Call it Small Ball Part Deux, but this shorter lineup has caused all sorts of problems for the Hornets tonight.

Jarrett Jack has played like a man possessed opposite Sergio Rodriguez and he looks incredibly comfortable shouldering a bit more of the offensive load for the second line.

Jack has 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting.

It's also important to notice that Sergio Rodriguez has gotten some serious action tonight. Normally, Sergio is a lot like TNT and used best in small doses, but tonight he's been a steady influence on the court and has really opened things up for his teammates.

His performance might not show up on the scoresheet, but if basketball kept track of assists the same way hockey does (counting both the pass to the made basket as well as the pass before that), Sergio would have about 37 assists.

He's also done an outstanding job defending Bobby Jackson.

It's 81 - 68 with 7:21 left... Tick, tick, tick...

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 Unknown said...

Whether the Blazers win or lose,
Portland fans can’t sing the blues.
‘Cause this team will put on a good show,
Even without big Greg O.
And while we can’t wait to get our big buy back,
We have lots of young talent to lead the pack.
We’ve got Blake, Frye, Outlaw, and Jack,
Who destroy their opponents like toothpaste does plaque.
And then there’s Webster, the Thrilla, and Taurean Green,
Who look great on the Rose Garden’s new HD screen.
And last season, a great player emerg-io-ed,
In the form of Spanish point guard Sergio.
Also Portland’s home to a Hollywood star,
As L.A. leaves us breathless; in need of CPR.
And don’t forget the NBA’s golden boy,
Who else? But our very own Brandon Roy.
Not only is he our favorite acronym,
But we love to watch him attack the rim.
In short, there’s nothing this team lacks,
As they have us all wearing the RED, the WHITE, the BLACK!

9:37 PM  

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