Asides 7

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Dyingston
Five seasons ago, I was indifferent to them. The last two seasons, I have been annoyed by their challenge. Right now, all I feel is pity. Well, pity and hunger. Yeah, I'm a little hungry. I think I'll have Chipotle for lunch. I find it funny how they still tell me that the guacamole is $1.40 extra even though it's been like 5 years and everyone undoubtedly knows this. I feel bad for the employee. I mean, I know it's coming, she knows I know it's coming, and yet she still has to say it. Stupid operating procedures. Stupid corporate. Did you know that Chipotle is actually owned by McDonald's. Ha, that'd make you think twice about one of your favorite burrito joints. But I still go there. Whattayagonna do? They got the goods.

(Ok, so I'm still a little indifferent. And so it goes in Clipperland.)

[UPDATE: This friend of mine just emailed me that McDonald's no longer owns Chipotle as of Oct 2006. Thanks man. Now I can eat my burrito in peace and think about Livingston's knee instead. And about Brian Buyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyou- youyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyouyou-
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[Update 2: This is from the Clippers' Press Release --

The MRI revealed that Livingston suffered tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral meniscus. Livingston also suffered a patella dislocation, in addition to the previously diagnosed tibia/femoral dislocation.

Just brutal. Now, that, my friends, is blowing out a knee. Seriously, though, it's a shame. I mean, poking fun at the Clippers aside, I really hope that Shaun Livingston makes it back.]

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Giant Losers
This whole thing would make so much more sense if the stadium was packed with fans. Instead, it is performed for an audience of themselves. It's a sad show.
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No More Tears

Lamar is turning a corner.

On the heels of two, slump breaker wins against the Celtics and the Warriors, the Lakers scored themselves their most impressive road win of the season over Utah and their best game in more than a month. Girlfriends of Laker fans rejoice.
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From the L.A. Times:
Now that's a hell of a question. As you can see, the list of memorable Laker powerforwards contains an eclectic mix of players with a wide range of styles. I guess that's what happens when you have a history of dominant centers -- a history of odd powerforwards.

I'd take Rob.
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Some Dodger Notes:
+ Found this from SI.com's John Donovan (via DodgerThoughts):

Like many Japanese pitchers, Saito throws at least five different pitches and, for the most part, he's thrown only three of them in America: the shuto fastball, the curve and the slider. (Martin (Dodger catcher Russell Martin) says he's seen Saito mess around with a split-fingered fastball, too.) With hitters more aware of him and what he throws, Saito may be forced to open his bag of pitches.

Gyro ball, maybe?

+ We all love Tommy Lasorda. Tommy Lasorda loves hookers. We all love hookers.

Allegedly.
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