dimemag.com - 6/17/2008
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Thanks to reader Ranger John for letting us know about this clip of one Celtic fan taking on an army of Laker fans at the Staples Center the other night.
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Staples Center will not host anymore Finals viewing parties
Ball Don't Lie —
Via Brett Edwards at The FanHouse, comes news that the Staples Center will not host another NBA Finals viewing party for Game 6 this evening. The Lakers say the decision was made after weighing "concerns for resources needed to ensure the safety of fans" as well as "potential financial burdens on various city departments." Throw that in Babel Fish's "politically correct jargon-to-YouTube" translator ... and you get this: Um, probably a good ...
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Something to Ponder
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 6/17/2008 — Those who spend time around sports inevitably end up talking about legacies. So my question to you is this: if Game 6 goes similarly to Game 5 but Paul Pierce doesn't get stripped and the Celtics end up winning, how does that affect Kobe's legacy? How does it affect his status as the league's best player?
I think these kinds of questions are fair given the responsibility that Kobe has...
NBA: Predictions For Lakers-Celtics Game Six Tonight
ballhype.com 6/17/2008 — We all know Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant are playing it cool in front of the press about being down in the series and having to go back to Boston to win two games. That's fine and dandy, but will this laid back spirit translate into some wins? Of course if Boston... www.rawsportsblog.com
Prepping for another parade: Here comes the rolling rally!
thesportsculture.com 6/17/2008 — Looks like Barstool Sports already printed banner No. 17 , so why not map out a parade route using the Google Maps machine:
And to your right, the obligatory front-page A1 parade feature photo. Eerily similar to the roles Manny and Dougie ...
Our Congratulations, Kudos and Hats Off to the Boston Celtics (and Kevin Garnett)
emptythebench.com 6/18/2008 — As confetti fell from the rafters and Queen blasted over the PA system the insipid Michelle Tafoya tried to interview the biggest little kid in the world. But the NBA’s most compelling psychology wasn’t exactly ready to put himself into words. The most conscientious and emotional athlete I have ever had the pleasure of following had finally proven to the world he wasn't a loser.
Allen, Perkins expected to play in Game 6 —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 6/17/2008
Celtics coach Doc Rivers expects Ray Allen to play in Game 6 of the NBA finals after the guard skipped the team's shootaround following his overnight flight from Los Angeles.
Boston center Kendrick Perkins participated in the workout and is likely to ...
Celtics expect Allen, Perkins to play (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/17/2008
Celtics coach Doc Rivers expects Ray Allen to play in Game 6 of the NBA finals after the guard skipped the team's shootaround following his overnight flight from Los Angeles. Boston center Kendrick Perkins participated in the workout and is likely to ...
