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Conference Finals Predictions...


Western Conference Finals...

#1 Phoenix Suns vs. #2 San Antonio Spurs...


As I watched the game yesterday, I realized that the Suns just left Brent "Bones" Barry open as if the man can't shoot the rock. So Barry lit them up for 21 points. The Spurs scored 121 points. Now that is scary, very scary. I argued with people that the Spurs can run as well, now the world has seen the coming of the Runnin' Spurs. The Suns got a good performance from Amare, Nash, and Jim Jackson. Shaq who? In a year or two, Amare Stoudemire will be the most dominant player in the NBA. YES!!!! I said it, mark my words! This will be a very INTRIGUING series. The Suns will need to have Joe Johnson back in the lineup soon. They will need production from Richardson and the bench, as the Spurs are a deep team. The Suns are still in the series despite being down 1-0. If the Nuggets can win in San Antonio, then I know the Suns can, but in the end the Spurs will prove to be too much for the Suns. They can adjust to any tempo that their opponent sets. They are 6-0 in the playoffs when they score over 100pts. You can't allow 43 points in the fourth quarter at HOME...


Spurs in six...


Eastern Conference Finals...

#1 Miami Heat vs. #2 Detroit Pistons...


Since the Nov. 19 brawl in Detroit between the Pistons and Pacers, and the news that Artest will not play this season, I have been waiting for this matchup. The Heat, who are 8-0 in this playoffs, have look sharp and dominant in destroying the Nets and the Wizards. Nets? Wizards? Well that is the benefit of getting the top seed in the East. You basically have a free ride to the Conference Finals, and the Heat have deserve it. The Pistons have caught fire at the right time and looks to be in stride to defend the title. The same starting five from a year ago, the Pistons will have their hands full in this series. The big question is Shaq's injury. Will be healthy enough to play. Wanna know what I think? Shaq is NOT hurt. Ben Wallace said it best in his interview. Don't believe the hype. Shaq will play! The Pistons will be ready, but there are questions to answer. How will the Pistons contain Wade? Will the Pistons' bench cancel out the Heat bench, who have been superior this postseason. For the Heat, who will Damon Jones defend? Who will defend Rasheed Wallace? These question will be answered in this series. This grueling series will come down to defense and desire. The Pistons can clamp down on anybody when their backs are against the wall. If the Heat realize that the Pistons are not the Nets nor the Wizards, then they will be fine. They will not get the same success against the Pistons. They will lose a game in the series, and can they recover from it? Can they recover if they lose four games in the series?


Pistons in six...


Drink of the Day....

Bedtime Story...

1 oz. white Rum
1/2 oz. Midori
1/2 oz. Amaretto
3 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Ruby Grapefruit Juice

Shake all ingredients and strain into a highball glass...

Garnish with a pineapple slice and a kumquat(if desired)....


-Da Original 1-