Recently I joined ESPN's fantasy game streak for the cash. It's pretty simple. Pick games correctly, go on long streaks, and you'll get a chance to win some money.
The trick is not all games are black and white one team beats another. Rather you will have to pick a over under score, tie, 1st half stat, etc. There are a lot of choices. Also, you can not pick on another game until the current game you have picked finishes.
With the World Cup in action, picking the games on ESPN has been even more fun than I expected and equally challenging. I'm quickly realizing how hard it is to predict these World Cup games.
For example in today's World Cup match between Netherlands and Australia the choices were Australia Win, Lose by 1, or tie VS. Netherlands win by 2+. I took the Netherlands by two goals option. Its early right now but my choice isn't looking to good. Australia came to play.
If you want a leisurely way to make picks on some games, prove to your friends that you weren't lying about your picks, and have a historical record of how you have done making picks, check out the ESPN streak for the Cash fantasy game on ESPN. Let me know how you do.
Oh how sweet revenge is. The San Antonio Spurs got their revenge last night by defeating the Miami Heat 4 games to 1 and winning their 5 Championship.
This Championship is more about what the Spurs did right than what the Heat did wrong. Was there any question the Spurs weren't going to bounce back this year after the heartbreaking Game 6 loss last NBA Finals? Maybe so, but the Spurs looked like a team focused on making up for their shortcomings last year. The Spurs played with vigor, purpose, effort, and selfishness. A true TEAM EFFORT.
There are so many players that contributed to the winning side. Patty Mills's energy off the bench and 3 point shooting, Manu Ginobli's playmaking 3's. Tim Duncan's protecting the rim and timely offense, Marco Blenelli's off the bench scoring, Boris Diaw's passing and match-up problems, Danny Green's defense on Wade and timely 3's, Thigo Splitter's passing from the post and blocking shots, Tony Parker's floaters in the paint, and who can forget Kawhi Leonard's performances? It was refreshing to watch a team play that way.
In game 4 every player for the Spurs played and scored. What!
For the Tim Duncan, Greg Popovich, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobli, this Championship has further cemented their legendary status.
Tim Duncan has now one a title in 3 different decades and along the way defeated many of the greats in each era. He has now defeated Lebron James twice in the finals, battled Karl Malone, Shaq, and Dirk Nowitzki, and set multiple records along the way.
Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward ever and whether you consider him a center or power forward his greatness over the last 17 years has been amazing to watch.
While the Spurs will sit back and enjoy the win for the Heat it is a completely different story. Bosh didn't look like a member of the big 3, Wade looks like he has nothing left in the tank, and Lebron looks dissapointed that he was the only one that showed up.
In their postgame press conference Lebron didn't sound too sure that he would be back with the Hear next year and I don't blame him. He has been to the finals 4 years in row but only went .500. He probably sees all the teams in the West and sees that even the 8 seed Dallas Mavericks may have more talent and depth than his heat. Their will be many questions this summer regarding the Heat Roster.
Congrats to the Spurs for winning the championship and I hope Tim Duncan still decides to play a few more years.
What a day for sports. After watching the opening round of the US Open and getting my fix of World Cup soccer I'm warmed up and ready for game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Just who is going to come out with a victory in game 4? With the way these teams are playing it is anyone's guess.
Lebron James has been stellar, The Spurs role players have been huge, and the intensity levels at which these teams have played has been off the charts.
But where has Wade gone? Ginobli and Duncan are much older but still Wade looks like the grey haired baller on the court. The days of flash are gone. But that's for another blog.
In the end these last NBA Finals games will come down to 3 simple things. Coaching adjustments, making shots, and who wants it more. These games are hard to predict but I don't think Miami loses two games in a row on their home floor. Miami takes this one 101-97.
