Heat 99 Suns 95
The most interesting thing I read today was that Dwight Howard farts in the locker room, loudly – that sports writers think that’s funny and that somehow this is an indication of his leadership skills. Second thing, is that the second best record in the NBA since the All Star break at 9-2 (Bulls 10-2) is our visiting opponent tonight – Los Suns! So Allons-y!
Obviously Chris Bosh played like we expect to play every night but the real star of this game, once again was the Dos favorite – UD. 15 hard fought points (mostly from the foul line) and 9 boards in 31 minutes. His most valuable contributions though, was his D in the waning minutes of the game. He was not going to let 10 points down ruin his night – insert all the warrior clichés here – he treated the front court of the Suns like his mouthpiece.
And speaking of 10 points down – a 19-4 run (including a 17-0) run to end the game - that had to have given us a real shot of confidence even playing without our all-world Center, Mrs. Butterworth.
Let’s talk about centers – Marcin Gortat – who by the way is the starting center on the NBA all-ugly team, is averaging a double double this year and was 13 and 8 tonight but between UD and Bosh – he really was not that much of a factor. Our two centers only played 19 foul filled minutes and scored 7 points. One of the guys on Twitter quipped – given enough time, Curry and Pittman are going to foul each other! Even with that, we tied them with 41 boards apiece. So what do we do going forward – Turiaf – Hollins from Cleveland – that Russian dude that Dos likes…. I really hope we take a look at Ryan Hollins – he’s a tall skinny guy but he’s nasty (remember the game against us last year in Cleveland) – he’s from UCLA, a center factory if there ever was one. Come on Dos – get your daddy to fill up our last roster spot with Hollins – that’s my pick. One thing though, don’t you appreciate Joel Anthony after this game for his disruptive presence after seeing us play with out him. He’s giving up 6 inches and 50 or 60 pounds a night. No he doesn’t fill up the stat sheet and no everytime LBJ throws him the ball it’s an adventure but you still have to appreciate his contributions. No, he’s not a starting quality center but there is a place for him. With so much of the cap tied up in the big 3 – what do you expect we’re going to get. So let’s quit screwing around, get someone in here now (my pick Ryan Hollins) so that he can contribute in the playoffs. If hell freezes over and Kaman gets bought out and the league lets us pick him up – we’ll figure that out when and if. It will be a good problem to have.
Let’s talk about point guards – looks like Fisher is going to OKC. Personally, I’m glad about that. Our point guards tonight only scored a total of 5 points. Our starter had 1, but he had 8 assists, some of them sports center moments and 5 steals. He was steady and played in control and didn’t throw the ball into the stands. Norris Cole – what happened to this guy – did Wade and James take him out back of the AAA and slap the shit out of him for shooting so much. Again, he played in control 4 points and 4 dimes. I don’t vote for augmenting the point guard position. Between Wade, LBJ and Mike Miller we have plenty of alternatives.
My brother is a Raptor’s season ticket holder (try and not hold that against the family) and happens to be visiting from Toronto. When you walk into his house, the first thing you see – the very first thing , is a framed game jersey worn by his hero – Steve Nash. Steve at 38 years old scored 9 points and dished out 10 assists, he played hard all game. The guy is a class act – Steve Nash that is, not my brother. Remember, he’s a Raptor’s season ticket holder, nuf said!
By the way, I want to shoot on site that freaking pig with the pin wheels in the insurance ad, he needs to be killed and Flo, you are one Progressive ad from making the hit list also.
Well that’s my feeble attempt for this game – in Detroit on Friday, and then OKC on Sunday. That should be a game and a half. I hope we have Ryan Hollins by then. Maybe they can entice him with one of those cool locker room attendant shirts that Tony and Eric were wearing tonight. Maybe I’ll get one for Dos for a homecoming present…….
