The Classic Parker Show

My sister was so happy that the Dallas Mavericks came out of Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs with a 1-0 lead and obviously I was feeling otherwise. But then again, it’s a game – you win, you lose. The only difference is that this is the NBA playoffs. And so, I told her that the Spurs will get even and take over the AT&T Center on Game 2.

Spurs’ Tony Parker settled the score to 1-1 with 38 points and eight assists on Game 2 against the Mavs. Tim Duncan finished the game with 13 pts, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. The Mavs’ flaw was being unable to contain TP which is very much evident during Game 1 after Parker had 24 points. Jason Terry, the forerunner for the 6th Man Award this season, finished off with 16 pts with Dirk Nowitzki providing 14 pts with six rebounds.

Overall, it was a classic Parker game. Cheers to all my fellow Spurs fan! But you see, it ain’t over until it’s over. Game 3 & 4 would be in the home of the Mavs and a lot can happen.

Rose @ the Garden

The 2009 NBA Playoffs has begun! I'm so stoked. Here is the list of team ups for the first round:

Eastern Conference

• Cleveland Cavaliers [1-0] v Detroit Pistons [0-1]
  
• Boston Celtics [0-1] v Chicago Bulls [1-0]
  
• Orlando Magic [0-0] v Philadelphia 76ers [0-0]
• Atlanta Hawks [0-0] v Miami Heat [0-0]

Western Conference

• LA Lakers [0-0] v Utah Jazz [0-0]
• Denver Nuggets [0-0] v New Orleans Hornets [0-0]
• San Antonio Spurs [0-1] v Dallas Mavericks [1-0]
  
• Portland Trailblazers [0-1] v Houston Rockets [1-0]
  

One of the most surprising game 1's of the first round happened at The Garden. With Kevin Garnett out this entire playoffs due to a knee injury, the Celtics can still pose a threat to the Bulls but not for long. The Bulls have rookie, Derrick Rose around to survive.

With 36 points, 11 assists, and four rebounds, Rose had made it clear that the Bulls have the guns to win against the defending champs. The Celts' Big Three is down to two, however, so there is that 'what-if' that have surely entered the mind of every Celts fan. "What if KG wasn't injured?" Would he have made a difference?

Well, Rose did that's for sure!..

Marbury a Celt? N-O W-A-Y!

"It's speculation, I don't really have to think about it," said Ray Allen, Boston Celtics.

Honestly, I'm not even sure if he knows what he's saying. It's like welcoming the Celtics' downfall if this speculation comes true. I don't even want to think that someone had the guts to speculate regarding this incredibly troubling subject. Grrrhh!!

I like the Celts enough to stop me from getting really bored with their high stat in the association and pretty good comments from among critics. But if the speculations about New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury going over the Celts, I'd be exxxtremely disappointed. Anything that has something to do with Marbury is very very troubling given the problems he's caused to the poor Knicks.

Valley of The Stars, Yeah That's Right

Phoenix, Arizona, will be host to the upcoming 2009 NBA All-Star. I'm getting psyched about it! I have my All-Stars and here are the non-Spurs players I've already voted for:

Forward: WEST >> Pau Gasol(LAL), Carmelo Anthony(DEN); EAST >> Kevin Garnett(BOS), LeBron James(CLE)
Guard: WEST >> Chauncey Billups(DEN), Chris Paul(NOH); EAST >> Dwayne Wade(MIA), Vince Carter(NJN), Gilbert Arenas(WAS)
Center: WEST >> Marcus Camby(LAC); EAST >> Dwight Howard(ORL)

There are only 17 days left to vote. So, start voting your favorite All-Stars now. Oh, there are no Suns [PHX] on my list yet. Well, I still have time to vote haven't I. I'd definitely want to see Steve Nash play for the West. GO WEST!

A very Happy New Year to All!!..