Grizzlies' Williams Wins Name Game

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 19 (Ticker) -- Jason Williams outplayed his point guard namesake with 27 points and eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies coasted to a 123-99 preseason victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

Bulls rookie Jay Williams, known as Jason during his days at Duke, collected 19 points and four assists.

Jason Williams scored 10 points early as the Grizzlies jumped out to a 15-5 lead. Memphis closed the first half with a 7-2 spurt to open a 61-48 lead.

The Grizzlies opened the third quarter by hitting eight of their first nine shots. Jason Williams capped the run with a 3-pointer to widen the advantage to 72-53.

Memphis rookie guard Gordan Giricek left the game in the second quarter with a sprained left hip. Chicago veteran swingman Jalen Rose also was forced to depart in the second with a sore right knee.

Eddy Curry scored 27 points for the Bulls.

(Shane Battier added 12 for Memphis)

Well, it's at least refreshing to see Memphis win a game. Perhaps they'll do a bit better this year.

I also hope that lame asshole JAY Williams gets his ass kicked all year long by EVERYBODY.

Portland is looking REALLY good so far. I know it's only the preseason, but I can dream, can't I?

Moonbeam said:

Of course you can!

I don't care much about Portland, personally, but I'd like to see ANYBODY do better than the Lakers. It's time for someone new to be on top. It's getting stale.

You can dream of Portland, as I can of Memphis.

BattierBeMyDaddy said:

Indeed. I have advertised it greatly that the Lakers are my least favorite sports franchise ever. They'll probably win again this year, though.

Moonbeam said:

Well, you and me both. I hate their players, and I hate their coach. And I know Supernova is going to come around and kick our butts for this!

For that matter, I hate most of the NBA these days. A bunch of whiney old hacks There's no heart in NBA basketball. Just a bunch of overpayed assholes. Most of them deserve no respect.

Laker haters in this house! If you see them point them out!

Big Laker fan here. Bigger Piston fan though. I will say that the Pistons did some strange posturing for next year's salary and draft by letting Stackhouse head out.

It should be interesting for the Wizards, as Stackhouse is a very potent offensive player and has been sharpening his assist game and defense.

Battier: !!!

Moonie: !!!


Battier: It should be very interesting what a genius (and I don't use that word lightly) like Jerry West does with the Grizzlies. I hated the fact that he left the Lakers, and I don't like the fact that he had to leave It was the only organization he ever worked for in his adult life. One thing he doesn't have with the Grizzlies though; as much money to deal with as he usually is allowed to sign players with.

Moonie: I don't know what type of moves the Trailblazers have made during the off-season but according to one fan I know they've improved. All things being equal (sans the dreaded "i" word), it should be an exciting year.


Blehhh
[This message was edited Sun Oct 20 18:28:12 PDT 2002 by Supernova]

who cares about Pre-Season? the Bottom Line it's all about the Lakers&Kings&then there is Everybody else IMHO.and lets remember Shaq whipped Ass on One Foot Last Year what is He gonna do with two Good Feet?? OUCH!!! in the East the Nets are still the team too Beat.Celtics could be interesting same as Pistons.Wizards will be Better but Stackhouse still ain't a Money Player IMHO.Pacers&Hornets watch out if they Ever play too there Talent? Sixers interesting year maybe.same with Bucks.the Magic will be alright as long as Hill&T-Mac are on the Attack. out West after the Lakers&Kings: lets see:Blazers will be alright as will Mav's&Watch out for the Clippers.but lets be real Lakers&Kings are like what the 49ers&Cowboys were too the NFC back in the Early too Mid 90's in the NFL.While My Bills were a Damn Good Team&Had a Damn Good Run the Interest was on the Cowboys&49ers.well in the NBA it's all about the Lakers&Kings&then there is everybody else.Jerry West leaving La&Now Magic going too the Sonics.Jerry Buss needs too Keep People&leave that Weave alone.but Oh well June time for RING 4.

mistermaxxx said:

I really can't bare to read a word of this. Would anyone like to tell me what it said?

BattierBeMyDaddy said:

Lakers&Kings&then everybody else.Lakers for 4 peat.who cares about Pete Samperas looking Battier?? Lakers all the way.

Champions = PACERS

Eventhough we do have the biggest cry baby in the NBA on our team...Also known as Reggie Miller.


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I made a vow to myself when I moved to chicago from
Indiana, never be a bears or bulls fan, cause well quite frankly they suck ass.
[This message was edited Sun Oct 20 20:57:56 PDT 2002 by MostBeautifulGrlNTheWorld]

Supernova said:

Indeed. I'd like to see my Blazers get 50 wins again. Regardless of their playoff woes, the Blazers HAVE made the playoffs an incredible 20 years in a row. That in itself says something.

wizards

One Word,LAKERS!And no it's not stale that they win all the time.It's as fresh as the first championship with Magic/Karrem.Don't hate...Congradulate.

4LOVE said:

Maybe for a Lakers fan. For the rest of us, it's fucking stale!

Go Memphis! Go Shane Battier

4LOVE said:

don't forget West,Chamberlin&GoodRich Winning Rings for the Lakers back in the 60's or George Milken Winning them in the 50's for the Lakers? Time For Shaq&Kobe too continue too make more History.after we Beat the Kings then the Sorry Ass East Team can take another Broom as we Grab the Gold Ball for the 4th Straight Time.