Game 2: Heat v Bulls tonight ~ Go Bulls! Beat the Heat!

On Sunday night, I went to the movies rather than watch Game 1 of the Miami Heat v Chicago Bulls series.  Part of it was poor planning on my part.  However, when I realized my "mistake" I decided I'd follow through on movie night as opposed to watch the game since I thought the game wouldn't be a good one and I wanted to catch up with my friend, Megan (aka Pita).

As soon as the movie, ended I ran home to check the score and watch the end of the game.  I landed in front of the TV with 8 minutes left in the game, and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the score of the game.  The Bulls were up ~ BIG.  It was a beautiful sight! 

I sat perched in front of my TV in disbelief as the Bulls fought for rebounds and played extraordinary defense.  I also watched Taj Gibson deliver two major exclamation points when he put "up" (i.e. or is it "down") two massive dunks. 

The final score was 103-82.  The Bulls won.

Sure it was only Game 1, but it still counts.  The Bulls made quite a statement.  Tonight is Game 2, and of course Coach Erik Spoelstra will make adjustments.  I'm sure the Heat won't lie down tonight.  I've said it before, and I'll write it again.  I like Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and Dwyane Wade.  I just can't root for LeBron or Chris Bosh.

It should be a good one in Chicago...  Make no mistake.  I will not be at the movies...  I can't wait to see what Derrick Rose and his squad do tonight.

Oh, and for those of you that don't watch PTI, check out Michael Wilbon and this clip.  It's awesome! 




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The Wirk visits the Pardon the Interruption (PTI) set

What did you do on your 4th of July holiday from work?  I took advantage of the day off to catch up with friends and visit one of them at work.  I went to the Pardon the Interruption set with my friend, Neville, to see our friend Michael Wilbon shoot PTI.  ****  Tony Kornheiser wasn't there, so for those of you that want a TK story ~ sorry, you're out of luck.  Bob Ryan filled in for him.

Actually, there really is no story that I'm going to write about now.  I live for our round table discussions and of course we discussed NBA free agency along with other headlines, but that's private talk amongst friends.  If you're keeping up with the blog or me at all, you know that I'm working on expanding my audience and waiting to hear back on another project that I'm "wirking" on.  In the interim, I'm living and working as usual ~ and as always, "living the dream".

It was great to catch up with friends I hadn't seen in a while, and fun to see how PTI makes it into your homes.  I'd seen the show shot on the Ocean Drive in the days preceding the Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, but it's much different to see it in studio.

The PTI in-studio set

I shared a couple of pictures of my visit yesterday with some friends, and I wasn't surprised at their reactions.  So many people love Pardon the Interruption.  Seriously.  What's not to like?  It's a great show, with great talent, and the hosts keep it moving.  It's brilliant.

I'm extremely lucky to have such great friends that support me and share my passion for sports.  Life is good!

FYI - If I ever go again, I'm bringing a cardboard cutout of my face for the background...  Consider yourselves warned :-P  I just need to buy a printer (i.e. or get one as a gift).

Lastly, if any of you do anything fun and sports/music/travel related for work that I can come and check out, send me an email:  thewirk@gmail.com.  You never know, I'm always looking for new, fun things to do!


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