Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while taking a ‘quiet deuce’ for practice:
- Chicago 96, Atlanta 90:
“Oh, what’s this in my hands? Wow, it looks like the playoffs.”
- Philadelphia 116, New Jersey 96:
“I’ll see your Atlanta and raise you a New Jersey”. Sixers, Bulls still tied for 8th spot.
- Detroit 96, Cleveland 73:
Most Valuable Ankle sprained; LBJ is day-to-day.
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while one-timing your way to victory:
- Miami 106, Toronto 97:
848: number of games played between Shaq’s 2 career triple-dubs.
- Chicago 104, New Jersey 101:
Benjamin Gordon drops 21 in the 4th; Bulls tied for the 8th spot.
- Phoenix 123, Sacramento 110:
D’Antoni yells at the Sun(s); team rallies from 17 down.
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while losing your Men’s Division A Championship in double OT. True story:
- Cleveland 103, New Orleans/OKC 101:
Sing it with me now: M.V.P. … M.V.P. … M.V.P. …
- Orlando 105, Atlanta 88:
With Nelson and Howard back, the ‘07 Magic are definitely next year’s sexy pick.
- Dallas 75, LA Clippers 73:
“Reppin’ My Mavs for Real (Get in My Grill and I’ll Fadeaway Jump)”. — Jazzy Dirk Nowitzki
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while opening that dreaded phone bill:
- Detroit 98, Indiana 73:
Watching this game actually made my hang-over worse.
- Seattle 116, Phoenix 114:
He Seriously Got Game: Jesus hits another game winning 3.
- LA Lakers 100, LA Clippers 83:
“Oh yeah babe, I can dunk. No problem.” — JT
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while writing a 4 page letter destined for your faraway great grandchildren:
- New Jersey 113, Charlotte 102:
Clifford Robinson has the stomach flu; Nets still win 14th in a row.
- Detroit 95, Miami 82:
Where’s Damon Jones when you need him? Heat go 0-fer from downtown.
- Denver 110, LA Lakers 108 (OT):
“You’re as cold as ice.” ‘Melo hits 8th game winner of his career!
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while jumping rope to Madonna:
- Atlanta 101, Minnesota 99:
Fear? No. Somewhat alarmed by it? Sure. Childress and his ‘fro hit game winner.
- Chicago 99, Philadelphia 92:
Bulls grab the 8th spot; Blog-a-Bull excited for possible podcast appearance!
- New York 96, Cleveland 94:
Jamal Crawford for MVP? Think it over, weigh the options…
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while watching the Jays go undefeated:
- Detroit 101, New Orleans/OKC 93:
Pistons get 60th win; probably make playoffs.
- Washington 105, New York 90:
LMFAO: “Steve Francis was on the verge of tears.”
- Chicago 102, Indiana 96:
Not bad for a Pacers team that was playing 2 games simultaneously.
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while trying to figure this out:
- Phoenix 114, Indiana 104:
There’s that Phoenix team we know and love.
- Machete 1, Bruce’s Mouth 0:
Daaaaaaaaaamn that had to hurt!
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while dodging bird poop:
- Cleveland 107, Dallas 94:
I tell you, this LeBron guy just might be something special yet…
- Boston 123, New York 98:
Photographing the Knicks bench must be so much fun this year.
- Minnesota 103, Orlando 91:
We’re really not very good at this, eh?
Last Night in the ‘L’ …
What you missed while dancing in the backyard:
- Detroit 97, Dallas 90:
95 NBA players are paid more than Chauncey Billups. 95!
- Milwaukee 132, Phoenix 110:
Charlie Bell and his jumbo knee brace get their first career triple-double.
- Seattle 98, Memphis 97:
“This ain’t no bank robbery!” No Denzel, it’s your son Jesus hitting the game winner.
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