ricky-davis-and-three-lucky-girlsNew Orleans 112, LA Clippers 84: We’ll let TJ Simers of the LA Times handle this one: “A new season, and the Clippers come back with the same depressing story line, yahoo radio guy, lots of injuries and a druggie in their locker room just to remind Clippers’ fans they will always settle for the bottom of everyone else’s roster.” Then, he asked Ricky Davis (at right) a bunch of questions about drugs, and referred to him as a “druggie” in the story. Davis called him a “clown.”

Utah 95, New York 93: At some point, the question will become – would LeBron really go to a team this bad? New York dropped to 1-7 and though its early, looks like it could be in store for a 60-loss season. Perhaps worth building on: FSU rookie Toney Douglas scored 21 points in 23 minutes off the bench, but missed a difficult shot at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. Maybe he’s the new Anthony Morrow?

steve-nash-dirk-nowitzki-probably-drunkPhoenix 119, Philadelphia 115: Watched a large chunk of this game and came away with three observations: Suns are still scorching from the perimeter (15-for-30 on three’s); Steve Nash still has it (21 points, 20 assists); Phoenix plays no defense. The 76ers had a chance to take the lead late in the game, but missed two shots in close; Jason Richardson, who scored 29, converted a three-point play at the other end that ended things.

Toronto 124, San Antonio 131: The good news is that Richard Jefferson (24-8-7) looked terrific – without Tim Duncan clogging the lane and Tony Parker controlling the ball – and Manu Ginobili scored 36 points and didn’t kill any bats. The bad? The Spurs still aren’t playing any defense. The Raptors shot 59 percent from two and 64 percent from three.

Minnesota 105, Golden State 146: Not sure how Kevin Love returning to the Wolves in two weeks is going to help. This team (1-7) refuses to play defense. Corey Brewer, three years removed from a great career at the University of Florida, does not look like a starting NBA small forward. We missed terribly on him; we thought he could have been a Scottie Pippen-type player. He’s only 23, though. Thanks to eight players scoring in double figures, Don Nelson will avoid criticism (for a few hours, at least).