The Raptors beat the Pelicans 119 to 106. Most people seem to be happy about this because they want a free pizza. I remember when pizza was just something you ate on a Friday because your parents were tired of cooking, but now it is tied to the defensive effort of professional athletes.
Scottie Barnes is playing point guard again. It makes sense because he is tall and can see over people, like a giraffe or a very athletic librarian. When he brings the ball up the court, it feels like anything could happen, which is both exciting and slightly stressful for my blood pressure.
The Development of Ja Kobe
People are talking about Ja Kobe Walter. Specifically, they are talking about his body. It is a strange thing to discuss another person's physical maturation so publicly, but that is the NBA. Once he gets his NBA body, apparently things will change.
My uncle says the same thing about his old Honda Civic. He says once he gets the new transmission, it will be a powerhouse. I have been hearing that since 2012. I hope Ja Kobe finds his transmission sooner than the Honda did.
Wells and Pizza Codes
Paul Jones keeps saying bottom of the well. I like Paul, he has a very steady voice, but I do not know if I have ever actually seen the bottom of a well. It sounds dark down there. If the ball goes in the well, we should probably be worried about how to get it back, not celebrating the shot.
Does anyone have the QR code for the pizza? People are asking. It is funny that we win a basketball game and the first instinct is to look for a digital square to scan for dough and cheese. I suppose a win feels better when there is pepperoni involved.
I think about the 2007 Raptors sometimes. Jorge Garbajosa. He was crafty. He did not need a QR code to be effective. He just stood in the right places and understood the geometry of the floor.
We are 119 points richer in the scoring column tonight. The Pelicans are gone. Scottie is moving the ball. I am going to stare at a wall for a while and think about whether a well actually has a bottom, or if it is just water all the way down. Probably just water.