Cavs Too Much; Wizards Lose

Caron Butler could not repeat his performance in game 5
as the Wizards lose decisively in game 6: 105-88

The Washington Wizards best effort was not enough. The Cleavland Cavaliers end up disposing the Wizards in a six games. Darius Songaila was suspended for touching the King in the face. Of course, it was incidental contact. But LeBron James cried his way into getting the Wizards role player suspended.

In addition to Songailia's suspension, all star Gilbert Arenas and Etan Thomas were out due to injuries. As a result, the Wizards only fielded 10 players and Eddie Jordan ended up cutting his rotation to 7 playersin a 17 point loss.

LeBron James did his thing. Of course, he traveled his fair share of number of times game but he also dropped a triple double (27 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists). Role players like Wally Szerbiak and Boobie Gibson converted open shots. The Cavs shot 49% from the fieldwhile the Wizards only shot 39%.

It will be interesting to see what the Wizards will do this coming offseason since Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison are both free agents. What moves will they make to counter LeBron James and the Cavs, who have knocked the Washington out of the postseason for 3 straight years?

The Cleavland Cavaliers go on to play the Boston Celtics, who had the best record in the NBA. Led by Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and a solid supporting cast, I expect the Celtics to take out the Cavs in 5 games.

"DeShawn ain't a Rapper"

Pro'Verb, a local DC rapper, responds to Jay-Z's diss record and backups Deshawn Stevenson of the Washington Wizards.

"I don't even know DeShawn; that wasn't really the point," Pro'Verb said. "It wasn't even about DeShawn, it was about Jay coming at DeShawn and him not even being a rapper... After not responding to so many rappers who come at you, now you come at a basketball player? It's not cool. That's a bama move to me."

Pro'Verb's Diss Track

The Washington Wizards Hope Remains Alive

James misses the eventual game winner.
Perhaps, Caron Butler got in his head.

LeBron James was just as confident and cocky as usual last Sunday afternoon. He gave a resounding "No" on Washington's chances coming back from the 3-1 series deficit. But after the Wizards' 88-87 victory in Game 5, there could be some doubt lingering in the back of LeBron's mind. Cleavland lead in the series has now narrowed to 3-2.

LeBron had a chance to end right there with 3.9 seconds left in the game. He had already hit 2 game winners against the Wizards in his postseason career. Right before the game deciding play, Caron Butler whispered a few words of wisdom in LeBron's ear .

"Let's make it interesting. Let's take it back to DC."

LeBron responded by laughing, probably thinking Washington season was at an end. However, James was not clutch in this instance. Lebron drove to basket and missed the game winner at the buzzard. James complained to that he was fouled at the end. The refs held their whistles since they are less likely to call a foul on a game deciding play. If anything, LeBron had traveled and initiated the contact on Songailia.

Before the game, 3-time All Star Gilbert Arenas decided to shut it down for the rest of the postseason. He stated he was only at 25% after coming off his 2 knee surgery in 7 months. Still, the Wizards responded with a solid effort. Caron Butler stepped it up to another level, reminding LeBron that he is two time all star himself. He hit what turned out to be the eventual game winner.

LeBron's nemesis, DeShawn Stevenson, dropped 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. He played great defense especially on the Cav's final possession. Stevenson will have to continue to perform well if Washington even conceives the thought of taking it back to Cleavland for a game 7. Don't be surprised to see Soulja Boy to attend game 6 in Washington D.C.

So the big question is how will LeBron respond? Maybe LeBron's pride is preventing him from taking the Washington Wizards seriously. LeBron wmay need to carry the team on his back yet again for them to terminate Washington's postseason aspirations. Excluding Zdrunas Illgauskas, his teammates shot a combined 25% from the field in Game 5. If Cleavland loses yet again, LeBron and company could find itself in a do or die scenario in Game 7.

The Butler Serves the King

Caron Butler puts in 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists and serves up the game winner against King James with 3.9 seconds left in the game. The Washington Wizards end up winning game 5 against the Cleavland Cavaliers 88-87 to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Caron Butler Serves Up 32 Points & The Game Winner

DeShawn Stevenson Fined $25,000

DeShawn Stevenson was fined $25,000 for making "menacing gestures" as seen above. Stevenson was simply responding to Jay-Z diss record. I wonder if commissioner David Stern will also fine Jay-Z, who is a part-owner of the New Jersey Nets. There is a response to Jay-Z's diss record by a rapper named Proverb; it is much more thought out and witty than Jay-Z's track.

The Wizards are down 3-1 and LeBron James already thinks this series is over. LeBron also stated in 3rd person fashion that "they want to hurt LeBron James".


Brendan Haywood has added responded adding to a series with an abundance of trash talking.

"Oooh, they're trying to hurt me! C'mon man, this is the playoffs! He wears 23 and he wants to be Michael Jordan. I respect that because he's a great player. But look what Mike went through. Mike got fouled way worse than this. You know what I'm saying? Nobody is trying to hurt him. Everybody is trying to play basketball, trying to win, trying to play tough. Leave it alone. OOOOH, THEY'RE TRYING TO HURT ME!"

Maybe now LeBron will respond by complaining less. However, there is a good chance that the King's whining will rise to epic proportions. Given James's overconfidence and the Wizards' never give up demeanor throughout their injury riddled season, expect the Washington to put up a good fight in game 5 against the Cavs.

Jay Z's Diss Track on DeShawn Stevenson

Jay Z takes the side of LeBron James and makes diss record DeShawn Stevenson. The song was played Friday Love, a local DC night club. Witnesses as the night club also said Damon Jones, LeBron's teammate, made unsavory comments at the night club when the DJ handed him the microphone. Caron Butler left the club in disgust after the club had played the song over and over again.

LeBron James: the Crying King

LeBron James trying to flop for a foul

It's official. LeBron James has reached the status of a superstar at least in the eyes of the referees. He can take 3 steps and not be called for a traveling. When he stumbles into the lane and knocks over defenders, he gets rewarded to go the free throw line. If a defender gets physical, he can dish out an elbow and not get called for an offensive foul. What the NBA wants people to learn is that if you are popular, you can get what you want.

LeBron supporting the Yankees
Even though he has spent most of his life in Ohio

It gets even harder to root for somebody who exaggerates contacts. For someone who is built like an all pro linebacker at 260 pounds of muscle, he cries like a kicker. No matter how insignificant the contact is, expect James to complain. He will often grab his mouth or flop to to the floor like a child in a tantrum in order to get what he wants. James often yells "Heeeeey!" to the officials and the refs call a late foul on the defender to appease the King. He has established himself as one of the biggest whiners in the league.