Lakers-Rockets Open Thread

It's been a long time since we rock n' rolled, but the wait ends now. Are you ready to rock? I am, in fact, very prepared to rock.

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And with that, it's my honor to present... the first SS&R drinking game of the 2010-11 season! Sip on your official cocktail of choice whenever someone mentions:

• Yao Ming's 24-minute "pitch count,"
• Sasha Vujacic's engagement to Maria Sharapova,
• How smart or well prepared Shane Battier supposedly is,
• Kobe Bryant's knee, or
• the Miami Heat.

Happy new Laker season, everyone!