Guy Berger

Yes, the Lakers lost that one. And this time around, they are playing worse against a team that's improved. Guy

Horry just killed the Nuggets. Guy

You'd better hope for a miracle. Guy

Yeah, he used steroids. I just don't see why it's a big deal. Guy

For what it's worth, the amazon reviews suggest that this album is pretty controversial... Guy

I have Musics on CD. As Jim said, it's nice but not great. I don't like the way the rhythm section is recorded. Also, the track where Dewey plays the autoharp or whatever the heck that is just doesn't do anything for me. And he has better musette features elsewhere. I don't think Dewey's other Galaxy album has been reissued on CD. I was listening to the Dewey/Blackwell duets CD again today, and it's just good as the last time I heard it. Dewey's really inspired and unrestrained on this one -- more than on most of the Old and New Dreams stuff I've heard. Guy

amazon.com has an interesting interview (video) w/Paul Motian and Joe Lovano. They talk about the trio's history and the new album. Guy

From tradesports, the probable winners of each series: Chicago vs. Miami: Chicago 94.5% Spurs vs. Nugs: Spurs 75.5% Mavs vs. GSW: Mavs 64.0% Houston vs. Utah: Houston 77.0% Lakers vs. Phoenix: Phoenix 93.0% Nets vs Raptors: Nets 71.5% Detroit vs. Orlando: Detroit 98.9% Cleveland vs. Wiz: Cavs 97.2% And most probable winners of the trophy: Mavs 30.0% Suns 22.5% Pistons 14.5% Spurs 13.4% Rockets 6.0% Cavs 5.8% Bulls 5.0%

Yes, that is the conventional wisdom on OM. I've never heard that they were tripping for the Live in Seattle concert. Guy

My brother texts me: I'm in the middle of a 'fuck charles barkley' chant right now! (Charles picked the Mavs to win four straight after game 2)

Go Warriors! In the other NBA thread I wrote: We've now won TWO, so everything from here on out is GRAVY. Baron, JRich, Monta and Biedrins had some SICK plays tonight. Guy

That interview with Jim Gray was ridiculous -- the game was going for a minute or two while we were wasting time on that interview. Game not over yet. Guy ps Mickael Pietrus should have been very high on SS1's "stupidest players" list. He steps out of bounds at least once a game.

I'm texting back and forth with my brother, who is currently at the historic game in Oracle Arena: me: i groan every time al [harrington] gets the ball brother: so does the whole arena

I definitely agree, and I think the Bulls could take it. Guy

By the way, in the series that nobody is paying attention to, Jason Kidd had another insane triple double: 16 pts, 16 reb, 19 asst That's fucking ridiculous. Guy

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Guy

Bye bye Miami. Guy

I used to think Dwyane Wade, despite his great talents, had a nice touch of humility that distinguished from other self-centered NBA stars. But after seeing his mansion, it seems he's just another huge ego run amok. Guy corrected for spelling

Why Duncan? Guy

Yes, this one's a classic. At least as good as Agharta and Pangaea, and with better sound. There's a thread about it here. Guy

I posted the following question to the Miles Davis list: I got the following response: What are your thoughts? Guy

Tonight a few of us were talking about Bill Walton, the craziest announcer ever. Here are some great quotes: "He even flew in his hairdresser, Celeste, so not only does Jermaine O'Neal look pretty, he's looking to play pretty tonight." -- Bill Walton, after Jermaine ONeal hits a jumper 1.23.2004 "He's been working out in the off-season, on that incredible computer generated body he has." -- Bill Walton, on Kevin Garnett. 2.1.2004 "You look at Vladimir Radmanovic, this guy is cut from stone. As if Michelangelo was reading and a lightening bolt flashed before him." -- Bill Walton, 2.8.2004 “Tracy McGrady is doing things we’ve never seen from anybody – from any planet!” "Mick Jagger is in better shape than far too many NBA players. It's up in the air whether the same can be said of Keith Richards." “John Stockton is one of the true marvels, not just of basketball, or in America, but in the history of Western Civilization!” "But you have to understand, my beard is so nasty. I mean, it's the only beard in the history of Western civilization that makes Bob Dylan's beard look good." During one of his hilarious game-intros: “Tonight the Spurs look to extend their lead to 3-0 over the Lakers. This time, however, they will have to do it on the Lakers’ home court. Duncan and Shaq have been magnificent for both teams, but so far the edge has gone to San Antonio. However, the real story line that awaits us tonight in Los Angeles is whether or not Kobe Bryant will actually throw a pass!” “Oh my, Kobe is really putting on a show out there. He’s making Ray Allen look like a sixth grader!” On Larry Johnson's lackluster performance in the NBA Finals: "What a pathetic performance by this sad human being. This is a disgrace to the game of basketball and to the NBA. He played like a disgrace tonight. And he deserved it." "You know why the jump ball is great? The fate of the free world, every night is decided by the jump ball." - Bill Walton preceeding a Celtics 76ers ESPN game last season.

"Eating better than organic" Reading this article made me want to light myself on fire. Guy

By the way, check out this box score from tonight's Houston-Utah game: Only four players scored for Houston. Bizarre. What's the all-time record for least number of players from one team to score in an NBA game (since the advent of the shot clock)? Guy

There's was a fun game on the old Nintendo Entertainment System called "Rampage" where you could play as one of two monsters (a giant gorilla or a giant lizard) and basically annihilate the downtown areas of a succession of American cities. Unfortunately I wasn't aware of Agharta or Pangaea at the time -- they would have made great soundtracks. Guy