NBA News: NBA Draft Grading

ESPN has a fun little grading system as to how well all of the teams in the league did in drafting.  Check it out here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=DraftGrades-080627

NBA News: 6-21-08

With the finals decided we thought we’d give basketball fans something to look forward to.  The NBA draft is right around the corner.  Until then check out this site area of NBA.com dedicated to the draft: http://aol.nba.com/draft2008/

NBA News: The Celtic Take It!

After five tough games the Boston Celtics took game six with ease.  The young Rondo started it early with several steals in the first quarter and though his shooting early in the game wasn’t as hot Rondo would finish with 21 points.  Ray Allen overcame family issues and an eye injury from early on in the game due to a uncalled foul by Odom to gain 26 points and Garnett proved strong with yet another double double.  The star of the whole series Paul Pierce also saw a double double.

This is the first time in 22 years that the Celtics have won the NBA title.  Not only that, this win stopped Phil Jackson from becoming tied with a former Celtics legendary coach as the winningest coaching champion.  The final score when it was all said in done in true Celtics style was a commanding 131-92.  Watch it unfold today on www.nba.com.

NBA Reminder

This is just a reminder that game six takes place in Boston today Tuesday the 17th at 9 pm Eastern.  It’s do or die for Phil Jackson’s Lakers so expect them to play hard and emotionally.

Lakers Pull Through At Home

It was a quick start for the Los Angeles Lakers moving to an early 19 point lead in the first quarter.  Bryant alone had 15 points in the quarter after four 3 pointers.  The second quarter saw the Celtics battling back bringing the score close by the end of the half.  The biggest play of the game came at the last few mintues when Kobe Bryant picked Paul Pierce (who had an impressive 37 points and 8 assists) and got a lob pass for an easy dunk pushing the game from a two point game into a four point game.

Allen and his crew tried hard to take the lead but with foul trouble plaguing him, Garnett and Pierce at this point it was tough for the Celtics to play the hard defense that they are known for.  Allen would eventually foul out before the end of the game much to the delight of the Laker fans who cheered MVP as Kobe Bryant sunk the final two nails in the coffen for a 103-98 game five victory.

Game 6 is Tuesday, 9 pm Est. @ Boston.  Expect the Celtics to squeeze through with a victory as history would suggest will happen.

Celtics Win, Celtics Win!

It would become the biggest come back in NBA final history.  Down but not out Paul Pierce and Ray Allen engineered a stellar comeback, one that most players only dream about.  The Celtic took this one 97-91 and now lead with a commanding 3-1.  This could be the start of a new powerhouse dynasty within the NBA.

NBA News: 6-11-08

The LA Lakers luck has finally changed.  After a slow series start many were worried that the multi-ringed purple and gold wouldn’t even show up for game three, but show up they did.  The Lakers beat the Celtics 87-81 at home.  Expect at least one more home victory from Kobe’s crew.

NBA News: 6-9-08

It was another spanking for the LA Lakers in game two.  They were unable to contain Leon Powe and paid the cost for it.  He led his Celtics to a commanding 108-102 victory.  The series is now heading toward the west in Hollywood with the Boston Celtics up 2-0 over the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News: 6-6-08

It was an offenseless game for the LA Lakers in game 1 of the NBA Finals.  The Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce showed strong and led his team to victory in a 98-88 point victory.  This could set the tone for the entire series some believe.

Celtics Vs. The Lakers

It’s all the way down to two.  The Boston Celtics will be facing the LA Lakers for the 2008 NBA Finals Championship!  This is a very historic rivalry dating back to the 60’s.  Checkout http://www.nba.com to read about the rivalry and get a word from Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on it.  Game 1 starts on June 5th.

NBA News: 5-29-08

The Boston Celtics were victorious at home last night with a 106-102 victory.  The Pistons are now down a game going into game six and it’s a do or die situation.  Read more about this series here: http://aol.nba.com/playoffs2008/series/series_e3s1.html.

The LA Lakers are looking to put the final nail in the coffen of the Western Conference finals at home tonight.  The series is at 3-1 Lakers lead.  Expect the defending champs to show up strongly tonight as Tim Duncan and Robert Horry show Kobe and his crew why they are this decade’s dynasty.

NBA News: 5-28-08

A show down takes place in Boston tonight.  The Celtics are tied with the Pistons 2-2.  This series has been a close one so expect this one to be as well.  Expect the #1 Celtics to somehow pull out a victory at home tonight though.

The LA Lakers pulled out a 93-91 point victory over the San Antonio Spurs last night bringing their series to a 3-1 Lakers lead.  Is this the end of the championship dynasty?  You’ll have to watch game five for that answer.  Read more about this series here: http://aol.nba.com/playoffs2008/series/series_w3s1.html.

NBA News: 5-24-08

The LA Lakers whipped the San Antonio Spurs.  It wasn’t even close.  This may be the end of the Spurs reign at the top.  The score in last night’s game was 101-71.  The Lakers lead the series now 2-0.  Rad more about this series here in the official NBA series blog: http://aol.nba.com/playoffs2008/series/series_w3s1.html.

The Boston Celtics looking to swipe themselves clean from the smell of defeat in game two will face the Pistons tonight.  Expect it to be a close one.

NBA News: 5-23-08

The Detroit Pistons were able to pull out a victory over the Boston Celtics bring their series to a 1-1 tie.  The score of an impressive game two was 103-97.  Read more about this series in the official NBA series blog here: http://aol.nba.com/playoffs2008/series/series_e3s1.html.

Kobe is looking to have another hot game tonight but don’t expect Tim Duncan and his San Antonio Spurs to come playing lightly after their game one defeat.  Expect the defending champions to come out hungry playing as just that-champions.

NBA News: 5-22-08

The defending champs coming off of a great high beating out the New Orleans Hornet having been down in the series got slapped back down to reality yesterday.  The LA Lakers took game 1 in a 89-85 point victory.  Read more about this series here: http://my.nba.com/forum.jspa?forumID=570008463.

The Boston Celtics look to move on and continue their winning ways in game two tonight as they host the Pistons.  Expect the Celtics to take it by slim margins.  Read more about this series in the official NBA series blog: http://my.nba.com/forum.jspa?forumID=570008378.