Can Orlando Beat the Cavs?

[Papaya941]

Theres been a ton of speculation these last few days about Lebrons elbow injury. I believe the league to be much more competitive than one mans elbow but this is Lebron and its not like Dwayne Wade (the only player worth a damn on the team). Given all the B*LL$hit surrounding this do you think this changes the Cavaliers chances to win the East? I believe Orlando is the only team poised to do so, obviously (or not). So what do you think? Hope to hear some good shit from ya'll. Later

[Preston09]

Orlando sweeps the Cavs without Lebron. Celtics might even take them if the injury gets worse.

[Papaya941]

hmm interesting dynamic.. never thought of the Celtics coming out and taking it to them, but your right. Thats a huge possibility. Celtics might be able to do damage if Lebrons elbow keeps him out.

[Crnjak]

Orlando win in 7!

[juuso]

They can, but if Lebron is 100%, Cavs will be clearly favored because of the home court advantage.

[TeamTT]

Yes they can with or without lebron

[Sportsbetting123]

I think Orlando is the team to beat in the east. I would not bet against them in a series.

[BigMama]

agree, good luck

[ngates815]

I think Orlando is the team to beat in the east. I would not bet against them in a series.

What if Howard only averages 20 minutes a game like he did this last series? Because I'd definitely expect the "Bigs" on Cleavland to be more active than the guys on Charlotte.

[Papaya941]

What if Howard only averages 20 minutes a game like he did this last series? Because I'd definitely expect the "Bigs" on Cleavland to be more active than the guys on Charlotte.

Agreed

[Diesel79]

If Vince Carter can play the way Turkoglu played last year... then they have a real chance. And if LeBron is not 100 % healthy, it could get real ugly.

[Wade Dwayne]

Lebron is Cavs half court offense and if he is cautious about going to the Rim and distributing the ball they will get pumped.

[Papaya941]

Good point.. Even though theres something about Gortats face and Howards way that he carries himself that I hate. I have the same problems with Ilgauskus and Verijao. As far as Shaq goes, punching a 19 year old kid (Bynum, cant remember how old he was when this happened) because he dunked on you is NOT ok. Shaq is ****ing gynormous, a miami beach police officer, and old. You have no business punching little kids because your angry lol. I hate favorites but for discussion purposes, I would love to see the Cavs taken out by Boston since I always love an underdog story (not to mention they pay well.)

[1UP]

LeBron was fishing for an ESPY in that game. I laugh every time they show that dork stabilizing his elbow on his waste, grimacing, hobbling up the court, or shooting free throws with his left hand.

Seriously, anyone that debilitated would have just left the game. If you think his elbow will be a factor in whether they lose to Orlando or Boston, then you fell for a terrible acting job.

[tmorton]

I don't think Boston has a shot with or without LeBron but Orlando will beat the Clev. if Lebron is not 100%.

[thebertshow]

orlando can def beat the cavs

[t-wizzle]

Lebron's elbow is fine. That was pure drama the other night when he shot that free throw lefty. Orlando will once again beat the Cavs

[linedrivr]

I think Orlando wins the series with or without Lebron. they are playing better ball.

[shoebox]

I got Orlando +305 to win the East!

[bigboyfosho]

nope

[mikeandmikek]

With LeBron's elbow can they even beat the C's? People under estimate what the Celtics did to Dwayne Wade. Celtcis are hot and LBJ is hurt.

[Postman78]

I'm an orl resident and die hard magic fan I follow them exclusively and I can tell you yes they can beat the cavs for two reasons : defense and stronger bench that's how they overcame a 20 point deficit and won game 1 of the eastern conference finals last year you can't win with just one star you need a perfectly balanced team to play their role like the magic do throw in a monster offensive compilation of 3 point sharpshooters and the best center in the league and there's your recipe for another trip to the finals

[big0mar]

Cavs added length, which should help prevent Orlando from hoisting up 3s so easily, like they did last year. I think Cavs beat Orlando in 5, given Lebron is 100%.

[tltaylor89]

Charles Barkley is on the Cavs to win.

[Sawyer]

Orlando to beat Cavs? No..

Cavs will win Eastern Conference..

[lakerboy]

They can beat them. Will they? NO. Cavs are going to win it all- the sooner we all get that the better off we are.

[Postman78]

The only reason the cavs would beat orl is because that's what they want they wanted it last year when they were promoting the Kobe vs lebron puppet show it brings in a ton of revenue but realistically orl is the better team after the smoke clears it all comes down to politics besides even if they do win the eastern conference and end up playin the lakers they don't stand a chance they may have the best record in the league but this is the playoffs it's a whole new ball game

[Wilforth]

The only reason the cavs would beat orl is because that's what they want they wanted it last year when they were promoting the Kobe vs lebron puppet show it brings in a ton of revenue but realistically orl is the better team after the smoke clears it all comes down to politics besides even if they do win the eastern conference and end up playin the lakers they don't stand a chance they may have the best record in the league but this is the playoffs it's a whole new ball game

I'm looking at the possibility of a Cavs/Spurs finals though. The Lakers often deliver when the stakes are high but the Western Conference is a tricky affair. Spurs look to me like the team to beat right now.

[GoldRush7]

Cavs are on a mission

[StraitShooter]

great series ahead for us

[redrum]

no they will not

[Papaya941]

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