Did you see that ludicrous display last night? Neither did we. If you're like us, you're keeping a closer eye on the Oscars than playoff races and draft prospects. That said, we still want to sound like we know what we're talking about when our friends bring up sports—and then drive the conversation back into more familiar territory. If the biggest competition you watched this weekend was figure skating and you sat through the NFC Championship just to catch The X-Files premiere, then steer the sports conversations with these vague talking points.
The Lakers are approaching the trade deadline in last place in the Western Conference.
Sport: Basketball
You should feel: Resigned
Talking point: The Lakers should just throw in the towel now to secure those top draft picks.
A rumor suggests the Clippers could trade Chris Paul.
Sport: Basketball
You should feel: Skeptical
Talking point: File that with the rumor that the Lakers can still turn around their season.
The Kings reached 30 wins the fastest in franchise history.
Sport: Hockey
You should feel: Optimistic
Talking point: 2012, 2014... 2016 has to be another championship year. It's math.
The Dodgers report for spring training in a few weeks.
Sport: Baseball
You should feel: Nothing
Talking point: Let's wait until at least after the Super Bowl to talk baseball.
If the Chargers move to LA, the Raiders would reportedly move to San Diego.
Sport: Football
You should feel: Relieved
Talking point: I'll take the Chargers with open arms if it means keeping out Raider Nation.