Friday, January 15, 2010

Jazz vs. King James

I lucked out and got invited to the Jazz vs. Cavaliers game last night. I saw some amazing things:
  • Lebron James making at one point 3/4 shots from half court during pre-game warm up. Seriously, what other player on any other team would the coach allow to take about 25 shots from half court while the rest of the players are practicing shots they'll take in the game and stretching.
  • A white guy blocking King Jame's dunk attempt. It happened in the first half when Kyle Korver rejected Lebron on a fast break.
  • An amazing run by the Jazz bench to take a 12 point lead with less than 4 1/2 minutes left.
  • Lebron James scoring 36 points including 18 in the fourth quarter when he single handed took over the game and led his team on a 22-4 run, turning a 12 point deficit into a six point lead in less than three minutes.
  • Lebron's fourth quarter dominance included two deep three point shots (maybe those half court shots help) and dunk and foul in traffic.


What I didn't see was the Jazz's rally from six points with 25 seconds left. Seriously, who would think it a risk to beat the traffic. I mean what are the odds that an undrafted rookie on the last day of a ten day contract is going to hit his first ever three point shot to win the game at the buzzer. Exactly what I thought.

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