"I Don't Shake Substitutes' Hands" - Metta World Peace Fires First Shot at Harden, Thunder

It is dubious as to whether bulletin board material actually motivates opposing teams. However, if it does have any impact, well, this is something.

World Peace Talks James Harden | ESPN

In regards to whether Metta World Peace would address James Harden in the aftermath of the elbow that landed Harden in the hospital and MWP in a suspension, MWP said,

"I Don't Shake Substitutes' Hands"

Game 1 gets underway tomorrow night, and it is going to be very interesting to see how both teams come out to play. The Thunder have been off for almost two weeks, while the Lakers just wrapped up a grueling seven game series against the Nuggets. Will OKC be rusty? Will LA be tired? Is OKC ready to take the mantle from the Lakers?

We're less than 48 hours away.