bulls-celtics

absolutely unbelievable. 6 games in: 4 OT games, 1 double-OT game, one triple (TRIPLE!!!) OT game, with transcendent performances by multiple guys on each team: Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Derrick Rose, John Salmons, Brad Miller, Ben Gordon. It's been an absolute joy to watch. You've got to love any basketball columns by the Sports Guy (despite the fact that this one involves one of his favorite teams) because, as he often says, he's one of 12 actual basketball fans left:

Derrick Rose took the superstar training wheels off. Rajon Rondo turned into Isiah, The Sequel: Just as talented, just as hated, just as nasty. Ben Gordon and Kendrick Perkins turned into Andrew Toney and Robert Parish. The great Ray Allen became a minus-130 favorite in the "Reggie Miller versus Ray Allen" argument and might have to change his name to "The Great Ray Allen." Paul Pierce added to his legacy and sullied it a little at the same time. Brad Miller made the Faces Hall of Fame and the Dorkiest White Guy Celebrations Hall of Fame. John Salmons and Glen Davis put themselves on the map as bona-fide NBA players. Kirk Hinrich redeemed his career. Stephon Marbury destroyed what was left of his career. Doc Rivers and Vinny Del Negro inspired their players and undermined them at the same time.

I'll leave you highlights from one of the best playoff games I've ever seen.