CLEVELAND - Anderson Varejao was trying to live up to his role as fan favorite; instead he wound up in his coach's doghouse.
As the final seconds ran off in the Cavaliers' 99-88 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Varejao decided to hoist up a 3-point attempt. It was Varejao's effort to appease the fans, who were vocally hoping for the Cavs to reach 100 points so they could get their free Taco Bell chalupa.
The shot was flat and so was the response.
While NBA fans desire for free 99-cent merchandise -- be it tacos, little rubber balls or T-shirts -- seems unbridled, the same could not be said for the Pacers' enthusiasm following Varejao's shot. Several, including head coach Rick Carlisle, shot Varejao demonstrative stares afterward.
Sigh
