Homewreckers

With the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs behind us, let's recap what we've seen thus far.

After six straight appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals, it appears the Pistons' engines will finally run out thanks to King James whose Cavs throttled the Men from the Motor City in Game One. Equally as impressive was Kobe and his La La Land Lakers who silenced the Jazz and seem destined to represent the West in The Finals.

In the Battle of Youth, the Hawks, led by high-flier Josh Smith, swooped down and extinguished the Heat. Out in the mountains, CP3 had no sting for the Rich and Creamies...the Pepsi Center was rocking and the high-altitude no doubt affected the Big Easy Boys.

Now to the squads who came to other people's homes, left the toilet seat up, re-arranged the new sofa and found time to toast an English muffin. The Rockets, Bulls, Sixers and Mavs all made themselves at home in enemy territory.

Who needs T-Mac's shaky knees when The Big Chinaman and The Artist Formally known as Ronald Artest traipse through the floral designs in Portland's Rose Garden. Rip City, witness to its first playoff contest since 2003, didn't know what hit it as Houston was prepared to launch immediately after the opening tip.

Let's stay with the Texas Triangle...carrying their momentum from a strong regular season finish, the Mavs spurred a quick, early start by San Antonio to steal home court advantage. Perhaps with visions of the Iona Gaels in his mind, former Northeastern point guard Jose Barea torched the Spurs off the bench.

Back on the East coast we land for the two biggest and most unforeseen upsets. Despite being KG-less, you still figured The Truth and Jesus Shuttlesworth would be able to handle the upstart Bulls. But true to the words of Bret Michaels (perhaps you seen "Rock of Love," my how the mighty have fallen!), every rose has its thorn. Unfortunately, for the Celts this Thorn's name was Derrick. Not since His Airness, have the Windy City Warriors seen a playoff performance like his on Saturday.

And last but certainly not least, with Tiger Woods in attendance, Philly's present day A.I. would lead the Sixers on a comeback for the ages. Down by as many as 18 in the second half, Dwight Howard's hat would produce no rabbit as the Magic hypnotized their frenetic home crowd into a deep sleep.

Check back in later this week for more updates from the Association's second season!