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Thanks for that team salary's list 'GTG' . Very interesting and I have known a little bit about the descrepencies before . I'll bookmark it and have a good study of it at a later date . That 'free market' which leads to some teams having a money advantage seems unfair but it does make clubs always strive to get bigger and better . What I would find really interesting is the teams that have risen up the 'spend' table . You may know some of these teams off hand ? The Yankees and I'm fairly sure Boston and Philadelphia have always been big spenders . 'Moneyball' was terrific but I would have enjoyed it more if I'd known that 'Brad Pitt' had nailed his part . I didn't like him in it but I've been reliably informed that he got 'Billy Beane' down pat . Were you 'armed' with this info before you'd seen it ?

Big win for OKC , the Spurs had their chances . It's going to be tough for San Antonio now but the pride this veteran list have can't be underestimated . I'm expecting game 6 to be a beauty . Spurs in a close one to force a game 7 . As for tomorrow , the pressure may just get to Miami and if Boston have the energy levels they can win it in a boilover . I like an underdog so it's the Celtics for me in a cliff-hanger ! 10.30am ESPN .

Only got to see the highlights . That 2nd goal was great to watch . I like seeing the 3 or 4 passes ending with a classic shot - LA can do this quite well . Quick was again supreme . Would like to see the Devils get at least one game back to prolong the series . They'll come out flying you'd reckon - nobody likes to lose a series 0-4 . Might even see some nasty stuff !

That logo is not good . Whooda Thunkit . That East division is still wide open . The Red Sox have their issues - pitching is better now but I'm not convinced . Tampa Bay do very well considering their payroll . Toronto's payroll ?

The 'Arctic Monkeys' are another UK band hailing from Sheffield . 'Indie' rock with their own unique style . This is their latest hit . Macca 8.2 [media=]

Boston wins game 4 ! Tense finish with James and Pierce both fouled out . 93-91 win to the Celtics in O/T . Boston went out to a big early lead . The big story will be Miami only scoring 2 points in overtime ! 2 points ! Boston's big 4 all played quite well . Pierce 23 , Garnett 17 , Allen 16 and Rondo 15 . James 29 and Wade 20 for Miami . Dwayne had a chance to win it on the buzzer but just missed . Off to Miami we go now for game 5 .

Those Red Sox of mine are starting to come good hey 'GTG' . Another win today against your blokes for a 3-0 sweep ! The 'steel' grey mixed in with Boston's red and blue looks quite impressive . Did our Demons ever have grey instead of white ? I seem to recall that we did . And Philadelphia are getting back into it , Dappa . That East division is a bunfight . Washington and Atlanta have come back to the field . In fact , both the East divisions in either League are tightening up .

It's a weird thing with basketball , a team only needs to miss a couple of shots and have a turnover or 2 in a 2-3 minute period and suddenly 10 points are shaved off . And Miami have great scoring capacity so like a lot of good teams , they're not really out of games until it becomes absolutely obvious . OKC win again , this time a lot closer but the pressure now goes back on the Spurs . I hope they can win game 5 because the Thunder look very strong at home (where game 6 will be played ) Tomorrow Boston and Miami go at it again . 10.30am ESPN . Boston have to win to stay alive IMO with game 5 in Miami . Miami lead the series 2-1

Maybe we can just mix and match . The beauty of a rock thread is the links that it can bring .No rules! As long as it resembles rock JJ ! Speaking of which , these blokes really get into it . From Surrey in the UK . 'You me at Six' . Achieving lots of chart success right now . Macca 8.1 [media=]

Carter's O/T goal was a beauty . Devils had their chances . Quick held them out again - he's good !! Tuesday 10am for game 3 in LA .

We could easily go to overtime ! Plenty of shots though !

Just noticed that 'Puddy' has 'Brodeur' on his jersey . He's still playing all these years later !!

'Sheryl Crow' followed by 'Everything But the Girl' Macca's 80's 2.3 Macca's 80's 2.4 [media=]

Well , just like OKC , the Celtics have hit back hard in game 3 against the Heat . Leading 85 - 63 going into the 4th quarter they've been terrific . A good all around performance vs mainly King James with 30 (so far) . All 4 of Boston's 'Name' players have done well . It's probably the only way they can win this series - Rondo , Allen , Pierce and Garnett all need to step up in every game IMO . They'll need to back it up in game 4 but if they do ............... Edit no.1 - Miami have clawed their way back to 80 - 91 with 6.14 left ! Edit no.2 - Now 89 - 97 with 2.05 left . Surely not . Edit no.3 - Boston end up winners 101 - 91 . TGFT ! Apparently only 6% of teams have won 7 game series' after being down 2 - nil . That's about once every 17 times . I think the Thunder could because they are a good consistant team . I would like Boston to be able to do it but am doubtful .

Been listening to a stack of new rock in the last week or so , but happy to continue the 80's theme for a few more weeks at least . Might do a 'July Madness' of new rock . I've got about 40 or 50 hit songs from this year to post !! Some great stuff from 'Garbage' , 'You me at Six' , 'Neon Trees' , 'Chevelle' , 'Papa Roach' , 'Chili Peppers' , 'Switchfoot' , 'LostProphets' , 'Marilyn Manson' and the 'Arctic Monkeys' Here's another from 'Simply Red' Macca's 80's 2.2

Haven't watched the highlights yet but that margin today was a bit hair-raising . If that's the Spurs bad one then so be it . Got it out of the way , so to speak . The next game on Sunday will tell a tale . As for tomorrow's game , I think Boston might get a win in a close one . ESPN 10.30am .

Interesting results with the lottery there JJ . Apparently it was on primetime tv , broadcast at 8pm before the hoops game between Miami and Boston - only in America ! Boston had their chances today but losing Pierce before the O/T was cruel . 2 nil down now and you'd reckon if Miami can win 1 of the 2 in Boston it could be 'All She Wrote' time .

Great pass for that overtime goal . LA are just a juggernaut at the moment . What a run they've had . And they had to win vital games at the end of the regular season just to get into the last 16 for the playoffs . Amazing . I'm still with the Devils though . Just get a win fellas !! Game 2 is Sunday morning oz time . Bewdy , we can watch it live !

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Well , your Spurs were very impressive today . OKC made a bit of a run but San Antonio were too good . 2 nil up in the series . If the Spurs can get 1 win in Oklahoma City that might just do it . As it is the Thunder would have to win 4 of the next 5 to advance . Tall order . Miami and Boston go at it again tomorrow . Boston need a win , big time ! 10.30am on ESPN . Bosh seems unlikely and the Heat may not have to use him in this series if all goes well .

Finally underway tomorrow . Fair break ! Devils just have to win game 1 , if not , it could turn into the LA show . 10am fox3 for those with cable . 8pm for those in Eastern North America !

Bit late with the tips but I was hoping for a Spurs series win - in 7 ? After todays win they could do it in 6 . Very classy come from behind win . Ginobili was terrific . Miami in 6 . Boston would need to win 1 game in the 1st two games in order to have any chance . Once Bosh appears it should be all over . I do have a nagging doubt on Miami though and it would be better for the Spurs if Boston get through . The Spurs are rapidly becoming my favourite team .

Yeah , wasn't much of a game . I think Boston might do ok but realistically if Miami get Bosh back by game 3 they should get through . Haven't heard the latest on Bosh . Games 1 and 2 are in Miami - just as well . If Boston can pinch one it could be a great series . The Spurs are in action tomorrow in game 1 of the Western conference finals . 10.30am vs OKC . (ESPN) . Should be a cracker .

Devils in 7 ! That means the Kings will win ! I'm starting to resemble 'William H Macy' in 'The Cooler' .

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