Can you think of a better way to start off our blog than in the middle of the NBA Finals? We couldn’t, so that is why we are kicking things off this way. This years finals have been nothing less than expected and with added officiating controversy and the most watched first two games in 5 years, it is sure to just keep getting better.

We do have to admit our bias in this as we are Laker fans here at Basketballville probably based on our close proximity to Los Angeles but we would never have imagined that the Lakers would be in the Finals when the  season started. Local papers were full of articles about Kobe wanting to be traded and many other rumors that only locals get to see.  Our guess is Kobe is pretty pleased he didn’t get what he wanted regarding that but he did get a team that he can trust and play well with as well as a good center that actually makes the game interesting.

As for the Celtics, they have some incredible defense. We used to think you could not win a game through defense alone, but the first two games showed differently. The Celtics have some really great defensive moves and the Lakers can learn a thing from watching that side of the tape.

Now about that controversy…is it true? Only the NBA knows that for sure and anyone that could have taken part in it. We do see a lot of ticky tack fouls that make us wonder too, but… It is not enjoyable basketball (for the fans and looks like for the players)  to not let the players play it out so hopefully game 4 will allow for just that. Game 4 is sure to be exciting - if not controversial too. We are just hoping for a lot less of the latter and of course for the Lakers to make it 2-2 (which might make the NBA happy too. ut oh, was that actually said?)

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