Garden Party
Kevin Garnett (photo. Gary Land)Tuesday night the Dime crew got out to Madison Square Garden for the first time this year for the Knicks/Celtics game. Chalk it up to a combination of the opponent and early-season excitement caused by the Mike D’Antoni/Donnie Walsh era, but were as many people in the stands last night as there were for any game in the past two years. Preseason superstar Leon Powe (19 pts, 12 rebs) and Eddie House (20 pts) led Boston in the win … KG (14 pts, 9 rebs) showed up with a little Tim Duncan in his game, sticking jumpers off the glass and dropping in putback finger rolls. Garnett also stopped himself from murdering Patrick O’Bryant; after O’Bryant missed an easy layup off an alley-oop in the second half, KG got in his ear on the bench and O’Bryant gave him some ‘tude right back. It didn’t go any further than that publicly, but we’d love to see what happens in the next closed-door Boston practice … In the Celtics locker room pre-game, Gus Johnson walked in and went right up to Big Baby (who had 3/4 of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in his mouth), slapped him on the stomach and said, “Hey handsome.” … Around the same time, Tony Allen was being interviewed by a bunch of reporters (with a big crumb of food stuck to the side of his mouth the entire time) and right when he was talking about how he’d “blossom” if Doc Rivers gave him more PT, Danny Ainge walked in on the interview and everyone busted up laughing. Deep down inside, though, TA was probably mortified that he’d spend more time on the bench if Ainge told Doc … Over in the Knicks locker room, Nate Robinson whittled the time away messing with Stephon Marbury’s cowboy boots. Yes, cowboy boots. And Jerome James showed his face about half-an-hour before gametime wearing something that looked like half Army fatigues and half UPS uniform … Actual quote from Jamal Crawford when he was being hounded by 15 reporters about the fact that he wasn’t in the starting lineup: “If I could adjust to Coach (Larry) Brown’s system, I could adjust to anything.” Whether it’s because Crawford has been struggling, because Steph has been nice, or simply an experiment, D’Antoni went small, starting Nate, Chris Duhon and Steph next to Wilson Chandler and David Lee. We know D’Antoni wants to run, but that lineup has all the size of an underdog D-2 squad, and they expectantly got bullied inside … The economic crisis even reared its ugly head at MSG — they were only giving away $1,000 for the half-court shot by a fan (they always pick someone who has no chance of making it anyway) … Kobe Bryant hyperextended his right knee during Lakers/Bobcats. It’s not believed to be too serious, but he’s most likely gonna rest it until Opening Night … In Dallas, the Mavs were 20-piecing the Bulls in the second half and were all set to cruise to a win in the fourth quarter, but Derrick Rose (30 pts, 7 asts) and Andres Nocioni (14 pts) kept chipping away at the lead, and by the time Rick Carlisle woke up and realized what was happening, the score was tied with one minute left. Carlisle gave the keys to Gerald Green (19 pts), who bricked a pull-up J so bad it almost got stuck between the backboard and the rim. Rose came back on the other end, crossed up Brandon Bass and stuck a baseline floater over him with the shot clock running out. Antoine Wright threw up another bad shot on Dallas’ possession, and the Bulls closed it out on the free throw line … The more we watch Bass play, the more we like him. One time he got an offensive board and dunked on Aaron Gray and Tyrus Thomas at the same time, then on a couple possessions Bass strong-armed a defensive rebound and took it coast-to-coast by himself with a better-than-average handle. The Mavs have a monster on their hands if they find ways to get him minutes … One time DeSagana Diop tried to show some offense, going at Joakim Noah with a series of hesitation dribble moves and spins, only to have Joakim (looking CRAZY with goggles) send his turnaround jumper back in his face … We’re guessing the Pacers are tired of Chris Paul now. Seeing him for the third time this preseason, Indy got lit up for 23 points, 15 assists and three steals … We think we’ve found the only Grizzlies fan in the world who doesn’t live in Memphis and/or isn’t related to one of the players. And he works for us … Meanwhile, the Grizzlies didn’t have Rudy Gay for last night’s game against the Heat. Rudy is suffering from the sports world’s most popular ailment right now, a staph infection. O.J. Mayo dropped 28 points in Rudy’s absence, but the Heat still won easily behind D-Wade’s 25 and Mike Beasley’s 19 … Yesterday we previewed the ‘08-09 Nuggets. Playoffs or not, we can’t see ‘Melo and A.I. getting past the first round (again) this year. Denver’s defense has potential to be historically bad, and once Nene and K-Mart start getting injured, they’ll be giving major tick to guys like Birdman … If you want a DVD copy of Gunning’ For That #1 Spot (and a limited edition BAPE t-shirt), we’re giving them away HERE … Did you see the “SportsCenter” segment comparing Eva Longoria to Tampa Bay Rays slugger Evan Longoria? It was beyond brutal. As bad as that was, though, the “E:60″ feature on Brock Lesnar was great. Quote from Brock: “Handling another human being and making them feel less than you is something I got a thrill out of.” … We’re out like Cowboy Steph …
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 am
sans says:
can’t say it…
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:16 am
knoc says:
dont say it
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:20 am
sans says:
That’s what happendafter you marry em…they get too comfortable with themselves. Tony need to be meaner to heis wife, regardless of what her paycheck says, his is bigger.
I still cannot believe that the Nets did not make Brandon Bass the sticking point over trading Kidd. How do you not do that? What’s the point if you don’t get the most glaring weakness on your squad taken care of? Just the $13M in cap benefit?
Robin Lopez and Vince made Yi look good on Monday; putting back 3 airballs with emphatic dunks. What the fuck happened to him after January? He looked so good.
And by the way…Control, you are the most illeterate motherfucker to ever mouth words to the screen of his computer. Faux reel. Yeah. Drunk adults that I give tech’s too try and fight me in parking lots, or in my bar if they happen by, even retarded people after the Special Olympics; but where did you get off like I try and fight children?
I’m out like having time to sleep…
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:21 am
sans says:
i DON’T car if I can’t spell ot type…
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:29 am
Three Stacks says:
lol @ sans vs children
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:30 am
alf (from melmak) says:
a good gauge of denver will be the opening game against utah.
if the jazz massacre them without d-will, it will be enough evidence they are lottery bound.
btw, keep a hush on things, am back.
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:17 am
K Dizzle says:
Memo to Pat O’Bryant - When KG speaks, shut the phuck up and listen, you spoiled ass scrub.
Didn’t I mention B Bass a couple weeks ago. Dude is gonna be this season’s Jason Maxiell. Big talent, hard worker, gonna need more minutes. The offensive rebound and the cram on 2 dudes is his legit signature
I’m out like Kobe’s preseason
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:33 am
smity far away says:
gerald green has dunked on somebody in every game so far (at least it seems like he has.) Last night, tyrus thomas went to challenge. i know ya’ll saw it…
and once rose can hit a three easily, he will be and can be nice. but playing on a team full of jump shooters will continue to work against him (and the other point guards).
maybe paxson thinks that just because the bulls won chips without a low post scoring big man that he doesnt need one for the team…well, John Paxson, in order for the bulls to be better than they are you NEED to find a low post scoring big man. Or another G.O.A.T. Good luck with that second one….
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 am
solomon says:
if gerald green blows it this time, he’d be a mainstay in CSKA Moscow or Benetton Treviso for the rest of his life… damn waste of talent…
we’re out like another chance for gerald
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:44 am
schoops says:
Who gets traded first, crawford or marbury? Who breaks 250 first, jerome james or curry?
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:21 am
smity far away says:
@ schoops
too late for that second contest…i think we need to aim higher like around 300
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:44 am
Ted says:
KG is simply to cool
http://www.squidoo.com/KG
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:30 am
that's whats up says:
word is Curry is over 300 and Jerome James will be there after breakfast
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:42 am
Yoooo says:
This was probably the funniest Smack in like 4 years. Hilarious imagery actually made laugh out loud… This felt like a pre-site makeover edition. Before yall got all “current” with the web design stuff
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:43 am
Flying-Aussie-Dutchman says:
I’m no NY fan, but only judging from the box score, Quentin Richardson needs to be first traded for a decent shooter. His always 0-5 or 1-7 from 3-point range
Just my 2 cents
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:44 am
fallinup says:
“Handling another human being and making them feel less than you is something I got a thrill out of.”
Winner of unintentional gayest comment of the day award.
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:59 am
Hi, Jurg from Denmark says:
I say want to see guyo from Latvia do well. Mr Andris Biedrins. You America would love him to get 35 minutes in a game.
Peace and out to the homie homies in this america even with finance crisis.
Jurg from Denmark…Hi.
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 am
Brown says:
Say what you want about Denver’s defense, but it looked real solid last night. I don’t think that’s an indication of the quality of their defense, but how poor the Raptors offense is. They couldn’t get into the lane last night if their lives depended on it. Denver was denying passes into the post, making T.O.’s bigs take 18-foot jump shots. The Raps offense is almost entirely made up of long jump shots. They simply cannot penetrate and their perimeter defense is atrocious. I know it’s just the preseason, but things aren’t looking good in T.O. right now. They still have glaring weaknesses that won’t be corrected with the personnel they have right now.
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:24 am
GEE...Make um say ugghhhhhh says:
Sometimes it seems KG has rabies! His nickname should be Kujo!
Jurg no finance crisis here pimpin, just weight gain.
I wanna see Brock go up against Bobby Lashley. Has Brock even won a match yet, cause he lost his first one right?
Anyway Schoops I got Crawford going first and Jerome getting to 300 first.
solomon I am thinking Green probably should have went overseas some time ago.
Free A.I.
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 am
MSkittle says:
Derrick Rose is gonna ball this year. He has mad game
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:34 am
QQ says:
If Gerald Green blows it this time? You know he’s gonna blow it. That sentence was spoken WAY too may times.
And LOL at Curry and James, NY’ biggest losers (literally and figuratively).
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
that's whats up says:
Brock Lesner???
Wasn’t that one of Dirk Diggler’s aliases in Boogie Nights?
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:59 am
that's whats up says:
feel, feel, feel, feel my heeee-eat
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:23 am
Sam I Am says:
Anyone seen Tyrone ?
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:34 am
weezy f says:
you guys ran tyrone off thanks alot!
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
sans says:
Tyrone,
Katt Williams says “You need haters.” True thugs don’t hide.
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
K Dizzle says:
Brown
you really need to breathe, playa. In a preseason game against the Nuggets in Edmonton, Raptors down 85-79 halfway thru the 4th, their lineup was Ukic, Hassan Adams, Kapono, Humphries and Bargnani. U seriously gonna base anything in that game as meaningful? O’Neal played 13 minutes and the Raps 20 turnovers and Nugs hittin 53% had more to do with the game than the Raps offense. Last year, you wanted Ford gone, well they got O’Neal for him. How is it the preseason and things already ain’t lookin good? A 4-4 preseason doesn’t mean anything. Should be discussin how Bargnani actually looks like a real NBA player and how the Raps got 4 dudes shootin above 50%….from the 3 point line and 1 above 40%. You can shoot like that, screw penetration in the preseason. Bosh gonna be double teamed all year, you better have long range shooters. When the games count, I’m sure CB4, JC and O’Neal can bring it. Fact is, Raps roster is solid and is the best in the east behind Boston, Detroit. Who u wanna get rid of now? Star point guard, defensive 2 with a jumper, slasher small forward who blocks and steals, lights out shooting small forward, best young 4 in the game, veteran big who posts and plays d, 7 footer who cans threes, depth off the bench?
Deep breath, dude. Wait till the games count
I’m out like Lavar Arrington’s career…
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Three Stacks says:
@ gee, Brock Lesnar won his 2nd fight, he’s actually gonna fight Randy Couture for the UFC Heavyweight belt in November. Lashley’s first official MMA fight will be December, I think.
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm
QuEsT??? says:
patrick o’bryant did the right thing, if kg screamed at my ear id be like fuck u bitch, a dude named zaza punked u go scream to a camera or something.
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Nora says:
And didn’t KG later lay zaza on the ground with hard screen? Get a clue.
October 22nd, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Diego says:
I don’t recall KG laying Zaza on the ground afterwards with a hard screen. (Rather, I think KG nearly peed his shorts the rest of that game as the Hawks won another one at home.) Zaza is 280+ lbs; KG would need Pierce and Ray on the assist to put Zaza on the ground (unless Zaza pulled one of his frequent Vlade Divac flops).
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
GEE...Make um say ugghhhhhh says:
KG still got Rabies lol! Imma start callin him Kujo.
Three Stacks nice look on that info. I think Bobby will do better than Brock, but Brock can most def. make an instant name if he can be Couture. He better ground and pound early cause if it goes past the 1st round, I got Couture all day.
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
schoops says:
whoa whoa. I apologize for typing 250. I meant 350 for jerome and eddy.
and curry should try to be on a celebrity edition of “the biggest loser.”
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
gift of gab says:
calm down kg…it’s still preseason. whoever keeps writing that they can’t wait for the season to begin… i feel ya.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:42 am
VERTMAN says:
Rick Nelson, that’s a real Garden Party.