Howdy,
Maybe I could wait a bit longer and then could write about an NBA Basketball All-Star Game in which both sides scored 200 points.
Not total.
Both teams.
East and West, 200 points each.
I haven’t watched any of it, but I noticed the half-time score was West 97 — East 92.
People have joked about scores in the 200’s, but that’s still a reach.
I’d say this year had a chance, but, supposedly — if the game is close at the end — players compete just a little and play just a little D in the latter part of the fourth quarter.
Competitors sniffing the chance for a win. For bragging rights.
So, if the only semblance of defense is yet to be played, maybe a score of 200 won’t happen this year.
Checking the score … 7:01 left in the fourth 167 — 159, the West stars leading the cast from the East.
That’s a lot of points!
Running tally … 174 – 165. Clock: 5:35 left to play.
As I’ve said, a lot of points.
But it looks like it’s good I started this post before the game was over to write about 200-point teams, because the clock is winning at this point — time playing the only defense to be found.
Checking the box score … Wowsers! Hometown All-Star for the New Orleans event Anthony Davis has 44 points on 31 shots. I guess — from peering in on the stats — they’ve been feeding a fan-favorite the ball.
Also feeding himself the ball, most likely, West teammate, point guard Russell Westbrook has 41 points on 26 shots. He’s known to be a ball-hog and has also, I believe, captured a couple of All-Star game MVP’s, so he may be pushing for that.
My bias toward his game, and displayed selfishness and immaturity (pride), would say Westbrook’s probably attacking the stats on his own while others are pumping up Davis for the crowd.
But, again, I haven’t watched any of the game.
Re-checking … Anthony Davis with … 50 points!
The high scorer on the East has 28, and I’m glad I’m blogging this and not podcasting because, though I’ve heard his name multiple times, I wouldn’t have a clue how to pronounce Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name aloud. He’s a stud player, like a seven-foot tall athletic forward who’s spent time at the point position. A 7-footer playing point guard: not normal.
And he [“he,” short for Giannis Antetokounmpo] throws down monster dunks. That’s how I know anything about him [“him,” short for Giannis Antetokounmpo], the dunks. The unpronounceable Milwaukee Bucks player is a highlight reel. Ridiculous dunks. They call him the Greek Freak, because his game is freakish — and no one can say his name.
Checking back on the game … oh, maybe … 190 — 175, 1:47 to play.
Nope, “End of the 4th Quarter.”
“End of Game”: 192 — 182.
West team on top.
Western Conference takes NBA All-Star Game 192 — 182.
Only 8 points from 200 for the West!
That’s a lot of buckets.
Dunks and 3’s, I’m sure.
D, I doubt.
Not much defense, on either side, that’s for sure. Nobody’s needs to watch it to know that. Only 26 points shy of that 400 point total.
NBA basketball points starting to feel like my words in a word count, a lot, but not always enough to quite hit the mark.
Speaking of points, New Orleans Pelican Anthony Davis finished with 52 to break Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star Game record of 42.
Western Conference 192 — Eastern Conference 182.
—Billy
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