Who has more impact on the game?

Shortest blog ever:

"I hate NBA referees..."

Eastern Conference Finals
Gm 1: Detroit 79-76
Gm 2: Detroit 79-76
Gm 3: Sunday...

Seriously, when I get more time I will tell you exactly why Game 2 was a crime...

Cleveland or Detroit ...cont.

Hey there! I'm refreshed, and I'm ready to continue my battle in my mind of who the better team is in the Cleveland/Detroit match up. Funny thing about all this bickering within my mind is that for one, both these teams have not wrapped up their Conference Semifinal showdowns, but neither is sweating. Detroit is disposing of the Bulls, who for some reason, looked amazing against a pitiful Heat squad and then showed up against Detroit, but forgot their game. Then you've got Cleveland who completed their first sweep ever, and are now pulling down anything that falls from the rafters or the arena--including offensive rebounds by the dozens... ANYWAY, let's continue---

Three Point Shooting: Detroit
I won't sugarcoat it. I'm a die-hard Cavalier fan, but when it comes to outside shooting---who on the Pistons' roster CAN'T shoot? You've got Prince, Billups, Wallace, Hamilton---heck even Mcdyce can light it up from deep... This might not be pretty for the Cavs...

--Oh crap, I have to go!

...To be Continued!

Cavaliers or Pistons?

I had this debate over dinner tonight at Applebees, the All-American restaraunt, and it seems that I can't come to a final decision... Cleveland, or Detroit? Who's better, who do I want to win---I DON'T KNOW!!!

Cleveland is the more likeable pick, in my opinion. You've got pretty boy Lebron James and his pretty scowl after every made basketball...then you've got 'sheed "bald spot" Wallace. I swear everytime I see this guy I think, "you've got millions and you can't afford a toupe the size of a silver dollar!? But, enough about popular opinion, when you're looking at the skillsets of these teams I break it down like this:

Experience: Detroit

These guys have been there and done that. Some see this as a negative effect because you become lax in your approach, but for a team that's been tested before, Detroit is definitely the most experienced team left in the playoffs.

Star Power: Cleveland, duh!

No offense to Detroit, but Lebron James is a megastar, and he will give the Cavs a lot of hope towards a ring. No one can guard this kid, period.

Depth: Detroit

This is one of the topics I debated most with my friend, unfortunately--he's right. Detroit has two guys coming off their bench that would start for Cleveland, and although the Cavs have a great bench presence from Varajao, Gibson, and even Marshall, the Pistons depth and and experience at those key positions give them the major advantage.


To be continued...

It's the End of the World!

To quote a semi-famous song, "It's the end of the world as we know it..."
These past couple of months for the state of Ohio should signify it completely! You've got an Indians team that is 19-10 as of this moment and in first place. Last night, Travis Hafner hit a grand slam and Fausto Carmona pitched a beautiful game en route to a 10-1 shillacking of the Orioles!
You've got a Cavaliers squad who won 50 games AGAIN, and went through the Washington Wizards (injuries and all) in four games--the first four game sweep in Cavaliers' history! And after taking game one at home against the Nets in the Eastern Conference Semifinals it's looking up for the wine and gold who've got LeBron James and his supporting cast carrying the city of Cleveland on their backs.
Finally, you've got the Browns. Now this group's future is the one most up in the air, but you can't help but smile about the draft, and the potential future that it could lead to. We've got the "cover boy", the "fisherman", and the "convict." All these guys could make drastic improvements on a team that really can't go any way but up, all the while saving GM Phil Savage, and Head Coach Romeo Crennel's job. Yes, Things sure are looking bleak for the world!