Back when this site was on the SBNation network, we made a concerted effort to stick to all things Buckeyes, and not write about other teams, college or pro. The network had blogs from just about every team\/sport out there, so we thought that writing about topics that weren’t related to Ohio State would be the equivalent of stepping on someone else’s turf.<\/p>\n
Three things have happened since we agreed to that stance.<\/p>\n
1) We’re not on the network anymore.
\n2) It’s spring, and there’s less OSU topics to cover daily.
\n3) I have an exclusive contract with Fox Sports Ohio and can’t discuss Buckeye football here, and I wanna write, dammit.<\/p>\n
So I hereby change that policy. The BBC is a Buckeye-centered blog, but we’ll discuss whatever the hell we want from now on. When the Buckeye news hits, we’ll be all over it….but we’re going to expand the horizons a bit, too.<\/p>\n
With that, comes discussion of the Cleveland Cavaliers (yay).<\/p>\n
Tonight, the Cavs take on Atlanta is a virtually meaningless game. Cleveland has secured the #1 seed, and there is nothing left to gain. Same thing goes for the Hawks and their #3 slot being solid. This is the time for the main superstars to get some rest and prepare for Game 1 of the first round.<\/p>\n
So, even though Shaquille O’Neal is activated and ready to play again, we won’t see him tonight. Same thing for LeBron James. I’m willing to bet that the rest of the starters get about 20 minutes in before they hit the bench.<\/p>\n
The only genuine interest in the NBA tonight comes from two other teams. If Chicago wins tonight at Charlotte, the Bulls get the 8th seed and will be our first-round playoff opponent. If Chicago loses, and the Toronto Raptors win at home against the Knicks, we’ll play Toronto in the first round.<\/p>\n
If both Chicago and Toronto lose, we get the Bulls.<\/p>\n
The playoffs begin Saturday, but we’ll see when our first game is sometime tomorrow. If it’s against Chicago, expect a Sunday 1pm or 330pm tipoff. More potential viewers will give us the prime Sunday time slot.<\/p>\n
Frankly, I want the Bulls. The perfect playoff run is being setup for us, and I want it.<\/p>\n
Round 1 – Chicago. Revenge for all those Michael Jordan nightmares
\nRound 2 – Boston. They’re the 4th seed and in line to face us in the Conference Semifinals. Revenge for two years ago.
\nRound 3 – Orlando. Do I need to explain the revenge factor?
\nThe Finals – L.A. Lakers. Let’s settle this once and for all.<\/p>\n
OR<\/p>\n
The Finals – San Antonio. Revenge for 2007.<\/p>\n
Either way, this weekend begins the quest for what Clevelanders deserve. A championship.<\/p>\n
While you’re waiting….here’s a present for Cavalier fans everywhere.\u00a0 Rasheed Wallace scored on his own basket last night with nobody around him.\u00a0 Savor it.\u00a0 Nom nom nom.
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