Eat My Sports: NBA Final Four

Posted on May 20, 2008
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Welcome to the final four teams left in the NBA playoffs that is sure to give David Stern nightmares for the next two weeks. But before we delve into the possibility of a Detroit/San Antonio ratings fiasco, I would like to extend a personal congratulations to Jon Lester. After surviving cancer, Lester has come back to win Game 4 of the World Series and last night pitch a no-hitter against the monstrous Kansas City Royals. Jon, the Nation loves you buddy, congrats.

Now, back to the NBA. After a second round that could have led to an NBA Finals featuring LeBron James against Chris “Don’t call me Ringo” Paul, we are left the final four combatants. So, here are my predictions going into the East and West finals.

San Antonio Spurs vs. L.A. Lakers
This is like choosing between arsenic and cyanide. San Antonio is just atrocious to watch, and the Lakers are like watching … the Lakers, so Kobe Bryant and four guys who are just pleading for the ball for 48 minutes.

The bottom line of this whole series is that the Spurs have grasped the team concept in sports for the past decade, and Bryant has just learned how to pass the ball since March. Its not going to be easy, but I don’t see Phil Jackson outdoing Greg Popovich, especially when Pops has done it without the overwhelming individual talents of a Bryant or Shaq.

Does the NBA want the Lakers in the Finals? Yes. Will they get knocked down like Whitney versus Bobby? The Spurs wanna dance with somebody.
The call: Spurs in 6

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
Boston’s road to here could not have been less defining of a team that was supposed to coast through the East. The Celtics do not have a killer instinct. They survived the Hawks, they barely beat the Cleveland LeBron James’. Yes, that’s right, with no talent around him, King James nearly took down the marketing scheme of the new millennium by almost sending the Celtics packing before June. Lucky for the Celtic Pride that Paul “The Truth” Pierce remembered what a basketball was for the first time in a month. Seriously, The Truth? Could a bigger nickname be given to a guy with a career defined by what he hasn’t done? That’s like calling Paul Walker “Brando Dos.”

The key is, Boston has survived, but Detroit, Detroit has cruised. They play team basketball that makes it look easier than Jenna Jameson. They hit clutch shots, they control a series, they let no one dictate how a game is to be played. Overall, Boston is excited to be here, Detroit expected to be here. Look for the PIstons to steal one in Boston and take care of business at home.
The call: Pistons in 5

Top five things that annoy me in sports this week:
5. Charles Barkley
I personally am ready to start watching him beg Jenny Craig for an endorsement.
4. Spygate
Not buying it from either side.
3. Cleveland
Give LeBron something to work with. This is like watching what Dan Marino had to endure in Miami.
2. Big Brown
Let me know before you blow away the field so I can bet my savings on it next time!
1. Rick Snee
Just checking to see if you guys are paying any attention.