Celtic's Pride Returns

I was wrong at my prediction that Lakers would win the Finals in Game Six, turns out that it was the opposite, it was the Green and White of the Boston Celtics that dominated the Finals.

It was imminent that the Celtics would win the Championship after Game 4, down by as much as 24 points in the second half. The Celtics rallied down the stretch to beat the Lakers 97-91 in Game 4.

I thought that the Lakers have the greatest comeback in the Finals in Game 2, but they fell short.

It was hunger and determination that paved the way for the Big Three to win their first NBA title. It was the 17th Championship for the Celtics and the first one after 22 years. Last time around was with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish the original Big Three back in 1986.

Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen each scored 26 points to lead the Celtics. While Finals MVP Paul Pierce added 17 points.

The Lakers simply have no match against Kevin Garnett who simply outsmart, outhustled, outrebounded and sometimes knock Pau Gasol down. Gasol was just too soft for Garnett to crack offensively. Also, the bench of the Celtics outplayed its counterpart, thanks mainly to veterans Sam Cassel,James Posey and PJ Brown.

Can they do it again next year ? Only the Big Three cans answer.

The Lakers are still Alive

This time the L.A. Lakers survived the onslaught of the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a win of 103-98.

Winning the Game 5 of the NBA Finals cuts the deficit of the series to 2-3.Game 6 Would be tough because I am pretty sure that the Celtics want to end the series right away.

No team has ever come back from a 3-1 deficit in NBA history.The Lakers are only two wins away from doing that. But up against the Mighty Celtics, I think that they might have a hard time doing it.

My prediction that Lakers will win it six games is already history, now that the Celtics can end it Game 6.

The Lakers started the Game once again with an early big lead just like in Game 4, but this time they managed to hold on to it.The Celtics even tied it at 90-all with less than 5 minutes remaining.This time Kobe Bryant diplayed flashes of brilliance down the stretch.

I think that Game 6 will be toughest of the series with the Title on the line for the Celtics and survival for the Lakers.

It's Lakers Time

It's Lakers turn to host the NBA Finals for three straight game. They will be hosting from Game 3 to 5.

I am sure sure that the Lakers are aching to bounce back in the series and finally gab a win in tonight's game.

You see how dangerous they were in Game 2, erasing a 24 point deficit in just over four minutes. They could have won that game had Sasha Vujacic made his three point with over a minute left.

The Lakers 0ffense and defense were tremendous at that time, although they missed their last two important field goal.

The Celtics should be very afraid, they are the underdogs here in this series. Expect the Lakers to bounce back.

The MVP, Kobe Bryant is trying to prove something and that is winning a championship without Shaq. Expect him to play hard in the next games.

It's game time.

It would be Great if the Lakers face the Celtics in the Finals

The L.A. Lakers just trounced the defending champions San Antonio Spurs to advance to the Finals. Lakers won the series 4-1.

The Last time that the Lakers advanced to the Finals was in 2004. Led by All Stars Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone and Gary Payton. Karl Malone transferred to the Lakers that season hoping to bag a championship before he retires. But destiny would not permit it, the Lakers lost to the Pistons in the Finals, putting an end to the career of Karl Malone with no Championship won.

Luckily for Gary Payton, he was signed up by the Miami Heat in 2005-2006 season and got a Championship with Shaq, Wade and the rest of the Heat.

Now Kobe Bryant has a shot of getting the Championship ring without Shaquille O’Neal around.

This time around help will come with Spaniard Pau Gasol. Ever since the trade of Gasol to the Lakers, Lakers are on a roll. Gasol easily blended with his new team. Pau Gasol easily adapted to the triangle offense instilled by Phil Jackson.

Boston or Detroit ? That’s the question that’s been buzzing now. Boston has 3-2 lead over the Pistons, but they are not yet out.

It would be great if the Celtics reach the Finals. It would be renewing fabled rivalry. But if the Pistons make it, I am pretty sure that they want to repeat what happened four years ago. While Revenge will be on the mind of the Lakers.

Are the Celtics for real ?

Ok, the Celtics may have lost in their homecourt for the first time in the playoffs, but looked at them bounce back.

Crushing the Detroit Pistons and winning their first road game in the post season. It's a tall order for the Celtics and I thought that they would succumb to the pressure and lost. But no, they managed to hold on and won their very first on the road.

Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Now that's what I am talking about, Big Time player should step up now because its playoff time, if you blink you're in danger of being eliminated.

Let's wait tonight if the Celtics can steal another one from Detroit tonight. Or the Pistons equalize the series in the Eastern Finals.

Can the Celtics finally win one at the Road ?

The Boston Celtics are just having a hard time winning on the road since the playoff started. They now have five losses at the road.

But the question, will be answered when the Celtics visits the Cavaliers. They lost two in a row at Cleveland and I don't think Le Bron James will allow the Celtics to shut them out at their home court.

The problem with the Celtics is that there Big Three is shy of one another. They are too nice with each other, that's why they've been losing on the road.

One of these Big Three should step up big time if they wanna win, one of them has to score 40 points or more. Neither of the three are taking charge in offense. Look at what James been doing to his team, his taking charge of his team and that's the reason they're in the second round.

It's playoff time, one has to step up big. So can the Boston Celtics win one at the road ? Or Le Bron James and the Cavaliers lives for Game 7 ?

The answer after Game 6.

It's Playoff time

It is playoff time, and here is my prediction as to who will win in their own series match up. First let’s head to what others may say the Weak East.

Boston vs. Atlanta. It is clear that the Celtics will simply just walk in this series. I don’t think that the Hawks can match up to the Big Three. I think Boston will sweep the series. Although having the league best record does not guarantee an easy win in the playoff. Just like what happened to the Mavericks last year. But I doubt that Atlanta have the talent as same as those Warriors who pulled the Mavericks out of contention last year.

Cleveland vs. Washington. Its their third straight year to meet in the playoff and Cleveland always prevailed in the series. This year they are 2-2 with each other, unless the Wizards find a way to stop King James from wreaking havoc, I think that the Cavaliers will take the series in six games.

Orlando vs. Toronto. Two promising young big men slug it out in this series. Dwight Howard of the Magic and Chris Bosh of the Raptors try to out muscle each other. I think that the Black Superman will prevail over Bosh Raptors, considering that Howard had just bulked up his body. Plus he has a lot of support from shooters Rashard Lewis and Hedo Torkoglu, who I think will win this year’s Most Improved Player. Orlando Magic will win it six games.

Detroit vs. Philadelphia. It’s a surprised to almost everyone when the 76ers made it to the palyoff this year. They were regarded as the Dark Horse and they have just proven that they can move on even without Allen Iverson but they are face with the task of beating the Detroit Piston, the most consistent and coherent in the Eastern Conference for the last five years. Loaded with four super starters with Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Rasheed Wallace. Just a defensive stop on Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala and the 76ers are in deep trouble. Detroit in five games.

After almost a month...

After almost a month, the Boston Celtics just dominated their first ten games with only a single loss coming form the hands of the Orlando Magic.

I was surprised that the Big Three of the Celtics would jell easily and lose only once. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen seems to be playing good music after all. But the question now, can they maintain good teamwork and lead the team to the Finals? Or will they falter just like the LA Lakers of 2004, with Shaq, Kobe, Malone and Payton?

Another surpise is Milwaukee Bucks whose leading his division now, same as with the Orlando Magic. Well of course, the Magic got Rashard Lewis from the Seattle Supersonic. And he has been a great addition to the team.

Over at the Western Conference, Defending champion San Antonio Spurs still dominate the West with a 12-2 record, followed closely by Phoenix Suns at 11-2 and the Utah Jazz at 10-4. Its no surprise that the Spurs dominate the West, of course most people still think they can win mist games. But the big question for them, can they finally win back to back title this time?

I can say that if the Big Three of the Spurs remained helathy, they can finally nail down that back to back championship.

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