Game 3 of the NBA Finals was an important game. If the Lakers had won they would’ve held a back breaking 3-0 lead. The Magic needed the game to stay alive and to give themselves some hope moving forward. The game was also incredibly important to Johnathan Weaver of Las Vegas, who tied up his girlfriend’s one and two year old sons in order to watch Game 3 at a bar. Read the full story

Los Angeles has long been known as the city with the enticing bright lights of Hollywood and its star-studded population, so it’s only natural that we’d be famous for loving winners. This brings us to what’s going on in the City of Angels right now with the LA Lakers holding a commanding 2-0 series lead in this year’s NBA Finals – citywide euphoria and anticipation for another championship parade with streets full of happy Purple and Gold fans.

When it comes to winning traditions, few franchises in sports as a whole – let alone the NBA – have one as longstanding and proud as the Lakers. Their hated rival Boston Celtics are the only team with more titles (17 to LA’s current 14), but the Lakers have the most Finals appearances with 30 and most playoff wins. Given that reputation, there’s not only an expectation of championships, but an almost cocky belief that title 15 is a done deal. Get in your car and drive any part of LA County from the Valley to Long Beach and you’re guaranteed to find hundreds of car flags, jerseys, hats, crazed fans and more, all gearing up for a new banner at the Staples Center. Read the full story

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The Boston Celtics came back from a 24 point deficit to win game four of the NBA finals and take a 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers. I don’t wanna say the finals are over, but kids in third world countries are wearing Los Angeles Lakers 2008 NBA Champions t-shirts today.

Kobe Bryant showed up for his post game interview looking like he was trying to summon the mental powers that they had in Scanners. Judging by the look on Kobe’s face, Sasha Vujacic would be wise not to open the door if the Mamba’s knocking. Kobe was asked how the team will bounce back from the kick in the balls loss and shared his remedy for one of the greatest choke jobs ever. Read the full story

Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers has reportedly bought a penthouse at Palms Place in Las Vegas making him neighbors with Jessica Simpson, Paul Stanley, and Linda Hogan. Palms Place (on the right in the photo) is the latest addition to George Maloof’s Palms casino, and boasts three styles of residence a 50,000-square-foot pool, a co-ed Turkish bath treatment, and a Sunset Tan studio. Read the full story

The Spurs rolled to their 4th championship in 9 years a little easier than I thought they would. I thought Cleveland had the chance to win at least one game in the series, I predicted two, but San Antonio was too much. The Spurs are a well oiled playoff machine. Even when they don’t win the title they’re in the mix. The Cavaliers are a franchise with a Superstar and a subpar supporting cast. They could be title contenders for years to come but they’re gonna have to shake up the roster.

The Spurs deserve their congratulations.. Tony Parker earned the Finals MVP award. Parker’s penetration, steady jumper, and clutch shots made him the hands down winner. Robert Horry picked up his 7th ring. That’s nuts. Guys are happy to play 7 seasons, Horry has 7 RINGS. Barkley, Stockton, Malone, KG, and Elgin Baylor 0 rings between ‘em. Robert Horry 7. Wow.

Props to the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA Champions.

Spurs/Cavs Game 4 recap. Courtesy of ESPN.com

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