Three Returns, Two Surprises
Three of the biggest stars in the League stepped on the floor after lenghty absences last night. Elton Brand, Gilbert Arenas and Dirk Nowitzki all played.
Brand’s return to the court had been expected for days, and he played well, scoring 19 and snatching 5 boards in an easy win over the hapless Sonics.
“To be able to go out there and compete and help us get a win … that was great,” Brand said.
Gilbert, perhaps not surprisingly, made a dramatic entrance in the Bucks/Wizards game during the first quarter last night. Of course, no one was expecting him to suit up prior to the game. Unfortunately for Gil and the Wiz, the amazingly-named Ramon Sessions won the game for Milwaukee at the buzzer.
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs played a little April Fool’s joke on the Warriors, as the big German was surprisingly game-ready. Prior to the game, the Mavs pretended as if Dirk was still injured, and Golden State wasn’t ready for him.
“Nellie taught me that,” Avery Johnson said with a big smile.
Should have saved the trickery for the Playoffs, coach.
16 Responses to “Three Returns, Two Surprises”
Apr.3 at 12:01 pm
iLL wiLL says:
First.
Apr.3 at 12:02 pm
iLL wiLL says:
Dallas hoodwinked the Warrrrriors. Trickery.
Apr.3 at 12:22 pm
riggs says:
they were hookwinked, bamboozled, with a bunch of tomfoolery.
Apr.3 at 12:36 pm
Rasheedionics says:
As if Warriors Game Plan ever changes… they play exactly same way no matter who’s the opponent..
Apr.3 at 12:42 pm
Logan Light says:
Rasheed has it right. The Warriors don’t change for anything! Dirk definitely needed to get out there though, his shot was flat and it seemed like he was having to jump off both feet for that fade away of his (I think normally he leans off the injured ankle). But glad that Avery could get a giggle out of it all. He deserves at least that after last year.
Apr.3 at 1:58 pm
Justin says:
We’ll see how the two returning Euros do on Friday. I think Pau is going to edge him out.
Apr.3 at 2:30 pm
jer bou says:
didnt pau return yest too?
Apr.3 at 5:18 pm
tealish says:
Aw, that last line was uncalled for =(
On second thought, I actually rather enjoyed it. =)
Apr.3 at 5:21 pm
The Biz says:
To bad they didn’t play like last year when it mattered
Apr.3 at 5:30 pm
D.J. says:
I stand corrected!
Apr.3 at 5:44 pm
The Notorious King says:
the warriors got bitch slapped by Dallas
Apr.3 at 5:52 pm
Albert says:
umm.. let me see are the mavs a title contender team? thats right NO! how bout the clippers? try to make the playoffs first! and the wizards? i really doubt it. so the biggest return was PAUUUU, and yes the Lakers are Title contenders and will definetly make the playoffs.
Apr.3 at 6:10 pm
Bubba Chuck says:
“Should have saved the trickery for the Playoffs, coach”
xcept that they wont b in tha playoffs
Apr.3 at 6:13 pm
hursty says:
GILBERT! hope the boys all have successful returns to the court in the long run. Not just right now.
Apr.5 at 11:37 am
Ethan says:
They not goin anywhere anyway
Apr.12 at 8:41 pm
Dominic Prude east st louis says:
the mavs is going all the way too the top dirk will be mvp