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Pre-game jitters
June 8, 2006I just did something new, attend a pre-gram press conference. Just on the off chance they'd say something that would relate to my post-game column tonight.
The everyday beat writers may have to go to these, but I can see how the coaches would consider them a chore. They have pretty much covered things over the past few days don't you think?
Avery Johnson wouldn't give up what his starting lineup is of course. He always hates the hints of his changes getting out too soon. Like when he inserted Devin Harris in Game 2 against the Spurs and it got out that Keith Van Horn was going to start in Game 2 against Phoenix.
Most media folks I spoke to think Johnson will go with Adrian Griffin instead of Harris tonight at guard and DeSagana Diop will continue to start at center over Erick Dampier.
One thing that has changed from the regular playoffs to the NBA Finals is the look of this arena underneath the floor level. The lunch room is no longer the lunch room. Walkway areas now may be used for extra photographers. My home away from home for seven nights over the past five weeks looks completely different.
Things should look familiar once the ball goes up. One familiar face I did run into was Bric Shelton of Wichita Falls TV-3 fame. He brightened up a few Cowboys camp features by trying to make them fun.
There are days that any job can be trying. But this should be fun tonight.
Posted by Andy Newberry at 7:22 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
