NBA Day 2, NHL Day 3

I just want to do a quick update here because I'm tired and want to finish watching my movie (Kill Bill vol 2...which I've seen before...but, you know...)

So let's start with the NBA

My PISTONS did a great job in Game 1. There were some tense moments when it seemed the Pistons were slipping, but in true championship style, they fought like hell and kicked some serious ass. The Bucks aren't down and out though, I look forward to a great season.

DETROIT PISTONS WIN 92-74

After the Pistons game I proceeded to watch the Dallas/Memphis game. Dallas played just how I knew they could and they knocked the Grizzlies down a game. They snuck out a great win and I have confidence in them to win the series and make me look good.

DALLAS MAVERICKS WIN 103-93

The surprising matchup of the day was the Indiana Pacers vs the New Jersey Nets. It seemed like the Nets were going to win it and yet another of my picks would come out on top. Yet, surprisingly, the Pacers pulled off the upset in game one...IN THE FINAL SECOND. It pissed me off a little, but I don't think the Pacers will be able to do that every game. The Nets are a far better team and are definitely going to win this series...you heard me, DEFINITELY.

INDIANA PACERS WIN 90-88

And finally, LA Lakers versus the Phoenix Suns. I predicted an LA Laker victory in this series because I think Kobe can play amazing enough to pretty much carry his whole team past the Suns. Plus, he's not the only good player on that team, so when they're on form they can really shine. This isn't to say that Nash and the Suns aren't a great team, I just thought they'd be surprised and eventually upset by the Lakers. I predicted a tough series though, nothing easy for either team. Well so far my pick isn't looking so good as they fall a game to the Suns. But it WAS a tough game...so anything could happen.

PHOENIX SUNS WIN 107-102



Quickly let's jump over to the third day of the NHL playoffs.

My boys, the Red Wings, were the only dissapointing Detroit team today. I mean, hell, even the Detroit Tigers won (but they've been doing that lately...oddly enough). I didn't actually get to see the game because it was NOT on TV here at my university. I was a little pissed off...actually really pissed up. I watched th updates online though. It was a close, slow, game. In the end though, the Oilers apparently just played a better game and game out on top. I'll never lose faith in my Wings though, and we all know that they're still the better team. The series is now tied at one game a piece.

EDMONTON OILERS WIN 4-2

Turning to game 2 of San Jose versus Nashville, I was upset to see the scores pop up online again. Nashville won game one and I was looking like a genius. Like the Red Wings though, Nashville couldn't extended their series lead to two games. The Sharks win in a shutout and tie the series.

SAN JOSE SHARKS WIN 3-0

Continuing on with our depressing day of hockey, we move to the Ottawa Senators versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, I realize the Lightning are the reigning champs, but that was 2 years ago, before the lockout. I didn't think Tampa Bay had what took to hold their own with the Senators. Yet, my favorite to win the series, Ottawa, let Tampa Bay catch up with them and now the series is tied. Yet, I'm obviously going to stay with the Senators to win it all in the end.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING WIN 4-3

And finally, The Might Ducks of Anaheim versus the Calgary Flames. You would think the odds are that out of four games, at least ONE team would extended the series lead to 2-0 and, in the process, make me look good. All four teams that played today won their games two days ago and all four teams that won two days ago were my picks to win. Today, all of my picks to win, LOST...including the Calgary Flames. I may sound like a broken record today, but the Calgary Flames truly are a better team than the Ducks and nobody can argue with that...people from California may try, but the sun has fried their brains and they have no idea what they're talking about. After all, these are the people that actually like the LA Lakers.

ANAHEIM MIGHTY DUCKS WIN 4-3



So, in conclusion, my hockey picks all lost today and my basketball picks didn't fare too well either. To be more specific: I went 0-4 in the NHL and 2-2 in the NBA. I hope nobody read my blog yesterday, saw how well I picked all my teams, and decided to go out and bet a lot of money on them for today. If that's the case, sorry, you just lost a lot of money. Stick with me though because, in the long run, I'll make you rich.

GO RED WINGS!! GO PISTONS!!

And on a lesser note... go miami heat, go new jersey nets, go cleveland cavaliers, go san antonio spurs, go la lakers, go la clippers, go dallas mavericks...go dallas stars, go calgary flames, go nashville predators, go ottawa senators, go carolina hurricanes, go new jersey devils, go philadelphia flyers!!