There are no NBA games today, but the NBA Playoffs certainly have not disappointed its fans.  Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers barely missed pulling off the incredible of ousting the defending Eastern Conference champs, the Pistons of Detroit.  However, luck was on the Pistons side as a nearly-tipped ball by Chauncey Billups on an intentionally missed LeBron James free throw at the end of the game did not go in.  As much of a heart attack the Motor City may have had collectively, Billups and company eeked out an 84-82 victory, bringing the series back to Detroit for the deciding Game Seven to be played tomorrow afternoon. 

In the West, down 3-1, the San Antonio Spurs have won two in a row, including last night’s 91-86 win in Dallas, thanks in part to clutch free throws by Manu Ginobilli and Tony Parker.  With the series now tied at three games apiece, the series goes back to San Antonio.  Don’t be surprised by the Spurs’ comeback… to borrow from a great man… as L.L. Cool J said in “Mama Said Knock You Out,” the Spurs have been here for years!  Game Seven will be played on Monday.

Today’s baseball games are the same as yesterday with Interleague play in full effect.  The one game to keep an eye on is the Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants where Barry Bonds is still looking to tie Babe Ruth’s 714 dingers.  He’ll be trying to tee off on A’s starting pitcher, Brad Halsey whom he’s never faced.

In the NHL, last night’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Mighty Ducks (gag) found the Oilers beating the Ducks 3-1, with the game-winning goal scored by Ales Hemsky.  The Oilers take a 1-0 lead in the Western Confernce Championship.

*The Eastern Conference Championship gets under way today when they drop the puck in Carolina with the visiting Buffalo Sabres trying to be bad guests as they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes.  Both finished with 52 victories during the regular season, tying for the most wins in the East, along with the Ottawa Senators.  Look for a great fight.

Enjoy the games!