It's all in the script right?

I had planned on posting albums number 46-41 tonight, but the Lakers/Celtics game has pre-empted that. I've said it over and over again that I don't really care who wins the series, and that I'm not rooting for anybody, and that all I wanted was a good series. Today might have been the single greatest NBA Finals moment I have ever seen, surpassing the Michael Jordan over Byron Russell in the 98 (give or take a year) Finals. It was absolutely amazing.

I really thought the Lakers had it wrapped up, but to be honest there was part of me that thought "this thing ain't over." Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Eddie House made sure thought that too. Ray Allen has been the most consistant of the big three thus far, which is ironic cause he's been the biggest liability for the Celtics in the postseason (well, behind Sam Cassel of course.) Pierce played a good game one (a so-so first half, and a great second half,) an amazing game two, and a horrible game three. After starting the game very slow, Pierce caught fire in the third and as he goes, the Celtics go. Eddie House, though, is what kept Boston alive and kicking. He hit so many big shots its hard to pinpoint the biggest. Credit goes to Doc Rivers too, who finally realized that the Celtics were better if they went smaller. Eww... I can't believe I just gave Doc Rivers credit...I must not have a soul.

On the flip side, The Lakers played the worst second half I have ever seen a basketball team play, and I'm a Clippers fan for crying out loud. Lamar Odom (who finally showed up in the first half) and Pau Gasol just disappeared, and the slew of European snipers couldn't hit anything. But by far the worst performance was Kobe Bryant. 6-19 shooting? What the hell was that. You're the best friggin' player in the NBA, start playing like it. Outside of Game 3 you haven't looked like the MVP. Not at all. Michael Jordan (as Bill Simmons stated) wouldn't have lost a game at home in which his team was up 24. No way in hell. Magic Johnson wouldn't have either. Hell, Steve Nash, and Chris Paul wouldn't allow that to happen. And another thing. Stop acting like a goddamn fool when a foul is called on you. You pulled your "Who me?" act again today, and you know what, its getting old. Step your game up, or spend another Summer bitching and moaning about how Mitch won't get you the players you need, and how you would have traded Andrew Bynam in a heartbeat.

One more thought: When my Mom tells me "god Larry Bird has gotten fat" after seeing that split screen NBA Finals commercial featuring him and Magic, maybe it's time to hit the gym. You listening Larry Legend?"

Thank you