NBA Playoffs

Boston Celtics (3) vs. Detroit Pistons (2)

In the NBA, the conference finals looked like they would be
blowouts. We seemed destined to return to the glory days of 80s
basketball when the Lakers and Celtics lit up on living rooms in the
finals. The Celtics pulled out one home win, and then gained a crucial
game on the road, pulling ahead in the series 2-1. But, the Pistons
evened the series 2-2. For the Celtics, the mantra of these playoffs
has been “Don’t worry, we’ll win at home”. This was true vs. Atlanta
(they won all 4 home games, and lost all their away games), and the
Cavs (same situation). However, the Pistons stole a game from the
Celtics in the Fleet Center (Boston’s home stadium), proving that the
C’s are not invincible in Boston. But, With the Celtics 106-102 Game 5
victory over Detroit, Boston seems destined for the Finals. Going out
on a limb? Not really, the Celtics are 29-0 when leading 3-2. Celtics play the Pistons in Game 6 Friday night.

San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (3)

In concordance, the Lakers jumped out to a 2-0 lead on the Spurs,
even annihilating them in Game 2, 101-71. But on Sunday, the series
went back to San Antonio and the Spurs made the Lakers look like a
little league team, clobbering them 103-84. But, the Lakers came back
with a vengeance and in Game 4, the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant helped
them hold on for a 93-91 victory over the Spurs. It was the Spurs’
first home loss in the postseason. The Spurs could be eliminated
tonight….stay tuned!

Big NBA News

The League office confirmed that San Antonio’s Derek Fisher should
have been called for foul at the end of Game 4 in the Celtics/Pistons
playoff. This foul could have changed the game

Watercooler Chat: Should there be instant replay in the NBA?

In more sports news, the NBA Draft lottery took place earlier
last week, with the Chicago Bulls nabbing the first pick in this year’s
draft. They will have a tough choice between a proven point guard,
Derrick Rose of Memphis, and a could-be mega superstar or might-be
average player, Michael Beasley of Kansas State. The Miami Heat, the
No. 2 pick, is hoping the Bulls take Beasley, because they desperately
want Derrick Rose — which would give them an elite back court of wRose
and Dwayne Wade. However, they have rumored that if the Bulls take
Rose, they will most likely trade the No. 2 pick. Either way, the NBA
draft is anything but predictable, and we will have to (eagerly) wait
until June 26th to find out how everything falls.

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