On Monday, there was an upset, but this shocker wasn't delivered by Wichita State. It came courtesy of a gulf coast team, although it wasn't Florida Gulf Coast*. The deficient New Orleans Hornets, third worst in the West, deleted Denver's distinguished 15-game winning streak, thanks to an unheard-of rookie from a small school who had an unheard-of night. Due to injury, the host Hornets took a flier on former Dayton Flyer Brian Roberts, a 27-year-old first-year player. It served them well, as he served the ball to teammates in a 24-point teardown of a team that was on a terrific tear. Like a lot of teams this time of year, the Nuggets won't know how sweet sixteen would've been.
Making just his second start as a pro, Roberts provided 18 assists - a figure four more than the Nuggets team total - plus, pitched in 13 points on 50% shooting in 41 minutes of action. "It's crazy to fathom," Roberts confessed about his assists, especially since he never tallied even ten during his collegiate career. Maybe there's more than one league that experiences March Madness. Many unexpected things come to pass on the court this month; last night, Brian Roberts was one of them (literally). By the way, Miami and their 27 straight victories head to New Orleans on Friday. Despite the Heat holding two more triumphs consecutively than the Hornets have overall, that encounter isn't looking like a (big) easy win anymore.
*We "explored" including LaSalle somehow.
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