Here’s a daily recap of some of the better blogs out there. I’ll try to get this out once a day.
In Los Angeles, it’s typical for film sequels to outshine their predecessor. Follow-ups tend to have higher production value, bigger staging, and deeper character development. The most typical pitfall in sequels is that they retread the original picture’s strong points and only gloss over elements that fall short.
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Derrick Rose: Last night, the rook had 1 measely assist (versus 16 shot attempts and 3 turnovers) in almost 39 minutes of PT. It was his second 1-assist game of this short season. Now, when I brought this up yesterday, people were defending Rose by basically saying “his teammates suck.” But — and I’m just checking here — aren’t these the same guys that Drew Gooden (3 assists), Luol Deng (also 3 assists), and Kirk Hinrich (3 assists) were passing to? And isn’t Rose charged with handling the rock and running the offense most of the game? Oh, and regarding that “teammates suck” theory: Kirk “I’m the backup now” Hinrich hasn’t dished for fewer than 3 dimes in the team’s first four games. Hell, Earl Watson hasn’t dished fewer than four assists yet this season…and he’s playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Read more Basketbawful
…the Thunder get a win. Man, if it was only that easy. I almost used the title ‘There is a God’ but thought better of it. Just too dramatic.
In a total team victory, Oklahoma City used defense to grind out a 88-85 decision over Minnesota. More than just the first franchise win, the Thunder added a number of other ‘firsts’ against the Timberwolves.
Read more After the Lightning
Fox Sports writes about Andrew Bynum being the missing piece next season for the Lakers. I have to agree, that if he is healthy, The Lakers should be the best out west for sure.
Mark Cuban exposes racists scumbags Empty The Bench
Fan House discusses how Chris Mullin is handling the recent news of losing Monta Ellis for up to 4 months.
Ball Don’t Lie is reporting that Phil Jackson was quoted as saying that Dennis Rodman is the greatest athlete he has ever coached.
ESPN is reporting that Kevin Duckworth had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.
Celtics Blog discusses how new Celtic first round draft pick JR Giddens has tremendous upside.
