Day 68 of 170: The Day I watched the debates instead of basketball

Categorized as: Atlanta Hawks, Author: Nels, Fantasy Basketball, NBA Cheerleaders
Posted on: January 6th, 2008

I do make it a rule, though, to not talk about politics – especially not on this blog – so I’ll just say I watched both the Republicans and the Democrats and not the Bulls and we’ll leave it at that.

Line of the Night: Josh Smith (5.42) just edged Yao Ming for his 3rd LotN (along with several Honorable Mentions). 34 points on 63% shooting (60% from the line) with 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. That’s why people love Josh Smith. And the Hawks Dancers are pretty good too.

For those who like the more natural dancers:

And for those who like them a little more Josh Smith:

Honorable Mentions: Yao Ming (5.39) had another huge night; Andres Nocioni (5.36) was big for the Bulls, despite being -7 on the +/- meter.

Waiver Wire Line of the Night: I don’t exactly respect the defensive prowess of Rafer Alston, Luther Head, and Aaron Brooks, but Nate Robinson did light them up with 69% shooting and 5 three pointers leading to 25 points. Swap sides. I don’t exactly respect the defensive prowess of Nate Robinson, Stephon Marbury, or Jamal Crawford, but Aaron Brooks did light them up with 80% shooting and 4 three pointers leading to 22 points. I wouldn’t count on Aaron Brooks doing anything like that for another month or two, but Nate Rob has been scoring somewhat decently. And not really doing anything else.

Rise With Us: Once again time to look at Tyrus Thomas. Argh. 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks in 23 minutes.

Goat of the Night: Rajon Rondo followed up his 2-9 on the 4th with 1-7 last night. 5 rebounds and 0 assists is not what you want a point guard to do for you in fantasy basketball. 1-4 from the line only compounds the issue. Feel free to hit up the comments with your own Goats and Gripes. I dare you to try to top Leonard’s rant about his team.

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