It's a team effort.

Nice.

Obviously.

Another chill day for me. Not much happening, just work, then came home to chill with kids before turning on the NBA game. Weather is much cooler the past few days and the temperature much more comfortable for running. I also bought Stellar Blade on PC and started playing that after my kids go to bed. I'm obviously playing it for the gameplay and the story, obviously.

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For the bracket challenge, I thought it's also a team event? Where SN is competing against Nostr? And the winning team shares the winning pot? Or am I imagining things?

Mathurin costed them the game. 4 missed clutch time free throws and 2 fouls given. He won it for them last game, and lost it for them tonight. Still young.

Maybe not just yet. The MVP stepped up tonight in clutch time. Made buckets, made free throws, won the game. We got ourselves a series!

Let's see what the new coach will be able to do. Somehow I have a feeling that this firing of Thibs is not going to end well for the Knicks. Let's hope I'm wrong. I hate to see a contending go to shit, especially in the East.

I wasn't sure if it was you or someone else that said if the Knicks have a plan before they fire Thibs, it could work out well, but if they don't have a plan and still went ahead to fire Thibs, they will end up looking very foolish. The fact that they've asked three different teams permission to poach their coach and got turned down three times in a row seems to show that the Knicks did not have a plan and are looking rather foolish now.

I still don't get why they fired a winning coach that brought results, brought them back to the ECF for the first time since 2000; that's 25 years ago. They been a shitty and losing team for a long time, Thibs brought winning back to the franchise, and they fire him after his most successful season. I just don't really understand that. But what do I know? I'm just a regular dude making a comment on the internet. There's no way I understand how NBA coach firing works.

I think KD would be a pretty good upgrade to KAT, provided that he stays healthy in the post season. KD is also the type of player that you can plug into any team and he just thrives / gives you the points. I can see KD replacing KAT could make the Knicks a potential contender and at least help them get into the finals. Especially the Celtics are probably going to break up the roster / go through major changes. With a healthy KD, I think only the Pacers and Cavs can be a threat to the Knicks, and the Knicks have a good chance of making ECF or even Finals next season.

Solo parenting can be fun if it's not for too long. We get to do things mom typically wouldn't allow us to do. I had a few occasions of those last year, but my kids are bigger, so it's easier to manage.

Pretty chill today. Just work and drove out after dinner to run some errands.

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Yea, I've been trying to stay active. Trying to maintain running 100km each month (piece of cake compared to your mileage each month), but @Undisciplined convinced me to run the bitcoin price every month. So, I'll give that a try starting this month.

Not related to the article, but whenever the topic of bats come up, I think of the Silverwing novel trilogy by Kenneth Oppel. Great stories, characters, and world building.

Mathurin really turned it on last night. Team Canada for gold next Olympics!

Yes, kids grow so fast, they seem to need new sporting gear every year. I've already bought 4 or 5 pairs of rock climbing shoes already. But now, with my little one playing ringette, I can foresee having to spend a lot on gear as he grows bigger. I'm just hoping he doesn't develop an interest in playing goalie, haha.

Keep up the good work man. The way you've been running, it's all good that you treat yourself with some processed sugar and alcohol. Well deserved.

Went for a short walk with my wife after watching the NBA game. No runs nor box steps today. I guess I've made Wednesday my unofficial leg rest day? The push ups and cold shower continue though, those get no rest. Drinking day today; will pour myself a bit of fine Kentucky bourbon later tonight.

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Making sure she likes it before investing into it?

Top 2. Fixed it for you.

Looking sharp! But no cleats? Dad needs to step up his equipment game.

I left work early so I can take a short nap before taking kids to art class, because I was quite sleepy. Went for a run during kids' art class. Another sunny day, not as hot today though, much more comfortable.

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Not sure if you know, but Shaolin Temple is famous for martial arts. Many Wu Xia novels / stories even credit the temple to be the origin of all Wushu. So there might be some physical training on top of mental training.