Nice win Lakers! long series?

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

I say Lakers 107 Magic 101 (game 4)
Lets go Lakers!



Rudy

Any predictions for tomorrow night? I'd love to see the Magic tie it up. However, I predict a strong win for the Lakers (105-90).

[sportscentury]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

Any predictions for tomorrow night? I'd love to see the Magic tie it up. However, I predict a strong win for the Lakers (105-90).

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

Wow!
I was way off yesterday.
The Lakers have to win at least 1 in Orlando.



Rudy

I still think the Lakers do it 5 games!
I think they will win tonight 106-100 then lose game #4 and then win it on the road in game 5.
The streets of L.A have been nuts after every Laker victory,people blowing their horns and lighting fireworks.


Rudy

[cordovacollector]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

... koooooo-beeeeee ...

[both-teams-played-hard]

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BTPH:

I thought that only happened in Detroit where they literally burn down half the city and riot whenever the Pistons/Tigers/Red Wings win. In fact, given that the Pistons won in 04, the Tigers a couple of years back and the Red Wings last year and perhaps again this year, there is not much of the city still left standing.

There are only problems with fans in cities that have liquor stores.

[mr.miracle]

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...and breaking windows, shooting handguns, starting fires. You gotta love the passion of true sports fans.

BTPH:

I thought that only happened in Detroit where they literally burn down half the city and riot whenever the Pistons/Tigers/Red Wings win. In fact, given that the Pistons won in 04, the Tigers a couple of years back and the Red Wings last year and perhaps again this year, there is not much of the city still left standing.

[both-teams-played-hard]

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LoL,you are so right!
I live near Whittier and Olympic Blvd. here in Los Angeles and these Laker fans are not that bright!
Do you live here in L.A also?

Yes. Hancock Park. Angelenos are a little bit crazy, regardless of the time of year.

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

LoL,you are so right!
I live near Whittier and Olympic Blvd. here in Los Angeles and these Laker fans are not that bright!
Do you live here in L.A also?


Rudy

...and breaking windows, shooting handguns, starting fires. You gotta love the passion of true sports fans.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

I still think the Lakers do it 5 games!
I think they will win tonight 106-100 then lose game #4 and then win it on the road in game 5.
The streets of L.A have been nuts after every Laker victory,people blowing their horns and lighting fireworks.

...and breaking windows, shooting handguns, starting fires. You gotta love the passion of true sports fans.

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

I still think the Lakers do it 5 games!
I think they will win tonight 106-100 then lose game #4 and then win it on the road in game 5.
The streets of L.A have been nuts after every Laker victory,people blowing their horns and lighting fireworks.


Rudy

My prediction will be the Lakers in 5!
What do you guys think?
I want to hear all of your predictions.



Rudy

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

Lakers 100, Magic 75.

Zen Master, your table is ready, and Red will be your waiter.

Dave M.
Chicago area

[sportscentury]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

I think the big news in this series starting tonight, is the ease that Bynum basically "shut down" Mr. Superman Dwight Howard. He was almost a non-factor in the game.

He had a little help. Without Gasol and Odom, the low post match-up and results would have been very different. Make no mistake, DH is way better than Bynum. All three guys were on DH's back from start to finish.

[suicide_squeeze]

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Kobe is focused......he means serious business. He has a monkey he needs to get off his back, and winning this series....decisively, is first at hand.

I think the big news in this series starting tonight, is the ease that Bynum basically "shut down" Mr. Superman Dwight Howard. He was almost a non-factor in the game.

And if that continues, it's gonna be a short series.


Personally, I don't think the Magic have a chance in hell.

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

I say the Lakers win tonight 114-107!
Lets go Lakers!



Rudy

[mr.miracle]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

Most of the analysts are picking the Lakers in 6. I think they have a decent shot at taking it in 4 or 5, though. If Pau and Bynam can eliminate Dwight's dominance in the post (which I believe is possible), that will be the series. The Lakers have better perimeter defense than the Cavs, so the Hedo/Rashard effect may not carry the same weight. The Magic are a strong team, but the Lakers are peaking, and they are an overall more talented team with the best player in basketball (I still can't quite give it to LeBron, as impressive as he is). The Lakers' domination of the Nuggets in Denver last night was astounding. Barkley picked the Magic to win the series in 7, but I just don't see it. Lakers in 6 at the outside.

Agreed Reid, All excellent points. Plus no Jameer Nelson this time around. Since the Lakers were able to minimize somewhat the overall influence of Billups they certainly should not have major problems against Alston. I agree Lakers in 5 or 6 tops.