I don't have much interest in reading Hitchens's new book, but if it's as good as this review by Michael Kinsley it might be worth checking out.
(Warning to those who avoid political discussion on this board: the book is an anti-religion polemic.)
Guy
I was telling noj and SS1 yesterday -- one of my buddies (a big Pistons fan) HATES the Spurs, but says the only player that he likes on that team is Bowen precisely because he is a dirty player. I spoke to him today and he said that if Bowen keeps this up he might have to start rooting for the Spurs.
Guy
ps That jump kick was awesome.
Are you serious, or is my sarcasm meter broken?
Don't forget that changes in video camera technology are only making it "seem" like Barry Bonds is chunkier than he was 15 years ago.
Guy
I think this pretty much nails it. Fisher is generally an average NBA player -- a role player. However, like Robert Horry, he's been associated with occasional clutch play in the playoffs.
Guy
This is the time to do it. His trade value is only going to deteriorate from now on and it doesn't look like Miami will win another championship with him.
Guy
Onto disc 4 -- wow, this set is in general much more free than the earlier ones. The band really pushes beyond the regular grooves on "Honky Tonk" and "What I Say".
Guy
The Ws gave that game away... bricking free throws, Baron turning it over. Props to Kirilenko for a monster game and to Derek Fisher for smothering defense on Baron near the end.
I hope Dee Brown is OK.
Guy
ps Best wishes to DFish and his family.
What did he say?
I don't remember.
However, that would have been one hell of an interesting combo. Even more interesting would have been a trio w/Randy, Thelonious and Elvin. Chuck producing the record, of course.
Guy
Normally you don't want to go on the road with a 1-1 tie. But if I'm the Suns, I'm actually feeling pretty good! The Suns showed that they can compete and broke through a mental barrier. I'm still picking the Spurs to win this series, but it wouldn't surprise me if this series goes long.
Guy