Arghh

Great win last night in Detroit...by the Red Wings.

I actually split my time between the two sports, recording them both. I watched the second half of the hoops game afterwards, which totally took the thrill out of the Wings' impressive Game 1 triumph. The Celtics looked great last night, props to them. Just a few thoughts about the game:

• In a statement meant to win friends among this blog's readers, let me state the obvious: Kevin Garnett is playing like the MVP he is. He's been great on both sides of the ball and I remain in awe of his abilities. He still has some things to prove in this postseason, but he's been just fantastic in this series so far.
• Am worried about the Chauncellor. The second game of three in which he was totally ineffective. Maybe it's the hamstring, but it's disconcerting when you consider how poorly he played in the Pistons final series in last few seasons. He's gotta get it going, he got outplayed badly by Rondo last night.
• Still lovin' Stuckey and Dyess, the only players playing up to potential.
• Favorite play of the game was when Maxiell stuffed KG. Too bad it was negated by a rushed crazy shot on the other end and then KG completely outsmarting him the next time around.
  
• Yo Sheed--no one expects you to outplay Garnett, just be somewhere in the range. You CANNOT be outplayed by Kendrick Perkins, though. Let's get it together.

In all, a disappointing game, but I expect Detroit to play much better on Monday, they should win, making this a deep series.

And because I know you all care, I think the Wings will have a tough game on Monday, too. They kind of embarrassed the Pens, who are too good not to respond.