Today is a pretty big day in the NBA. No, it’s not historical in any way at all, but it is the big Eastern Conference showdown, Vol II, between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Let’s get a preview or two of this game for all you NBA fans.

• ESPN writers Roundtable. What does each ESPN analyst think about tonight’s matchup?
• Celtics Blog breaks down tonight’s match up. Can they control Lebron?

And some more interesting links:

• We’ve always wondered how old Greg Oden is, but JE Skeets has figured it out! Skeets actually got the idea from Hardwood Paroxysm
• Just a funny little article by Hoops Doctors. I like the Steve Nash look-a-like the best!
• This is a hilarious stop in play during the Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors game, courtesy of JE Skeets once again!

• Apparently Larry Hughes wants out of Chicago, and the Bulls wouldn’t mind parting ways.

The Darius Miles story gets bigger and bigger.

• Blazers warn other teams not to sign Miles or else they may sue them.
• The Blazer’s Edge has a few thoughts on the Darius Miles ridiculousness.

All of you Lakers fans should go think of some handy dandy captions if you want a free Kobe Jersey.

• Another great caption contest hosted by The Hoop Doctors giving away a Kobe jersey for a Smush caption.
• I have to give this guy a bit of love. It’s a desperation post but it’s pretty funny. Take a look at Pau Gasol’s best Garnett impression.