Thoughts on Game 2: Foul Play

Good Morning Sports Fans,

I viewed Game 2 with my charming husband as I have returned home just in time to witness the arrival of oil on our pristine, sugar-white beaches. We have long since boycotted news coverage of this terrible disaster in our household because it is too sad. I've found that during such tough times, we can easily be distracted by the wide world of sports where people fill stadiums and bars to wildly cheer for their team and enthusiastically celebrate their teams win. Generally in sports happiness and excitement abound, with the exception of the Lakers fans last night...

We saw a very different Celtics team take to the courts in LA last night. It was a fast-paced game, thanks to the quick moves of the Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo. Rondo's speedy deliveries combined with Ray Allen's amazing 3 pointers all night long gave the Celtics a win in this exciting Game 2 against the Lakers. It was a close game for the most part with the lead shifting back and forth as both teams put on a nice performance. The game was captivating for the entire 48 minutes, however, those minutes were stretched by the crazy amount of fouls, many of which were not valid. By the end of the game nearly everyone had at least 5 fouls. Yes, it was physical out there, but really, no need to stop the action every 6 seconds to call a foul. I beg of the refs, please let them play basketball without all of the unnecessary interruptions otherwise they should consider changing the NBA tag line to NBA: Where Fouls Happen.

The Celtics tied the series, but do not be mistaken, the Lakers were still playing like the championship team they are, and I for one, fear the crazed look of determination, hunger and revenge in the eyes of Kobe Bryant. He is clearly a man consumed with winning. The guy already has a handful of championship rings, but there must be something about the nasty rivalry that exists between these teams and a primal need to beat the Celtics in the Finals that is driving him.

On the fashion side, I've been thinking about what I would wear if I were a Lakers fan and it's not a pretty thought. I doubt there are many folks out there that say, "oh yes, I look best in bright yellow and Barney purple" (and I speak of Barney the dinosaur, not Barney's the super-chic NYC department store). It's a tough fashion statement, unless of course you were raised in an LSU-loving environment where this color combo seemed quite normal, and possibly even tasteful.

I don't see a sea of gold and purple in the crowds at their games. Even though the colors are awkward, I would expect the die-hard fans to be sporting them, but then again this is LA, the vainest of all cities. And this is a statement of a product of the reportedly most obnoxious of all college fans, yes I am a Florida Gator. And trust me when I say orange and blue are not my best colors...nonetheless, I wear them proudly on game day.

I was happy to see a few ladies and gentlemen sporting their colors well last night(or team hat a la Justin Timberlake) and their team spirit made me proud. There was one exception and I'd like to give him a little fashion warning: If you are not a tall man and weigh in over 250, it is not advisable to wear bright yellow trousers with a bright purple top. Actually, the top is not the issue so much as the pants, highlighter shade of yellow is not appropriate below the waist unless you play on the team. I like your display of love for your team, but next time consider wearing denim with the purple top and maybe some yellow shoes.

And I thought all it took was false lashes and long hair to get a floor seat, perhaps I need to rethink that.

The next 3 games will be played in Boston. Game 3 is Tuesday night and I'll be watching...

xoxo