April 28, 2008; Back to the action!

I woke up at around 9:00 in the morning, not knowing that my parents left. My chest was hurt because of the workout yesterday, but it's ok because that meant that the workout was effective. I ate my breakfast, which was chicken noodle soup, and watched TV. Then, after which, opened up my laptop to start blogging and surfing, and here I am now. Later on this afternoon, I have a basketball game. I just hope for the best and do my best for us to win the game!

Now on PBA news, the 2008 PBA All-Star Weekend concluded yesterday on a high note. The main attraction was the All-Star Game between the North and the South All-Stars wherein the South won over the North in overtime, 163-158. Peter June Simon of the South Stars bagged the MVP honors with 29 points, leading all scorers, including five points in the extra session. With the win, the South All-Stars tied the all-time series with North at 4-4. Mark Caguioa lead the North squad with 24 points. During the introduction of the players, the North squad wowed the crowd and danced to the tune of "Papaya" and "Kagat Labi", while the South Stars had their own routine, to the tune of the hit "Crank That" by Soulja Boy.

And now, the continuing coverage of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. Here it is!

First game of the day is Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards. Delonte West shot the trifecta that won them the game, 100-97, and for the Cavs to take the commanding 3-1 series lead. And as usual, LeBron James led the way for the Cavs with a double-double of 34 points and 12 rebounds, while game winning shooter Delonte West added 21 for the Cavs. Veteran Antawn Jamison led the scoring for the Wizards with 23 points and had 11 rebounds. While Caron Butler had 19. Gilbert Arenas, only had 10 points on 32 minutes of action. The series will now move back to the Rock 'N Roll Capital of America, Cleveland, Ohio, for Game 5 on Thursday.

Next, Game 4 between the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers wherein they are all tied up at 2 games a piece with the win by the Pistons, 93-84. Tayshaun Prince led all scorers with 23 points for the Pistons while All-Star Rasheed Wallace added 20. For the Sixers, on a losing note, 6 players scored in double digits, and they were led by Thaddeus Young with 15 points while Willie Green and Andre Miller both had 13 points. Next game will be at Detroit on Wednesday for Game 5.

Next stop, out West for Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns needed a win to stay alive and they did with a 105-86 assault against the Spurs. Raja Bell got the high scoring honors with 27 points and 6 rebounds for the Suns, while Frenchman Boris Diaw added 20 points and 10 rebounds for them. Amare Stoudemire only had 7 points while Steve Nash had 15. For the Spurs on the other hand, Tony Parker led with 18 points and 4 rebounds, while Tim Duncan added a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Suns still lead the series 3-1 as they head back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Wednesday. If the Spurs win, they will move on to face the winner of the New Orleans-Dallas series.

And finally, Game 4 between the New Orleans Hornets and the Dallas Mavericks which was just concluded on C/S RPN. The Hornets won easily away from their homecourt, 97-84. All-Star forward David West led all scorers with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the Hornets, while Peja Stojakovic had 19 points. 4 more Hornets player scored in double-digits, Chris Paul with 16, Jannero Pargo and Julian Wright with 11 and Morris Peterson had 10. While for the Mavs, they were led by Dirk Nowitzki's 22 points and 13 rebounds. Jason Terry added 20 points and 3 assists for the Mavs. Game 5 will be back to New Orleans on Wednesday. The Hornets now lead it, 3-1.

Now here are the detailed results:

Cleveland 100
Washington 97
CLE: LeBron James- 34 pts, 12 rebs, 7 assts, 2 stls.
WSH: Antawn Jamison- 23 pts, 11 rebs, 3 stls.
Cavs leads series 3-1.
Next Game: Thursday, May 1 @ Cleveland, time to be determined.

Detroit 93
Philadelphia 84
DET: Tayshaun Prince- 23 pts, 6 rebs, 2 assts, 4 stls.
PHI: Thaddeus Young- 15 pts, 9 rebs, 3 assts.
Series tied 2-2.
Next Game: Wednesday, April 30 @ Detroit, 7:00 A.M.

San Antonio 86
Phoenix 105
SAS: Tony Parker- 18 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assts.
PHX: Raja Bell- 27 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assts.
Spurs leads series 3-1.
Next Game: Wednesday, April 30 @ San Antonio, 9:30 A.M.

New Orleans 97
Dallas 84
NOH: David west- 24 pts, 9 rebs, 2 assts, 1 stl.
DAL: Dirk Nowitzki- 22 pts, 13 rebs, 3 assts, 1 stl.
Hornets leads series 3-1.
Next Game: Wednesday, April 30 @ New Orleans, time to be determined.

Tomorrow, there will be 3 games on hand. Here they are:

Game 5
Toronto vs. Orlando
7:30 a.m.
Magic leads 3-1.

Game 4
Boston vs. Atlanta
8:00 a.m.
LIVE on Basketball TV
Celtics leads 2-1.

Game 4
LA Lakers vs. Denver
10:30 a.m.
Lakers leads 3-0.

And as usual, I will be right here tomorrow for the complete results of the following games and more! The Wizard was here...