137 to 132! - a fun game to watch

[HMURDOCH@xxxxxxx]

Ok, so it was the last game of the regular season and Paul Pierce wasn't 
playing etc - but it was a real fun game to watch.

Another very good game by Ricky - 24 points and 7 assists (and if Blount and 
others had been better at converting some nice passing his assists would have 
been higher).

Bount had another good contract game with 27 points and 12 rebounds.  His 
highlight (maybe of the year) came when he stole the ball and actually dribbled 
it all the way down the court for a slam.  He's developing into a more agile 
and fluid player than I thought he was capable of being.  Still not the best 
ballhandling big man ever, but not chopped cabbage either.

And what about the rook!  Markus had his career high scoring night with 28 
points!  And added 5 steals and 5 assists (with only 1 turnover).  Nice to see 
what he could do with a decent amount of game time.  Has a lot to learn, but 
anyone who doesn't see real NBA level talent there just isn't watching the games.

Again, not a real Obie level of defense (or any defense for that matter ;-), 
but a real fun game to watch, and it was really great to see Paul Pierce with 
big grins on the sideline obviously enjoying watching his teamates and 
hopefully getting over his injuries and well rested for the playoffs.

Hank M.