2009 NBA Finals

[TastesLikeChicken]

There can only be one.

4-2 series closeouts for both winning teams. The Magic might be underrated and the Lakers are considered a force, at least when they play well.

May this go down to 7 games and a final shot. Regardless of the outcome I'll be happy.

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Thursday (5/4): Finals - Game 1 Score

Lakers 1,000,000
Magic 2

Sunday (5/7): Finals - Game 2 Score

Lakers 101 (1 OT)
Magic 96

Tuesday (5/9): Finals - Game 3 Score

Magic 108
Lakers 104

Thursday (5/11): Finals - Game 4 Score

Lakers 99 (1 OT)
Magic 91

Sunday (5/14): Finals - Game 5

LA @ Orl - 8:00P EDT

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

LA vs LeBrons. David Stern wants it so, therefore it shall be so.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
LA vs LeBrons. David Stern wants it so, therefore it shall be so.

Not because they are the two best teams in the league, huh?


Just because the Nets and Knicks suck ass, it doesnt mean the world is a big conspiracy.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: OCguy

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
LA vs LeBrons. David Stern wants it so, therefore it shall be so.

Not because they are the two best teams in the league, huh?

They are, actually. However, that does not make what I posted untrue.

 

[Ballatician]

Hey I was thinking about making a thread so I'm glad you did. I didn't get to see the first two games today (caught the end of the Cavaliers game) but I pretty much agree with your assessment.

I think today was a good victory for the Bulls but I feel for the Celtics and will miss seeing them at full strength in the playoffs. I think its between the Magic and Cavs in the east unless the Hawks or Heat somehow throw a wrench in there.

The west will most likely see LA coming out but every matchup is close and that's why I'm excited about tonight's games.

 

[Baked]

Man, Stern better not order foul immunity to bron bron like he did to Wade in the Finals. LA takes it in 6!

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: Baked
Man, Stern better not order foul immunity to bron bron like he did to Wade in the Finals. LA takes it in 6!

Stern would be going against his own history... Ewing, MJ, Shaq, etc. all got away with a bunch.

 

[Ballatician]

I want to make a point about Stern getting what he wants and talk about old series but it will likely derail thread. Anywho, I'm hoping for a Houston "upset" tonight and a close Spurs/Mavs game.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: Ballatician
I want to make a point about Stern getting what he wants and talk about old series but it will likely derail thread. Anywho, I'm hoping for a Houston "upset" tonight and a close Spurs/Mavs game.

Almost every Spurs game is close, isn't it? If they had a healthy Manu available, they would be the 1 team I'd think could possibly knock off the Lakers.

Mavs gonna play with heart in the playoffs, this year?

 

[Oceandevi]

The mavs are going to win it all.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: Oceandevi
The mavs are going to win it all... in Bizarro world.

Fixed that for ya.

 

[rbV5]

Looks like Cavs/Blazers!

 

[Oceandevi]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle

Originally posted by: Oceandevi
The mavs are going to win it all... in Bizarro world.

Fixed that for ya.

Josh "exhale" Howard will win mvp.

 

[wade3]

Absolutely a great game and D Rose is the man. Completely a cold hearted serial killer out on the court. His nickname should be "Dexter", he is simply a sociopath with a basketball.

All that being said, I still think the Celts will win this series. I also wouldn't be surprised if they win it in 5 like I originally predicted. D Rose is freal but I don't know that TT and Noah will bring the straight goods every game. They are young and mistakes will be made, and that includes the Head Coach.

 

[weflyhigh]

The Sixers can match up well against the Magic, and once we beat them, they'll have no problem beating a worn down and injured bulls or celtics team. Then on to Cleveland. Cleveland only beat the sixers (full strength) by about 10? and it was arguably their most important game of the season (to get home court advantage in finals if necessary).. and it wasn't nearly as important for the sixers. Then the sixers did beat them the next game at their court (ok sure half of the starters didn't play, but it's still a win)

Then, the sixers will go to the finals and take on LA, whom they've beaten before this season AT LA with full strength (amazing comeback if you remember)

Sixers will then have won the title!

 

[zerocool84]

Cavs ganna win it all. With their home record they are ganna be unstoppable at home as they have been and will win @ LA at least once and no way the Lakers are going to win more than one @ Cleveland so they take it all.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Originally posted by: weflyhigh
The Sixers can match up well against the Magic, and once we beat them, they'll have no problem beating a worn down and injured bulls or celtics team. Then on to Cleveland. Cleveland only beat the sixers (full strength) by about 10? and it was arguably their most important game of the season (to get home court advantage in finals if necessary).. and it wasn't nearly as important for the sixers. Then the sixers did beat them the next game at their court (ok sure half of the starters didn't play, but it's still a win)

Then, the sixers will go to the finals and take on LA, whom they've beaten before this season AT LA with full strength (amazing comeback if you remember)

Sixers will then have won the title!

Good luck. If the Sixers beat the Magic it'd be the first time this season. imo, it's Magic in 5, if not a sweep.

 

[dbk]

Spurs Mavs next!!

 

[dbk]

2 early fouls on Dirk hurt big time for the Mavs!

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: dbk
2 early fouls on Dirk hurt big time for the Mavs!

Dallas hangin' in there...

Think they regret the Jason Kidd/Devin Harris trade?

 

[dbk]

WOW 3rd qtr is all Mavericks - a 9 pt lead!

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: dbk
WOW 3rd qtr is all Mavericks - a 9 pt lead!

Been a good game so far. :thumbsup:

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: wade3
Absolutely a great game and D Rose is the man. Completely a cold hearted serial killer out on the court. His nickname should be "Dexter", he is simply a sociopath with a basketball.

All that being said, I still think the Celts will win this series. I also wouldn't be surprised if they win it in 5 like I originally predicted. D Rose is freal but I don't know that TT and Noah will bring the straight goods every game. They are young and mistakes will be made, and that includes the Head Coach.

why (does he always look) so serious?

 

[dbk]

Spurs are done in this game...
Not having Ginobili sux

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: dbk
Spurs are done in this game...
Not having Ginobili sux

Yea you can tell that they need his extra 20pts a game.