It's Playoff Time

Whether you're a hockey fan or a basketball fan you're in luck- it's time for playoffs! This is one of the best times of year, especially if your team is contending.  Enter, the San Jose Sharks. Tuesday night was game 3 in the playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings (not to be confused with the basketball Kings who are no where near the playoffs). Sharks were down 0-4 in LA and miraculously came back to win in sudden death 6-5. How could you not get excited about that! I'll tell you- because it means we've played in two overtime games and we'll be exhausted after this series as we meet Red Wings who swept the Coyotes. They'll be nice and rested by the time we meet them next round. Either way, I'm happy about the win.

So... basketball. Unfortunately my Phoenix Suns aren't in the playoffs this year but that doesn't mean there aren't great teams playing. For one, the New York Knicks. It's nice to see Mike D'Antoni back in the playoffs after a few year hiatus, along with Amar'e Stoudemire who deserves to get a championship ring at some point. Granted, I would have preferred they both stayed with the Suns but too late now.  Unfortunately they are down 0-2 in that series against the Boston Celtics and both Chauncey Billups and Amar'e are injured. Think Melo and Turiaf can carry the team on their own? Survey says it's not looking good.... there's always next year.

Next we have the Orlando Magic, as I mentioned months ago I think this is a team to watch this season. They're tied in the series right now 1-1 against the Atlanta Hawks. But really, when's the last time Atlanta was in the finals... my vote is with the Magic.

Lastly, I'm rooting for New Orleans, not only because I like the city and I like Chris Paul... but I also hate the Lakers. Enough said. Go Hornets.