Sonics Beat the Heat (Part II)

5 Things I really liked about last night's game:

1. Fortson standing up to Shaq
2. Collison's beautiful backdoor pass to AD for a nifty layup
3. Ridnour turning on the ABA feel when the Sonics needed it
4. The look on Eddie Jones' face in the 4th quarter when the Sonics began to take control
5. Radman, Radman, Radman

Game Night # 31: Washington Bullets Wizards

Who wears short shorts?

It's nostalgia time, baby!

The Sonics duel with their victims in the 78-79 Championship Series. Of course, as bad as Sonic fans feel about the length of time between championships, Bullet/Wiz fans have to feel even worse. Christ, has this team won a playoff game in the interim, let alone a series? The Wiz organization has been so inept, fans have filed a suit in family court for lack of support.

Good Sign: When Gilbert Arenas is a key to your team's success, you know something has gone painfully awry.

Bad Sign: Reggie Evans is out with the flu (part II)

Vegas line: Sonics by 2
Prediction: Sonics 96 - Wizards 90
Record Against the Spread: 11-6

George!

It appears George Karl, every Sonic fan's favorite coach, is a leading candidate for the Nuggets' job. Karl's ties to Denver owner Stan Kroenke are cited as the prime reason.

Seeems to me this is a perfect situation for Karl. He'll be taking over a team that is already playoff-ready, is set with quality players at nearly every position except SG, and is primed to explode.