1st Quarter, Part I

All time is EST

10:42 - Announcer mentions that Dallas is only getting to the line 21 times a game this season. Not good, especially since you're one of the best teams in the league at free throws. Too many jumpers.

I have a feeling that's going to be the theme of the evening.

10:45 - Denver is in the midst of a 7-2 run. Not the best way to start a game. And Terry just went for another long jumper. Sigh.

Denver is famously bad on D. Why the hell not penetrate?

10:49 - Imagine if Billups and 'Melo had been playing together since 2003? Would the Pistons have won more titles? Or none? How would 'Melo and 'Sheed gotten on? So many questions.

10:50 - Iso for Josh Howard. Wait, you're telling me this isn't 2006?

10:51 - Damp and Diop both have 2 fouls, and we're six minutes in. At least now the Mavs can try my small ball lineup.

10:54 - Tie 12-12. Dirk driving to the hoop. He's fouled........AND GOALTENDING. BAM!! I have feelings for that man more than any heterosexual male should have for another. And you know what? It doesn't bother me to say it.

10:55 - A stop, and Howard drives to the lane, drawing a foul. See Josh? Isn't that much better.