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The Greatest Series Ever?

Lacking Subtlety — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:55:11 -0800

For those who might be unaware: One of the great basketball games concluded last night in thrilling fashion during triple overtime. It is only par for a series that has gone into overtime for the fourth time in games in six games (one of which was double OT, and last night's aforementioned triple OT). The heroic moments and failures of players are too numerous to count at this point, but five of the six games have been decided by 11 points... TOTAL. On Saturday 8PM EST, what is arguably one of the greatest series ever, will conclude with the final game 7. Game 1 Bulls Game 2 Celtics Game 3 Celtics Game 4 Bulls Game 5 Celtics Game 6 Bulls Adding more to the gravity of the series, is the fact that both teams figure heavily into the history of the NBA; one being the greatest franchise ever (17 titles) and the other being the best franchise of the 1990s (6 titles, two 3-peats) Celtics History Bulls History

The Chill of Victory

desjardins — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:31:42 -0800

The coldest game in football won't be at Lambeau Field (also known as the frozen tundra and the home of the Lambeau leap) tomorrow. It was 13° below zero in 1967 when the Green Bay Packers played the Dallas Cowboys. They called it the Ice Bowl and it had a dramatic finish. It's only forecast to be 1° above zero (15 below windchill) for tomorrow's playoff game against the New York Giants, and Packers fans worldwide are ready to brave the cold. They're going shopping. Some will pray. Many have superstitious rituals. Some will sing. (And some go too far.)

eoligarry — Thu, 07 Jun 2001 08:05:43 -0800

Sixers shock the world, or at least this fan with their OT victory last night. I'm glad to see cocky Kobe and his Lakers' perfect playoff record marred somewhat. And I can't believe the Sixers were able to pull it off. Anyone think they have a chance to go all the way now?