Alright, let's get this party started...in just a sec. Right now I have a serious brain freeze from the Coke Icee I am drinking. If you could see the look on my face, it ain't pretty. Aaahhhh - ok I'm better.

I think I am ready to roll - I ate my pregame meal (I went with the chicken sandwich and fries combo from the concourse - normally I would get pasta, but employees aren't allowed to eat there until after the second quarter has begun. I plan on being busy then, so I had to call an audible. The things I do for you), I've flexed my fingers a few times, and I put in a fresh piece of spearmint gum.

The starting lineups were just announced, and nothing out of the ordinary for the Hawks: Josh Smith, Josh Childress, Anthony Johnson, Marvin Williams, and Zaza Pachulia for the good guys; James Posey, Udonis Haslem, Eddie Jones, Jason Williams, and Shaq Daddy for Miami. Alonzo Mourning is out for Miami - I don't know if that is just for tonight, or if he has been hurt and I just haven't paid close enough attention. I will find out.

Ok, the opening tip is on the way!