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Round three action of our completely pointless, albeit oddly entertaining Bedlam Tournament continues. Thanks to your help, we've compiled a list of 32 things that you may or may not love about the NBA and seeded them into four regions. We'll introduce the Final Four matchups on Monday.

Up first today, our final matchup in the Mountain Region: No. 1 seed Dikembe Mutombo vs. No. 3 seed the New Orleans Hornets' in-game entertainment. Last round, Mutombo swatted Jeff Van Gundy, while the Hornets' high-flyers beat Dwight at his own game. Another look at the nominees:

No. 1 Dikembe Mutombo: You can vote for Deke because of the 18 strong years. You can vote for Deke because of the finger wag and multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards. You can even vote for Deke because his voice makes you laugh or because that "Who Wants To Sex Mutombo?" tale is still comedy gold. Me? I'm voting for Deke because he's trying to make a difference.

No. 3 Hornets' in-game entertainment: First there was the infamous flaming hoop incident which caused a 20-minute delay during Game 1 of the playoffs last season. Then there was the French Quarter Flyer who got his leg stuck in the basket and then, in another game, nailed his face on the rim. Finally, to top it all off, they even injured a cameraman.

So, who/what makes it through to the next round? What do you love more? Vote today.

WINNER -- Mutombo with 70% of the vote.

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  1. Subculture D
    1. Posted by Subculture D Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT

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    You can't mess with Mutombo. He's winning this tournament.
  2. Jake Willis
    2. Posted by Jake Willis Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    Mutombo!
  3. Ceaser
    3. Posted by Ceaser Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    mt mount
  4. xavierchilly
    4. Posted by xavierchilly Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 pm EDT

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    the finger has to come down sometime.. it's been fun, mutumbo but you're gone
  5. TBL
    5. Posted by TBL Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    I would love to hear Dikembe have an argument with Andre the Giant. Maybe throw Sam Cassell in there for flavor.
  6. Shura
    6. Posted by Shura Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    Jeff Van Gundy has a fetish for fighting big centers he can't win against. Remember when he humped Zo's leg?
  7. Subculture D
    7. Posted by Subculture D Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT

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    Mutombo going down? Uhhh check the poll
  8. albert
    8. Posted by albert Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:10 pm EDT

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    Mutombo verse Darko in finals
  9. Spiderbandit88 - Read the Blogs, Not the Comments
    9. Posted by Spiderbandit88 - Read the Blogs, Not the Comments Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Mutumbo is going to win this tournament to avenge last year, biyatches
  10. RTO G
    10. Posted by RTO G Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:55 pm EDT

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    Gotta love Mt. Mutombo
  11. Melwanip
    11. Posted by Melwanip Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo for the win
  12. Adrian Argh
    12. Posted by Adrian Argh Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    I'm breaking out my Mutombo on the Nuggets jersey just for this tourny.
  13. -Nich-
    13. Posted by -Nich- Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    Broken AND dislocated ankle!! For that alone, I'll take Naw Leans..
    Oh, could be that I'm still not over the Nuggets booting my #1 seed Sonics from the 1st round of the playoffs too.. ;)
  14. Vince
    14. Posted by Vince Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:03 pm EDT

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    Mutombo and Yao signed my basketball at the Laker game!!!
  15. xavier
    15. Posted by xavier Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Deke will not bend and break!

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