Lakers 111, Wolves 94: We have to guess that getting outscored 34-7 at home in the fourth quarter of the first game since Allen Iverson didn’t land here was not exactly what Minnesota had planned. But as a disappointed KG said, “That’s pretty much how it goes around here.” Someone go give that man a hug. The Nuggets game, meanwhile, was postponed because of a blizzard, further evidence that Iverson should have been traded to Minnesota. Yep, that’s cold, hard evidence.

A dunk and a technical foul: In the women’s game. Yes, Tennessee sensation Candace Parker received a technical for “popping her jersey” after dunking against West Virginia, according to the AP report. Sorry, we don’t know exactly what that means.

Bigger nets, more goals: That’s what the Calgary Flames’ Jarome Iginla is saying. He said Wednesday that the NHL is contemplating increasing the size of the net to increase scoring, but only as a last resort. Maybe they should get rid of goalies while they’re at it?

It seems the Pittsburgh Penguins’ future is in doubt, largely because they tied their fortunes to a casino and its ability to deliver money from slot machines. The next logical move, it would seem, is for owner Mario Lemieux to take his remaining money to the roulette wheel and put it all on black.Â

Wild 5, Vancouver 2: In one of its most complete games in a long time, Minnesota took apart rival Vancouver. Much like our Youtube fighter of yesterday, the Wild is definitely more calm on its home ice.

Good seats still available at Target Center: Yes, the Wolves lost out in the Allen Iverson sweepstakes. Ultimately, Denver had a more attractive package to offer, including two No. 1 picks. Here’s a handy timeline of Iverson’s career put together by the Denver Post. Read it and weep at the last line.

Are penguins heroes? We liked “March of the Penguins” as much as anyone else, but that’s a pretty strong word. Catching up on our reading last night, we found out that Peter King thinks they are, indeed, heroes. It’s right above his MNF prediction, which you’ll also notice didn’t work out so well.

Edmonton 3, Wild 1: If this game was a bad date, it would have been described like this: “Everything was going great. We were talking, we were sharing stories, we were flirting, and then all of the sudden, he/she pulled off a mask and I realized, ‘Oh my goodness, this isn’t an actual person. I’m on a date with a donkey.’” In other words, the Wild led 1-0 after two periods, only to give up three goals in the third — two of them in the final five minutes, just 14 seconds apart — to continue their recent woes.

49ers 24, Seahawks 14: The ESPN.com headline is “Seattle Stunner.” We say nothing stunning can happen in a conference where just about every team smells like feet.

Another cyclist is cheating: Tammy Thomas was indicted for obstructing a federal steroids investigation. Shhh, she’s coming. Try to act surprised.

Allen Iverson may or may not be a basketball player: That seems to be where we’re at with the trade rumors these days, as The Answer continues to collect dust. Timberwolves fans continue to show hope because today is the day Mike James becomes eligible to be part of a deal.

Your Youtube love of the day comes courtesy of Pierre Marc-Bouchard. If you haven’t seen the young man’s shootout goal yet, shame on you. If you have, give it another look. And everybody: Listen to the sweet tones of a man describing the gorgeous move in the language of love.