April 5, 2009; Today is Palm Sunday!

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Posted above is Dwight Howard, who had his 19th 20-20 performance of the season, finishing with 21 points and 23 rebounds as the Magic defeated the Hawks, 88-82.

Today is Palm Sunday, where us Christians commemorate the passage of Christ through the palm leaves in Jerusalem with the infamous donkey. This marks the start of the Holy Week, or what us Filipinos call "Semana Santa".

Last night, I had another basketball game. I coached the team, but unfortunately for the fourth straight time, we lost, but it was a squeaker. We led by one after the first half, but the calls made by the referees during the 3rd chapter made the night. It was pretty much in favor for the opposing team.

We made a run during the later part of the 4th quarter, but once again, the referees made wrong calls, which cost us the game. I knew we could win that game, honestly. But, things happen. Let's just move on. We have another game later on tonight at 7:30 pm. 2 of our starters will not suit up tonight due to some reasons. So adjustments will definitely be made.

And now, let me give to you the results from today's NBA action!

April 5, 2009

Toronto 102 (30-45)

New York 95 (29-47)

TOR: Andrea Bargnani- 23 pts, 7 rebs, 2 assts, 2 stls.

NYK: Al Harrington- 22 pts, 7 rebs, 1 asst, 2 stls.

New Jersey 94 (31-45)

Chicago 103 (37-40)

NJN: Brooke Lopez- 20 pts, 10 rebs, 1 asst.

CHI: Ben Gordon- 18 pts, 3 rebs, 1 asst.

Detroit 90 (36-40)

Philadelphia 95 (40-35)

DET: Rodney Stuckey- 23 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assts, 2 stls.

PHI: Andre Iguodala- 31 pts, 9 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl.

Orlando 88 (57-19)

Atlanta 82 (43-34)

ORL: Dwight Howard- 21 pts, 23 rebs, 5 assts, 3 stls.

ATL: Joe Johnson- 21 pts, 9 rebs, 3 assts, 1 stl.

Miami 118 (41-36)

Washington 104 (18-60)

MIA: Dwyane Wade- 33 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 2 stls.

WSH: Caron Butler- 27 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts, 2 stls.

Memphis 107 (22-54)

Milwaukee 102 (32-46)

MEM: Rudy Gay- 26 pts, 4 rebs, 2 assts, 3 stls.

MIL: Richard Jefferson- 24 pts, 6 rebs, 2 assts, 2 stls.

LA Clippers 104 (18-58)

Denver 120 (51-26)

LAC: Zach Randolph- 22 pts, 12 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl.

DEN: J.R. Smith- 34 pts, 1 reb, 3 assts, 2 stls.

And now, here are the results from today's NCAA Final Four from the Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

Michigan State 82

Connecticut 73

MIS: Kalin Lucas- 21 pts, 2 rebs, 5 assts.

CON: Hasheem Thabeet- 17 pts, 6 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl.

Michigan State moves on to the National Championship.

Villanova 69

North Carolina 83

VIL: Scottie Reynolds- 17 pts, 4 rebs, 5 assts, 1 stl.

UNC: Ty Lawson- 22 pts, 7 rebs, 8 assts, 2 stls.

North Carolina moves on to the National Championship.

On April 7, North Carolina and Michigan State will tangle up for the NCAA Division I Championship, still at Ford Field, infront of almost 80,000 people. Who will be the new champs? We'll find out on Tuesday!

As what I've blogged last week, the David Cook and David Archuleta concert will push through. Now, the venue is set. On May 16, 2009, at 8:00 PM, it will be held on the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Tickets are now available through TicketNet at 911-5555 or through http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/

Tickets for the Titanium and Platinum Area are not disclosed on the website, only through the hotline. But for the VIP area down to the Bronze area, here are the prices.

VIP (Reserved Seating)- P3,625

Gold- P2,075

Silver (Standing)- P625

Bronze- P315

So there. For those of you who wants to watch the concert, go grab your tickets!

There you have it! News fed!

Hope you're having a nice Palm Sunday :)

God bless you guys! Stay safe! Peace out! The Wizard was here... :)

Comments, questions and suggestions are highly appreciated!