Finals Prediction & LBJ FTW!!

Four great teams, four games played and there's still no clear read on what two would be duking it out for the title come June - but before we get to that, no NBA media outlet or independent blogger like myself can possibly put out something today without starting with...

The Chosen One ... well according to the Cleveland fans. Once it happened I text my boy and fellow basketball pundit, Mr. Hixon, to say "that was LeBron's 'shot over Ehlo' moment." Being the LBJ hater that he is, he was quick to displace that notion saying that MJ's shot was way more important - And I agree, but you can't ignore the similar shot angle along with LeBron's zealous celebration afterwards. PLUS it happened in the same city exactly 20 years ago. A bit freaky don't you think?

Cavs - Magic
With that being said though, I have no idea who wins this series. IF the Magic play like this consistently, they would be your NBA champions but when you doubt them like I do, then you know that's a big if. The 3 point % would eventually even out, but if they defy all knowledge and/or rookie Courtney Lee plays like he did in the 4th quarter, then that's as disturbing as Eminem has looked during his return for non-Orland fans. Speaking of, Relapse is great body of music for Slim-Shady fans - the track Beautiful is destined to tab a grammy nod or two, so you should take a listen.

Lakers - Nuggets
Just like in the East, the lower seeded team in the Western Conf. Finals has been the better team. But on this side of the bracket, Denver would pull of the upset for two reasons - I trust the Nuggets' leaders, Chauncey and the FINALLY GROWN UP (knock on wood) Carmelo Anthony more so than I trust Hedo & Rashard, plus I'm a Lakers hater. Denver has to feel good about outplaying the Lakers in the first 2 games and now having home-court (a place they've won 16 straight) for games 3 & 4. This would be a good time to point out that CARMELO ANTHONY is outplaying KOBE BRYANT thus far...yes check it, more points, way better FG%, more assists & rebounds too. COME ON BLACK WEASEL!!

Final Thoughts
The draft lottery was this past week, and they were no big winners - only a BIG loser in consensus #1 pick Blake Griffin. I don't care how talented the kid is, the Clippers are cursed and even Griffin knows this.