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Isang linggo na lang, back to Claret ang lahat ng estudyante...
Dapat isulit na ang huling linggo ng bakasyon..

Hmm... ano kaya section ko?!? honor section ba ulit?.. sa June 7 or 8 pa kasi malalaman kung anong section.. Sinu-sino kaya ang mga kaklase ko sa huling taon sa Claret? "We'll see.."

VACATIONisCOMINGtoANend
-kArLc®-

2009 NBA Finals Preview

When the season began in October, there were 30 teams with different stories and the same goal of bringing a championship to their respective franchises. After six months of battles during the regular season, only 16 teams remain to compete in the First Round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. But in the Second Round, only 8 teams remain. Then in the Conference Finals, 4 teams were still alive. And after all was over, there were two teams. One representing the West, the other representing the East.

And it all goes down to one final showdown..

2009 NBA FINALS

In this year's NBA Finals, the Western Conference Champion Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Eastern Conference Champions Orlando Magic, in this best-of-7 series. For more about this matchup, here's the:

TALE OF THE TAPE
DWIGHT HOWARD
2009 Defensive Player of the Year
vs
KOBE BRYANT
2008 Most Valuable Player

WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSLOS ANGELES LAKERS
Championships: 14 (5 in Minneapolis)
Finals Apperance: 30th
Regular Season Record: 65-17 (0.793)
Overall Rank: 2nd
West Rank: 1st
Division Rank: 1st
First Round: def. (8) Jazz (4-1)
Second Round: def. (5) Rockets (4-3)
West Finals: def. (2) Nuggets (4-2)
Coach: Phil Jackson
Key Players: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom
X-Factors: Trevor Ariza, Shannon Brown, Andrew Bynum, Jordan Farmar
Key Injuries: None

EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

ORLANDO MAGIC
Championships: 0
Finals Apperance: 2nd
Regular Season Record: 59-23 (0.720)
Overall Rank: 4th
East Rank: 3rd
Division Rank: 1st
First Round: def. (6) 76ers (4-2)
Second Round: def. (2) Celtics (4-3)
East Finals: def. (1) Cavaliers (4-2)
Coach: Stan Van Gundy
Key Players: Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu
X-Factors: Mickael Pietrus, Rafer Alston, Courtney Lee, Marcin Gortat
Key Injuries: Jameer Nelson

SEASON SERIES:
1st Game: LAL 103-106 ORL
2nd Game: ORL 109-103 LAL
ORL wins series 2-0

This is going to be a good NBA Finals between the Lakers who are looking for redemption after last year's defeat in the NBA Finals against the Celtics, and the Magic who are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1995 and are looking to bring Orlando it's first NBA Championship in their return in the NBA Finals.

As for my pick, I want the Magic to win in this Finals, because the Lakers already had 14 championships in the rafters, the Magic have yet to enjoy the moments of being NBA Champions. The Lakers are a good team especially a guy named Kobe Bryant who has 3 championship in his name (with Shaq), but I'm going for the "underdog" in this series.

Once again, the big question is:
WHERE WILL AMAZING HAPPEN THIS YEAR?
WHO WILL BE CROWNED THE 2009 NBA CHAMPION?

Once again, I disabled replies on this blog. Haha.. so out of blog comments will never be heard..

THEREwillBEaNEWchampionFORsure.
LET'S GO MAGIC!
-kArLc-

Lebron "King" James buzzer beater vs Orlando Magic

WWE is moving to LA (from Denver), just because the Nuggets are still in the Playoffs

VS

WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT
vs
DENVER NUGGETS

What is the WWE thinking right now?? WWE was supposed to have Monday Night Raw in the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. But since the Denver Nuggets host Game 4 vs the Los Angeles Lakers on the same day and time as the WWE Raw event in Denver. The WWE announced they would move their programming for the week (Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW) to the Staples Center in Los Angeles (Home of the Lakers). As the WWE were literally "booted out" of Pepsi Center by the orders of Denver Nuggets' owner Mr. Kronke. For the Nuggets, they won Game 4 vs the Lakers 120-101 as J.R. Smith and Chauncey Billups scored 24 points each, as the Western Conference Finals is tied at 2-2. For the WWE, they moved RAW to L.A., and in one TV skit, they did a spoof of David Stern, Jerry Buss (Lakers owner), and Mr. Kronke (Nuggets owner) literally showing support for the Lakers.

"Note: If the Rockets faced the Nuggets, the Raw event would not disrupt the Western Conference Finals since Game 4 would be in Houston."

MOST OF THIS BLOG IS SCRIPTED. DON'T TAKE IT TOO SERIOUSLY LOL!

WWEmeetsNBA
-kArLc-

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2009 NBA Playoffs : Conference Finals + Rockets 2009 season review

From the 8 teams that started Round 2, only four teams remain (2 on each conference) as the Conference Finals starts. The winner of each conference finals will have the right to represent their conference in the 2009 NBA Finals this June. Games will be very tough on each side as every team will be working hard as teams try to advance to the NBA Finals and give their franchise a chance to be crowned the 2009 NBA Champions.

So here are the matchups for the Conference Finals:

1 LOS ANGELES LAKERS
1 Round 1: def. UTAH (4-1), Round 2: def. HOU (4-3)
2 DENVER NUGGETS
2 Round 1: def. NO (4-1), Round 2: def. DAL (4-1)
SEASON SERIES: LAL (3-1)



1 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
1 Round 1: def. DET (4-0), Round 2: def. ATL (4-0)
3 ORLANDO MAGIC
3 Round 1: def. PHI (4-2), Round 2: def. BOS (4-3)
SEASON SERIES: ORL (2-1)


My reaction to the conference finals matchups is that I am looking forward to what will happen in the Conference Finals on both sides. The Battle for the West between the Lakers and Nuggets is going to be a good matchup as Kobe & Co. will face off against 'Melo & Co. for a shot at the NBA Championship. I'm wondering if the Nuggets can use the extra rest they had in the 2nd round to their advantage against the Lakers who went to a Game 7 and won against an injury depleted Rockets team who did not have Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady playing. We'll see if Denver can keep this tremendous pace there enjoying. This is Denver's first time in the Western Conference Finals since 1985 when they also faced the Lakers, but lost in 5 games. But don't count the Lakers out since they still are a huge power in the West. Meanwhile in the Battle of the East between the Cavaliers and Magic. I am undecided since Cleveland has been cruising in this playoffs, sweeping their first 2 opponents in the playoffs, while the Magic knocked off the defending champion Celtics in Round 2, the momentum I think will favor the Magic since they knocked off the Celtics and they are back in the Eastern Conference Finals since 1996, but the Cavaliers have a powerful lineup led by LeBron James, the Magic have an answer vs LeBron as they are led by the highflying and shotblocking "man-child" Dwight Howard. Although I am undecided in this series, it's sure going to be a good series between this two powerful teams in the Eastern Conference as they fight for a shot at the 2009 NBA Finals.

Once again, the big question is:
WHERE WILL AMAZING HAPPEN THIS YEAR?
WITH BOSTON OUT, WHO WILL BE THE NEW NBA CHAMPION?

As for my beloved Houston Rockets, this has been a great season. Despite losing Game 7, the Rockets can be considered as winners, despite the many setbacks and injuries that have plagued the team all-season long (especially to T-Mac before the playoffs and Yao during Round 2). The Rockets were able to get out of the first round, and put the defending Western Conference Champion Lakers on the brink of elimination before eventually falling in Game 7. But the injuries to Yao and T-Mac had it's silver lining on the Rockets (besides the big three of Yao, T-Mac and Ron) as guys like Aaron Brooks, Shane Battier, Luis Scola, Carl Landry, Von Wafer, Kyle Lowry, Chuck Hayes, and the other Rockets picked up a lot of playoff experience that will be used on future playoff runs. I am now looking forward to a healthy Yao and T-Mac and a rejuvenated Rockets next season, and will be making a much deeper playoff run than this year. Maybe they can come out the NBA Champions next year, but anything can happen in the NBA.

Once again, I disabled replies on this blog. Haha.. so spammers and critics will never be heard..

LET'S GO ROCKETS!
THEREwillBEaNEWchampion
WHOwillBEtheCHAMPION?we'llSEE
-kArLc-

Clark (Mimosa) Experience..

Yesterday, our family together with relatives on my mother's side, went on an overnight R&R trip to Clark in Pampanga. It was my first time inside the former US Air Base, we stayed at the Montevista Resort inside Mimosa, the room (I mean the house) we stayed on was fully-airconditioned. We went swimming and played basketball inside the resort. It also got me a chance to get away from the computer and spend good quality time with family. It was a short R&R, we never got a chance to roam across Clark, but everything that we did during this short time was all worth it.

iLOVEtheHARLEMglobetrotters
-kArLc-

Start of Senior Year 2009-2010

Start:	Jun 8, '09 07:00a
Location:	Claret

Hayzz.... Back to Claret..... parang kapos summer... Ano kaya section ko?

Everyone thought it would be over, but it will go the DISTANCE.

SERIES WILL GO THE DISTANCE
ROCKETS WIN GAME 6!
FORCE GAME 7 vs LAKERS

Prior to Game 6, most NBA fans thought the series between the Lakers and Rockets would end with the Lakers winning Game 6 against the injury depleted Rockets and advancing to the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets.

Once again, the Rockets showed the resiliency that we have seen during this playoff run against the Lakers, as they won Game 6 with the score 95-80. The Rockets force a Game 7 against the Lakers in Los Angeles. Aaron Brooks led the Rockets with 26 points and 4 assists, after scoring only 14 points in Game 5 where they lost by 40 points (78-118). Luis Scola added 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Carl Landry added 15 points and 7 rebounds on 6-6 from the field. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 32 points, but was held to 11-27 from the field (1-5 from downtown). Both the Lakers and Rockets will be in a "WIN or GO HOME" situation as the winner of Game 7 would advance to the Western Conference Finals against the Nuggets, while the losing team ends their playoff run.

This series will go the distance. Now I believe that they can make a deeper playoff run, even without Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. The playoff experience the Rockets are getting right now are useful for future playoff runs. Just like in Game 4 they showed a lot of resiliency, I just hope they can steal Game 7 in Los Angeles so that they would send a huge shockwave across the NBA. Most people (especially sportscasters) would think the Lakers would win on Monday (Sunday in the USA), but despite the odds stacked against the Rockets. I believe that they would defy the odds and shock the basketball world once again.

LET'S GO ROCKETS!
BEAT L.A.!
WIN GAME 7!
-kArLc®-

Houston Rockets Playoffs Highlights vs. Blazers 4/24/2009

YouTube - Houston Rockets Playoffs Highlights vs. Blazers 4/18/2009

No Yao, T-Mac and Deke, STILL ROCKETS WIN!!

NO T-MAC....... NO DEKE.... NO YAO....
NO PROBLEM!
ROCKETS WIN GAME 4!
EQUALIZE SERIES vs LAKERS

After everyone heard the news yesterday that Yao Ming would be out of the Playoffs with a knee injury. Once again (like in other injuries the Rockets endured), many people now think that the Rockets amazing playoff run would come to an end against the "less-injured" Lakers (in 5 games).

But like the previous injuries that the Rockets have endured in recent years. The Rockets showed a lot of RESILIENCE AND HEART as the Rockets tied their series against the Lakers with a 99-87 victory in Game 4 of the best of 7 Western Conference Semi-finals. The Rockets force a Game 6 back in Houston.

Ron Artest played in Game 4, but he only manage to score 8 points, despite struggling offensively, he pulled of 10 rebounds. The heroes of the game were Aaron Brooks and Shane Battier, Brooks scored 34 points, while shooting 12-20 from the field (4-9 from downtown). Battier, meanwhile scored 23 points, while shooting 5-10 from downtown (6-12 from the field). Luis Scola and Chuck Hayes combined for 23 rebounds.

Kobe Bryant in Game 4, was held to only 15 points on 7-17 shooting. As the defense of Artest, Battier and Chuck Hayes prevented Kobe from taking over in Game 4, and the Lakers struggled offensively as they only shot 44.7% from the field while scoring 87 points which is their lowest point output in the 2009 NBA Playoffs.

I can say right now is that the Houston Rockets are the most resilient team that you will ever see. Even though they may never win the championship, or win this series. No other team responds to a lot of adversity better than this team. Congratulations on the win, and I hope that your playoff run continues in the future.

I am proud to be a Rockets fan, in this country where people who watch the NBA support strong teams like the Lakers, Celtics, or Cavaliers. I will be a Houston Rockets fan no matter what happens.

LET'S GO ROCKETS!!
BEAT L.A.!!
WIN GAME 5!!
-kArLc®-

UPCAT Filing

Start:	May 11, '09 1:00p
Location:	Claret

Originally, this was scheduled for May 8, but due to Typhoon Emong. It was rescheduled on this day

kArLc® Reacts: Yao Ming's Playoff-ending injury

YAO MING OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS

Could it get worse for my beloved Houston Rockets, well the worst did happen. Yao Ming is now out for the rest of the 2009 NBA Playoffs due to a hairline fracture on his left foot. This was found after an earlier diagnosis showed that he suffered a left ankle sprain during the Rockets' Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers 108-94. Although no surgery is required, he would be out for 2-3 months.

My reaction to this injury is that I am now questioning myself on how long the Rockets would last in the Playoffs without Yao Ming. And right now the Rockets have no legitimate center (Deke got injured in the first round vs Portland). I still hope that they can BEAT L.A. without Yao and T-Mac. Because we trust RON ARTEST, but if they would bow out of the playoffs. That would hurt a little, but I will be happy this year, because they got out of the first round.

BEAT L.A.
WIN IT FOR YAO
LET'S GO ROCKETS
-kArLc®-

2009 NBA Playoffs : Round 2

After starting the 2009 NBA Playoffs with 16 teams who are aspiring to be NBA Champions. Only 8 teams remain in the road to the NBA Finals. The 2nd Round begins, where games will be even tougher than the first round as teams will try to make it to the Conference Finals.

So here are the matchups for the Secound Round:
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1 LOS ANGELES LAKERS - First Round: def. UTAH (4-1)
5 HOUSTON ROCKETS - First Round: def. POR (4-2)
SEASON SERIES: LAL (4-0)
6 DALLAS MAVERICKS - First Round: def. SA (4-1)
2 DENVER NUGGETS - First Round: def. NO (4-1)
SEASON SERIES: DEN (4-1)

EASTERN CONFERENCE
1 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS - First Round: def. DET (4-0)
4 ATLANTA HAWKS - First Round: def. MIA (4-3)
SEASON SERIES: CLE (3-1)
3 ORLANDO MAGIC - First Round: def. PHI (4-2)
2 BOSTON CELTICS - First Round: def. CHI (4-3)
SEASON SERIES: TIED (2-2)

My reaction to the 2nd Round Matchups is finally the Rockets advance to the next round for the first time in 12 years. Now they will face the "mighty" Los Angeles Lakers. I believe they can pull of a surprise against these Lakers, the odds may be stacked against the Rockets, but in a never say die attitude. I believe they can pull a surprise against LA. As for the other matchups, I am surprised that the Mavs pulled an upset against the Spurs in the 1st Round, they can pull a surprise against the 2nd seed Nuggets. As the East went into order as the top 4 teams in the regular season are in the 2nd round.

Once again, the big question is:
WHERE WILL AMAZING HAPPEN THIS YEAR?

Once again, I disabled replies on this blog. Haha.. so spammers and critics will never be heard..

LET'S GO ROCKETS!
GET RED!
BEAT LA! KOBE SUCKS!
KOBE BRYANT will be eaten A-LIVEH!!!!
-kArLc-

ROCKETS ADVANCE!, BRING ON THE LAKERS!

FINALLY! ROCKETS ADVANCE!
WIN SERIES VS PORTLAND 4-2!
BRING ON KOBE & THE LAKERS!

The Houston Rockets are going to the second round for the first time since 1997 after they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 92-76 to win the series 4-2. Ron Artest lead the Rockets in Game 6 scoring 27 points, while Yao Ming scored 17 points, 10 rebounds. The Trail Blazers were led by LaMarcus Aldrige who scored 26 points, Brandon Roy scored 22 points as the Blazers came into the playoffs as the youngest team to play in this year's playoffs and their inexperience showed during the series where they lost Game 1 at home, then lose all 3 games in Houston. The Rockets will go on to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.

Right now, I am 100% happy that the Rockets advance to the next round and end their streak of first round exits. But still there is a long way to go if they would become NBA Champions. Thank the Portland Trail Blazers for a thrilling series and we hope to see them again in the playoffs next season.

Now the chants of BEAT LA! and KOBE SUCKS! are in my head and I will do "smashmouth" on my friends who are Laker fans. As the playoff run continues for our beloved Rockets. Can they pull a huge surprise against the top seed in the West? Despite the odds stacked against the much favored-Lakers, I believe they can give them a run for their money.

GAME 1
Rockets @ Lakers
May 5, 2009

HOW SWEET IT IS!
WINNINGisSWEET
-kArLc-