Good news/bad news on the Apple TV front. Good news: Apple TV will soon support YouTube viewing via Apple update (not 3rd-party hacks). More good news: you can order a 160GB hard drive now for your Apple TV from the Apple Store. Bad news: why couldn’t I order that hard drive when my Apple TV came out earlier this year? Talk about breaking the news of your early adopters.
In other news, the Pistons look deeply flawed. I thought the best part of their team was the trifecta of guard/forwards in Tayshaun, Chauncey and Rip. Those three have taken turns looking ghastly against the Cavaliers this year, with generally two out of the three off their game. And the rejuvenated Webber? Gone. He looks like he is 45. Here are a couple columns from Brian at MGoBlog on the Pistons, covering games 2 and 4. Tha Rolla also sent me a column from TNT’s Steve Kerr that is worth reading, much as he is worth listening to on the broadcasts.
On the topic of NBA officiating, I do not agree with the MGoBlogger that Rip’s defense at the end of Game 2 was a foul. Maybe if I watched the clip a lot more, I would agree, but not as of now. In general, the officiating has been OK–I don’t see it as a reason for the Pistons’ two consecutive losses. One question I would pose: Are all the strips and turnovers created by the Cavs due to active defense, quick hands and ponderous Pistons, or are they getting away with a lot more chopping than normal? I do not know the answer to that, haven’t had the chance for film review. Given how slow Chauncey has looked, maybe the Cavs are playing great defense.
One thing I do know: it would be embarrassing to lose to a coach, in Mike Brown, who looks like the bad cop from Payback.