NBA First Round Lowdown
Now that the Wizards have lost (boy, am I getting tired of that "witnesses" comercial), I'm in a more..."objective" mental state and can talk about some things that happened in the first round.
Actually, my first round talk is gonna be mostly about the Wizards. I know, life's tough. But I'm just adjusting to the fact that they lost to a one-man, no defense team headed by a rookie coach. Was LaBron that good? Obviously. Were the Wiz that bad? Possibly. Listen to all the DC Hoops Experts and the conclusion is that they need a heart transplant (and may have to take drastic measures to make it happen). Arenas missing those free throws wasn't an issue with me as much as Jamison deciding to become a 3-point shooter for the second half of the last three games, or nobody forcing LaBron to actually guard them. Alot of talk has been made about getting a "legit" big man, but seeing as there's only about five in the NBA as it is, the Wizards are better off looking for a defensive-minded 2-guard who can make an open shot (a-la Eddie Jones). A bench deeper than Daniels and Ruffin wouldn't hurt either.
The Nuggets are in shambles; there, I said it. I don't know what type of team they are, but their best player can barely play a lick of defense, let alone carry them on his back (but he's clutch in a close game, though).
Chicago is one decent power forward from rocking the East. You've all been warned.
The Pacers lack offensively what the Wizards lack defensively. No surprise then, that neither made the second round.
The Bucks never had a chance, not against the Pistons anyway. They still need a bench.
Sacramento needs time...not that they'll get far with Dallas and San Antonio in the way.
Memphis proved that statistical defense means little in the playoffs. Oh , and their star player is too soft to put the team on his back.
What can I say about the Lakers that hasn't been said already? Charley Rosen broke it down, but failed to mention Kobe's public mutiny of team play and his abandonment of Phil Jackson's teachings. Good thing for us the Sports Guy gets letters.
Actually, my first round talk is gonna be mostly about the Wizards. I know, life's tough. But I'm just adjusting to the fact that they lost to a one-man, no defense team headed by a rookie coach. Was LaBron that good? Obviously. Were the Wiz that bad? Possibly. Listen to all the DC Hoops Experts and the conclusion is that they need a heart transplant (and may have to take drastic measures to make it happen). Arenas missing those free throws wasn't an issue with me as much as Jamison deciding to become a 3-point shooter for the second half of the last three games, or nobody forcing LaBron to actually guard them. Alot of talk has been made about getting a "legit" big man, but seeing as there's only about five in the NBA as it is, the Wizards are better off looking for a defensive-minded 2-guard who can make an open shot (a-la Eddie Jones). A bench deeper than Daniels and Ruffin wouldn't hurt either.
The Nuggets are in shambles; there, I said it. I don't know what type of team they are, but their best player can barely play a lick of defense, let alone carry them on his back (but he's clutch in a close game, though).
Chicago is one decent power forward from rocking the East. You've all been warned.
The Pacers lack offensively what the Wizards lack defensively. No surprise then, that neither made the second round.
The Bucks never had a chance, not against the Pistons anyway. They still need a bench.
Sacramento needs time...not that they'll get far with Dallas and San Antonio in the way.
Memphis proved that statistical defense means little in the playoffs. Oh , and their star player is too soft to put the team on his back.
What can I say about the Lakers that hasn't been said already? Charley Rosen broke it down, but failed to mention Kobe's public mutiny of team play and his abandonment of Phil Jackson's teachings. Good thing for us the Sports Guy gets letters.
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