NBA Finals Prediction

I think the Lakers are overhyped. We saw last night that if Kobe isn't on the top of his game then they have some big trouble. They are a talented team and are going to get at least two games, but if they can't find a way to defend the big three then they are going to be out in 6 no questions asked.

I think the Celtics did the right thing last night. Let Pierce D up on Kobe and let him try to take him. If he does then no big deal. Like I have been telling everyone here at work; if Kobe scores 40 and the rest of his team scores 40 then who do you think is going to win that game?

I predict the Celtics will at least take the first game.

I think the Lakers will take the series even if it goes 7 games. From watching game one I can say I don't like the way the refs allowed the Lakers to get ruffed up and there was no foul called. Don't worry , we will return the favor in LA! :P

you are correct, the Boston Refs kept the Lakers in the penalty!

They made sure the Celtics would stay at the free throw line!

While it has been proven that the home team gets more calls, it certainly didn't help that LA seemed to be playing a very passive game. If you won't go in to the lane, you won't get foul calls.

this is very true

I'm a Celtics fan and I HOPE they win, but I really think LA has the better team and they cause us a lot more match-up problems than we do to them. They also have the biggest match-up advantage since we don't have anyone that is suited that well to play D on Kobe. I say Lakers in 7, but I'll hold out hope for the Celtics. Its gonna be a great series one way or the other.

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Originally Posted by YEAH DAAAAWG

IThey also have the biggest match-up advantage since we don't have anyone that is suited that well to play D on Kobe.

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This is an amazing misconception, In fact NO ONE has anyone suited to play D on Kobe. the only way to stop them is team D. No team in the NBA this year has show to have a stronger team D than the Celts. Meaning, conversely, that the Cs are actually the BEST team suited to handle Kobe (as they've proven in all 3 games they've played this year)

Thats true, I suppose. I still think the Lakers will win though, as much as I want Boston to win.

Of course, I go and say the Lakers will win and the Celtics come out and play some of the best basketball they've played all season :):P.