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7:03	ChronicleSports - Welcome to tonight's live game commentary. Fran Blinebury will be on at 7:30 to discuss the Rockets-Timberwolves showdown.

7:32	Fran Blinebury - Bad news for Mad Dog Madsen fans -- he's inactive tonight. Good news for Yao Ming -- no Al Jefferson.

7:35	[Comment From Charles] Do u think the rockets would look better with Lowry starting at the point and Brooks running the second team with Barry?

7:36	Fran Blinebury - That could eventually be the case in the future. It wouldn't hurt my feelings. Right now, the feeling is that, without McGrady, they need Brooks to be an offensive threat and creator with the starting unit. Lowry will frequently close, so I don't think it's that big a deal.

7:38

Fran Blinebury - Almost went with a two-man officiating crew tonight. Lead official Bob Delaney was feeling ill shortly before the game and there was a fear that he wouldn't be able to work tonight. But he's out on the floor now.

Just as long as the mob didn't catch up to him.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, pick up a copy of the book "Covert" by Bob Delaney. In it, he tells of his prior life as an undercover cop in New Jersey, who helped take down a slew of organized crime wise guys. It's great insight into Delaney and it's a helluva good read. I recommend it.

7:40	Fran Blinebury - Hey, let's get one thing out there right away. Last game, one knucklehead posted comments under an offensive name. I wasn't vigilant enough as the keeper in minding the net. My fault, my apologies.

7:42	Fran Blinebury - Ron Ron the robber. First Minnesota possession and Artest picks off a Randy Foye pass.

7:43	Fran Blinebury - Tough start for Yao. Jason Collins gets a block from behind. Wolves 4-0, 10:27 1st.

7:45	Fran Blinebury - Keeping the promise. Yao said he would demand the ball against Minnesota. He's got 3 shots in less than 2 minutes. 5-4 Wolves, 9:01 first

7:51	[Comment From rocketgirl1] Its quiet in here tonight

7:51	Fran Blinebury - It's quiet like Shane's offense.

7:52	[Comment From rocketgirl1] Ah now why do you have to be so mean to me?

7:52	Fran Blinebury - Just having fun with you. Tough love.

7:54	Fran Blinebury - Wasn't Jason Collins in all those Friday the 13th movies? He's murdering Yao. 15-11 Rox, 4:23 first

7:54	[Comment From Rfan] And Yao is only 1 for 5

7:54	[Comment From Offensive Name Deux] I don't think RA meant Yao should be more assertive at taking 18 footers.

7:54	[Comment From Rfan] both teams miss badly.

7:54	[Comment From rocketgirl1] Did you run everyone off tonight?

7:54	Fran Blinebury - Nothing but a bunch of softies who can't take it.

7:54	Fran Blinebury - But on the plus side, I actually get to watch all of the game.

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