Thread: NBA LA vs Minnesota 5/31

Well, I WAS going to guess through the game, but it looks like RTV is down again and I may not be able to finish.

This is as far as I got:

Q1 2200+ pts:
What did Mike Fratello observe about the Timberwolves' offense?
Set side pick-and-rolls for Latrell Sprewell

What did Doug Collins say about the Lakers offense?
NOT Shot well against the "two-three zone"
NOT Didn't involve Shaquille O'Neal enough

What did Kobe Bryant do on the opening possession of the game?
NOT Shot three-pointer in Latrell Sprewell's face

What did Marv Albert say about the Lakers defense?
NOT Was playing with more intensity in this game
NOT Missed having Derek Fisher on floor

What did Marv Albert say about the Los Angeles crowd?
NOT Seemed very quiet
NOT Was late as usual

What did Gary Payton do to earn a technical foul?
NOT Kicked basketball into stands
NOT Started shoving match with Trent Hassell

What did Marv Albert say about Trenton Hassell as the "Starting Lineups" were shown?
Had done great job on defense

Who sponsored the "Starting Lineups" that were shown as Marv Albert noted Trenton Hassell's defensive play?
McDonald's


In a commercial during this show, what did a man do during an eye exam that astonished his optometrist?
Read from eye chart projected behind him
American Express
"The Finals"

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do to a haggling car salesman and a policeman who pulled him over?
Stared intensely at them
American Express
"Game face"

In an advertisement during this program, what was featured in different locations after the question "Can inspiration be comfortable?" was asked?
Car
Chrysler 300
Many special features come standard

In an advertisement during this program, what was featured in different outdoor locations after the question "What is the power of inspiration?" was asked?
Car
Chrysler 300
340-horsepower Hemi engine

In an advertisement during this program, what was featured in different locations after the question "Can inspiration change your mood?" was asked?
Car
Chrysler 300
Looks good, has a great ride, and costs less than you'd expect

In an advertisement during this program, what did a woman sitting at a table in a bar gently end her relationship with?
--OR--
In an advertisement during this program, what did a man come home to find waiting for him on a table?
Beer bottle
Miller Genuine Draft
Gives it a smooth taste

Thanks!


What did Kobe Bryant do on the opening possession of the game?
Dunked ball over Michael Olowokandi



In an advertisement during this program, what did a man discuss while men played basketball on an outdoor court?
Athlete's foot
Lamisil AT
Works in one week

Here's the rest of it:

Q2 2200+ pts:

What was Coach Saunders seen telling his team in the huddle?
"Give Kevin a chance to get down on the blocks."

What happened after Kareem Rush dunked on Ervin Johnson?
Got called for offensive foul

What did the Timberwolves do when Fred Hoiberg got into the game?
Had Kevin Garnett run the point

What did Doug Collins say about the Timberwolves?
Took advantage of their free-throws

What did Doug Collins say about the Lakers?
Used up all their energy in first quarter

What did Doug Collins say about Kevin Garnett's matchup with Stanislav Medvedenko?
Wanted to take advantage of him

What did Doug Collins say about Shaquille O'Neal as the "Halftime Report" was previewed on-screen?
Had four fouls

Who sponsored the "Halftime Report" that was previewed as Doug Collins noted Shaq's four fouls?
Verizon Wireless

What did Mike Fratello do as he shared his "Idle Thoughts"?
Mentioned host cities of All-Star games

Who sponsored "Idle Thoughts" in which Mike Fratello mentioned All-Star game host cities?
Bud Light


In an advertisement during this program, what were hoisted onto a cargo ship, lifted by helicopters, and placed on either side of a building?
Parentheses brackets
Level 3 Communications
Reliable network capacity

In a commercial during this show, what did a woman standing alongside a sink and a woman in a bubble bath have difficulty doing?
Shaving their legs
Schick Intuition
Available in Cucumber Melon

In a commercial during this show, what did professional athletes and a young boy do as they played basketball in a residential neighborhood?
Dripped colorful sweat
Gatorade
Gives you extra edge

In an advertisement during this program, what was discussed as images of a basketball game appeared?
Sweepstakes contest
Verizon Wireless
$10,000 shopping spree at RadioShack

In a commercial during this show, what did people do after playing at the beach, riding in a hot air balloon, and watching a baseball game?
Ate and rested at hotel
Hampton Inn
Best rates guaranteed

In a commercial during this show, what did a woman do as her husband watched a flat panel TV?
Arranged flowers
Philips HD Flat TV
Efficient size

In a commercial during this show, what was discussed as something men hated to do as different men peered into bathroom mirrors?
Shave
Nivea for Men After Shave Balm
Soothes the pain of shaving


Halftime 1000+ pts:

What did Kenny Smith say the Timberwolves did in the first half to turn the game around?
Drove to basket more

What did Charles Barkley say a player had to do sometimes?
Allow opponent to score

What did Anthony Johnson say probably happened after the Pacers' last loss?
Dr. Naismith rolled over in grave

What did Kareem Rush say sometimes happened when Shaquille O'Neal was on the bench?
Offense became stagnant

What did Charles Barkley say about Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant?
Needed to be smarter

Who sponsored the "Halftime Report" in which Charles Barkley said Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant had to play smarter?
Verizon Wireless


In a commercial during this show, what did a man say wireless subscribers could win during a montage of clips from a blockbuster fantasy movie?
"Movie lover's" computer package
Verizon Wireless
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"

In a commercial during this show, what did the driver of a red car reveal after easily outracing a sports car?
Cargo area filled with different items
Dodge Magnum
Powerful, fast vehicle with lots of storage space

In a commercial during this show, what streamed out of the back of a truck much to the annoyance of the man in the car behind it?
Money
Acura TL
Technologically advanced


Q3 2100+ pts:

What did Cheryl Miller say Coach Jackson implored Shaquille O'Neal to do?
Move his feet on defense

What did Mike Fratello say the Timberwolves were going to force Devean George to do?
Sink open jump shots

What did Mike Fratello say about the game as an on-screen graphic was shown?
Had high number of fouls

What beverage was featured as Mike Fratello noted the high number of fouls?
Gatorade X-Factor

What did Doug Collins say the Lakers did early in the game that gave them the lead?
Forced turnovers from opponent

What did Doug Collins say the Timberwolves did well as a team?
Shot midrange jumpers

What did Doug Collins say the Lakers didn't do well in the game?
Grab defensive rebounds

What did Coach Saunders tell Jack Nicholson he wouldn't do for him?
Give him emergency CPR

What did Marv Albert say about the Timberwolves during the "Game Summary"?
Were "doing it" from the free-throw line

Who sponsored the "Game Summary" during which Marv Albert noted the Timberwolves' foul shooting?
Dodge

In a movie commercial during this show, what did Vin Diesel, Thandie Newton, and Judi Dench do?
Fought army of machines
"The Chronicles of Riddick"

In a commercial during this show, what did a construction worker do to entertain his coworkers during a break?
Impersonated the foreman
Dodge Ram
Cummins 600 engine

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do four hours before he went kayaking?
Fixed a paper jam
Southwest Airlines
Prices start at $49

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do alongside a moving train, in the midst of a motorcycle gang, and near a herd of stampeding buffalo?
Rode bicycle
Nike
Speed

In a commercial during this show, what did a man at a barber shop, a man at home, and a woman at a bar who all watched TV get excited about?
Basketball games
Nokia
Instant messaging

In a commercial during this show, what appeared on TV screens that rotated around a man in black as he rapped?
Sports endeavors
Gatorade
"Is it in you?"

In a commercial during this show, what did a two lizards in a swamp do?
Discussed commercial campaign
Budweiser
Isn't American-owned


Q4 2200 pts:

How did Mark Madsen get hurt early in the quarter?
Was hit in nose with elbow

What did Doug Collins say Coach Jackson did during the season to build Kareem Rush's confidence?
Played him in fourth quarters

What did Doug Collins say the Timberwolves couldn't allow the Lakers to do?
Score easy baskets

What did Karl Malone do that led to a technical foul?
Yelled at referee

What showboat play did Kobe Bryant make toward the end of the game?
Banked foul shot on purpose

What did Doug Collins say Kareem Rush did in the first half that was exemplary?
Shot from perimeter

What did Marv Albert say Karl Malone had done to Kevin Garnett?
Used "pull the chair" trick

What logo appeared in an on-screen banner as Marv Albert said Karl Malone used the "pull the chair" trick?
Hyundai


In a commercial during this show, what did men do while holding beers at bars, beaches, and barbecues?
Listed things they had done
Coors Light
Complements achievements

In a commercial during this show, what did a group of professionals who worked on the twenty-ninth floor all have in common?
Large bumps on their foreheads
Hyundai XG350L
Has ten-year warranty

In a commercial during this show, what did a man wearing a suit do while participating in a debate?
Made up words
Miller Lite
Less carbs and calories than leading beers

Sorry - never even seen this posted - guess it's too early for me to be up and 'trying' to play!

In a commercial during this show, what did people from across the nation say was happening "at this very moment"?
**Alliances were made, battles raged, and records broken
**PlayStation 2
**Costs $149

In an advertisement during this program, what did a wide-eyed, mustached man in a diner say probably "ordered itself"?
**Piece of computer hardware
**not Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

Thanks!

In a commercial during this show, what did computer-generated people do on the streets of Los Angeles?
Shot at each other
"True Crime: Streets of LA"
PC

In a commercial during this show, what did a man in a blue suit do while participating in a mock political debate with a horse?
Introduced new product
Miller Lite
Available in new space-saving Fridge Pack