Quick Thoughts on the Conference Finals

As it has come down to the final four, and 4 games have been played so far in each round, here are my comments so far on the two current series.

Western Conference:

L.A. Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs (Lakers lead series 3-1): After a gut-wrenching blowout in game 3, the Lakers bounced back for a close game 4 win, and look to close the series out on Wednesday. Commenting on the controversial non-call at the end of tonights game 4 victory for the Lakers, I will state as a known die-hard Laker fan, that the play between Barry and Fisher WAS a foul. However, it was NOT a shooting foul. So even if the foul was called, Barry only should receive two free throws. And being the great foul shooter Barry is, he probably would have tied the game up, either sending the game into OT, or having his and the rest of the Spurs nation's hearts crushed by a Laker buzzer beater. Also, in that situation, at the end of the game, fouls generally have to be quite hard to be called, otherwise, they will be viewed as fair game. Although this is not fair to the losing team, it is consistently not called by refs, and I don't think it will ever change. Well, thats my two-cents on the West Finals

Eastern Conference:

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons (series tied 2-2): There is no question that this series won't push as far as it can go. These teams are extremely equal, and will beat each other up to get to the finals, only to be demolished by whatever Western Conference team advances. I think that the injury to Piston point guard, Chauncey Billups, has so far, not affected the series to a large extent. However, if the Pistons had a healthy Chauncey Billups, I think the series would be over in six games rather than seven, allowing the Pistons to win on their home court, and have an extra days rest. McDyess' performance in game 4 was unreal (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=280526008) and the Pistons will only build off of that energy in game 5. I think Detroit ends up winning the series, just because of sheer experience. Boston has a ton of accumulated experience among it's players, but Detroit's team has experience together, as one team. I'm looking forward to the re-match of the NBA Finals from four years ago.

Well, that's what I have to say about the Conference Finals. Mock Draft coming soon! I promise! Also look for more posts than normal during the weeks of the NBA Finals.