Derrick Rose Out For The Rest Of The Postseason

Derrick Rose will miss the remainder of the postseason after tearing the ACL in his left knee. The injury occurred in the Bulls' game one victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls were up by 20 with 4:11 left in the fourth. The lead was cut down to twelve with under 2 minutes left in the game. Rose went back into the game and went down with 1:12 left in the game. This is unfortunate for the Bulls because Rose was just coming back from a multitude of minor injuries that kept him out for most of the year. The injury to D. Rose kills the Bulls' hopes of a title, but I believe they can still beat the 76ers. CJ Watson and John Lucas will be enough to beat Philly, but I don't see them beating any other team in a 7 game series. Sorry Bulls fans...

NBA Playoffs and Predictions

The NBA season is over and the playoffs will begin Saturday. The first round match ups are set and this year's playoffs is primed to be great a great one. 

THE WEST

Spurs/Jazz

The #1 Spurs are facing #8 Utah Jazz. Usually, series between a 1 and a 8 seed are the worse but the Jazz are a team that I believe can challenge the Spurs. The Spurs have an undersized front line while the Jazz are deep with talented big men. But I still believe the Spurs will win this series in 6.

Thunder/Mavericks

These two teams met last year in the Western Conference Finals. Dirk Nowitzki was just unstoppable in that series and the Mavs won in 5 games. This year I believe the results will be reversed. The Thunder have gotten better while the Mavs have gotten older. Kevin Durant will have a stellar series along with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Thunder in 5.

Lakers/Nuggets

Coming into the season, I thought the Lakers would barely make the playoffs, but they surprised me. The Lakers won the Pacific Division and gained the #3 seed in the West. They face the #6 Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are a scrappy, high scoring team with the potential to upset any team that sleeps on them. I don't see them beating Kobe and Andrew Bynum. Lakers in 6.

Grizzlies/Clippers

The 4 and 5 match up is usually the most competitive. This series will not disappoint. The Grizzlies clinched the 4th seed on the last day of the season with a record of 41-25. The Clippers ended the season on a low note losing the last two games and Chris Paul to a groin injury. The Grizzlies are completely healthy unlike last year in the playoffs (Rudy Gay separated shoulder). The Grizzlies are deep and they have talented big men. The Clippers are small and their bench is not that great. But their small guards are talented and can score. Their size will be a issue on defense. CP3 will be the driving force behind the Clippers but it will not be enough. Grizzlies in 7.

THE EAST

Bulls/76ers

This is probably one of the more underrated series. Many people think this will be a breeze for the Bulls, but the 76ers are the second best defensive team in the NBA. The Bulls are limping into the post season with a ton of injures. Derrick Rose is still recovering from an ankle injury. Luol Deng has been playing with a torn ligament in his shooting wrist. Richard Hamilton missed 38 games with a shoulder injury. Despite all of the injuries, the Bulls still played at a high level. These two teams are the 1st and 2nd best defensive teams in the NBA. I see this series being a tough, ugly series. But the Bull will prevail. Bulls in 6 close, low scoring games.

Heat/Knicks

The Heat ended the season with inconsistent play but I believe they will be fine in the post season. The Knicks have been playing well since Mike Woodson took over but they are no match for the Miami Heat. Everyone seems to be intrigued by this match up but I think this series will be easy for the Heat. The Heat swept the Knicks during the season but I don't think the Knicks will get swept in this series. Heat in 5.

Pacers/Magic

The Pacers are probably the surprise team of the season. The Pacers have played at a high level all season gaining their highest seed in the playoffs since 2004. They are deep and talented lead by Danny Granger and Roy Hibbert. The Magic are an excellent three point shooting team, but Dwight Howard opened up a lot of the three point shooters. Dwight had season ending back surgery and will miss the playoffs. They will have no one to deal with 7'2 Roy Hibbert. The Magic may be able to steal one at home but I'm predicting a sweep. Pacers in 4.

Celtics/Hawks

Why does it seem like these two teams meet every year in the playoffs! Atlanta always get either the Celtics or the Magic every year! Anyway, the Hawks have quietly had a decent season without their All-Star center Al Horford. Joe Johnson and Josh Smith have had all-star worthy seasons. The Celtics on the other hand have been playing great despite multiple injuries. The play of Kevin Garnett at the center position has been key. The emergence of rookie, Avery Bradley has helped tremendously and Rondo is playing great continuing to be an amazing floor general. Even thought the Celtics are the 4th seed, the Hawks have home court because they have a better record. I expect this to be a good series but the Celtics are battle tested and have peaked at the right time. Celtics in 6.

Playoffs begin tomorrow at 1pm. Bulls vs 76ers on TNT 

Big Ben Retiring?

Ben Wallace may have played his last game. The Pistons played their last game of the season against the Philadelphia 76ers. The whole team wore blue headbands to honor Ben Wallace who is contemplating retirement. Wallace scored 7 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a win against the 76ers. After the game, Wallace said that he came into the game knowing that he would retire but after the game he wasn't so sure. I think he should call it quits. There is nothing left for him to accomplish as a Piston. Ben Wallace was a 4 time Defensive Player of the Year, 4 time All Star, and a NBA Champion in 2004. Ben Wallace has accomplished way more than anyone would expect from a undrafted, undersized center with limited offensive skill. Wallace meant a lot to the Detroit Pistons and to us, the fans. Next stop: Hall of Fame??? Who knows...

NFL Draft Tonight

From Left: Trent Richardson, Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Justin Blackmon

The NFL Draft begins tonight at 8pm. The Indianapolis Colts have the number one pick and they have confirmed that they will pick Andrew Luck with the first pick. That makes Robert Griffin a lock at number two going to the Washington Redskins. In years past, when two quarterbacks are drafted at #1 and #2, one of those QB's has a successful career. The other...not so much. This year I believe will be an exception. Both Andrew Luck and RG3 will have successful careers. RG3 will translate into wins faster than Luck. Only because he will have more weapons to work with. The Colts are starting over completely, so wins will be hard to come by. Luck and Griffin are not the only two players in the draft. RB Trent Richardson and WR Justin Blackmon are the other marquee names in the draft. For my Detroit people: The Lions have the 23rd pick and have a need at CB. A name I here out there is Janoris Jenkins from North Alabama State. He once played at the University of Florida but was dismissed from the team. Analysis say that he is supremely talented but he has MAJOR character issues. The Lions do not need another bad character guy....but we do need a corner...

Jalen Rose Embarrasses Skip Bayless

This was awkward....I never seen Skip this quiet More info here

Anthony Davis on Jimmy Kimmel

Anthony Davis appeared on Jimmy Kimmel. Addresses the uni-brow.

Durant Posterizes Hibbert

Vicious!

Dwight Wants Van Gundy Out

Reports surfaced that Dwight Howard went to management and requested that Stan Van Gundy be fired. Yesterday morning Van Gundy was asked if these reports were true. Van Gundy admitted that his bosses told him that Dwight wants him out. Dwight then interrupts the press conference and denies that he wants Van Gundy fired. Weird, right? Someone is obviously lying and my guess is Dwight.

Westbrook Posterizes Asik

This dunk was crazy!

LINJURED

Ok, I know that was a bad Lin pun but I couldn't resist. Jeremy Lin will miss the remainder of the season because of a left knee injury. Lin had surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The loss of Lin comes at a bad time for the Knicks who are current trying to get out of the 8th and 7th spot to avoid playing the Bulls or Heat in the first round. The Knicks are also without Amare Stoudemire who has a bulging disk in his back. The starting point guard job will now go to Baron Davis, who was brought to the Knicks to be the starting point guard. I'm sure Baron Davis can handle the job, but I don't think he can play well enough to avoid the Bulls and Heat in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Final Four Picks

Who you got?! I have three of these teams in my final four. Unfortunately my champion is gone (I won't say who I picked. Y'all might laugh at me.) But I'm looking forward to the games on Saturday. Kentucky vs Louisville will be an excellent game. The in-state rivals going head to head for a spot in the national title. Even though this game will be close, Kentucky will win this one. Kentucky is just too talented. The other match-up is Ohio State and Kansas. I've seen a lot of OSU but i can't say the same for Kansas. I've heard a lot about their big man Thomas Robinson, so i'm looking forward to the Robinson/Sullinger match up. Also Kansas has Tyshawn Taylor who's no slouch either. So in the end, I think we'll see Kentucky vs Kansas for the national title.

Spurs Poke Fun at Tim Duncan's Age

I love this! T.Duncan "DND- OLD"

Kendrick Perkins Sons D-Wade. Wade Gives The Death Stare

Tim Tebow Press Conference

Tim Tebow Officially Introduced as a Jet.

Kevin Durant Proves My Point

Last night the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 103-87. This game featured two MVP candidates: LeBron James and Kevin Durant. For reasons I don't understand, LeBron James is the favorite to win MVP by far. James is an excellent player having an excellent season, but so is Durant. Last night, Durant won his match up against LeBron scoring 28 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing 8 assist. LeBron scored 17, grabbed 3 boards and also had 7 assist. The one knock on Durant was his lack of defense, but he played excellent defense on James yesterday. If Kevin Durant could play defense like that all year, I'm sure more people would agree me.

Tim Tebow Traded to The NY Jets

Tim Tebow has been traded to the NY Jets for two of the Jets draft picks. Tebow's departure from the Broncos was inevitable once the Broncos signed Peyton Manning for 5 years and $96 million. The Jets starting QB is Mark Sanchez so I'm sure Sanchez has to sweating bullets. Mark Sanchez had a sub-par season last year and knowing you are one bad play from being pulled and replaced by Tim Tebow can't help the young QB's psyche. But trading for Tebow could possibly have positive affects on and off the field for the Jets. On the field, there are a number of "Wildcat" plays that could be ran for Tebow. He could also be used in 2 point conversion situations. Also, Tebow can have a positive effect in the Jets' troubled locker room. I'm not sure how happy Tim Tebow is about being a Jet because he probably will not start. He will have to prove himself all over again. 

Peyton Manning Chooses Broncos

Peyton Manning has chosen to join the Denver Broncos. First question that comes to mind is "Why?" The Broncos president, John Elway, is a hall of fame quarterback. I'm not sure what that has to do with the on field production of the Broncos, but apparently that played a part in his choice. Looking at the roster, the Broncos do have a few bright spots. They the best offensive line out of Peyton's final three teams, a decent defense, and the option of potentially signing some familiar pieces for Manning. Another reason is: No Drama. The Broncos do not have the Giants on their schedule next season (Giants' QB is Peyton's lil' brother Eli). Also left out the Broncos schedule is, Peyton's former team, the Indianapolis Colts. Now with Peyton Manning going to Denver, what will happen with Tim Tebow? It has been reported on ESPN that the Broncos will look to trade Tebow. Only time will tell what this means for Tebow's career. Congrats to the Broncos on landing the biggest free agent in NFL History. Too bad for Tim Tebow.

Peyton Will Make Decision Early Next Week

Peyton  Manning told Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers, that he will chose a team by Monday or Tuesday. Surprisingly, the Cardinals are not one of Manning's final three teams. I believed that out of the teams looking for a QB, Arizona gave him the best chance to win another Super Bowl. Notice I said "out of the teams looking for a QB". I had no idea that the San Francisco 49ers were in the "Manning Sweepstakes". I thought they were perfectly happy with Alex Smith (Smith led 49ers to NFC title game). Now out of the three finalist, The 49ers give Peyton the best shot at another ring. Next on that list would be the Denver Broncos, but I have a hard time believing that Peyton would pull the plug on "Tebowmania". The Titans would be a sentimental choice for Manning because he went to school at Tennessee, but besides that, I don't think they have much to offer. I believe Manning needs one more ring to solidify his legacy, so his best option is the 49ers.

Lehigh Defeats Duke

Lehigh beat #2 Duke. I really don't have much else to say. R.I.P. to all of our brackets. I'm just going to pretend I never filled out a bracket. With Duke, Mizzou, and Michigan losing, I have lost three of my Elite Eight. Now I know Michigan was a stretch but I thought they could surprise a couple teams. Well congrats to Lehigh. Good for underdogs. Bad for brackets.

Norfolk State Defeats Mizzou

The first major upset of the tournament has happened. #15 Norfolk State beats #2 Missouri 86-84. Many people had Mizzou going to the Final Four, including President Obama. Norfolk State was led by Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of The Year, Kyle O'Quinn who had 26 points and 14 rebounds. I'm sure everyone's bracket is now ruined. If you had Norfolk State beating Mizzou; congratulations! I had Mizzou going to the Elite Eight so at least my Final Four is still intact. But this is what the tournament is all about: Upsets and Cinderella stories. Last year it was VCU. A few years ago it was George Mason. Maybe this year the "Cinderella" team will be Norfolk State.