Heat withstand heroic effort by Rajon Rondo
I don’t believe in moral victories when it comes to sports but Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo came about as close as you can after putting up an incredible effort (44pts, 10ast, 8reb) while playing every minute of last night’s Heat-Celtics game. Rondo had a valiant effort but it still wasn’t enough as the Heat rode a big game by Lebron James and late heroics by Dwyane Wade to take a 2-0 lead in the eastern conference finals. This game can be talked about by many angles but what seems to have taken over is the discussion about the controversial refereeing that took place. Many Boston fans feel like they were on the short end of the stick, particularly about a couple plays late in overtime. Were the referees wearing Miami jerseys under their uniforms? I wouldn’t go that far but you have to question the consistency of the officiating when Rondo clearly gets raked across the face during the most critical part of the game. Shortly after that Wade drives karate kid style into Garnett but Garnett is the one that gets called for the foul. As fans all we can ask is for consistency when it comes to the calls being made. Credit the Heat, particularly their bench, for taking advantage of the situation and being able to close the game out. Now it’s up the east coast to Freep’s hood where the Celtics will try and recover by defending their home court.
Tonight’s game
Game 3: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
9:00ET (SAS leads 2-0)
I was tired of this Spurs “nasty” thing the minute it became a thing. Whatever the case it seems to be working extremely well because the Spurs have continued to look downright unbeatable. Just when you think the Thunder have found something that works against the Spurs, they answer right back with a defensive stop followed by an easy bucket. Tall order for the young Thunder team but they have to start tonight at home where they have an excellent fan base that will be ready to explode. Can Durant and co slow down the freight train or will the Spurs take a commanding lead in the series?