NBA PLAYOFF'S

After what seems like quite a while, the NBA Finals will begin tonight on ABC (and ESPN, and ESPN2, etc.) It actually has been a while for the Spurs, who chose to spend their eight days off constructing that life-size championship trophy in front of their arena. Nice job, guys. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have been busy grooming their neckstaches and filming new commercials in preparation of their first trip to the NBA's biggest stage. Will the Spurs be rusty? Will the Cavs be able to hang? Those questions and many more will be answered beginning tonight, so join me right here at 9PM EST and we can find out together.- In case you keep seeing this post popping up to the top of the page and are wondering why, it's because our NASCAR and Football bloggers apparently didn't know that the NBA FINALS are going on tonight. Apologies.- I'm very disappointed that the Spurs' PA announcer (who sounds very, um, creaky) didn't introduce Daniel Gibson as "Boobie." I mean, the NBA likes the nickname enough to put it on a t-shirt, so why not?- Tony Parker, from "Paris." I guess there are no schools in France? Or did he not graduate from one. We know Eva Longoria won't bang him until they get married, but we can't find this out?- I love the trophy on the jerseys, I think the champs should get to wear those the entire next season.- Larry Hughes may see very little time this series if his injury prevents him from stopping Parker like that.- Bruce Bowen should NEVER shoot "off the dribble." Nice airball, hack.- Second layup for Tony Parker, I see a pattern developing. As I type that, he does it for the third time. Where's Cleveland's alleged defense i've been hearing about?- Parker goes down hard, and we have our first Eva Longoria shot at the 6:21 mark. Everyone that had the first two minutes of the game in your office pool, pay up.- Duncan with the rejection on LeBron there. Hey Detroit, feel free to start taking notes