Bawful After Dark: May 17, 2011

20110515-erik-spoelstraErik Spoelstra looks to Cypress Hill for his motivational techniques

We already have an intriguing playoff game to watch tonight. However, even before that game tips off, we get to see the NBA draft lottery (8:30, ESPN). Because watching ping pong balls bounce is more exciting than actually watching a Cleveland-Detroit game.

Worst of the Weekend in Pictures:

20110515-derrick-rose-celebratesI think D-Rose needs a clean pair of shorts
(And why is Joakim Noah scowling?)


20110513-shane-battierWhat a deal! Every Memphis playoff ticket comes with free admission to the gun show!


20110515-zach-randolph-nick-collison"Why hello there"


20110513-marc-gasol-russell-westbrook20110513-lionel-hollins"Russell Westbrook! Stop violating my players!"


Nationally Televised Games:
Thunder at Mavericks, ESPN, 9pm (Series tied 0-0): I hope you like Youth Vs. Experience discussions, because odds are you're about to be bludgeoned with a 50 pound sack of them during this series. For example, OKC's four leading scorers are all 23 or younger. Dallas hasn't played a single player that age in the entire postseason. So why are the Thunder even bothering to practice or do any coaching strategy discussions, etc.? Just wheel in a TV, turn on Matlock, and the Mavs will be so distracted it'll just be a layup line!