FIVE QUICK NBA THOUGHTS: 1. D.J. AUGUSTIN (Raptors): He needs to get it going at the back-up point guard spot. He has struggled with his shot and yet to hit a three in four games and seems hesitant, as well. Hes having a difficult time going north-south and attacking the defence in the lane with the play-making dribble. On the other hand, he makes the safe plays and keeps the team functioning in terms of its game plan like a back-up QB in football - manage the game and be solid. Hes capable and has shown he can do that. I guess the question remains, what else does he have in his game at this point to enhance and improve the 48-minute profile of that spot along with Kyle Lowry? Raptors fans patiently await a clearer picture of how he develops into this role. If he continues to play this way, change wouldnt surprise me in the least. 2. MONTA ELLIS (Mavs): Playing with a guy that attracts consistent double teams in Dirk Nowitzki and a pure point guard in Jose Calderon next to him is helping. I was really impressed with his 30-point, nine-assist evening last night against the Lakers. Hes got a good system and excellent coach for him to play for right now in Rick Carlisle. Hes always been a gifted scorer, but when I see him play with efficiency and smarts, I see a maturing player in the right spot for him. 3. PAUL GEORGE (Pacers): Talk about a guy making that next step in his growth. He had 31 points, 10 rebounds and four assists against the Pistons last night. Hes the main guy now in Indy and when you evaluate his improvement, so much of it stems from last years injury to Danny Granger and the need for him to respond to the bigger role. He did just that and the Pacers organization now has a keeper. I love his size, skill, poise and work ethic. He has good pieces around him and doesnt have to carry his team, yet hes showing more and more that you can count on him to be consistent and, more importantly, good-to-very good on most nights. 4. KEMBA WALKER (Bobcats): I loved this guy in college at Connecticut and hes coming into his own under coach Steve Clifford. Hes an undersized scoring point guard who has a huge heart and a wonderful competitive drive. Hes got that gamer mentality that I respect. Hes quick, gets in the lane and makes plays. He seems to be settling down and picking his spots a little bit better and his awareness level and reads have been upgraded. He leaves it all out there for you. 5. JERRYD BAYLESS (Grizzlies): Having seen him in person and watched some other games of the former Raptor, I feel hes finally settling into the role Ive always felt was his niche as a pro guard as the combo third guard. He can play both guard spots and has skills in each category you want. We know he can score and when he puts his mind to it, hes an effective playmaker. At times, when he was less experienced, he would try to do way too much and didnt trust his teammates and forced the action. I see him as a guy who has now come to grips with his role - he knows it and accepts it and is no longer fighting it. Its progress for sure for a valuable piece on your second Unit. Hes highly competitive with a great work ethic and a very proud guy who holds himself to a high standard. The Grizzlies will need him to give a positive jolt of scoring and leadership each night with their second unit. Antonio Callaway Browns Jersey . - Christophe Lalancette scored a third-period goal and added the shootout winner to lead the Drummondville Voltigeurs to a 5-4 win over the Quebec Remparts in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play on Sunday. 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The 25-year-old has revealed those concerns for his Test career led him to seek the help of sports psychologist Jeremy Snape.Marler conceded he was relieved to receive a two-week ban that will see him return for Quins European Challenge Cup final clash with Montpellier in Lyon on Friday night. The England prop is delighted he will be available for the remainder of the campaign, including the tour of Australia.I didnt think Id play again this season, said Marler, who has had several sessions with former England cricketer-turned sports psychologist Snape.I thought Id be having the summer off as well, I thought Id get a ban that would take me off the tour. Marler was given his latest ban following this incident with Arnaud Heguy Im very lucky to be in a poosition to pull on the shirt for Quins again and even luckier that its a final and a chance to get hands on a trophy.dddddddddddd Very lucky.Im raring to go, chomping at the bit to get out there and prove to myself more than anything that I am capable of playing a game of rugby on the edge without being [stupid] basically.Marler, who was also banned for calling Wales Samson Lee Gypsy boy in the Six Nations, kicked out at Heguy in Quins 30-6 Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Grenoble. While Marler remains confident he is winning his own personal battle of wits, he fully accepts England coach Eddie Jones will not stand for any further disciplinary wrangles.The last couple of months just was the final nail really, to go, actually, stop pretending that I can keep dealing with it on my own, said Marler. Joe Marler playing for England against Scotland in the Six Nations Although he denied he had a lot of problems, he added: Im saying theres stuff that needs addressing in and out of rugby that Im getting hold of now. It is making me feel better and so hopefully I can continue on that.Eddie Jones has been in touch and hes been pretty firm. As well as being supportive its more in a come on mate it is time to wind your neck in way.You can only be supportive so many times cant you? If I go out on Friday night and kick someone else in the head then I dont think that he is going to be supportive any more. There is a limit to his support. Also See: England demands No 1 status PRO12 v Premiership: Who wins? 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