Approximately 2000 fans high on life, Derek Fisher three-pointers, and almost certainly, drugs and alcohol hit the streets of East Los Angeles on Thursday night to celebrate the Lakers’ big Game 4 win over the Orlando Magic. Yes, apparently even dimwitted rioters understand the importance of "stretching" before burning cop cars and looting small businesses. Safety first, kids!

Thankfully, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reports there were no arrests or injuries. Yet.

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A look around the league and the web that covers it. It’s also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren’t always listed in order of importance. That’s for you, dear reader, to figure out.

C: The Painted Area. Is this Kobe Bryant’s best NBA Playoffs ever? To the PER machine!
PF: Sportress of Blogitude. Jason Whitlock claims "Stan Van Gundy needs his ass beat." Direct quote.
SF: Dime. I’m officially over the Nike MVPuppets ads, but here’s a new one for those of you who care.
SG: Orlando Sentinel Blog. What did Tiger Woods tell the refs before Game 4 of the NBA Finals?
PG: DailyFill.com. Twenty Motivational Posters using Shaquille O’Neal’s best (and worst) tweets.
6th: Straight Out Of Vancouver. New Grizzlies blog! In Vancouver! Never forget!
7th: BTPH. I know what you’re thinking longtime reader, this deserves a "Romance on the Hardwood."
8th: The Onion. Orlando Asst. Coach Patrick Ewing Counsels Dwight Howard On How To Lose NBA Title.
9th: Sports On My Mind. This is exactly how I feel about this "Derrick Rose throwin’ gang signs" crap.
10th: Empty The Bench. Darren Yuvan: "Orlando’s Dwight Howard has been surprisingly underwhelming in the championship round so far, especially for someone widely regarded as the most dominant big man in the league today."

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(You’re welcome, vitaminwater.) Hulk Hogan "performs" on the court during a timeout at Game 4 of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Magic. Best caption wins a red bandana and this CD. Good luck, Andre.

After the jump, David Stern takes your questions. Yes, you in the back …

Winner, Kibbitz:
Based upon MJ’s excellent reference, I am pleased to offer Mr. Rashad the job of fetching my cigars and laughing at my jokes.

Co-runner-up, Hitman:
"In answer to your question, why yes, I can lie while keeping a straight face."

Co-runner-up, Rise With Us:
"Truth be told, we never really wanted a LeBron vs. Kobe Finals. It was all set up for a Boston vs. LA rematch but when Kevin got hurt we had to change it up a little."

Co-runner-up, The Coffee Machine:
"Please don’t take what I say and edit it into a Coors Light commercial …"

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In case you’re still in the dark, Grandma, Twitter has become one of the fastest growing social networks on the planet. Therefore, it’s no surprise that NBA players have jumped on board to increase their personal brand as well as to connect with their fan base. From Shaq to Nash to Bosh to Odom, Twitter is slowly taking over the NBA (and world) 140-characters at a time. But has the tweetin’ madness gone too far? TBJ takes a look …

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The NBA has officially taken over late night television. First, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" pitted the Nuggets and Suns versus each other in a sort of faux dating game. Next, Steve Nash stole the show as Letterman’s Finals correspondent. And now, Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade is conspiring with Jimmy’s Cousin Sal to torture unknowing autograph seekers. Can a blogger get a Gortat on Conan or what?

"You’re my favorite water ski accident."

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