Sprawl Classic?

"So much for the Hallway Series, huh?"
- Ernie Johnson

"For those of you looking for a Clippers-Lakers series... FORGET ABOUT IT."
- Steve Levy

E.J. and Levy probably made a bunch on 12-year-olds cry by exclaiming that with such enthusiasm. Fortunately, they probably also made ESPN, TNT, Bill Simmons, ABC, Jack Nicholson, Stephen A. Smith, Arash Markazi, Scoop Jackson, Disney, TBS, Ted Turner, Michael Eisner, etc. shed tears as well.

There will be no lucrative showdown between the two Los Angeles teams. Thanks to Phoenix working the Lakers for 48 minutes, we'll get a much less anticipated matchup between the Suns and the Clippers. Looks like all those columns written after Game 4 will be swept under the rug. I only wish I could hear sports talk radio tomorrow in the City of Angels...

Unfortunately for me, I can't sarcastically call the L.A./L.A. showdown the Sprawl Classic. Oh well. Small price to pay!