Blazers vs Kings (again), Pre-pregame (blah)

President-elect Barack Obama formally announces his transition team.

The Kings are in town. Why are these two teams playing again so soon? Because it was so fun last Friday that the Universe demanded a rematch. Meh.

One would expect an especially motivated Kings team with those memories of home-court humiliation still so fresh. Pride can be inspiring. But who knows, maybe they really are that horrible.

Kevin Martin will probably sit out again. This helps Portland, but again, hurts my fantasy team. I humbly request you send positive thoughts. Check out the previews from Bust a Bucket and Blaze of Love.

And yes, I am very happy that this game gives me an excuse to again show this picture of Kings Center Spencer Hawes just existing in his Hawesiness. Don't Hastle the Hawes?



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UPDATE: According to one tipster, Oden will be starting tonight. I haven't seen anything pop up online yet, but the source is bankable.

Blazers vs Kings, Pre-pregame

KP is getting unusually influential these days.

It should be a win tonight. This will be the first time we get to see how this team responds to coming off a blow-out victory, which could be telling.

Anyone else notice how Spencer Hawes has not been sucking this year? Brad Miller 2.0 baby! I do love Brad Miller. No I'm serious. The rules of basketball appreciation demand that you enjoy Centers that average 5 assists per game. Kevin Martin is probably out, which helps the Blazers but hurts my fantasy team. I'm so conflicted.