You knew they’d be a desperate team in this game and would battle hard and probably win, especially on their home court, but the way the Boston Celtics defeated the Lakers last night to even the NBA Finals series at 2-2 was astonishing. One of their “big four”, Paul Pierce, got off to a quick … Read More
Basketball
John Wooden Remembered
What struck me the most when reading the many articles this weekend on the passing of basketball coaching legend John Wooden were the words being used, by the people who knew him best, to describe him – kind, selfless, humble, honest, wise, loyal, gentleman, teacher, grounded in faith, loving, fair, patient. One article noted that one of his … Read More
NBA Finals – Classic Matchup
The two most successful franchises in the NBA will meet, starting on Thursday, in a Finals series that should be a classic. The teams are meeting for the title for the 12th time, and history says that the Celtics should win, holding a 9-2 edge in championship series victories over the Lakers. That domination dates back … Read More
NBA – Lakers, Celtics open with convincing wins
The conference finals in the NBA opened over the last couple of nights, and the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, the league’s two most storied franchises, were impressive in registering victories in their respective series openers. The Lakers dominated the surprising Phoenix Suns behind Kobe Bryant’s 40 points and a workmanlike performance from the … Read More
NBA – Brooms for everyone!
The word of the day for the NBA conference semi-finals is BROOM! Three of the four series have already ended in sweeps. The 2 teams who met in the NBA finals last year, the Lakers and the Orlando Magic, made quick work of their opponents. The Lakers’ opponents – the Utah Jazz – are perennial … Read More