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Detroit Pistons Prevail Over Upstart Cleveland Cavaliers
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: NBA, Scoreboard,
The Detroit Pistons clamped down on defense and limited the Cleveland Cavaliers offensively in the second half, which is where the game was won, 79-61, for the Pistons. They only allowed a paltry 23 points in the third and fourth quarters and held LeBron James to 1-for-9 shooting from the floor in the second half as well. James’ first half success - 10-for-15 for 21 points - could not continue because the Pistons raised it up a notch in what they’ve beeb known for for years - defense.
The Pistons will face the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference title, a rematch from last season. Note that this will be the Pistons’ fourth consecutive Eastern Conference championship series, which speaks highly of their consistency. The first game of this rematch will be played in Detroit on Tuesday, May 23.
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Chicago Cubs Catcher Michael Barrett and Chicago White Sox Catcher A.J. Pierzynski Brawl
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, MLB, Scoreboard,
After tagging up from third base, A.J. Pierzynksi came barreling down the line and flattened catcher Michael Barrett to score a run as the White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0. Everybody gets a kick out of bench-clearing brawls and you’ll have probably seen the highlights ten times by the time you read this, but everyone is missing a key point here. The key point no one mentioned is that there is that unspoken rule for catchers, where they don’t go running each other over on the base paths. Not only Pierzynski do that, he emphatically slapped home plate, rubbing it in that he made Barrett drop the ball, which ensued the melee. Pierzynski is famously known across the Majors Leagues as a real pain in the butt for opponents and teammates alike with his mouth and antics. Maybe this skirmish pulls the Cubbies closer together this season for a nice winning streak.
New York Yankees Rally Against New York Mets; Win 5-4
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Editorial, MLB, Scoreboard,
Things were going nice and smoothly for the New York Mets in their battle against the Yankees, until the ninth inning, where closer Billy Wagner was all over the plate and allowed four runs to tie the game. The Yankees have made quite a living off of making comebacks this season, and did it again this time with another makeshift outfield. Today’s games had Miguel Cairo in left field and Melky Cabrera in right field and were without catcher Jorge Posada. Today’s game was the first of the season for Fox Saturday baseball, with broadcasters Tim McCarver and Joe Buck. The only thing missing from the usual Fox telecast was the cartoon ball named “Scooter”, teaching us fans what a change-up is. “It looks like a fastball but it goes reaaaal, reaaaal slow”. The rubber game will be shown on ESPN Sunday night baseball at 8 PM.
New York Yankees Outfielder Hideki Matsui Out For At Least Three Months
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Editorial, Injuries, MLB, Scoreboard,
Hideki Matsui broke his left wrist while trying to make a sliding catch last night. With right fielder Gary Sheffield already out with an injury the Yankees may look to a trade possibility for help in the outfield. The Yankees ended up losing the game 5-3, being undone by a throwing error by Derek Jeter which brought home the winning run. Boston took two out of three in the series at Yankee stadium. The Yankees threatened in the bottom of the eighth inning by a lead-off double by Bernie Williams, but Jorge Posada couldn’t advance the runner by popping out, followed by a grounder by Cano and a strike out by Cairo to end the inning. This is what really lost the game, the Yankees inability to play small ball and the reliance on the three-run blast. Perhaps with Bernie Williams and Bubba Crosby in the lineup, the Yankees will start to play a little bit more “small ball”, or National league style baseball, with the emphasis on advancing the runners, more sacrifice bunts and hit and run plays. This injury could actually be a silver lining and can actually help the Yankees in the long run.
Anaheim Mighty Ducks Take A Commanding 3-0 Series Lead
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: NHL, Playoffs, Rumors, Scoreboard,
Quack! Quack! Quack! The Mighty Ducks hockey team is on a roll and coach Gordon Bombay couldn’t be happier. The Ducks won in overtime defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-3. The Ducks can close out the series on Thursday night with a win in Colorado. In the unpredictable NHL Playoffs, all four lower seeds advanced to the Western Conference semi-final round. The Ducks play is led as usual by long time star Teemu Selanne, but what sparked them this season was the off-season signing of premiere defenseman Scott Niedermayer. The Ducks had perks the New Jersey Devils couldn’t provide, such as great weather and the opportunity to play with his brother Rob. Niedermayer signed a 4 year, $27 million dollar contract, and was later named team captain. Niedermayer has the championship experience and gave Calgary Flames captain, Jarome Iginla fits throughout their first round match-up.
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San Antonio Spurs Take Game 1 Over the Dallas Mavericks
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, NBA, Playoffs, Scoreboard,
The two teams that had 60+ wins in the regular season did not disappoint in Game One of their first Western Conference Semi-final match-up. The Spurs held serve on their home court 87-85 earlier today. Dallas had a chance to tie or win with a three in the closing seconds, but Jerry Stackhouse shot an air ball as he was clamped down by Manu Ginobili. Not only was this game entertaining on a basketball level, but what also made this game great to watch was the mini-verbal war in the broadcast booth. Long-time sports announcers Steve “Snapper” Jones and Bill Walton were going at each other. Walton couldn’t believe Ginobili was not going to the free-throw line after a missed lay-up attempt, Jones quipped back by saying, you have to get fouled to go to the line. Finally, another announcer was calling Walton out on his sometimes-asinine comments.
Damon Jones: Basketball Jesus
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Kudos, NBA, Playoffs, Scoreboard,
One word… Wow.
Damon Jones, he of very limited minutes during this outstanding series versus the Washington Wizards, came in for the first time in tonight’s Game Six for the Cleveland Cavaliers with 14 seconds remaining in the game. At first a dubious choice to bring in since he was cold off the bench, it actually made sense considering Jones’ ability to shoot from the outside. Still, one would be justified to question Jones’ participation in a game that found the Cavaliers down 113-112 and, in all likelihood, with only one chance to score.
In Game One, Jones played three minutes without a shot attempt. In Game Two, he played six minutes, again, without attempting a shot. In Game Three, Jones hit his lone shot - a three point field goal - in seven minutes of play. In Game Four, he played five minutes, missing his only shot attempt. In Game Five, Jones played less than a minute and statistically, registered a zero in all categories.
So, what does Jones do in Game Six - as critical a game as you can have aside from a series deciding Game Seven? A chance to be a savior of sorts for a whole city that has not seen its basketball team advance in a playoff series since 1993?
Jones comes in cold and hits a jumper from the corner to put the Cavs up by one, 114-113, with four seconds left to play. It was a shot that would be the last one in a very dramatic, nail-biting series. From Damon Jones. Not LeBron James. Not Gilbert Arenas.
Damon Jones… Basketball Jesus.
Atlanta Braves Take Two of Three from the New York Mets
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, MLB, Scoreboard,
In a classic pitchers duel, Tim Hudson and Tom Glavine gave the fans a treat on a Wednesday afternoon game. The demise of the Atlanta Braves has been highly exaggerated, despite playing without Edgar Renteria, Chipper Jones and Marcus Giles. Hudson pitched a complete game, and the Braves won the rubber game of the three game series. The game was full of great defense on the Braves side, an outfield assist by LF Matt Diaz and a nifty web gem by SS Tony Pena Jr. (wow that makes me feel old). Andrew Jones homered again, his fourth in three games which broke the scoreless tie, who excels in picking up his game in Chipper Jones’ absence. An outstanding game and a treat for everyone playing hooky from work.
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin Is Sixth Rookie to Score 100 Points
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Kudos, NHL, Scoreboard,
Alex Ovechkin scored the game winning goal for the Capitals last night in OT and made history at the same time by scoring 100 points in the season. With 49 goals scored this season and four games left to play, Ovechkin has a chance to join Teemu Selanne as the only NHL rookies to score 50 goals and 100 points in their season. With 100 points, he is joining a list of greats including Joe Juneau, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Ovechkin was the #1 overall pick in the 2004 draft but is debuting this year because of last year’s season long lock-out. Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby have been rookie sensations and have generated a little bit of new life into the NHL.
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This may very well be the year the Chicago Cubs turn the NL Central into a two team race. For the last couple years, the St. Louis Cardinals have dominated the division, making the old rivalry a one-sided affair. Yesterday’s game the Cubs made their comeback in the eighth inning, and did most of their damage by Michael Barrett’s grand-slam off of closer Jason Isringhausen. This is what is great about baseball, with the power of hindsight, we can second guess Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa, and ask why wasn’t Braden Looper or a different reliever wasn’t in the game to start the eighth inning? Isringhausen was not close to the plate the entire outing but was expected to record a six-out save. Izzy though was well rested having not pitched the last couple of days.
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