WATERCOOLER CHAT: HEAT UP BY 2, OKC & GRIZZ TIED, TAMPA UP BY 3

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BASKETBALL

In the NBA, it was time for some Game 2 action.

First up, LeBron and the Heat looked to defend their home court against the Boston Celtics.  The Celtics looked fantastic against the Knicks in Round 1, but have looked a bit like old men against the Heat.  Plus, they desperately need their all-star point-guard Rajon Rondo to show up and have a big game if they hope to win.  Last night he did have a great night with 20 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds, but the Heat are simply in top form right now.  Dwayne Wade is playing the role of alpha-dog (i.e. the guy they go to when they need a bucket), and LeBron is the guy they go to throughout the game when they need a boat load of points.  LeBron finished with 35 points as the Heat rolled on to a victory.  That gives them a comfortable 2-0 lead in a series that is headed back to Boston.  Miami 102, Boston 91.

Next up, the match-up that has captured America’s attention:  Oklahoma City vs. Memphis, two small-market teams that play with a ton of heart and copious amounts of energy.  And who would have thought that one of them will wind up in the Western Conference Finals?  Memphis took game 1, so you can bet that the Thunder would come out with a vengeance.  They certainly got a fantastic game from their stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, but the story of the night was the Thunder supporting cast.  James Harden had 21 points and back-up point-guard Eric Maynor (from VCU) had 15.  The Grizz didn’t expect such a big night from those guys, and that’s what put the Thunder up big in the 4th.  However, mid-way through the 4th, the Grizzlies went on a 22-7 run behind a spectacular night from Mike Conley.  Unfortunately, it was too little too late for the Grizzlies, and the series will head back to Memphis tied at 1.  OKC 111, Memphis 102.

HOCKEY

Finally, in your first taste of hockey playoff news, a major upset is brewing.  The Washington Capitals have the best player in hockey:  Alex Ovechkin.  He always leads them to a terrific season, and did the same putting them in the #1 seed, but these Caps just can’t seem to succeed in the playoffs.  This year they made it to the second round, but have run into an extremely tough Tampa Bay Lighting team.  Last night Ryan Malone hit a clutch go-ahead goal in the 3rd period to seal the deal and give the Lightning the win.  Tampa Bay is now up 3-0 in the series, which includes an overtime victory, and now the Caps will have to win 4 games in a row.  Tampa Bay 4, Washington 3.

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