401

Carter-Williams’ dish,
One board from triple-double -
Southerland’s J goes;

Facing 2-3 zone,
Central Connecticut State –
House That Boeheim Built;

Out of bounds to ‘Cuse –
A stop to empty the bench –
Win 902 near.

65

Cross-court pick, seal, roll,
So fundamentally sound,
Leading to lift-off:

The winged monster,
Half Blake Griffin, half griffin,
Soars like an eagle,

Meets Kendrick Perkins,
Toughest member of Thunder,
Arms and elbow up,

Blasts uncoachable,
Heavenly throw-down dunk from
Top of backboard square,

Sends Staples Center
Into murmurous frenzy,
Adds and-1 free throw.