Line of the Night: Iverson’s (5.08) half of the abbreviated year of Independence was not enough to top C-But’s (aka Caron Butler) line last night (5.40). Butler’s 57% on less attempts put him just below Iverson’s 56% (more attempts), but Caroming Caron’s 4 steals was where he made up ground like Obama in Iowa. Both had 3 three pointers. LeBron’s 39 points (4.76) came on 48% (yet more attempts), and he gathered 11 rebounds while equaling AI in assists at 8. No Steals and No Blocks hurt Bron Bron’s attempt-at-a-triple-double fantasy score, dropping him to 3rd in the polls.

Honorable Mentions: Mike Miller came through in 4th place (4.68) mostly due to his 12-13 from the line. Since Marcus Camby was 6th on the night (7 blocks), let’s celebrate two Nuggets in the top 10 with the startling and profound realization that Denver has not only a Dance Team, but a Cheer Team.

I expect Dance Teamer Nicole Hurdle to make a strong run for All-Star Dance Team member. Observe.

I think that every team should get a Cheer Team in addition to the Dance Team. This makes it easier on the dancers since they can focus on their core competency, and it also means that instead of those random people shooting t-shirts out of cannons and slingshots, there will be friendly faces providing an alternative brand of energy for NBA fans. Friendly faces like those of Sarah and Chris. Observe.

He’s kind of an old skool Troy Murphy, no? Before Muph decided to cultivate a Jim Halpert look.

Waiver Wire Line of the Night: Speaking of Nuggets, Anthony Carter (4.02) has started running the show pretty effectively for the Nugs, dropping 15 dimes last night. His shooting was fairly off-ful, but he did have 2 steals and 3 blocks. Not bad for a plug-n-play PG.

Rise With Us: Chris Quinn made 5 more three pointers. Mike Conley played 35 minutes again and had 11 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds.

Goat of the Night: It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Antoine Walker. The TWolves have pretty much made headlines only when it concerned Marko Jaric’s Significant Other. But since Walker played 20 minutes and came up with only 2 rebounds and a three pointer, I thought I’d throw him out there. That, and there really wasn’t anyone else outside of the top 100 yesterday that shouldn’t have been there. Two rebounds, 20 minutes. Where’s that put him on Hollingere’s Rebound Rate thing?