Richard Jefferson was diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain of his ankle, an injury that includes some ligament damage. He’ll be out 4-8 weeks.
Fantasy Impact: Look for Vince Carter and Nenad Krstic to get more scoring opportunities, while Antoine Wright will take RJ’s place in the starting lineup. Wright was quiet Sunday night, mustering just one point in 35 minutes of play.
The NBA has improved their image by implementing a dress code, warning players about off the court activities and lastly, putting in a new “technical”rule. The rule prohibits players from adamantly questioning calls. This was put in to eliminate the whining, towel throwing or just general crying.
The season has started with almost three times as many technicals fouls and 5 more ejections. Does this mean the rule is bad, or does this mean the NBA players are spoiled babies who always get their way? I believe David Stern made a good decision and in the long run with make the game about the game and not about the players. Marc Stein of ESPN.com doesn’t agree, but we all know who’s right.
There are only two Top 25 matchups in college football this weekend, as everyone gears up for the Ohio St./Michigan battle next Saturday. There are several good games in the NFL, highlighted by the Bears/Giants game on Sunday night (the BE NFL Game of the Week).
College Football
Sat, 3:30 PM: Nebraska @ (24) Texas A&M – ABC
Sat, 7 PM: (13) Tennessee @ (11) Arkansas – ESPN2
Sat, 10:15 PM: (21) Oregon @ (7) USC – local
NFL
Sun, 1 PM: San Diego @ Cincinnati – CBS
Sun, 1 PM: NY Jets @ New England – CBS
Sun, 4:15 PM: St. Louis @ Seattle – FOX
Sun, 8:15 PM: Chicago @ NY Giants – NBC
NBA
Fri, 8 PM: Miami @ New Jersey – ESPN
Fri, 10:30 PM: Detroit @ LA Lakers – ESPN
Sat, 8:30 PM: Indiana @ Chicago – NBATV
Sun, 3:30 PM: NO/OKC @ LA Clippers – NBATV
Sun, 8 PM: Houston @ Miami – ESPN
Auto Racing
Sat, 3:30 PM: NASCAR Busch Series Arizona Travel 200 – TNT
Sun, 3 PM: NASCAR Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 – NBC
On the heels of a win at San Antonio, the Cavs dispatched the Bulls, 113-94, putting to rest (for now) any debate over who’s the best team in the Central. Kenny Smith made a good comment at halftime about the Bulls. They looked great against Miami because they pushed the ball and outran the Heat. But when they play a young, athletic team like the Cavs, they have trouble getting open shots. They still don’t have a low post game – you’re better off not mentioning that Elton Brand for Tyson Chandler trade in the Windy City – and the addition of Ben Wallace isn’t going to make that any better. They are a team of jumpshooters, so they’ll run into the same problems the Bucks did when they had Sam Cassell, Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson. When the jumpers aren’t falling, and there will be stretches, things are going to get ugly. On the other hand, the problem with Cleveland is their consistency. Sure, they’ve got three impressive wins against playoff teams from last season, but their two losses were against the Bobcats and the Hawks. And they lost to the Hawks at home. Ugh.
Will the real Cavs please stand up?
The Mavs got a much-needed win against the Suns in Phoenix. There’s nothing like a game against the Suns to cure your offensive woes. Jason Terry finally reported to the team, scoring 30 points, while Dirk Nowitzki was himself, posting a 35/7/4 games. The Suns simply can’t stop anyone, and that will be their Achilles heel unless they figure out a way to put forth at least some resistance at that end of the court. A quick look at the standings tonight shows Dallas (1-4), Phoenix (1-5) and Denver (0-3) all at the bottoms of their respective divisions. I didn’t see that coming.
Kenyon Martin needs his right knee scoped and will be out indefinitely. Nene and Eduardo Najera should get more minutes in his place. This is a tough blow to the Nuggets, who have started the season 0-3.
In Boston, Al Jefferson will be out 3-6 weeks with an appendectomy, while Theo Ratliff returned from injury and started against the Bobcats.
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