Bawful After Dark: May 3, 2011

20110502-tom-thibodeauWell, no wonder the Bulls lost. Thibs was busy doing an eye exam during the game!

I have to admit I am impressed by the Grizzlies, and like their style of playing basketball. Very old-school in that they put a big emphasis on dominating the paint, scoring from the post, and playing an inside game in general. Well, you know, except Z-Bo and Marc Gasol were sinking long jumpers the other night. So forget I said anything?

Worst of the Night in Pictures:

20110502-tom-thibodeau-awardTom Thibodeau is ecstatic. Trust me.


20110502-jeff-teagueJeff Teague was especially excited to start last night -- he's the first baller with a conjoined twin to start an NBA game


20110502-eddie-murphyEddie Murphy contemplates how to further waste his comedic talents


20110502-kobe-bryantI know this is going to be hard to believe, but I was able to dig up a picture of Kobe shooting a long jumper in last night's game. (I know, right? What were the odds?)


20110502-rick-carlisleSomeone spot him! That invisible barbell looks heavy!


20110502-joakim-noah"OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"


Nationally Televised Games:
Celtics at Heat, TNT, 7pm (Heat lead series 1-0): Considering the way the intensity level of this series is already amping up, I fully expect someone to be violently assaulted on the court within the next game or two live on TNT. I can't wait for the crossover with Franklin & Bash where they have to represent one of the NBA players and wacky hijinx ensue!

Grizzlies at Thunder, TNT, 9:30pm (Grizzlies lead series 1-0): Quotes that sound crazy when taken out of context: Lionel Hollins said "I think Zach (Randolph) is the epitome of life."