It's Only the First Round!

What a first round of basketball! Tonight, we face three game 6 series. First at 7 o'clock, the dramatic series of Wizards and Cavs. I can't wait to see Lebron lose this game for one big reason. He doesn't deserve it! All this guy does is cry and complain and cry and complain. But yet, he gets free throws everytime he drives to the basket. I'm not going to continue bashing Lebron cause I already did enough of it. But, just to bring it to your attention, Darius Songaila was suspended a game for fouling Lebron. Yes, Songaila hit Lebron in the face. But, it sucks that the referees didn't see the 2-4 times a game when Lebron elbows someone as he is driving to the basket. Or when Lebron gets up to fight when he gets fouled cleanly. He's Lebron James though, he's allowed to do that.

Celtics and Hawks play a game 6 tonight also. I said the Celtics would win easily, but I have to think again. The Hawks were down 2-0, and then won 2 in a row. The series is currently at 3-2, in favor of the Celtics. The Hawks would be a great underdog story for anyone, but you have to think the Celtics will still put it out, right? It should be a great game 6 tonight.

The last game 6 tonight is Jazz and Rockets. Jazz were up 3-0 in this series, but the Rockets hung tough and won two in a row. You have to feel bad for Tracy McGrady. He is one of those guys who goes out and plays hard everyday, probably one of the reasons he is always getting hurt. Yet, T-Mac has never been out of the first round in the playoffs. He had a couple of chances with the Magic, but he was the whole team with them. Now, with the Rockets, he's got a great team. But, in the middle of the season, they lost Yao Ming, causing concern. But after Ming's injury, the Rockets won 22 games in a row, the 2nd longest streak in NBA history.

I want to see the Wizards beat Lebron. Lebron may be the greatest talent ever, as everyone seems to label him. But, I can't stand this guy. Maybe if he showed some passion for the game and actually played hard, I would respect him. But how can you respect a guy who can't deal with being hit and not called for a foul? A guy who wants a foul called everytime, and he almost gets it. A guy who people want to label as the next 'Jordan.' Lebron James isn't even close to Michael Jordan, nor will he ever be. Michael Jordan put his life on the line every single game he played. He won 6 NBA Championships and even if you hated the Bulls, you couldn't help but respect Jordan for his greatness.

I have to say the Celtics will win this series, although I'd like to see the Hawks win. The Hawks have two great young talents in Josh Smith and Joe Johnson. They both looked clutch at times in the series and I can see the Hawks as a serious threat in the East next year. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. How can you go wrong? The Celtics have to win this series, or else they can't be taken seriously next season. As for the Jazz and Rockets...I don't know... I'd like to see T-Mac win, along with his skip to my lou sidekick, Rafer Alston. For those of you who don't know, Alston was a great streetball player who was referred to as Skip to My Lou, because he is an amazing ball-handler. But that's neither here nor there. The Rockets offense can probably pull through, but the trouble lies with stopping Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer.

The Wizards may be a better team without Gilbert Arenas. The Celtics may be overrated. And the Tracy McGrady may have been cursed a long time ago. I think we will get some answers tonight, but hey, IT'S ONLY THE FIRST ROUND!