by John Walters
Luka Here!
60-21-10
It’s not just that Mavs unicorn Luka Doncic just put together the most prolific triple-double in NBA history, it’s also the play he made at game’s end to send Dallas’ game versus the New York Knicks into overtime.
Top three Lukas, ranked:
3. The one who lives on the second floor
2. The one who sleeps with the fishes
1. The one who plays for the Mavs
Take note that, like Michael Jordan, Doncic was the third player chosen in his year’s draft (2018). Taken before him were Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley, each of whom had Arizona ties. If you listen closely, you can still hear me wailing, “Noooooooooooooooooo!” at the Suns’ pick.
Grounded
We’re not really up on why Southwest Airlines has had to cancel thousands of flights this week beyond the weather conditions, we only know that American travelers handle such disappointments with aplomb and good humor. So we’re sure airports have been sanctums (sancta) of peace on Earth and good will toward men this holiday travel season.
You think maybe Southwest flight attendants aren’t showing off that trademark cheeky humor this week?
The $1 Quiz*
*No Googling or on-line searching, please
Current leader board
Dan Henry…….. 1
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- Name a state capital that begins and ends with a vowel—but not the same vowel.
2. From most ancient origin to most recent, put in order the four major U.S. pro sports leagues.
3. What university inspired the helmet design that Michigan uses?
4-7. Name a land-locked country on at least four different continents
8. Looking at the events of Pulp Fiction chronologically, as opposed to how it actually plays, what is the last line a character speaks?
(Grading may be delayed today… just a warning)
1) Olympia, WA
2) MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA
3) Princeton
4-7) Paraguay (South America), Chad (Africa), Liechtenstein (Europe), Mongolia (Asia)
8) “Zed’s dead, baby. Zed’s dead.”
Winner