Duncan Parker Ginobili 1 Win Away From Another NBA Finals Trip

2013 Western Conference Finals has the Spurs up 3-0 vs. Memphis. However outside of Game 1 the Grizzlies have had 2 chances to win games in overtime, which they have lost. Game 3 in Memphis the Grizzlies blew an eighteen point lead and fell to San Antonio. Memphis is playing in their 1st Western Conference Finals in franchise history. Meanwhile Tim Duncan is aiming for his 5th title which would tie him with Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher for the most championships among active NBA players. Everyone knows the history of 3-0 series deficits in the NBA = no team has ever rallied to win the series. Memorial Day Monday, the Memphis will try to win and keep the series going. Meanwhile Duncan Parker and Ginobili have not been to the NBA Finals since 2007 when they swept Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. They could met Lebron again if they can win another game and Miami can win two more games.

Lebron Post Up Heat Pound The Paint Take 2-1 ECF Lead Over Pacers

Lebron James scored 18 of his 22 points in the first half on Sunday. All 5 Miami starters scored in double figures : Wade scored 18 points, Chalmers 14 points, Bosh 15 points including 2 three point field goals and Haslem scored 17 points including many corner jump shots. Birdman went 4 for 4 off the Miami bench for 9 points and has not missed a shot this series. Indiana led by George, Hibbert, Hill and West outplayed Miami in the 1st two games of the series, yet could only come up with a 1-1 split heading home. Miami led by James completely dominated the game. The Heat scored 34 1st quarter points vs. the Pacers defense and a total of 70 1st half points. Miami cruised to a 114-96 victory. Game 4 in Indiana will take place on Thursday as the Heat look to go up 3-1 before heading back to Miami for Game 5. Paul George played excellent in Miami during the 1st two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, yet struggled in those one on one post situations Sunday vs. James. George only took 10 shots on offense. For James and the Heat it's probably their best team effort since Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals when they closed out OKC to win the title. It's difficult to beat Miami 4 times in a series to begin with, it's difficult to deal with the Big 3. Indiana or any opponent are really in trouble when role players are hitting open shots. Let's see what adjustments Indiana will make heading into the next game, because if they don't win the series could end in 5 games.

No Westbrook Major Problem Grizzlies Advance To 1st Ever West Finals

Western Conference #1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder were able to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals defeating Houston 4-2 after losing Russell Westbrook to a knee injury early in the series & for the remainder of the playoffs. Kevin Durant did what he could do the remainder of the playoffs, but clearly R.West was clearly missed. He is the spoon the stirs the drink, despite the fact critics say he shoots too much. Losing the UCLA point guard puts more pressure on the rest of the team including KD to create their own shots. James Harden was traded to Houston over the summer. We all wonder if OKC could have advanced to their 3rd straight West Finals if Harden was still on the team even with Westbrook ailing. We'll never know. What we do know is the team formerly known as the Vancouver Grizzles will take on San Antonio or Golden State while playing in their initial conference finals. They are a solid team, who traded Rudy Gay away during the season. They flat out get it done on defense and like to feed Gasol and Randolph in the post. Their opponent better expect a physical grind it out type series versus the Grizzlies.

How Fresh The AJ Grape V's Are Back

The year was 1990, Will Smith made his sitcom debut on NBC with the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. Will would rock the Air Jordan V in various colorways. The Air Jordan V Grape edition stood out for sure. This particular colorway had Charlotte Hornet colors. During the 1990-91 season his Airness actually rocked the Grapes a few times. They were always a fan favorite. Jordan even wore them on the cover of a Wheaties box. Since then the Grape V's may have been re released once maybe twice. However in early May 2013 the retro Air Jordan V Grape edition make a comeback. I was never a Charlotte Hornets fan, yet I enjoy watching the likes to Zo, LJ and Mugsy hoop down south. Those jerseys were solid for sure, better than solid absolutely dope. Which for me made the 2013 release a must have ! Jordan Brand maybe releasing the Air Jordan V Laney edition, which are MJ's high school colors. I had a pair I believe two pairs during the original 2000 Laney release.

Nike Force Max 2013 Returns

The year was 1993, Charles Barkley led the Phoenix Suns to the best record in the NBA during the 1992-93 season. While winning the 1993 NBA MVP award Sir Charles rocked the Nike Force Max. When at home at America West Arena, Chuck would wear the white/blue/black colorway. When the Suns played on the road Barkley would lace up the black/grey/white colorway. Phoenix would defeat Seattle in 7 games to win the Western Conference Finals, before losing to the Chicago Bulls and you know who in 6 games. Meanwhile on the college scene the Fab Five were in year two as sophomores, Chris, Juwan, Jalen, Jimmy and Ray would rock the black/grey/white colorway edition of the Nike Force Max. The Wolverines would wear their usual baggy shorts, black socks and bald heads. Michigan would advance to their second straight Final Four and National Championship Game respectively. However another ACC opponent would defeat the Fab Five to cut down the nets as the UNC Tarheels did just that. During the 2000-01 season Nike would release the black/grey/white & white/blue/black respective colorways, I even had a white pair. They were pretty cool. I could let the black/grey/white colorway pass me by when they were released as the Nike Force Max 2013. When I picked the sneaker up in the store, my mind raced back to 6th grade and the likes of CB34 & the Fab Five making the sneaker famous. Nike will be releasing more colorways on the 2013 edition. Stayed tuned !