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Pistons try to put Celtics on the ropes

First, in case you missed it: yes, Boston’s locker room was sweltering on Monday. Were the Pistons playing tricks on the visitors? Probably not … but I’m curious to see if the ghost of Red Auerbach turns off the Pistons’ hot water after the game. With a win tonight the…

May 31, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Stat geeks everywhere love Amir Johnson

Count the Basket compares and contrasts the results of several advanced player rating systems, (including some I’ve never even heard of) … I took a look at seven popular player ratings. Two basic linear weights metrics based on boxscore stats - John Hollinger’s Player Efficiency…

May 31, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Brief thoughts

The season ended much earlier than I thought it would, so I’m going to let this marinate a little bit and try to enjoy the rest of the weekend before posting some kind of grand finale. But first, some brief reactions: Congratulations to the Celtics, who convinced me they’re the better…

May 31, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Third quarter: Lakers 64, Spurs 63

The Lakers have climbed up the mountain and can see the summit. After trailing for most of the game, the Lakers take a 64-63 lead into the fourth quarter as they attempt to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2004. After Duncan missed a pair of free throws with San Antonio ahead, 56-48,…

May 31, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding

Foul play, Pop’s blunder and Kobe’s free throws

Forgive this intrusion into my man Kevin Ding’s world, but I just wanted to bring your attention to some bonus Lakers material available elsewhere on OCRegister.com: ** Did Derek Fisher foul Brent Barry? You can make the call by clicking here. ** Lev’s leftover observations from…

May 31, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding

Lakers-Celtics first look

Celtics player to watch: Point guard Rajon Rondo, 22, is in just his second NBA season and has been up and down in the postseason, misfiring often when opposing coaches have forced him to take jumpers. He does have 6.6-to-1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio in the postseason and must be stable in getting…

May 31, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding