Matrix feeling better about things

Every day that goes by, Shawn Marion said he feels a little bouncier and a little more like the guy who is better known as the Matrix. He said his calf felt fine after today's practice, which by the way was a brisk one. "It was a good practice and everybody competed,'' Marion said. "Shoot, we competed more in here than we did last night.'' Clearly, that wasn't saying a whole lot given the 102-91 loss in the season opener Tuesday. --Eddie Sefko