Kobe Tells SI Lakers Will Make Playoffs

Well you have to give Kobe Bryant credit he has a lot of confidence in himself and his team it seems. In an interview for Sports Illustrated Kobe Bryant tells the magazine that the Lakers will make the playoffs and he fears no team in the Western Conference. Is this idle talk or does Kobe really believe that his team is going to be that good later this season.

Now I will agree with Kobe Bryant that the Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs, but that is as far as my predicting will go with them. Yes, the Lakers have Kobe, but that is all really. Dwight Howard cannot be counted on and you do not know what you are getting with Steve Nash on a nightly basis. Howard disappears in games and when you get to the playoffs that cannot happen.

I admire Kobe for his confidence, but in reality they will be a first round loser plain and simple. You just cannot turn it on and off when you want in the NBA. There are two many good teams in the Western Conference and the Lakers are just average at best Kobe.

NHL Hockey Schedule February 21, 2013

Winnipeg
Carolina
7:00pm ET

Buffalo
Toronto
7:00pm ET

Florida
Philadelphia
7:00pm ET

New Jersey
Washington
7:00pm ET

Boston
Tampa Bay
7:30pm ET

Columbus
Detroit
7:30pm ET

NY Islanders
Montreal
7:30pm ET

NY Rangers
Ottawa
7:30pm ET

Vancouver
Dallas
8:30pm ET

Minnesota
Edmonton
9:30pm ET

NBA Schedule February 21, 2013

Miami
Chicago
8:00pm ET

San Antonio
LA Clippers
10:30pm ET

NBA Scores February 20, 2013

New York 91
Indiana 125
Final

Detroit 105
Charlotte 99
Final

Memphis 88
Toronto 82
Final

Miami 103
Atlanta 90
Final

Philadelphia 87
Minnesota 94
Final

Oklahoma City 119
Houston 122
Final

New Orleans 100
Cleveland 105
Final

Brooklyn 97
Milwaukee 94
Final

Orlando 96
Dallas 111
Final

Boston 99
LA Lakers 113
Final

Phoenix 98
Golden State 108
Final

Will Danica Crack Under The Pressure Of Being On The Pole

Danica Patrick has done something no other woman has done and that is get the pole for The Daytona 500. Now you have to give her credit no easy task for anyone and she did it and now all the weight is on her shoulders. I'm sure Danica wants to prove it was not luck and be in contention at the end.

Pressure is something that is tough to measure. Certain people handle pressure better then others do. Danica will find out the pressue at a Daytona 500 is sky high. Expectations are high for Danica since she took the pole. Getting knocked out the race early will be a very big disappointment for her. If she can handle the pressure she should do great in The Daytona 500.

Should The Boston Celtics Trade Kevin Garnett?

The Boston Celtics have been getting older for a number of years now and it is time to rebuild them. Now they have a few trade pieces and one of them happens to be Kevin Garnett. Do you trade a guy like Kevin Garnett or give him the respect he deserves for all the years he has given your organization?

There are really no easy answers to this question. Yes, you want to give Kevin Garnett all the respect he deserves and to retire as a Celtic. On the other hand it is a business and you must look out for business first. It's  tough call and no matter how it plays out someone will win and someone will lose.

If I was the Boston Celtics I would keep KG and let him retire a Boston Celtic because that is the right thing to do. It may not help your organization right now, but down the line you will be glad you did. Keeping KG in Celtic green right now makes perfect sense, but will they listen or do what is best for business. I guess we will find out very soon.

Rock Unveils New WWE Belt On Raw

You got to love professional wrestling has it does give you some great moments to watch. This past Monday The Rock showcased his new belt on RAW. It was an impressive looking belt and fitting for The Rock. It seems new champions always Iike to get a new design on the belt after they win it. Below is the video from Raw check it out!