Can the Cavs beat Orlando?

[Otters27]

Seriously? I know they have to get by Boston. But I don't think they can beat the Magic.

[JohnnyD4916]

It will be a tough series for Cleveland, Magic are playing great basketball right now. Will the Cavs show up to play hard every game we will see. I really don't know if they can or not.

[Jasonal_98]

Assuming the Cavs get through, we'll know in Game 1. The Magic have not been tested. If the Cavs come out and punch them in the mouth, we have a series. If the Magic cruise to a win in Game 1, they'll be heading back to the NBA Finals (with a much better chance of winning this year).

[jollyoscars]

yea i don't think the cavs nor any other team in the nba can beat the magic right now honestly. they have such talent, depth and chemistry its very hard to match. go vince carter!

[chopperocker]

ORL is dominating the first two rounds but the Cavs did the same last yr playoffs. last year ORL had to win a game 7 versus BOS to get to the finals vs. Cavs. what does it mean too me? because of the Magics domination there should be good value with Cavs and that would likely be my play. Cavs series

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/schedule?team=orl&year=2009&season=3

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/schedule?team=cle&year=2009&season=3

[mdk02]

im a huge magic fan, have been since 2000. We will beat the cavs and lakers in the finals

[Joe]

i love all the magic love

cavs win in 7

[krk1030]

Magic have not been tested because they are that much better. Whose to say they would not have rolled right over the bulls and celtics.

[PatrickBateman]

I don't follow either team personally, but I really do not want to see a Lakers/Cavs final. All I keep hearing about is that the NBA is rigged and wants a Lebron vs Kobe matchup. I just hope it doesn't happen so everyone shuts up already.

[mann2chc]

I dont think that the cavs can beat the magic in a 7 game series... lebron is my dude but the magic has his team's number... they play 5 on 4 with the cavs, letting lebron get his and shut the others down... also, dwight howard makes cleveland a shooting team, so they will have to knock down a high percentage of those jump shots to beat orlando... cleveland went and signed shaq exclusively for this series but he's too busy trying to defeat his ex wife

[chopperocker]

I don't follow either team personally, but I really do not want to see a Lakers/Cavs final. All I keep hearing about is that the NBA is rigged and wants a Lebron vs Kobe matchup. I just hope it doesn't happen so everyone shuts up already.

rigged is a stretch, but do certain teams have an advantage in a certain situation, yes. i think cavs vs. lakers is the most likely matchup. though not because of rigging. don't listen to cowherd he's a ****in' tool and nerd. tv ratings right?

[jureslo]

Sure they can.

[PatrickBateman]

chopperrocker,

Actually Cowherd had a caller insinuate this and he told him he was crazy for thinking that at all.

[bygspenda]

Amazing what a difference a day makes. I'm now seeing the Cavs at +450 to win it all. If you like 'em, get 'em now!

[I.L.S]

im a huge magic fan, have been since 2000. We will beat the cavs and lakers in the finals

why everybody r so sure that LAKERS will be in the final ? SUNS looks absolutely great!!!

[JohnnyD4916]

Can the Cavs get by Boston??

[Otters27]

Looks like they won't

[Mikail]

If they get by the Celtics they don't stand a chance against a superior opponent like the Magic.

[LT Profits]

Thread title should be "Can the Cavs beat Boston?"

[nobull]

hard to say but betting against the public during conference finals over the years have been very profitable. especially since the conference semis have given the public so much loot. vegas wants it back and then some.

[madden]

Thread title should be "Can the Cavs beat Boston?"

I entered the thread just to say that

[chiliv5]

LT is da MAN!!!

[BobHarvey]

I dont think you have to worry about the Cavs vs. the Magic, Cleveland isn't going to get past Boston.