Sports Quickies

April 21, 2008 by Marc Lamont Hill

As I predicted, the Sixers upset the Pistons in Game 1 of their first round playoff series. Expect Philly to steal another one, probably Game 4, before losing to Detroit in 6.
Anyone who thought that the Lakers were a fluke was proven wrong this weekend, as Los Angeles dominated the Nuggets from start to finish. While the team would not be where they are without Kobe, it is Pau Gasol who will determine whether or not this team reaches the Finals. Based on Gasol’s incredible play in Game 1 (36 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists), they have a strong chance.
As abysmal as the 1-15 Miami Dolphins were this year, Saturday’s draft doesn’t have a consensus number 1 pick who can drastically improve their fate. If they’re smart, a questionable notion to be sure, the Dolphins will trade down for multiple picks. Otherwise, they may end up with Jake Long and a 2-14 record next year.
Although it’s far too early to panic, the Flyers failure to put Washington away in Game 5 brings up painful memories of their crushing loss to the Devils 2000. In that series, the Flyers had a 3-1 series lead before losing three straight and squandering their best chance at a Stanely Cup since 1997.
The Blue Jays decision to cut Frank Thomas was a wise one. Unfortunately, such wisom was absent when they signed the 38-year-old slugger to a hefty two-year 18 million dollar contract. Don’t be surprised to see another AL contender snatch him up before the end of the month.
Mets suck.

Categories: MLH
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5 Comments

1. Ann wrote:

1- the lakers suck and they wont win it all
2- what u know bout hockey???????????
3- trust me when I tell you that Frank Thomas aka the BIG HURT aint HURTIN’
4- don’t think we forgot about that game u played in Friday…so whats up? what did you score?

~Ann~

April 21, 2008 @ 9:20 am

2. Ann wrote:

Oh yeah..you totally forgot to mention that ISIAH THOMAS was FINALLY fired as Knicks coach……FINALLY!!!!

April 21, 2008 @ 9:38 am

3. dumi wrote:

And we still see that you’re a bitter, bitter man, against the Mets. You’ll always have last season, LOL.

April 21, 2008 @ 12:42 pm

4. Samuel wrote:

1) I don’t thing the Lakers will go all the way either.
2) Hockey sucks! (except for the beatdown replays)
3) Baseball also sucks!

I’m happy Isiah Thomas was fired but I hope this does not tarnish his basketball legacy. I know how the media loves to tear down a person so hopefully it doesn’t get out of hand.

I’m TRYING to root for my home team (Phoenix Suns) but how can I when you have 3 chances to hit a clutch shot and none of them deliver, but them Tim Duncan shoots a F’N 3-pointer!

Please explain THAT!

April 21, 2008 @ 4:28 pm

5. knowledge_base wrote:

Samuel, I think the Suns were outcoached. Other than that they played well enough to win.

April 22, 2008 @ 10:34 am

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