Pargo singlehandedly shot the Hornets back into the game often disregarding the flow of the offense to take on the

Pargo singlehandedly shot the Hornets back into the game, often disregarding the flow of the offense to take on the Spurs’ defenders alone. Pargo almost brought the Hornets all the way back. They came agonizingly close Pargo actually had an open look at a transition three-pointer that would have tied the game but it was not to be Pargo would finish the game with 18 points He needed 21 For now, experience prevailed. 3. NBA, Western Conference Finals Game 1: Lakers 89, Spurs 85 (5/21). But for how much longer would experience prevail? In the first half of this game and much of the third quarter, the answer looked to be “another year.” The Spurs were yet again dominant on the road, leading 65-45 at one point in the third quarter. Then Kobe Bryant decided he didn’t like how the game was turning Mamba absolutely took over. He scored at will and when the Spurs threw extra defenders at him out of desperation, Triple Ocho was more than happy to lob the ball up to Pau Gasol for an easy tap-in. 25 second-half points later, including a tie-breaking jumper with less than thirty seconds to play, the Lakers had won Game One Kobe was remarkable He was absolutely unstoppable. Most of his shots hardly even caused the net to move, let alone grazed the rim. Game oOe often sets the tone for a playoff series.

If that’s the case, then the Spurs might as well pack their bags because Kobe isn’t letting his best shot at a title without Shaq get away. 2. MLB: Red Sox 7, Royals 0 (5/19). Most people know the story by now. Less than two years ago, Red Sox’ pitcher Jon Lester was diagnosed with cancer. He fought it, beat it, and has continued to do remarkable things ever since. Last November, Lester started Game Four of the World Series, in which the Sox clinched the title. It was a remarkable team achievement for a remarkable survivor. But now the story has a new chapter, as last Monday Lester no-hit the Kansas City Royals. The scene at Fenway was magical and electric and you could tell from watching the Boston bench how much the players cared for Lester and all he has been through. There isn’t much I can add to the story that hasn’t been said already, but I will say this: Much has been made of how amazing it is that someone could survive cancer and pitch a no-hitter That’s absolutely right to a degree.

And that degree is that 99 percent of what is remarkable about Jon Lester’s story is that he survived cancer and is doing what he loves again. That he pitched a no-hitter is remarkable as well and more than anything it’s great that now everyone gets to hear Lester’s story one more time It is an inspiring story of perseverance and of hope. But that was true long before Lester recorded his first out last Monday night.                                             1. UEFA Champions League Final: Manchester United 2, Chelsea 1 (5/21). It’s hard to top Lester’s no-hitter Really, really hard. But there is perhaps no bigger worldwide sporting event than the UEFA Champions League Final. To say the least, this game lived up to the billing.