Where to Watch the 2010 NBA Playoffs in NYC
The NBA Playoff season has started and that can only mean one thing — eight months until we crown this season's champion. Not that the length is a drawback, a typical NBA playoff season has more drama and twists than an episode of Criss Angel: Mindfreak (seriously, have you seen that guy freak minds?) The solid field of 16 should deliver on that this season. The favorite of the field is obviously the Cavs, and if King James can pull down a ring, then you can most likely lock him up as best player of our generation. The Lakers would love to repeat but don't have the steam they had last year. The Magic shouldn't be counted out either, they have revenge on their mind after the Lakers brushed them off 4-1 last year. However, the aforementioned Cavs have some unfinished business with Howard and Co. after they dismissed the King in the 2009 semis.
While 11 of the 16 teams competing are back from last year, the ingredients are completely different. The inevitable run by a sleeper team will happen, my money being on the Trailblazers or the Jazz. There are last years emotions in the mix, the league's best player is in a contract year and no one is guaranteed a spot in the finals. There are a lot of games to watch, but all have potential to contain one of these:
or one of these:
There should be a lot to talk about this season so get out there and catch a game or two.
Where We're Watching
The Hill
416 Third Ave (Between 29th and 30th Street)
The Forum
127 Fourth Avenue (Between 12th and 13th Street)Lakers fans often find there way to this friendly bar to watch Kobe and Co. play.
Standings
43 E 7th Street (Between 2nd Ave & Taras Shevchenko Pl)
The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd Avenue (Between 75th and 76th Street)
The Hairy Monk
337 Third Avenue (Between 24th & 25th Street)
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