Recently on a ESPN Dallas radio station, Jason Terry said that Kobe could not stay in front of him nor Rodrigue Beaubois just before the pivotal Lakers/Mavericks game. It was a game with huge playoff implications not just for the 2nd seed in the West but maybe for 1st as San Antonio seems to be faltering. In addition, a night where Terry could back up his words with a Mavericks victory.
Unfortunately, the Lakers got the last word in a 110-82 shellacking of the Dallas Mavericks. Yet, the big story about this game besides the Lakers domination of the Mavericks will be the brawl caused none other than Jason Terry. His play was not expressed with his smooth shooting and penetration that he claimed was to come in this game. It was his hard foul, which may be the result of frustration or quite possibly sending a message to their potential playoff opponent down the road.
In the 4th Quarter, the Lakers were shelling the Mavericks 90-73. Blake was driving to the basket after the pass by Andrew Bynum out of the post. As he drove, he got fouled by Peja Stojackovic (who was stroking it in the 1st half) and then got shoved by Jason Terry. Well, Steve Blake did not take that act by Terry (not so much as he was 2-9 from the field and could not hit anything at all in the 3rd Quarter) too kindly.
Suddenly, they were jawing at each other and it led to Matt Barnes intervening as the referees tried to regain control of the action. Barnes was restrained but shoved Mavs assistant coach Terry Stotts as if he was taking off his backpack off his back. When all was set and done, Jason Terry, Steve Blake, Matt Barnes and Brendan Haywood were sent to the showers. Later, they were accompanied by Shannon Brown trying to defend Pau Gasol for being on the court even though the game was already at hand. This was an altercation that pretty much was a preview of what is to come when the NBA playoffs start in April.
Inevitably, there will be fines and suspensions after this skirmish. In addition, the repercussions will be evident as they could potentially come into collision course in either the second round should the standing hold or in the Western Conference Finals. Either way, it's going to be a fantastic show for basketball fans as the raw drama spills out of the HD screen. Unfortunately, it'll be a pain to manage if you're a referee or a fan whose favorite player gets suspended for a game or two.
As for Jason Terry, I recommend that his mouth be muzzled with an electric shock if he says anything like what he did recently. It'll serve him well and this video down below is a clear example of it.
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