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2/20/08

Nightly Q: How's Shaq Going To Do Tonight?

NBA, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Nightly Q

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All right. Tonight gets the official seal of awesomeness for one huge reason that I'm sure you're all aware of: Suns v. Lakers. The big question of course is: How will Shaq do? And will he kill Kobe?

Personally, I don't think this was a bad move by the Suns. I think many people rushed to judgment. The Suns gave up a disgruntled All-Star who was going to be gone at the end of the season anyway and a player that they never use. Granted, I'm not sure how much Shaq will bring to the table, but this team wasn't going to win the Championship with Marion and Banks anyway in my opinion. So why the hell not roll the dice?

It might not work out so well for the first couple of games, but it'll work in the long run...maybe.

College men's basketball: North Carolina at N.C. State (ESPN, 7 p.m.); Marquette at St. John's (ESPN2, 7 p.m.); Kansas State at Nebraska (ESPN2, 9 p.m.)

Cycling: Tour of California, stage 3, Modesto to San Jose, Calif. (Versus, 11 p.m., same-day tape)

Golf: PGA Tour-WGC, Accenture Match Play Championship, first-round matches, at Tucson (The Golf Channel, 2 p.m.)

NBA: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix (ESPN, 9 p.m.)

Soccer: UEFA Champions League, second round, first leg; Arsenal FC vs. AC Milan, at London (ESPN2, 2:30 p.m.); Celtic FC vs. Barcelona, at Glasgow, Scotland (ESPN Classic, 5 p.m., same-day tape); MLS, Pan Pacific Championship, Los Angeles vs. Gamba Osaka, at Honolulu (ESPN Classic, 11 p.m.); Houston vs. Sydney FC, at Honolulu (ESPN Classic, 1:30 a.m.)

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2/20/08

Janse

0	The main dish is over and now for some fatty dessert. Bring me on some Shaq!

2/20/08

AstrosFan

0	Shaq and the big toe... will not bring the trophy home for the Suns. Shaq is amazing, but his swan song was with Dwayne Wade. Most of Shaq's game time will be spent on the sideline aching or catching his breath. Next, he will spend more time on the wrong side of the court with the running Suns. At least he will be ready to play every 2nd or 3rd trip up and down the court.

2/20/08

Janse

0	Does Shaq always sit on the bench and not move? Only reason I notice is because every time someone shoots on the Suns, their entire bench stands up and I see a huge gap in the line.

2/20/08

kantwistaye

0	I just got back from my school's game and I have to say that Shaq looks wrong in a Suns jersey.

2/20/08

kantwistaye

0	Since Shaq will be sitting on the bench for the rest of the half... whats everyone's first half impressions of Shaq?

2/20/08

Janse

0	kantwistaye wrote: Since Shaq will be sitting on the bench for the rest of the half... whats everyone's first half impressions of Shaq? What I would expect from someone who has not played a game in a month and is 7'1. Decent on the boards and off on the offensive game.

2/20/08

kantwistaye

1	I don't want to jinx anything, but a certain college from North Carolina is losing to a certain school from the Miami area. Another late season collapse by "school from N.C."?

2/20/08

Janse

(Edited by Janse)
kantwistaye wrote:

I don't want to jinx anything, but a certain college from North Carolina is losing to a certain school from the Miami area. Another late season collapse by "school from N.C."?

I did not even notice that. That is all I want to say as I quietly move to IC and spy on TDD.

Anyone notice that Serna, former Oregon State kicker, is faster than Bernard, former Oregon State running back? Serna's fastest 40 is 4.54, slowest is 4.68, and mid ends up being 4.62. Bernard's fastest 40 is 4.55, slowest, 4.67, and mid is 4.63.

2/20/08

Janse

0	Yes! dook drops another out of their pants and now Carolina won't need to share the regular season ACC title.

2/20/08

kantwistaye

0	I got a Wisconsin win and a Duke loss already tonight; just need the Laker win for a perfect night.

2/20/08

Janse

0	kantwistaye wrote: I got a Wisconsin win and a Duke loss already tonight; just need the Laker win for a perfect night. Want to talk about a perfect night. Carolina destroys State to make it a season sweep and dook loses allowing Carolina to win the ACC Title outright and take the number one seed in the East.

2/20/08

kantwistaye

0	Good to see Raja Bell up. He looked like he was out cold on the floor.

2/20/08

Janse

0	Damn, Shaq laid Bell out. That bump is enormous. About dook's loss. Henderson's injury has killed the team and I hear he won't be completely healed this season. Henderson is the only player that can really get into the lane and create his own and when you lose that, all you need to do is guard the perimeter shooting and rebound the misses.

2/20/08

kantwistaye

0	(Edited by kantwistaye) Well my douchebag roommate decided we need to watch whatever the hell is on TLC right now instead of the God damn Lakers-Suns game.... I @#!@$!@# hate him. Edit : Okay, now he turned it back... which was the best move for his own well-being.

2/20/08

kantwistaye

0	(Edited by kantwistaye) Scary thought for non-Laker fans is that in a couple of weeks the Lakers get a center back that is better than Shaq. Kobe's finger is obviously the wild card in this whole situation, but if he can play through it you saw the title favorites win tonight.

2/21/08

kantwistaye

0	I'm not too worried. We're taking our time with him. We have a 3-4 year window.

2/21/08

kantwistaye

0	He doesn't have to go toe to toe with Duncan though. Duncan (now with Kurt Thomas) has to go toe to toe with Bynum and Gasol. Together, they're the best inside duo in the game.

2/21/08

kantwistaye

The Lakers have already beaten the Spurs once this year and thats without Gasol. As for Bynum being soft, I have no clue where you're getting this. He averages a double double in 28 minutes a game. He's one of the most efficients players in the league. Obviously he still has some issues with consistency, but he's going to have it a whole lot easier now that Gasol is on the court as well. There's no doubt that the Lakers present more match-up problems for other teams than any other team in the league. They don't have to worry about matching up with anyone, its the other way around.