Monday, June 1, 2009

NBA Finals

1. Los Angeles Lakers vs 3. Orlando Magic

Pretty much no one expected the Magic to beat the Cavs, but it happened and now instead of Kobe vs Lebron its Kobe vs Dwight. Despite all the hype between the potential of a Kobe, Lebron Finals this should still be a fun Finals to watch. The Lakers have a whole team that can compete, while the Magic really only have a 8 man team. Its going to be interesting to see who will be able to slow down Kobe because unlike all the other the teams the Lakers have played this far the Magic are not a physical team whatsoever, which means Kobe should be and Pau should be able to get theres anytime. The key for the Magic to win the Championship is that they have to get beastly games from Dwight and shoot and make a high amount of three pointers and it being the Championship series i doubt the Magic will be able to do so in every game. There is alot being made of all the different mismatches, but the key matchup that favors the Lakers is Pau vs Rashard. Pau should be going to work on Rashard especially in the post and eventually that will lead to Rashard being fatigued by the end of the games to knock down big shots.

Lakers in 6 (could definitely be over in 5)