I had been posting blogs about the NBA playoffs round by round in recent weeks, predicting the winners (for the record, I was perfect as far as who would make it to round three) but I didn't do it this week. Why? Because these series lack any excitement to them. The Cavs-Pistons series has been particularly dreadful to watch; identical 79-76 scores, horrific shooting, and the only glimmer of intrigue is the non-call of Richard Hamilton on LeBron James (I say he wasn't fouled). I fell asleep in each contest before halftime, and haven't regretted it a bit, despite being a basketball nut. The Spurs-Jazz Western Finals isn't as bad in terms of gameplay, but as for drama, we all know this is the consolation Finals being held; the previous series with the Suns was the real Western Finals. The Spurs have this series so wrapped up, they can arrange the time to send David Stern and Stu Jackson a gift basket for handing them the Suns series (and give Robert Horry a raise for "taking one for the team!"). These series only prolong and delay the inevitable: a Spurs-Pistons disaster (and I'm from Detroit!). It isn't bad enough that Oden AND Durant are stuck in the Pacific Northeast, now we must endure slow, low quality ball play. Can't we make a rule that boring good teams must sell off their talent after three years and give them to the more appealing teams? What must it take to get some fun back in these playoffs? Sorry, I must return to bed now. I've got the perfect sleeping pill: Cavs-Pistons game three!