VirginiaHuguenot
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The Washington Wizards won their first playoff series in 23 years against the Chicago Bulls, 4-2.
Yippee!!
Yippee!!
NBA Playoffs
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Anton Bruckner
Puritan Board Professor
poor wizards 
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:VirginiaHuguenot
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Ok, so the Wizards are down 0-3 to the Heat. No problem. After all, if the Boston Red Sox can beat the Yankees that way, surely the Wiz can handle the Shaq-less Heat. In fact, I'm confident that Eddie Jordan planned it this way to inspire his team to victory.
We've got 'em right where we want 'em, MUHAAHAAAA!!
We've got 'em right where we want 'em, MUHAAHAAAA!!
Scott Bushey
Puritanboard Commissioner
If the Heat win the next game against Washington, I believe it will be the first time in NBA hx that two playoff teams have been actually swept.
Joseph Ringling
Puritan Board Freshman
How many more games is Shaq supposed to miss? They are Champs if he's healthy In my humble opinion.
The Spurs and Heat would be my ideal finals.
The Spurs and Heat would be my ideal finals.
VirginiaHuguenot
Puritanboard Librarian
Now we know what Shaq is up to off the court...
Undercover Officer Shaq Is on Patrol
Thu May 26, 2005 (AP)
MIAMI - He's Shaquille O'Neal, basketball star and undercover officer.
The 7-foot-1, 325-pound Miami Heat center, who has a fascination with law enforcement, was recently sworn in as a U.S. deputy marshal. He spent six hours on a Saturday afternoon with Miami Beach police investigators helping with cases.
O'Neal has joined a Department of Justice task force that tracks down sexual predators who target children on the Internet.
He is becoming familiar with the techniques and software that officers use to track down the predators, said Miami Beach Police Chief Don De Lucca. And he spends countless hours on his home computer, logging into the police network and learning the ropes.
"I put a lot into it, and when I am done playing, I plan on going undercover and then being the sheriff or chief of police somewhere, either Miami or Orlando, I don't know yet," O'Neal said recently.
After being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to Miami, O'Neal contacted Miami Beach police about becoming a reserve officer. He drops by the department regularly for one-on-one instruction, speaks to De Lucca at least once a week, and is a few training hours shy of being certified to make arrests, conduct search warrants and carry a .40-caliber pistol.
"Everyone knows the love I have for the people who defend the streets and the people who defend our country, the armed forces, the Army, Navy, Marines. I want to do something like that, help the community," O'Neal said. "I want to really learn the business."
O'Neal has been interested in law enforcement since he was a teen. He was raised by a stepfather who was an Army sergeant. Two of his uncles worked in law enforcement.
While playing for the Lakers, he went through the police academy and became a reserve officer with the Los Angeles Port Police.
During the 2000 offseason, he rode along with the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida. They recovered three stolen cars and made a handful of arrests.
"Shaq's interest in police work is very real," De Lucca said. "He'd be a great undercover guy.
"Obviously, we're not going to send him out to buy dope, but he can do surveillance, he can do Internet crimes. He has an incredible thirst for information, he's street-smart, and he's a communicator and leader. I just hope it's not my job he comes after, or I'm in trouble."
Undercover Officer Shaq Is on Patrol
Thu May 26, 2005 (AP)
MIAMI - He's Shaquille O'Neal, basketball star and undercover officer.
The 7-foot-1, 325-pound Miami Heat center, who has a fascination with law enforcement, was recently sworn in as a U.S. deputy marshal. He spent six hours on a Saturday afternoon with Miami Beach police investigators helping with cases.
O'Neal has joined a Department of Justice task force that tracks down sexual predators who target children on the Internet.
He is becoming familiar with the techniques and software that officers use to track down the predators, said Miami Beach Police Chief Don De Lucca. And he spends countless hours on his home computer, logging into the police network and learning the ropes.
"I put a lot into it, and when I am done playing, I plan on going undercover and then being the sheriff or chief of police somewhere, either Miami or Orlando, I don't know yet," O'Neal said recently.
After being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to Miami, O'Neal contacted Miami Beach police about becoming a reserve officer. He drops by the department regularly for one-on-one instruction, speaks to De Lucca at least once a week, and is a few training hours shy of being certified to make arrests, conduct search warrants and carry a .40-caliber pistol.
"Everyone knows the love I have for the people who defend the streets and the people who defend our country, the armed forces, the Army, Navy, Marines. I want to do something like that, help the community," O'Neal said. "I want to really learn the business."
O'Neal has been interested in law enforcement since he was a teen. He was raised by a stepfather who was an Army sergeant. Two of his uncles worked in law enforcement.
While playing for the Lakers, he went through the police academy and became a reserve officer with the Los Angeles Port Police.
During the 2000 offseason, he rode along with the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida. They recovered three stolen cars and made a handful of arrests.
"Shaq's interest in police work is very real," De Lucca said. "He'd be a great undercover guy.
"Obviously, we're not going to send him out to buy dope, but he can do surveillance, he can do Internet crimes. He has an incredible thirst for information, he's street-smart, and he's a communicator and leader. I just hope it's not my job he comes after, or I'm in trouble."
Solo Christo
Puritan Board Freshman
Boy, I can't wait to see that episode of COPS! Just the look on the criminal's face when Shaq comes after them, that'll be priceless! 
VirginiaHuguenot
Puritanboard Librarian
Spurs v. Pistons!
VirginiaHuguenot
Puritanboard Librarian
Spurs are up 2-0.
...and Phil Jackson is returning to coach the Lakers!
...and Phil Jackson is returning to coach the Lakers!
VirginiaHuguenot
Puritanboard Librarian
Well, it's down to Game 7. Who's gonna win?
Joseph Ringling
Puritan Board Freshman
I'm going with the Spurs.
ChristianasJourney
Puritan Board Sophomore
From 45 minutes south of the Palace, home of the Pistons...
I'll be watching...though I'm not sure my heart can take it.
I'll be watching...though I'm not sure my heart can take it.
VirginiaHuguenot
Puritanboard Librarian
And the season crown goes to the Spurs. Congrats San Antonio!
Go Pacers!
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