Spring Break
The Pro Side: NBA All-Star weekend highlights the sports world
Kevin Vellturo
Issue date: 2/13/09 Section: Sports
NBA
Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference, Sunday 9 p.m. on TNT
Although not so much a game as an offensive showcase, the NBA All-Star game is among the most fun All-Star games to watch in sports. In this year's match up, Shaq and Kobe will be on the same team for the first time since Shaq's days with the Lakers. Plus, where else would you get to see Yao Ming, Tim Duncan and Amare Stoudemire on the floor at the same time?
G-E-I-C-O Contest
It's not your average game of HORSE - well, OK, it is, but who doesn't want to see Joe Johnson, O.J. Mayo and Kevin Durant throw up some crazy shots?
NHL
San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils, Sunday 3 p.m. on NBC
The Sharks and the Devils come into the weekend as two of the best teams in the NHL, and this is a definite possibility for the Stanley Cup Finals match up. Joe Thornton has been outstanding for the Sharks this season, leading the team with 58 points.
NASCAR
Daytona 500, Sunday 3:20 p.m. on FOX
While I don't really watch NASCAR, the Daytona 500 is an event worth mentioning. Mark Martin, who drives a car with Tony the Tiger on it, and Martin Truex, Jr. captured the front row starting spots. Last year's winner, Ryan Newman, is in the field again, as is last year's points champion, Jimmie Johnson.
Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference, Sunday 9 p.m. on TNT
Although not so much a game as an offensive showcase, the NBA All-Star game is among the most fun All-Star games to watch in sports. In this year's match up, Shaq and Kobe will be on the same team for the first time since Shaq's days with the Lakers. Plus, where else would you get to see Yao Ming, Tim Duncan and Amare Stoudemire on the floor at the same time?
G-E-I-C-O Contest
It's not your average game of HORSE - well, OK, it is, but who doesn't want to see Joe Johnson, O.J. Mayo and Kevin Durant throw up some crazy shots?
NHL
San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils, Sunday 3 p.m. on NBC
The Sharks and the Devils come into the weekend as two of the best teams in the NHL, and this is a definite possibility for the Stanley Cup Finals match up. Joe Thornton has been outstanding for the Sharks this season, leading the team with 58 points.
NASCAR
Daytona 500, Sunday 3:20 p.m. on FOX
While I don't really watch NASCAR, the Daytona 500 is an event worth mentioning. Mark Martin, who drives a car with Tony the Tiger on it, and Martin Truex, Jr. captured the front row starting spots. Last year's winner, Ryan Newman, is in the field again, as is last year's points champion, Jimmie Johnson.
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