NBA Finals Preview

Game 4 of the NBA Finals will be played Thursday night in Orlando, and this game will go a long way in deciding who will win this year's NBA title. If the Magic can continue to make Kobe a passer instead of a scorer, then they'll have a chance to pull off another close victory. However, if they let Kobe get his points then he could very well put the nail in the coffin Thursday night. Quite frankly, the best closer in the game (Kobe) choked in Game 3 as he committed key turnovers down the stretch to give Orlando the win. However, give Ron Jeremy....I mean Stan Van Gundy credit for making the correct adjustments and sending multiple double teams at Kobe. Kobe tried to force his way through the double teams rather than giving up the ball to his teammates, and that ultimately cost them the victory in Game 3. It'll be interesting to see how Phil Jackson counters and what adjustments the Lakers will make in order to free Kobe up more.

Basketball and Baseball....oh my!

It was a great day to be a sports fan! You had the 3rd Game of the NBA Finals, some good MLB action on the diamond, and the first day of the MLB draft as well. First off, Dwight Howard and the Magic held on to win over Kobe and the Lakers 108-104. The Magic shot the ball much better at home, and led basically the entire way. However, the Lakers did make a run at the end of the game only to come up a little short. This was a huge W for the Magic as it closed the series to 2-1. Now, if the Magic can come up with another home win, next time out, they'll make this thing a series after all.

Just a little news concerning the MLB draft that kicked off today, Stepen Strasburg, the 103mph throwing phenom, was taken first overall by the Washington Nationals. The Nationals had the first pick last year and couldn't come to terms with Aaron Crow because of Crow's $4 million request. If they think they're going to sign Strasburg for less than $4 million, then they're sadyly mistaken. Look for this kid to set a new bar in terms of money because of his flame-throwing ability. Speaking of Aaron Crow, he was drafted 12th overall this year, by the KC Royals. He looks to be ready to pitch by 2010, and should be a helpful arm for the Royals in years to come.