2009 NBA Finals
This likely wasn't the NBA Finals matchup you were hoping for (Lebron FAIL), but it'll be more than enough excuse to hit the bars with your friends. Call it what you will – David vs. Goliath, the ex-Shaq finals, the Disney series – but this year’s NBA Finals pits one of the most storied franchises in sports vs. a scrappy band of stars making their second Finals appearance in franchise history.
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to the Finals for a league record 30th appearance -- their 6th in this decade! -- and Kobe Bryant and Conference Finals star Lamar Odom are eager to redeem themselves after last year’s disappointing loss to the Celtics. The Orlando Magic are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their franchise and Dwight Howard and the gang are ready to play spoiler once more after beating the defending champion Celtics and the Eastern Conference 1 seed Cavaliers.
The series begins in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 4 at 9:00pm and continues on Sunday, June 7 at 8:00pm, Tuesday, June 9 at 9:00pm and Thursday, June 11 at 9:00pm. We’ll be watching. Will you?
Why We're Watching
The 2009 NBA Finals Drinking Game
Posted by Ted on Mon, June 08, 2009 - 7:51am EDTWant to make Lakers vs. Magic more palatable? Here you go --- the 2009 NBA Finals drinking game. Read More
The Best of Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard
Posted by Ted on Thu, June 04, 2009 - 8:48am EDTNo matter how or where you consume the NBA Finals, and no matter who ultimately becomes the MVP of the series, these two are going to dominate. A look now at some of their best moments. Read More
Five Things To Look For During the NBA Finals
Posted by Ted on Mon, June 01, 2009 - 1:50pm EDTWhen the NBA Finals begin on Thursday, June 4, you'll likely be at a bar -- if not for Game 1, then for some future editions. What will you discuss? Here we go now. Read More
Where We're Watching
Lansdowne Rd
599 10th AvenueWhile we know that the trek to 10th Ave can seem too far sometimes, consider Lansdowne Road. There are a lot of upsides: beer towers ($30, regardless of brand), a weekly promotion where if a certain ... Read More
Mudville 9
126 Chambers StreetStep off the Chambers St subway and catch a whiff of Mudville 9's award-winning flavored wings and barbeque (did we mention the $23 all-you-can-consume wings, fries and pitchers?). Follow your nose ... Read More
Southern Hospitality
1460 Second AveThe place formerly known as "Justin Timberlake's restaurant" is full of real southern charm, so where better to enjoy game day? Southern Hospitality, the ultimate Memphis BBQ joint, opens early and ... Read More
The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd AvenueThe Stumble Inn is brought to us by some familiar friends - the same guys who operate UWS stallwarts Gin Mill and Jake's Dillemma and Village favorites Off the Wagon and Down the Hatch. In keeping ... Read More
Village Pourhouse - Upper West Side
982 Amsterdam AvenueThere are two "Village Pour Houses:" in the East Village and the Upper West Side. Both are perennial favorites for watching sports, as they offer all the major sports packages and are the homes to ... Read More
