It has been a busy week in sports, here are the top 5 stories so far. 
#5: Dirk Nowitzki wins NBA MVP award. Dirk had a great regular season, scoring 24.6 points a game and shooting 50.2% from the floor and 41.6% from behind the arc. These numbers are definately MVP numbers, but after struggling in the first round of the playoffs, many wish they could change their vote. Dirk had a rough first round against the Golden State Warriors. He only averaged 19.7 a game behind 38.3% shooting and 21.1% from the three point line. Golden State out played and out coached Dallas.
#4: Jazz close series with Golden State. Jazz had no problems beating the Warriors in round two. After the Warriors came off an impressive series against Dallas, they started playing like the 8th seed they really are. While the Warriors had the advantage in matchups against Dallas, they struggled to matchup against Boozer, Fisher, Kirilenko and the Jazz.
#4: Jazz close series with Golden State. Jazz had no problems beating the Warriors in round two. After the Warriors came off an impressive series against Dallas, they started playing like the 8th seed they really are. While the Warriors had the advantage in matchups against Dallas, they struggled to matchup against Boozer, Fisher, Kirilenko and the Jazz.
#3: Bulls dominate Pistons in game 5. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night to force a game 6. The Bulls after being down 3-0 have stormed back winning game 4 in Chicago and then pounding the Pistons in Detroit in game 5 108-92. The Bulls shot 72.2% in the first half. I don't think the Bulls will win this series but they are causing the Pistons to use precious energy. They will need it for there next round opponent, Cleveland. Cleveland hasn't won its series yet, but I believe they will.
#2: Spurs will cruise through to the next round. With help from David Stern, the Spurs won't have any problems beating the Suns because Stern has suspended All-star Amare Stoudemire for 1 game, along with teammate Boris Diaw (1 game) and Spurs Robert Horry(2 games). They suspension came after Horry committed a flagrant foul on Steve Nash in game 5. Horry then elbowed Suns player Raja Bell, to get the 2 game suspension. What I don't like about the play is that Stoudemire was suspended for violating the rule about leaving the bench during a fight. He never actually left the bench! The rule says that you can't leave your spot on the bench durning a fight. While Stoudemire left his spot on the bench, he only took about three steps away from his seat and never left the bench area. He didn't even get within 10 feet of the fight. This suspension really hurts the Suns because not only do you lose Stoudemire who averages 23.5 points a game and 10.3 rebounds, they also lose Diaw who is Stoudemire's back up. All the Spurs lose is Horry who only averages 4.8 points a game.
#1: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is docked 100 points. Enough with the NBA, it's time for NASCAR. Dale Jr. was docked 100 driver points and the team was docked 100 owner points for not passing pre-race inspection. Jr.'s crew chief, Tony Eury Jr. was also suspended 7 weeks (one week is the All-Star race) and fined $100,000. The #8 Budweiser Chevrolet had the wing on the back of the car mounted improperly. After a little research, Eury said he "discovered that the unapproved brackets were previously used during a wind-tunnel test and had not been replaced before the car came to the track. Eury said with the wing lowered to 18-degrees, the car's downforce was 20 counts less than had it been mounted to specifications." (www.msn.foxsports.com) Dale Earnhardt Inc. Vice President, Richie Gilmore said that they don't have a problem with the ruling, but they do have a problem with the severity of the penalty. They appealed the ruling on Monday.
#2: Spurs will cruise through to the next round. With help from David Stern, the Spurs won't have any problems beating the Suns because Stern has suspended All-star Amare Stoudemire for 1 game, along with teammate Boris Diaw (1 game) and Spurs Robert Horry(2 games). They suspension came after Horry committed a flagrant foul on Steve Nash in game 5. Horry then elbowed Suns player Raja Bell, to get the 2 game suspension. What I don't like about the play is that Stoudemire was suspended for violating the rule about leaving the bench during a fight. He never actually left the bench! The rule says that you can't leave your spot on the bench durning a fight. While Stoudemire left his spot on the bench, he only took about three steps away from his seat and never left the bench area. He didn't even get within 10 feet of the fight. This suspension really hurts the Suns because not only do you lose Stoudemire who averages 23.5 points a game and 10.3 rebounds, they also lose Diaw who is Stoudemire's back up. All the Spurs lose is Horry who only averages 4.8 points a game.
#1: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is docked 100 points. Enough with the NBA, it's time for NASCAR. Dale Jr. was docked 100 driver points and the team was docked 100 owner points for not passing pre-race inspection. Jr.'s crew chief, Tony Eury Jr. was also suspended 7 weeks (one week is the All-Star race) and fined $100,000. The #8 Budweiser Chevrolet had the wing on the back of the car mounted improperly. After a little research, Eury said he "discovered that the unapproved brackets were previously used during a wind-tunnel test and had not been replaced before the car came to the track. Eury said with the wing lowered to 18-degrees, the car's downforce was 20 counts less than had it been mounted to specifications." (www.msn.foxsports.com) Dale Earnhardt Inc. Vice President, Richie Gilmore said that they don't have a problem with the ruling, but they do have a problem with the severity of the penalty. They appealed the ruling on Monday.
1 comment:
Pretty tough penalty for Stoudamire. He did leave the bench barely.
Junior got penalized way too much. He didn't run this spoiler in the actual race and 100 points is too harsh.
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