[BluesDuke]

All kidding aside, I used to live an hour north of Sacramento, and went there often enough for one or another thing (shopping, et. al.), and the only unpleasant thing I ever really found about it was its primary business - the state government. Dismiss that and Sacramento is actually a nice little city, even if it's a little too landlocked for my seaside-loving tastes.

I caught the fourth quarter after a day of baseball watching. I was frankly amazed that the Kings had turned up with such trouble at the line, and that they weren't able to take some of the load off Bibby's shoulders, but that, I think, came to experience. The Lakers had the experience advantage when it came to crunch time. The Kings gave them a grand battle through the series, though, and if anything it actually gives the Lakers a huge advantage going in against the upstart Nets. And don't be surprised if the Kings are back in it next year. They are an excellent basketball team. But they're not the Lakers.

[diamond6]

Agree with you on all counts. Sacramento is a nice town, absent the liberal politicians who have taken over. The Kings did themselves proud. The only thing you can fault them on today is that they didn't make the freethrows. That is a sign of inexperience.

[RichInOC]

True enough, Duke. Give the Kings and their fans this, they've had a better year than Gray Davis...and they're a lot less irritating.