Brian Cuban - lawyer, blogger and brother of Mavs owner Mark - made an observation after a recent game in Dallas: a stunning similarity between NBA games on the court, and the singles scene in the clubs.

He provides a list of basketball terminology to prove his point that on the court, or in the club, pick up game is pick up game. A few of my favorites:

Slam-dunk: The last drunk girl in the bar at 2 a.m.

Alley-Oop: Your buddy generously hands off to you that last drunk girl in the bar at 2 am. You are hoping to convert to a "slam dunk."

Full Court Press: Within 15 minutes of meeting a girl in a bar you have given her your phone number, certified financial statement, recent HIV test and two round-trip tickets to Vegas for the next day. You’ve even sent flowers sent to the girl … while still in the bar.

Double-Double: You figure it out...

Clear Path Foul: You picked up the hottest girl in the club. She has told you how much she wants you. You are on your way back to your place. She pukes all over your car.

Technical Foul: She told you she was 21 when you bought her a drink. This is an ejection. A one-game suspension. And a timeout... maybe to be spent in a 4x6 with bars.

To read the full list, click here.