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So Sad

How sad is it that I proclaim myself to be some sort of Sports Freak and then I don't even post during the NBA playoffs?  I am sorry.  I have had plenty to say, I just haven't taken the time to write. 

So the NBA playoffs are almost over and the Spurs have looked better than ever.  Even last night's dismal game 3, which sported some record lows (2nd lowest point total in playoffs-147 points , lowest score by a winning team-75 points, lowest point total of a quarter in the 3rd-27 points) was fun to watch.  The Spurs are just a better team.  They play with more passion and more intensity for 48 minutes than most teams.  They don't rush things and in the end, they win! 

I would vote Tony Parker as Final MVP so far.  He has been ridiculous in the paint in Games 1 and 2 and last night he made a three and still managed to score the most points for the Spurs.   Although the argument could be made that Tim Duncan allows Tony to be great because of who he is.  However, Tony still has to make all those crazy shots. 

I hope that Cleveland can win a game on Thursday so that they can have some pride in how they competed, but in all likelihood, the veteran Spurs will find a way to get the Sweep.  I am convinced that losing to Dallas last year and the to the Lakers in '04 has prepared the Spurs for this year's Championship.  They have the hindsight now and have learned from it; mainly because they have the best coach in the NBA who won't allow them to repeat past mistakes.

So now we wait and see how this thing finishes up and then we celebrate!  GO Spurs GO! 

Sportsmaniac

    Most of you who read my blog already know what a sports fan I am, but I just had to share my two proud sports moments of the last week.  I was put on the spot last Wed. when two guys asked ME who Utah would play in the first round of the NBA playoffs if they started that day.  I thought about it for a minute and then answered, "Houston"  Now of course the reason I knew the answer to this question is because I check NBA.com at least twice a day to see updated scores and stories about what is going on in the league.  I love seeing all the stats and scores as they change from game to game.  This is all fueled by the fact that the San Antonio Spurs are the most exciting team in the NBA right now. They have the best record since the All-Star Break and have won 10 of their last 11.  (I am a fanatic!)
    So, on to my next story.  The other night at Spectrum they were having a baseball themed give away. They had a short baseball quiz that you could fill out to win a prize.  There were only 5 questions, but a few of them were challenging.  The one that I was most proud of getting right was "who won the World Series last year?"  I know that most people would remember that it was the St. Louis Cardinals, but I don't follow baseball  as closely as basketball and football, so I was proud.  But what made it even sweeter was when the two guy employees, after seeing that I answered all the questions correctly, decided to give me a follow up question.  They asked me who the Cardinals beat in the World Series.  I thought about it for a moment and somehow came up with the answer of Detroit Tigers.  I don't know where I had that answer stored, but I somehow remembered.  I can't even tell you who plays for the Tigers, but I know they were in the World Series. 
    So I just needed to share my sporting moments with you.  I will continue to check ESPN.com daily and keep up with all that is good in the sports world.  I would love to hear about your favorite team or sports moment.