Steve Nash's swollen right eye brings to mind various characters
With the Lakers and Suns having a week to prepare for their Western Conference Finals matchup, it's unlikely the Lakers will have to deal with Steve Nash, the one-eyed monster. Instead they'll just have to deal with somehow limiting his assists, as if that's not a daunting task in itself since he's third in the NBA in that category, dishing out about nine dimes a game.
The time off will probably heal Nash's swollen right eye, which needed six stitches after he took an errant elbow from San Antonio forward Tim Duncan on Sunday in Game 4 of the Suns-Spurs semifinals. In that game, Nash essentially lost one eye, but he didn't lose his court vision, leading a fourth-quarter charge and collecting 20 points and nine assists in the Suns' series-clinching victory. While marveling at his skill set, I couldn't help but wonder if I was actually seeing Two-Face, Cyclops or even "SNL's" Admiral Spaceship come to life. Fortunately, Nash didn't kill anything, except, of course, the Spurs' playoff fortunes.
With Nash's eye swollen shut, who would you say he most closely resembles? What would be your photo caption be for the above photo? The best comment will be featured in Wednesday morning's links post.
-- Mark Medina
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Photo: Suns point guard Steve Nash, with a stitched and swollen eye, gets a high-five from a teammate during the fourth quarter Sunday, when Phoenix eliminated the Spurs with a Game 4 victory. Credit: Eric Gay / Associated Press.
Photo: Two-Face. Credit: Warner Bros.
Photo: Laser Cats. Credit: "Saturday Night Live"
Photo: Cyclops. Credit: Getty Images.
There's a game on that has some bearing on our road to the ring.
Cleveland doesn't look like they believe. LeBron hasn't started his free throw parade yet, but it's beginning to look a lot like Orlando.
Posted by: VMan | May 11, 2010 at 06:02 PM
Not that the Nash eye thing isn't relevant... just love to watch LeBronze implode.
Posted by: VMan | May 11, 2010 at 06:03 PM
What, No Rocky?
"Cut me Mick..."
JR
Posted by: Jolly Rancher | May 11, 2010 at 06:06 PM
LBJ playing low and expecting to come back in the 2nd to play HERO
Posted by: ouchhhhhhhh | May 11, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Boston by 7 with 43 seconds left in the 1st half.
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Come on Boston. Beat these crabs. Lets have some crab chowder.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 06:18 PM
Ray allen just hit back to back 3s to start the 2nd half. Boston up by 12...
My favorite Cyclops: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a77pycC78Q0&feature=related
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 06:46 PM
The secret to offense is penetration. The secret to defense is anticipation.
The secret to stopping Steve Nash is force him to go left because of his eye.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TOM
Posted by: LakerTom | May 11, 2010 at 06:48 PM
the Lakers will have to deal with Steve Nash, the one-eyed monster
=============================================
Who is the biggest "one-eyed monster"?
a. Nash
b. Shaq
c. LeBron
Posted by: mti312 | May 11, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Oh! the crabs are being cooked in slow fire. The leprechauns are going to eat some sea food tonight.
Posted by: MrNano | May 11, 2010 at 06:53 PM
Cavs by 15, LeBron is 0-7 half way tru the 3rd quarter.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 06:54 PM
We are all witnesses.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Celtics by 18...20-8 second half run by the Celts.
Wait...Ray Allen hits another 3. Celtics by 21.
Wait, Jamison hits a 3, Celtics by 18.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:00 PM
So I'm watching this septic crab game and the only thing I keep thinking is how much princess jimmy has that look in her eyes that KNOWS she's going down.
This is just too delicious.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:02 PM
wes
Cyclops-Satyr, you don't see those too often.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Justa, you think it's his last game in Cleveland?
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:04 PM
I'm picturing Nash in a puffy shirt saying "but I don't wanna be a pirate".
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Mark G - oh yeah.... she's outta there.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:04 PM
justanothermambafan,
is it possible for septic crab to be delicious?
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Hey hobbit!!
I hear it's almost as good as the crab bisque they're currently serving at the Q.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:05 PM
I don't know, LeBron James is really wilting under the heat of this game. Like last year, I wonder if the championship might just go to the team who can go the longest without self destructing. And since we have Kobe, we have a real chance of being the last ones standing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgswymaBuDk
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:06 PM
Last night, was I the only one hoping that those girls in the green Fish Lied t-shirts would get hit in the face by a bullet pass?
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:06 PM
James 2-11, Celtics by 18, 1 min left in 3rd.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:08 PM
Justa, i think about him too. What he is going to do?
He will leave next season, knowing the crabs didn't win because of him?
who is going to be his scapegoat?
Where is he going to be the Queen? in wonderland 3d? he will team up whith the bunny?
and a long etc.
Posted by: MrNano | May 11, 2010 at 07:08 PM
Justanothermambafan,
suddenly I'm remembering "Wedding Crashers"
Crab cakes! I love crab cakes!!!
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:08 PM
"Mayor of Cleveland, puts city on suicide watch."
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:09 PM
wes - watching this game and seeing how the princess is dealing with this adversity is kinda like watching the Thuggets implode. They just don't look like they believe they can do it.
Mark G - I wouldn't have added "pass", but yeah - you weren't the only one.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Justa, yeah those skanks were foul.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:11 PM
Mark G,
They reminded me of this precious lady:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckVV3eA4azw&feature=related
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:12 PM
MrNano - I have a sneaking suspicion that we are going to hear one HELL of a lot of yapping tomorrow about how sore her elbow is. LMAO! So they won't lose because of her - but because she was injured. See??? The elbow is the scapegoat. Therefore, she can go anywhere she wants because she'll be healthy! HAHAHA!
Hobbit - that's a great movie!! I can't even remember how many times I've seen it LOL! But for our analogy, I still like crab bisque better. This way they're nothing but puddles on the floor. The snot beat right out of them. Crab cakes are more of a solid, implying there's something left. Crabs lose tonight and it's O.V.E.R.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:14 PM
wesjoe
I love the Jazz Sax with a 60's Kurosawa film.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:15 PM
wesjoe,
lol, they were at least that bad.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:16 PM
LEBRON CAN'T DO SH******************T! HAHAHAHA! ALL THOSE QUEEN LOVERS WOULD SAY THAT IT'S BECAUSE OF @LEBRONSELBOW! TAKE A MOMENT AND STOP BEING A FOOL --- SEE KOBE!
I WANT A CELTICS-LAKERS REMATCH!
BRYLLE
Posted by: BRYLLE | May 11, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Well, this game is OVAH!
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:17 PM
PREACH BRYLLE PREACH !!!!
We may get that match-up, but we'll have to see how the septics do against the Magic first. Personally, I would love to beat the green weeners down in the Finals, but I'm not sure I see them getting there. Then again, Magic haven't been tested yet.
the ECF should be pretty interesting to watch.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:18 PM
Mark G,
Yep, Kurosawa was a master of sound. You can close your eyes and still enjoy the feast. Heve you see the scene in his "Ran" where the King's entourage gets ambushed? There's great stretches where one instrument plays behing the slaughter. Check it out:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qZfpKQ-1fg
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:19 PM
Celtics by 24. The more Shaq plays, the worse the Cavs play.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Kurosawa should have scored this game.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:22 PM
wes - the curse of the Big Mistake continues....
Not to mention the Curse of the MVP....
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:23 PM
Justa, seriously, the worst possible outcome this year was Shaq getting a 5th ring.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM
It's not how you start. It's how you finish.
The oldest saying in the NBA. Best records in the regular dont mean squat. The NBA enforced the home court advantage to the best record to prevent teams from phasing themselves.
Posted by: mti312 | May 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM
justanothermambafan,
lbj = nash 2.0
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM
Mark G - I hear suicide hotlines are opening up all over Cleveland.
Call 1-800-whatthehell?
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM
Hi Guys
Is this the adios crab chat?
Posted by: usedtocare | May 11, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Mark G - that, in combination with some bling on the princess, would have been too much for me to handle.
I'd rather get the weeners in the Finals over them any day. At least there's a rivalry there. (But I still think it may be the Magic).
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Bron doesn't trust his shot. He's a regular season shooter.
Posted by: VMan | May 11, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Justa, maybe his elbow is really his evil-not grown- twin?
or is really posessed by an evil spirit? It will turn around vomiting green...?
Just too many questions!
Posted by: MrNano | May 11, 2010 at 07:28 PM
hobbit - LOL - perfect!!!!
usedtocare - this is the dress rehearsal! Still 1 more to go back in Bahston.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:28 PM
"Cleveland Liquor Stores Sell Out"
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:29 PM
Biggest Choke in BBall, since . . . . , Last year, when the Cavs choked.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:30 PM
is selfless when you throw the ball to you teammates like a hot potato, not wanting to live to your marketing legend? not being the real MVP who can do anything?
Posted by: MrNano | May 11, 2010 at 07:30 PM
mti312 - that is exactly why I don't get too high or low during the regular season. The Lakers are BUILT for the playoffs. They are COACHED for the playoffs. That's why we WIN the playoffs !!!!!
Everyone else is going for the longest streak, or the best record, or the MVP, yadda yadda yadda....
WE PLAY FOR RINGS!!! (nod to Jon K)
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:31 PM
usedtocare,
these are just the last rites.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM
It really looked to me like the Cavs expected this game to be given to them, and they were not prepared to find an opponant willing to exchange punches in the jaw. There was so little passion in that Cavs performance, I wonder if they can recover.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Mark G - you are rollin brah!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM
I was just looking at vintage travel trailers --called "canned hams" on ebay
and bid 20 bucks on what looks like an mvp trophy.
Posted by: usedtocare | May 11, 2010 at 07:33 PM
usedtocare,
lol
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:34 PM
wes - I think it is. The blow to the psyche is the most damaging. Tomorrow we'll hear all about the elbow. Maybe even how she doesn't have enough talent around her. It will be fun! But I don't see a 7 game series anymore. It'll be done next game.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Justa, you are too kind sis
I'll be here all week,
please remember to tip your waitresses
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Wow. This is the 3rd win of the series for the Celtics? Amazing. Poor Cavs fans, this will be a week like we had leading up to game 7 against Portland a few years back. Every call to talk radio back then thought we couldn't win that game. We did, and we had that 16 point 4th quarter comeback to get the victory.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:34 PM
justanothermambafan,
Have you seen iron man 2?
I keep hearing that song in my head. Thinking about Kobe with all the injuries.
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:35 PM
funny bone? what is a funny bone?
the ELBOW Sleeve DOES NOT fit. we must acquit.
Posted by: ouchhhhhhhh | May 11, 2010 at 07:36 PM
mmmmmm crab bisque with a side of baked beans.... yummy
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Used to care, those vintage trailers are super cool. I love those things.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | May 11, 2010 at 07:37 PM
hobbit - not yet but I plan on it. I liked the first one a lot.
I know not of the song to which you are referring though.... I try to stay away from previews so I enjoy the movie more.
ouchhhhhh - LMAO!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:38 PM
I'm dying to see LBJ's post game interview, if he goes to it.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:38 PM
That Shaq trade is looking better by the day. :)
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Everything about LeBron and Cleveland rubs me the wrong way. No fire, no camraderie, one big machine built to showcase the "king" and when it fails, it fails spectacularly.
Anyone making the argument that LeBron passed Kobe better check the past three years of playoff basketball. Kobe = Leader, LeBron = Figurehead.
Posted by: teamn | May 11, 2010 at 07:39 PM
I want to read JonK's special report about this game!!
Posted by: MrNano | May 11, 2010 at 07:39 PM
ustedtocare, ROFLMAO, that was classic
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Wow...who wants to bet Princess Jimmy's elbow and the rest of the team get the blame for not "coming through in the clutch"... I hope Shaq throws him under bus for crying about his elbow. When Kobe played all season with one hand and claw, then threw out his back, then sprained an ankle THEN tweaked a knee.
PRINCESS JIMMY IS A JOKE!!!!
*insert 911 is a Joke parody Lyrics here
Posted by: The Infamous El Guapo | May 11, 2010 at 07:40 PM
hobbit - he's a secret Laker undercover agent lol!
Hey - do you think he'll end up back in LA at all? I personally don't see it. I don't even see his jersey up in the rafters.... you?
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:40 PM
this is heating UP
Posted by: ouchhhhhhhh | May 11, 2010 at 07:40 PM
usedtocare, I meant the MVP ebay line, just to clarify. I'm still laughing.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:42 PM
teamn - I disagree. They can totally dance well together.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:42 PM
Two girls in the crowd wearing "Boozer Lied" t-shirts. Remember how he promised to stay, then after the Cavs built a team around him, he slipped out and signed with Utah.
Sing it with me....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBvG0uuoiQo
Posted by: usedtocare | May 11, 2010 at 07:42 PM
justanothermambafan,
the song is "iron man. " by black sabbath.
teamn, are you saying that the Black Mamba, the assassin is the power behind
David Stern's throne?
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:42 PM
sup el guapo!!
We all know that the princess isn't fit to carry Kobe's jock.
Actually - she's not fit to even look at it.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:43 PM
Oh gawd, how I want the Lakers to play the C's in the Finals. I'm salivating.
Posted by: p ang | May 11, 2010 at 07:43 PM
Is that 34 pts with 3 minutes left?
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM
hobbit - oh.... duh....
Hey - it's been a long day and I'm tired lol!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM
"I was just looking at vintage travel trailers --called "canned hams" on ebay
and bid 20 bucks on what looks like an mvp trophy."
Posted by: usedtocare | May 11, 2010 at 07:33 PM
I nominate it for snarky comment of the day.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM
Will 131-92 change his handle to 110-82?
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Kobe = Leader, LeBron = Figurehead.
Le Brick = more like the Bubble Head porcelain figurine in the Playoffs
Posted by: ouchhhhhhhh | May 11, 2010 at 07:45 PM
p ang - easy man! They still gotta get past the Magic!
hobbit - yup. A complete beatdown. Like I said - crab bisque!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:45 PM
:)
Posted by: ChicNstu | May 11, 2010 at 07:45 PM
The only thing i know is that if she loses, princess jimmy will not shake hands because of his elbow.
Posted by: MrNano | May 11, 2010 at 07:46 PM
justanothermambafan -- as long as Kobe leads, it's all good.
hobbitmage -- if not for Kobe, this league would be toast! (I was gonna make a Sauron reference, but that would be way too nerdy).
Posted by: teamn | May 11, 2010 at 07:46 PM
wuttup chic!!
What do you predict for the Suns series?
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:47 PM
So do Cavs fans riot tonight, or do they wait for Game 6?
What is proper etiquette in these situations?
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:47 PM
oh man!
the looks of the fans in cleveland!
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:48 PM
teamn - NO LOL! I was talking about the crabs!!
You said they had no commaraderie - I said that wasn't true - they dance well together.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:48 PM
Sup jamf!!
Im thinking lakers in 6.
This game tonight is sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!
Posted by: ChicNstu | May 11, 2010 at 07:48 PM
Somewhere ....
David Stern weeps!
Posted by: hobbitmage | May 11, 2010 at 07:49 PM
ouchhhhhhh,
"Le Brick" pretty much sums it up -- this guy has about the worst shot I've seen in awhile. I cannot believe people actually think he's better than Kobe?!?!
Posted by: teamn | May 11, 2010 at 07:49 PM
why isnt lebron dancing?
Posted by: ChicNstu | May 11, 2010 at 07:49 PM
I think Stern would be pretty OK with Celts v. Lakers.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:49 PM
It looks like we may very well be able to get revenge on the Suns and the Celtics in the same year. And that may increase our chances of landing LBJ in the summer.
I wouldn't count the Cavs out yet though. I think it's going 7 games.
Posted by: EJK | May 11, 2010 at 07:50 PM
chic - I'm very happy about the princess going down.
However, I feel nauseous looking at the smiling faces of the weeners.
All in all - meh....
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 11, 2010 at 07:50 PM
Damn it is quiet in there, sounds like a HS gym.
Posted by: Mark G | May 11, 2010 at 07:50 PM