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and Bernie Mikalaz is crying about it in the St Louis Post-Dispatch.  Boo Whoo!!!!

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Here is an interesting stat from our fair and unbiased NBA Finals thus far.

Personal fouls:

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Game 1 - 29-22 (Lakers with more fouls)

Game 2 - 28-21 (Lakers)

Game 3 - 28-23 (Boston)

Game 4 - 24-23 (Boston)

Game 5 - 28-28 (Push)

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This stat in itself might not be as obvious until one realizes that prior to Game 4,

“on June 10, 2008, Donaghy’s attorney filed a court document alleging, among other things, that Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings was fixed by two referees. The letter states that Donaghy “learned from Referee A that Referees A and F wanted to extend the series to seven games.”

So, it seems hard for me to believe that the refs weren’t affecting the outcome of games because now it seems pretty obvious when you look at the cold hard evidence above that they are now forcibly keeping it even. Please comment if you disagree, because I want to be proven wrong, I want to believe that the NBA isn’t one big charade.

The corruption of professional sports rears its ugly head once again! Thanks a lot David Stern for obliterating what was once a great sport to watch.

It may be happening!!!! If Perk, and/or Rondo can’t go Sunday night in LA, is it possible everyone’s favorite Celtic big man, Brian Scalbrine, might get a chance to suit up?

That every commentator, writer, or so-called experts think the Lakers are going to roll over the Celtics?  Man……

 (Pic courtesy of indystar.com)Breaking news!!!!!  Texas Tech coach Bobby Knight has resigned Monday and his son Pat will take over the team.  Knight is the all time leader in coaching wins in NCAA Division I history.  Read the whole story here at ESPN.com

One third of the way through the season and the “Boston Three Party” is living up to it’s billing. On their way to a league leading 28-3 record to date, the triumvirate of KG, Ray Allen and “The Truth” Paul Pierce has put their personal numbers aside to work toward the one thing none of them have gotten, and NBA championship. The two biggest concerns heading into this season was the bench and Doc Rivers ability to handle a roster, any roster. Well Doc has impressed thus far, my biggest criticism of him a month ago was that he wasn’t integrating the bench players enough and that he was relying too much on the starters. Huge games from Tony Allen and “Big Baby” Davis have proved that he’s leaving the “2nd unit” (they don’t like being called “bench players”) in games longer lately. This is a good thing because come playoff a strong 2nd unit is what sustains playoff runs.

Having seen every game this season you know what you’re gonna get from the starting 5, everyone has their roles and everyone sticks to them. KG brings a double-double, Pierce is the playmaker, Allen shoots the lights out, Perk is the garbage man, and Rondo is growing into more of a playmaker every game. Rondo’s development has been most impressive this season. There are games when he manages the game letting everyone else score, but then there are games when he realizes that he’s pretty good, and he belongs in this league and he just takes over. If he can find a consistent middle ground they’ll be in good shape.

You also know what they’ll get from House and Posey. House is instant offense reminiscent of Vinny “The Microwave” Johnson. James Posey does everything, the biggest being along with KG he is the glue of this team. The rest of the reserves are rounding into shape, and the development of two player in particular are two of the keys to the Celtics’ success the rest of the season. Here are three things that will tell if the C’s will hang that 17th championship banner:

1. Health. 3 stars in their 30’s all playing 35+ minutes a game. 70 wins aren’t important. Staying healthy through the playoffs is key, and Doc better start being mindful of this in the second half.

2. Growth of a Big Baby. It was a steal getting a polished big man in the 2nd round. He proved how valuable he’s going to be for the stretch run against Detroit on saturday. The C’s need a front court scorer off the bench because Pollard is a liability on the offensive end. Big Baby has shown flashes of the skill that made him the SEC player of the year, but he’s still learning the pro game. He still has a lot to learn but if he can use his girth to his advantage he can play a big role in the 2nd half and playoffs. I hear people he’s gonna be a star, but don’t kid yourself. He’ll be a solid NBA player but he has little chance of averaging better than 15-8 in season.

3. Tony Allen rediscovering his game. When Pierce went down last year Allen played some amazing basketball. Then he blows out his knee on a dunk after the whistle blows and his season is over. Instead of continuing to grow he has to rehab his knee for the second time. Allen is their best defensive guard and the quickest guy off the dribble other than Rondo. If the Celts are gonna win the East they’re going to face some great guards like Dwyane Wade and Chauncey Billups, not to mention the prospect of Tony Parker, Chris Paul or Deron Williams in the finals. Rondo is becoming a great floor leader at the point but he gets eaten alive by bigger, skilled guards, like he did against Billups in Boston to the tune of 28-8. If Tony Allen can handle point duties like he did against the Lakers in LA then the C’s have the answer to probably their biggest weakness.

Don’t know when I’ll get to blog again, happy new year, stay classy.

Yahoo! Sports has compiled the list of the top 40 sports figures of 2007.  Its not based on who had the greatest year, its by who made the most headlines and who got us talking the most.  Read it here and tell us what you think.

According to reports that are just coming in, Isiah Thomas has been found guilty of Sexual Harassment. CNN is reporting that Thomas, and MSG have both been found guilty. This has been widely expected to happen, as the jury seemed to have been leaning that way anyway. Good job Isiah, way to run an organization!

The Jury Awarded 11 Million…

Jury Awards $11.6 Million in Knicks Case

By TOM HAYS
Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury decided Madison Square Garden and its chairman must pay $11.6 million in damages to former New York Knicks executive Anucha Browne Sanders in her sexual harassment lawsuit.

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NEW YORK — Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston was released without bail on Tuesday after being charged with stabbing a man at a Manhattan nightspot — his second brush with the law this month.  

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This guy starts off with the And-1 team, traveling around to neighborhood basketball courts and small arenas, then ends up in the NBA earning millions.  Why does he have to stab someone outside a nightclub.  These people have enough money to hire drivers and bodyguards, I don’t understand why this continues to happen.  If I had the money I would never drive again.

OK, who’s next on the list?  I heard Allan Houston wants to make a comeback.  Maybe Kevin Willis?  They do need a big man.  Can somebody get Danny Ainge the number for Rik Smits please.

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