Remember when I posted a bunch of games to be played on Friday, only it was really Tuesday? Oh, memories. Thankfully, Friday is finally here, and those games will now actually happen. It sure makes it easy to re-use the same preview blurbs…

Last night

No former Horns in action last night, but the Mavs did get some revenge in beating the Golden State Warriors by five on the road. It’s tough to decide which is bigger — monumental first-round upset or pointless November win? Mmmmmmmm, I’ll go with Nellie on this one.

Tonight

The Toronto Raptors and point guard T.J. Ford slide into Philly on a three-game losing streak. (6 PM Central)

Royal Ivey and the Bucks take on the Rockets in the first regular season meeting between Yao Ming and Yi Jialian. (7:30 PM Central)

It’s a battle of one-win teams as the Memphis Grizzlies travel to Portland to take on LaMarcus Aldridge and the Trail Blazers. (9 PM Central)

Chris Mihm started the last game for the Lakers as Kwame Brown sat out with a bad case of suckitis. Will he come off of the bench with Maurice Evans tonight, or does he earn another start against the visiting Timberwolves? (9:30 PM Central)

D-Gib and the Cavs head west to tangle with Reggie Theus’ Sacramento Kings. I’m a big fan of “Hang Time,” coach. Quality acting job. (9:30 PM Central, ESPN)