Friday, June 6, 2008

Celtics Beat LA in game 1

The NBA legends were out in Boston last night in full force but it was the future legends on the court that made all the noise. Last night in Boston the Celtics were lead by a determined Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett prevailed in game one of the finals. Pierce who injured his knee and had to be carried off the court to the locker room made a dramatic return to help lead his team to the victory. What could have been a huge blow to the series and the Celtics chances was turned around quickly when Pierce came bouncing out of the locker to the roar of 18,000 screaming fans! That was fun to see and you could hear the entire city of Boston breath a sigh...of relief.

All of the big three had solid games yesterday and that was the difference, Garnett with 24, Pierce with 22 and Allen with 19 points. I am excited to watch this series as it brings back memories of the 80's when it was Magic vs. Bird....those were fun times in the NBA and this is something the NBA has needed for a while know. Both teams have high caliber first class players on there teams. Somewhat reminiscent of the Lakers and Celtics of old minus the tight shorter shorts of course. Although this is the first time they have met in the finals since 1987 this is the 11th time the two franchises have played each other in the finals. If the rest of the series is as exciting as game one we are in for a very competitive series, will it go 7 games?

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

NBA FINALS

Well tomorrow night they tip it off in Boston. I for one can't wait to see what happens. Who will come out hot or cold? Which matchup will be the most fun to watch? I know Phil Jackson is a master at setting up the best matchups to benefit his team and puts his players in the best position possible to win. Who if anyone can slow Kobe Bryant down? Will Pierce and Garnett be stopped? One of them might but both I doubt it. Both will have to play well in this series for Boston to have a chance, and Ray Allen will have to be more consistent than he was all playoffs so far. I think the Celtics win game one in a close one. We shall see tomorrow night!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Lakers Celtics to face off in Finals

So here we go again....well it's been over two decades since the Lakers and Celtics have played each other in the Finals. The Celtics have gone from worst to first with the addition of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. The Lakers however were probably a second round playoff team at best at the start of this year, but with the addition of Paul Gasol and the MVP play of Kobe Bryant have catipulted them to the brink of another championship. But will it be enough to take down the big 3? Boston has home court which could prove big for the Celtics. I hope this series goes at least 6 games 7 would be great. I know Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are as hungry as anyone to win their first Championship. But slowing down the X Factor-Kobe may be the difference in this Finals. I can't wait for Thursday night to come let's get this party started!