Haslem is either going to be our backup PF next season with the addition of Beasley or playing for the Pistons or the Spurs, Joell Anthony is a body who can block shots but not much more and the aforementioned Johnson, who’s claim to fame is putting Bargani on his ass a few nights ago, is a Malik Allen type of player with better hops. He could hold down the backup PF spot next year if things go as hoped for and Beasley can come down our way.
Mar.11 at 9:01 am
Ryne Nelson says:
How about Sam I Am getting booed in his Celtics debut? Apparently, Philly fans hold grudges for a loooooonnnnnggg time.
Mar.11 at 9:03 am
jbn74sb says:
Regular for $5.19? Good god. Does it come with a massage and a happy ending? Or at least some vaseline?
Mar.11 at 9:03 am
Ryne Nelson says:
Thanks, Eboy. Looks like you guys might pick up another FA guard now that you’re free of the Smush.
Mar.11 at 9:04 am
TADOne says:
Eboy: Is Haslem a free agent after the season?
Mar.11 at 9:06 am
Eboy says:
Not yet TAD. I think next season. He would be a great fit with the Spurs or the Pistons in my useless opinion. He’ll play his role, sacrifice his body and do the dirty work. I love the dude, but I don’t know if they’ll be able to pay Wade, Marion (if he stays)and Haslem.
Mar.11 at 9:08 am
Eboy says:
I should have said 2009-2010, TAD.
Mar.11 at 9:10 am
Tariq says:
Eboy and Bodie: I get a full tank over here for about 9 bucks. Ha ha.
Mar.11 at 9:11 am
TADOne says:
No biggie. By that time, Haslem would be no more than a backup PF on our squad. The Pistons are intent on Maxiell and Amir Johnson starting in a few years.
Mar.11 at 9:11 am
TADOne says:
***Big middle finger to Tariq***
Mar.11 at 9:12 am
jbn74sb says:
Tariq “drives” a Vespa.
Mar.11 at 9:13 am
Tariq says:
By the way, Wade’s injury has got me thinking…why do people stress that if Wade could play this season, he would? Like he should play hurt in inconsequential games?
Mar.11 at 9:15 am
Tariq says:
Bodie: What the hell is a Vespa?
Mar.11 at 9:15 am
Myles Brown says:
Tickets.
Mar.11 at 9:15 am
Ryne Nelson says:
Tariq, what do you mean, if he could play he would. I don’t know of many people who think he should NOT have been shut down.
Mar.11 at 9:16 am
TADOne says:
Anyone see Melo slamming down a trash can at the bench yesterday?
Mar.11 at 9:18 am
Eboy says:
And Tariq wonders why the United States is always sticking their nose into the Middle
East’s business.
Mar.11 at 9:18 am
Eboy says:
Yes, T, explain.
Mar.11 at 9:19 am
Tariq says:
Ryne: It’s not that people are objecting to his shutting down. But I often read that if Wade had ANY choice in the matter, he would have continued playing. That he’s too prideful, as a professional, to shut it down unless he absolutely have to. I could understand that line of thinking if Miami were contenders, but in the current situation, a player like that should shut it down even if it’s just a precautionary measure.
Mar.11 at 9:22 am
Tariq says:
Oh, so a Vespa is some sort of scooter. Actually my car is not that far removed from a Vespa. It’s a piece of sh*t Kia Opirus.
Mar.11 at 9:23 am
Tariq says:
Eboy: “And Tariq wonders why the United States is always sticking their nose into the Middle
East’s business.” Is this in response to low gas prices, my ignorance of Vespas, or my Wade comment? Or all of the above?
Mar.11 at 9:24 am
Ryne Nelson says:
@Tariq - I definitely agree with you about Wade. But that’s just who he is. It’s the relentlessness that Converse has built so well into his image.
Mar.11 at 9:25 am
Eboy says:
T, I would hope I meant the gas prices, but you never know.
Mar.11 at 9:26 am
Tariq says:
Eboy: Did you get my e-mail?
Mar.11 at 9:28 am
Eboy says:
Uhm, not sure. I will check though.
Mar.11 at 9:31 am
BETCATS says:
you guys email each other? tsk tsk tsk.
Mar.11 at 9:36 am
Tariq says:
This place is uncharacteristically dead. I will, therefore, now go and watch the Jeopardy and/or Daily Show episodes which have been accumulating on my DVR. Good day.
Mar.11 at 9:37 am
Eboy says:
T, I got your e-mail. Wasn’t hard to find with the words “Camels are tasty” in the subject heading. Read my response.
Mar.11 at 9:38 am
Ryne Nelson says:
Interesting how we didn’t even hit on the close Denver/SA game….that’s a shame.
Mar.11 at 9:40 am
Eboy says:
Denver seems to give the Spurs all they can handle.
Mar.11 at 9:42 am
TADOne says:
Denver should/could have won that game.
Mar.11 at 9:44 am
Tariq says:
Camels ARE tasty.
Mar.11 at 9:46 am
BETCATS says:
blow your mind
Mar.11 at 9:47 am
Eboy says:
BET, are you back today with more hot sh*t on the rhyme front?
Mar.11 at 9:48 am
BETCATS says:
sex candles
Mar.11 at 9:49 am
BETCATS says:
sub par
Mar.11 at 9:50 am
BETCATS says:
eboy i am back today to bring pain and suffering to small children, poo, and PP
Mar.11 at 9:53 am
BETCATS says:
never bad talk Pretty Ricky in front of a girl
Mar.11 at 9:54 am
BETCATS says:
?
Mar.11 at 9:56 am
BETCATS says:
95…..
Mar.11 at 9:56 am
Eboy says:
PP is missed in his/her/it’s absence this morning.
Mar.11 at 9:58 am
BETCATS says:
Holly you are still gangsta. PP you are never gangsta
Mar.11 at 10:06 am
BETCATS says:
wow. D E A D on a tuesday
Mar.11 at 10:07 am
BETCATS says:
10 comments in 20 minutes by me. i need a breather. Feel free to start conversation
Mar.11 at 10:13 am
Captain America says:
Celtics look real good, but I’m still not convinced they will make it out of the East.
Mar.11 at 10:15 am
BETCATS says:
Shut the hell up Captain Odvious
Mar.11 at 10:18 am
BETCATS says:
wow where the fu(k is everyone????
Mar.11 at 10:25 am
BETCATS says:
still nothing?
Mar.11 at 10:25 am
Tariq says:
Eboy: I wish Ryan were here so he could reprimand you for your excessive apostrophes.
Mar.11 at 10:26 am
Tariq says:
Bet: How are your bun skills?
Mar.11 at 10:27 am
Tariq says:
By the way, BET, congrats on your boy J-Rich being named EC Player of the Week. He deserves it.
Mar.11 at 10:28 am
Eboy says:
I love apostrophes. And apostles.
Mar.11 at 10:30 am
Tariq says:
Eboy: Theyre closely related.
Mar.11 at 10:30 am
Tariq says:
*their
Mar.11 at 10:31 am
Tariq says:
*there
Mar.11 at 10:31 am
BETCATS says:
I love brothels? does that count. And Tariq, fun story, i tried to get somebody to make me a bumper sticket that said ‘hows my spooning on red?’ and they told me to leave the store.
Mar.11 at 10:31 am
BETCATS says:
*they’re
Mar.11 at 10:33 am
Tariq says:
Thanks BET. I was trying to get somebody else to type the dreaded apostrophe.
Mar.11 at 10:34 am
BETCATS says:
who is scared of the little good ryan? i am the big bad wolf around here. ‘”””””””””””””””””””'’
Mar.11 at 10:35 am
Tariq says:
Also, I don’t completely understand what your aborted bumber sticker meant, but I like it. It seems appropriately obscene/crazy. And any story which ends up with you being thrown out of a store contains no surprises.
Mar.11 at 10:35 am
BETCATS says:
طارق هو الجمال المغتصب
Mar.11 at 10:36 am
Tariq says:
BET: That you are.
Mar.11 at 10:36 am
BETCATS says:
school buses in Raleigh have bumper stickers with the phrase ‘hows my driving on red’
i changed driving with spooning. How clever…
Mar.11 at 10:37 am
BETCATS says:
واد ذهابه لموسم وأنا سعيد
Mar.11 at 10:38 am
BETCATS says:
اذا كتب يقول يسوع كان ابيض ثم اسود لماذا انا؟
Mar.11 at 10:39 am
BETCATS says:
enjoy those Tariq
Mar.11 at 10:40 am
Tariq says:
BET…leave Google Translator alone, man! I know you were trying to type
“I’m glad Wade’s out for the season” But you ended up typing:
“A young boy who is going for one season and I am happy.”
Mar.11 at 10:41 am
Tariq says:
Also: “If books he says Jesus was white and then black why me?”
Mar.11 at 10:42 am
BETCATS says:
wow
Mar.11 at 10:42 am
BETCATS says:
That was “if books say Jesus was white then why am i black?’
Mar.11 at 10:43 am
TADOne says:
Lesson learned: Never use google translator on trips.
Mar.11 at 10:43 am
Tariq says:
DeShawn Stevenson should be a man and announce his concession in the Beard race. Although I’m afraid that that would lead to the death of Gooden’s Beard.
Mar.11 at 10:44 am
BETCATS says:
DeShawn shall never submit
Mar.11 at 10:44 am
BETCATS says:
TadOne is now ElTadUno
Mar.11 at 10:44 am
Tariq says:
TAD: True dat.
Mar.11 at 10:45 am
BETCATS says:
130
Mar.11 at 10:46 am
Tariq says:
BET: Actually I think Jesus was neither “white” nor “black”.
Mar.11 at 10:46 am
Eboy says:
These Tariq/BET Arabic interactions are fantastic.
Mar.11 at 10:46 am
BETCATS says:
dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm you Tariq. I will get Eboy’s neighbor, the one with the gab in his teeth and the wife that is his cousin. And he will get you and make ‘Sadi Arbian Stew’ for stealing my thunder
Mar.11 at 10:47 am
BETCATS says:
Jesus was everything and nothing
Mar.11 at 10:47 am
Tariq says:
I can’t believe I’m talking about Jesus’s complexion now. Al Horford for ROY!
Mar.11 at 10:47 am
BETCATS says:
Barron Davis for MBP (most bearded pirate)
Mar.11 at 10:48 am
BETCATS says:
Cletus is a commin Tariq
Mar.11 at 10:49 am
BETCATS says:
ill be back around 2 30
Mar.11 at 10:49 am
BETCATS says:
140!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar.11 at 10:50 am
TADOne says:
This is strange and fascinating all at the same time.
Mar.11 at 10:50 am
BETCATS says:
141?
Mar.11 at 10:50 am
Tariq says:
BET: Are you just talking gibberish? Here’s what I understood from that last comment: “The trees in meadow, no Soprano are levees. The. Spaghetti Spaghettti Spaghetti. Capital Oslo Citibank of. League Pass yes. Jason “PP” Richardson.” BET is James Joyce incarnate.
Mar.11 at 10:51 am
TADOne says:
Luis Scola for ROY.
Mar.11 at 10:52 am
TADOne says:
That was for all the Rockets fans that are bound to show up taunting 19 in a row sometime today.
Mar.11 at 10:53 am
TADOne says:
Or “touting”. And Tariq: You just realized BET talks gibberish?
Mar.11 at 10:56 am
Tariq says:
I guess I was blocking it out. Like when your creepy uncle molests you as a kid. Actually that is what it feels like to converse with BET.
Mar.11 at 10:56 am
Eboy says:
Is it possible that BET is some sort of artifical intelligence glitch that has attached himself to the SLAM servers and appears whenever the servers reached a certain temperature?
Mar.11 at 10:56 am
TADOne says:
Good analogy.
Mar.11 at 10:57 am
Tariq says:
Incidentally, typing the word “r@pe” will get you moderated.
Mar.11 at 10:57 am
TADOne says:
It’s quite possible.
Mar.11 at 10:58 am
TADOne says:
R ape.
Mar.11 at 11:00 am
Tariq says:
Eboy: Or when the Bobcats are mentioned. Or when someone has the audacity to compare Jason Richardson to Michael Finley (!). Sometimes it’s completely random. He may appear suddenly, in a blaze of colorful punctuation marks, sentence fragments and CAPS. Spurt the national anthem of Bolivia and then vanish into thin air.
Mar.11 at 11:02 am
Eboy says:
I really love the kid, regardless.
Mar.11 at 11:03 am
Tariq says:
Eboy: Yes. He is a myth/legend.
Mar.11 at 11:03 am
TADOne says:
I’m still trying to figure out what school allows 9th graders that much internet access?
Mar.11 at 11:03 am
Tariq says:
I propose that BET change his name to “Stephen Dedalus”. That would make my day.
Mar.11 at 11:04 am
Eboy says:
TAD, I really don’t think he’s in 9th grade, unless he’s been left back since ‘98.
Mar.11 at 11:06 am
Tariq says:
There’s no way BET/Dedalus is in 9th grade. He’s too pimpish.
Mar.11 at 11:10 am
TADOne says:
Pimpish? Awesome.
Mar.11 at 11:16 am
RV says:
Tad, there’s only like 2 of us here
Mar.11 at 11:18 am
RV says:
Holly I saw the halftime piece an have watched it a few times since, great stuff, i thought Novak did a good job , but he spoke too quickly to be deke. Brooks with the hand gestures was great. I believe the Tmac part was actually taped earlier in the season and that’s why he didnt do it also.
Mar.11 at 11:21 am
Boing Dynasty says:
Hey, where is Voshon Lenard?
Mar.11 at 11:21 am
RV says:
Hopefully the rockets can stretch the streak until sunday, that would be a great game if they’re fighting for #1 and i don’t think either team would go down quietly, lately there haven’t been great nationally televised games.
Mar.11 at 11:22 am
TADOne says:
Voshon is probably back in Detroit playing at St. Anthony’s Church.
Mar.11 at 11:22 am
TADOne says:
RV: So do you think the Rockets can give the Lakers a nice run?
Mar.11 at 11:23 am
Boing Dynasty says:
Also, Joey Crawford letting Deke do his finger wag all night and then T’ing up RJ when he did it back, is awsome.
Mar.11 at 11:24 am
RV says:
and I’m not sure what RJ was thinking on the finger wag, you’d think everyone would know by know Deke had to change the direction of the wag towards the crowd to avoid the tech, RJ shouldn’t have been that upset
Mar.11 at 11:25 am
RV says:
Boing RJ looked right at deke and wagged it right at him, even Kmart, who also did the wag to deke, knew to just do it up in the air
Mar.11 at 11:26 am
TADOne says:
RJ doing any kind of taunting is just ridiculous.
Mar.11 at 11:29 am
RV says:
Tad: Kobe has always given the rockets trouble, if the game were to be in LA i would say the game would be close with LA stretching the lead at the start of the 4th and taking the win, but with the home crowd behind them, Houston’s energy level should not drop throughout the game, even if they lose, i expect a close game down to the final 2 minutes, at least.
Mar.11 at 11:32 am
RV says:
Deke stuffed RJ’s dunk attempt in the first or second quarter so he definitely shouldn’t be taunting…deke had 5 blocks, but would have had 7 had other rockets not fouled, he’s gangsta. Holly, did you see towards the end when Mike Harris went for the power dunk and on the replay they paused to show Deke’s reaction? Hilarious, i need to find that picture or a clip..
Mar.11 at 11:34 am
Boing Dynasty says:
Mike Harris?
Mar.11 at 11:36 am
Boing Dynasty says:
Wood Harris > Mike Harris
Mar.11 at 11:37 am
Tariq says:
Eboy and TAD: I thought you guys might find this amusing. I just got an email telling me that BET just commented on my blog. I also received a second e-mail, which had nothing to do with BET, but which was entirely fitting. The second e-mail’s heading simply said: “Ron Jeremy uses VPXL ground”.
Mar.11 at 11:38 am
Tariq says:
The cosmos has a way of working itself out. Kismet, if you will.
Mar.11 at 11:41 am
DP says:
I can’t believe the Heat dropped Micheal Doleac.
Mar.11 at 11:42 am
H to the izzo says:
Is Kobe Bryant ábalta cispheil ag imirt go h-an mhaith.
Mar.11 at 11:52 am
Eboy says:
I enjoyed BET’s comment on Tariq’s blog.
Mar.11 at 11:56 am
H to the izzo says:
Would this be a good time to promote the update of my blog.
Mar.11 at 11:58 am
Eboy says:
Yes. Is anyone allowed to read it or do you have an executive list now?
Mar.11 at 11:59 am
H to the izzo says:
Is the link broken or something?
Mar.11 at 12:09 pm
DP says:
everybody got a blog now. I guess all you guys are going hollywood or something. I think it’s time to start my own blog as well. It’s nothing to a boss I can do this sh*t too. swag splash.
Mar.11 at 12:10 pm
H to the izzo says:
DP,welcome to at least 7 months ago.
Mar.11 at 12:13 pm
TADOne says:
Can I blog on my blog about your guys blogs?
Mar.11 at 12:13 pm
TADOne says:
And if that made sense, welcome to BET’s brain.
Mar.11 at 12:14 pm
Eboy says:
I’d read it.
Mar.11 at 12:16 pm
TADOne says:
DP needs a blog titled play wit it.
Mar.11 at 12:20 pm
H to the izzo says:
TAD:You’re a beacon of originality,
Mar.11 at 12:31 pm
DP says:
7 months ago. Did this site even exsists back in those times?
Mar.11 at 12:33 pm
TADOne says:
This coming from someone who uses “H to the izzo” as a screen name. I still love you though, izz.
Mar.11 at 12:34 pm
DP says:
I know TAD. I already have one at my school called the “Play wit it” Points of the Day. Got these kids feein for more everyday. But now I’m bout to start writing for the school newspaper with my new column, “Swag Splash”. Just splashing that swagger on all the busters.
Mar.11 at 12:48 pm
H to the izzo says:
TAD,you know I hate the name so,f*ck,in a good way that is.
Mar.11 at 1:03 pm
TADOne says:
Good stuff DP. Are you a journalist major?
Mar.11 at 1:07 pm
H to the izzo says:
Can you do that in High School?
Mar.11 at 1:16 pm
Gagan says:
“Can I blog on my blog about your guys blogs?”
LOL that’s jokes, it’s 1:16 and I’m beat.
Mar.11 at 1:19 pm
Gagan says:
How about D-Wade being out the rest of the season, fantasy owners were cursing in their sleep last night. One of my friend’s MSN name has the F word in it 5 times in regards to D-Wade’s injury. lol
Mar.11 at 1:30 pm
RV says:
this site needs a message board
Mar.11 at 1:37 pm
TADOne says:
This site needs more posters. Where the heck is everyone?
Mar.11 at 2:00 pm
albie1kenobi says:
Tariq: the James Joyce line cracked me up.
Mar.11 at 6:51 pm
Gagan says:
Kobe is going to spot 82 on the Raptors tonight. Book It! lol jk, I think…:S
Mar.11 at 8:24 pm
BETCATS says:
i just take computer class and skipp class fellas. thats all.
Mar.12 at 1:24 am
hursty says:
Gagan he got 34. thats ok.
Mar.12 at 1:28 am
hursty says:
jeez, the post up is fu(ked today. damn.
Mar.12 at 2:25 am
hursty says:
i love this game of talking to myself during the early hours of the morning.
Mar.12 at 5:14 am
hursty says:
i’m back! what no-one is here? why doesnt that surprise me? meh. check out holly’s stuff on Kobe. that is some fine quality sh!t.