Archive for the ‘Pro Basketball’ Category

I Win My Bet

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

I was in Las Vegas yesterday and today with my parents, and while we were walking around the MGM Grand, I decided to stop by the sports book. I've been to Vegas twice before this weekend, and I hadn't ever placed a sports bet. I decided yesterday was the day, ...

Allen Iverson on Practice

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

I recently joined an intramural softball team, and we have our first practice this evening. I haven't been to a true practice for a semi-organized sports team in many, many years. The first thing I thought about when I realized I would be going to practice is the news conference ...

Don’t Know Who To Pick in the Finals

Wednesday, June 7th, 2006

I really don't know who to pick in the NBA Finals. Game one tips off tomorrow night, and I'm on the fence. Well, I'm kind of on the fence. I'm going to pick Dallas in six, but by no means would I be the least bit surprised if Miami wins ...

Don’t Count The Pistons Out

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

I watched almost all of the Heat-Pistons game on Monday, and I just have to say that it sounds like a lot of people are counting the Pistons out before it's all said and done. I'm definitely rooting for the Heat in this series, mostly because I'm getting tired of ...

LeBron and the Cavs Hanging Tough

Monday, May 15th, 2006

Who would have thought after four games that the Cavaliers would be putting up a better fight against the Pistons than the Spurs are against the Mavericks? I sure wouldn't have. The Cavaliers almost definitely won't beat the Pistons two out of the next three games, but it is quite impressive ...

Kobe Bryant Saves The Day

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Twice! The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 99-98 today in game four of their first round playoff series thanks in no small part to the heroics of Kobe Bryant. First, a few seconds are left in regulation, and the Suns are inbounding the ball at mid-court up by ...