This is my evening… plus trying to follow the game on TV.

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http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/BDL-Live-Blog-Spurs-at-Lakers-Game-5?urn=nba,85100

Last night’s game was trippy. First of all, I had way too many things going on at once. The TV was going and I was semi-watching and listening to that and then I also had the BDL Live Blog open in one browser window on my laptop and the TNT quad cam open in another window with my headphones on. The TNT quad cam thing-a-majiggy is super cool and I highly recommend it. You get to hear so much more through that than you can hear through the TV. But I seriously almost hurt myself trying to keep up with so many different things going on at once… hehe. The very end of the game though, I watched from under the covers. I have to get up at 6:30am for my job and that game didn’t get over until midnight-ish my time. Or maybe it was the coverage that didn’t end until then, I can’t remember. I had to stay up to see what Kenny, Ernie and Charles (oh and Reggie) were going to say about the final play. My immediate thought when I saw the no-call was, “Hey no fair!” and then I remembered that I am supposed to hate the fking Spurs and should be happy… so I shut my piehole and went to sleep.

Tonight’s game… I still contend that its a coin flip. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Ooooh, wait wait wait… Jesus. Before I go, I just have to throw this out there. Michael Bivins should not be interviewing people for TNT. He’s just bad. Really bad. Sorry MB. I did giggle though when Mrs. Longoria Parker said, “He is a little bit of an actor” when asked about whether she worries about Tony’s health when he gets tossed around during games. Hehe. Gotta love her.

I’ve never been so happy to be right about something in my life. But, lets not get carried away here. I hate how people’s opinions change based on whichever way the wind is blowing. The Celtics don’t have any better of a chance now than they did a few days ago. Both teams are equally as likely to win the East and are equally as likely to bite it against whoever wins the West. It just is what it is. I’m cheering East all the way though regardless of whether its my team or Detroit.

It will be interesting tonight to see how the Lakers/fkingSpurs game shakes out. I think the (f)Spurs will win both games at home. I’m going to go out on a limb and pick the (f)Spurs in 7. I know the Lakers are the chic pick and I don’t deny their talent and the juggernaut that is Kobe Bean, but I think the (f)Spurs are (still) the better all-around team. (As I write this, I realize it could all blow up in my face with a bunch of Laker blowouts and a clean sweep… but, since I hate the (f)Spurs, I’d be a-ok with being 100% wrong.)

Work has been keeping me straight out busy lately, but I’ve still managed to watch a decent amount of the playoffs. It was funny the other night though to pass out from exhaustion around 11pm EST and have the Lakers down by 16 points or so and wake up the next morning to see that Kobe went off like a rocket and willed his team to the W. Kobe is Kobe so I suppose I shouldn’t have been that surprised, but anyone who can sniper a W from the fking Spurs is aces in my book. Tonight’s game should be interesting though. The Lakers must feel a little indestructable now… I know I would if I was laying in the sand dead and buried and still managed to vanguish the dragon.

Chauncey, Chauncey, Chauncey… You will haunt me in my dreams. Nightmares. Whatever. I knew the worm had turned last night when Billups went up for a 3-bomb and kicked Eddie House sqaure in the nuts on his way back down and then all cool and calm went to the line and buried 3 foul shots in a row. I’m not saying the Pistons have got this thing… because they don’t. These are two mirror image teams and the Pistons are just as capable of giving one away at home themselves. We’ll see.

In other news, congrats to the Big Ticket for his generous spirit…

The fking Spurs beat the Hornets last night. It did not surprise me in the least. This happens every single year, now doesn’t it? Practically. Someone asked me today why I hate the Spurs so much. Ok fine, I asked myself. It’s not my fault my friends are completely uninterested in the NBA. So yeah, I was wondering in my own head driving home from work tonight, why I hate the Spurs. The answer: because I like the Suns. Yes, it really is that simple and that seemingly illogical, but that’s my reason and I’m sticking to it. Robert Horry and Bruce Bowen are particularly offensive to me because of the way they defend. Tim Duncan is all kinds of amazing, but I hate that dopey “who me” look he gets on his face after every single call that doesn’t go his way. Tony Parker has annoyed me ever since those embarrassing interviews he did with Eva a year ago or so ago on Ryan Seacrest’s show. The one Spur I like is Manu Ginobli. I know he flops more than a pancake flipper at the International House of Pancakes, but I like him all the same. No particular reason why he gets a pass.

Pivotal game tonight for the Celtics. Most people have them dead and buried already and I can’t blame them for that. The Celtics should consider actually, oh I don’t know, showing up to tonight’s game and playing the kind of defensive that got them home court advantage in the first place. I’m praying they raise their game another level because they know they have to bring it against a team of Detroit’s caliber. *fingers crossed*

BDL is doing a live blog tonight. I’m worried for the comment intern though. No reference to her tonight… perhaps she’s already been canned.

*Note: Blog title is a line from “Not Another Teen Movie.” I do realize “brought’in” is not a word.

The Ball Don’t Lie boys are Liveblogging the FkingSpurs/Hornets game. Those Liveblogs are always a party, so I’m sure I’ll make my usual cameo. Not sure if they’re serious or kidding, but they’ve advised that a “comment intern” will be perusing the inane crap people like me send their way. Hmmmm, so how does one become a “comment intern”? Are there classes in college that teach that because it sounds like a pretty slick job to me.

In other news, I love my mother. She left me a voicemail on my work phone instead of my cell, so I emailed her and reminded her that I prefer to receive my personal calls on my cell phone. She writes back, “I’m sorry I forgot to call the right number. You can just tell me to SIT MY ASS DOWN next time you see me. Love, Mother” Haha, is she perfect or what?

I haven’t forgotten the Red Sox but I probably won’t start blogging about them in earnest until the NBA playoffs are over. However, I have to say that I love LOVE love the fact that Manny stopped right in the middle of a play to high five a fan. Only at Fenway… That’s fking brilliant. BRILLIANT. Like Progressive, I say it louder.

Last night… Pistons v. Magic - The Pistons finished off the Magic just like I knew that they would. Frankly, I’m surprised it wasn’t a sweep. Being a J.J. Redick fan, I’ve suffered through 2 long years of craptastic Magic basketball and I’m not gonna lie, I’m pretty bitter about it. Not only is watching them constantly turn the ball over and miss free throws torture, but then they don’t even play J.J. so I don’t even have that as a consolation prize. If you say I should be happy watching Keith Bogans chuck up 3’s over J.J. I’m just going to punch you in the neck. Defense my ass, try shooting better than 1-8 and then talk to me. Anyway, good riddance. If the Celtics manage to survive Lebron, I would much rather take my chances playing a great team like the Pistons. There’s no shame in losing to the Pistons, but if we had made it to the finals against the Magic and lost… well there would be no getting over that. Ever.

Hornets v. Fking Spurs - Hell to the yeah Hornets. Keep it up.

Tonight… My beloved Celtics v. Lebron James - I have a bad feeling about this. The Celtics are playing like shit. I’m hoping they can do what the Red Sox did last season versus the Cleveland Indians. Think Josh Beckett can suit up for the C’s in time?

The fking Spurs are still alive and well in the playoffs. They do this to torment me. *shaking fist at the sky*

My beloved Celtics are playing the Lebrons away again tonight. Unlike Jameer, I will not guarantee a victory for my team. Instead… I’m introducing a new product that I believe will be useful for years to come:

I hate to put the ole hex-a-rino on Lebron because I do like him, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.

In other news, ESPN has been talking about Kim Kardashian’s my boyfriend all day because there’s another USC athletics scandal. That’s been fun. I understand why its a story and all, but raise your hand if you’re really shocked and awed by the idea that O.J. Mayo might’ve started accepting “cash and gifts” early… I’m not going to make excuses because quite honestly, I don’t really care. If someone backs a truck up to my house and offers me a flat screen and a suitcase of money, I’m not saying, “No thanks” but maybe that’s just me.

Crap! Just remembered the Celtics, Gossip Girl and The Hills are all on tonight. Why can’t I clone myself? Obviously the Celtics game 4 playoff game is the most important… but, its also extremely important to find out who Serena killed. *sigh* It’s like Sophie’s Choice!

Signs of the internet apocolypse - I get dick jokes from my grandfather’s brother (my grandfather died 20 years ago at a very young age, his brother is 10 years or so younger, but at this point should still be considered a very very old man…) Perhaps he doesn’t read his forwards first. Yeah, lets go with that.

They say all PR is good PR - Really? Is it really? Because sure, on the one hand, I’m now suddenly thinking about Papa Johns again for the first time in probably ten years or so… since their pizza tastes like fking cardboard. On the other hand, I’m thinking of them, but in the way that you think of that douchebag friend of your best friend’s brother. Not good. This story has already made it around the blogosphere* and back by now, so I don’t need to go into too much detail, but needless to say, Papa Johns owes Lebron & Cavs fans a giant mouth kiss of an apology. I don’t know if 23 cent cardboard pizzas are really good enough though. Might want to toss in some cardboard bread sticks or something.

*BDL: 10-man rotation, FanHouse: Papa John’s Fears Cleveland, slice: Papa John’s LeBron James ‘Crybaby’ Shirt Controversy Means Cheap Pizza for Clevelanders, SFP: Papa John’s owes Lebron apology, not just pizza

Playoffs tonight in a nutshell… (my useless predictions)

Pistons v. Magic - Unless Detroit gets bored and go on auto-pilot, they should win this game. They are better at almost every position and play with more experience and poise. Also, ps to whoever the commentators are tonight: You could do me a big favor please by getting all the obligatory superlatives about Dwight Howard out of the way right off the bat. For instance, we already know he’s “a manchild”, “a beast”, and “Superman”. There that’s done. No need to keeping repeating it. While you’re at it, when referring to the Pistons, please refrain from too much talk of them, “flipping the switch” or talking about “the switch” period. Danke shane.

Hornets v. Spurs - Toss up. Ps to commentators in regards to this game: Please don’t remind us for the millionth time that Manu won the 6th man award despite being starter-material. We know, we know. If possible, refrain from going on and on and on about how Chris Paul was deserving of the MVP award. That might be true, but the race is over and I’m sick of the subject. To the camera operators: Show the beautiful Mrs. Longoria Parker if you must, but please don’t linger. A two-second count is acceptable. More than that and you’re just annoying people who are actually more interested in, oh you know, the game perhaps.

Finally, I was talking to my mom (diehard Boston Red Sox fan with a B tattoo on her ankle to prove it) about how I like Lebron, but will have to start rooting against him now that the Cavs are playing my beloved Celtics. Her response: “Just remember, he’s a Yankee fan and that is reason enough to boo him.” Haha, when you’re right, you’re right. *wink*

Fking. Spurs. The. End.

Ok fine, they deserved to win. As much as I love the Suns, I’m almost glad the big “Shaqtus” came to town and laid an egg. It disgusted me the way he dissed his former teammates as being D-League rejects.

Somewhere in the world, Shawn Marion is giggling to himself…

In regards to the Mavs, well, what can you say about that? They choked. Again. Thankyouforplaying.