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Tim will be back later with an in-depth recap of last night’s game. But first I wanted to take a moment to tell you all a little story. Back in early October, before the season began, I was talking with my good friend Matt Moore. Matt and I were discussing Manu Ginobili and his prospects for the 2009-10 season.

Matt was bearish on the Argentine warhorse, so bearish that he offered to make me a bet. He bet me a few beers and more importantly pride that Manu Ginobili would not score 30 points in a game this season. I gladly took the bet. I assumed it would take some time but that in at least one of the 82 games a man who averaged 20 ppg a mere two seasons ago could string together at least 30 points.

Well, we were both wrong: Matt thought Manu wouldn’t put up 30 points, and I thought it would take some time. Lo and behold, six games into the season, Manu has already topped 30 points. I’m looking forward to those beers, Mr. Moore.