THE SKY IS FALLING! PLUS PUCKS

Why is it after each game the analysts(save Barkely) try to take everything to the nth degree and make a blanket statement. The Spurs were dead in the water against the Hornets because they'd gotten smoked the first 3 games in New Orleans. Boston's road woes meant it was just a matter of time until they were counted out. These clowns need to pay attention! Everyone is losing away from their home court then rebounding to make a series of it. I don't know when the sports we follow became hysterics central. I guess it follows a society where some people actually think Homeland Security saying the status is Yellow means something more than fear mongering! This just in, the Spurs have won all their home games during this post season so this thing is far from over. Now if Ginnobli's ankle is an issue and LA wins game 3 in San Antonio, then I'll be leading the "it's over" cry. Until then, the knucklehead national pundits need to take a valium, and calm the heck down. I will say this. I've been really impressed with the Laker defense. Kobe is a terror and Pao Gasol is way better than I thought, especially helping patrol the paint.
My mission to get some of you to check out the NHL has kicked into high gear. Game one of the Stanley Cup finals is at 5pm tonight(Sat). Unfortunately Versus is carrying the action the first two games before NBC takes over on Wednesday for the remaining games. Detroit and Pittsburgh are just loaded with skill, speed and depth. No question these are the two best teams representing their respective conferences. Don't be surprised to see some serious scoring as both goalies, Marc Andre Fleury of the Pens and the Wing's Chris Osgood have been playing well but are not what you would call elite netminders. If you haven't had the chance, enjoy the Penguins young superduperstar Sid "The Kid" Crosby. He wears number 87 and is one of those special, special talents. He was the top overall pick in the 2005 draft and in his first 3 seasons in the league has scored 99 goals. Oh by the way, he's all of 20 years old. He was born the summer AFTER the Celtics and Lakers last played each other in the NBA Finals back in 1987.
Have a great, safe holiday weekend and take a moment to pay homage to those men & women who sacrificed for us regardless of your current political feelings.