And then there was one.  The pic pretty much says it all, but we’ll still throw in a few words for good measure. Read the rest of this entry »

Join as we watch would could potentially be the last NBA game of the season…unless you count the WNBA.

It’s now okay to don your jerseys, authentics only please.

Keep the chatter here folks. And no switch-siding lol.

No it isn’t Lakers versus Celtics. And no it isn’t LeBron versus Kobe. But this year’s finals still features two teams that play an entertaining style of basketball focused on offensive execution, team play and athleticism. There’s still plenty of star power with Kobe and Dwight Howard, even if The King has retreated to his summer palace. And arguably, these have been the best two teams over the grueling grind that is the NBA playoffs.

In preparation for a potentially epic Finals, The Crew’s Patrick M, Sam C and MZ are breaking down the match-ups and committing their predictions to cyberspace. Listen close and take notes.

The Breakdown:

Point Guard: Rafer Alston (12.7, 2.50, 4.4*) vs. Derek Fisher (7.1, 1.8, 2.4)

Jameer Nelson may give it a go, but I think the Magic would be wise to pull a Drew Bledsoe on his ass (for this year at least.) Skip To My Lou’s performance the last two rounds has been a hidden key to the Magic’s success. He played Rajon Rondo to a virtual draw and helped Read the rest of this entry »

Before I start my hat goes off to Orlando. They weathered the storm and knocked out the defending champs in Boston in spite of a media and leadership meltdown. Of course the series would’ve been different if KG wasn’t injured. Still, he couldn’t do much beyond cheer and jeer while his team got ran by 19.

Now let’s get to the focus behind this debate. Who REALLY believes that Orlando will beat Cleveland? Read the rest of this entry »