Gameday in Orlando!
April 22, 9:34 a.m.

Game 2--Tonight at 7:30 on The Score.

Am I concerned about this series after one game? No. I am not one to believe in the "sky is falling" attitude that is prevailing. If the Raps get this game tonight the complexion of the series changes dramatically. If they don't then we'll have reason to start thinking otherwise.

What adjustments will the Raps make. Will they play Dwight Howard even up? Will the Raps change their approach to double teams?

Will Rashard Lewis be able to handle Chris Bosh as he did in the opener? Lewis exerted so much energy on the defensive end against Bosh he made only one shot after the first quarter.

Will Jameer Nelson be able to duplicate his play from Sunday?

I do have a prediction... No way - no way the Magic drain nine three balls in the first quarter. If they do, I will personally deliver Blizzards to our great CCI readers!

No way the Magic score 43 in the first quarter, either.

I don't see both Ford and Calderon having off nights together.

How I spent my Monday in Orlando? My crown fell out so I had the pleasure of sitting in the Dentist's office for an hour or so. On Wednesday I return to Toronto and I may have root canal surgery. Nice. What's that saying? "No pain-no gain" Yeah, right.

Quite honestly I was NOT expecting a 30-point Cleveland blowout over Washington. LeBron was everywhere and did everything. The Wizards were undisciplined. Brendan Haywood should be suspended for one game for a cheap shot on LeBron. Had the NBA lost one of its BIGGEST stars on a play like that, it would have been a mockery.

T-Mac may be going home early - again. Do the Rockets miss Rafer Alston? No question. He's a better player than people think or care to admit.

What a difference a year makes for Kobe. On Monday he told reporters he wants to remain a Laker:

"I love the weather. I love my '63 drop-top Impala. I love the 405 [freeway]. I love my guys." (courtesy AP).

As expected Scott Skiles was named coach of the Bucks.

As expected Manu Ginobilli won the NBA' s Sixth Man Award.

David Boston? David Boston? Are you kidding me?

My Cubs are on a roll... So are the White Sox.

Just a thought off the top of my bald head... Will the Texas Rangers ever win or even appear in a World Series? Do you care?

The good Carey Price showed up for Montreal.

I wish I could have seen the Caps-Flyers game.

Love the feedback on my requests for new music for my I-POD. Thank you.

E-mail your thoughts/opinions to me directly at cswirsky@torontoraptors.com or call me at 416-815-6189.

Always a pleasure.