Game Notes: Atlanta vs. Washington

I had the pleasure of sitting next to ESPN, Page 2 columnist LZ Granderson during the game.  I asked Granderson if he was on assignment, and he said not really.  Apparently ESPN sends him to numerous games, but he only has to write if the spirit moves him.

One-On-One With Patrick Ewing

When the Orlando Magic took on the Washington Wizards last Thursday, Assistant Coach and 2008 Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Ewing took some time to talk with Hoops Addict.  He discussed the current state of the Magic, the status of his son’s career, and the prospect of being a head coach.

Even An Elevator Can’t Stop Bosh

With NBA defenders unable to stop him so far this season, the elevator at Chris Bosh’s condo decided to give it a try Friday evening. The delay resulted in Bosh being stuck on the 28th floor for nearly an hour but he still managed to flirt with a triple-double by scoring 30 points, snagging 10 rebounds and dishing out seven assists.

Game Notes: Atlanta vs. Toronto

Chris Bosh didn’t get to the arena tonight until 6:10 because he was stuck in the elevator at his condo 50 minutes. The pregame hurdle didn’t slow down Bosh as he flirted with a triple-double before finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks.

Game Notes: Orlando vs. Washington

Dwight Howard single-handedly disrupted the Wizards tonight.  In the first quarter, JaVale McGee started on Howard, and then he picked up two quick fouls in less than three minutes.  Then Andray Blatche came in the game, and he picked two quick fouls as well.  With McGee and Blatche plagued by fouls the entire game, Coach Tapscott was forced to use Darius Songalia and Etan Thomas for longer stretches than he wanted to, which disrupted the teams continuity on offense.

Game Notes: Charlotte vs. Toronto

Do you think there’s a way to bribe the schedule maker to give Toronto some more games against Charlotte next season? Chris Bosh once again feasted on Charlotte’s front court to the tune of 39 points on 15-20 shooting from the field and 9-10 from the charity stripe.

From New York City, With Love

After the brilliant moves orchestrated by Donnie Walsh last weekend, every basketball pundit and fan around the globe is abuzz with excitement. Hoopheads everywhere can’t stop talking about the potential ramifications those maneuvers will have. While there are many messages and memorandums in the ether because of those trades, I, New York City, the basketball capital of the world, felt obligated to say something.

Thank you.

Game Notes: Golden State vs. Washington

For the first time all season, Gilbert Arenas came out during shootaround.  He didn’t do anything except take jumpers, and do a few light drives to the basket, but considering he has yet to play this season, this is quite a big deal.  After he worked up a sweat for about 10 minutes, he signed a few autographs and ran back into the locker room.  I wonder if the new atmosphere around here has caused him to speed up his timetable a bit.

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