I know many here think this series will be a slam dunk for the Majic, but do not count out the Celtics. They are playing at a different level now and Orlando has not been challenged yet this playoff season. The Celts will fight and compete every possesion. The Celtics also have the experience and the players to give Orlando all they want. Also keep in mind Orlando lives by the 3 pointer. If they are not dropping at a good rate they will struggle.
Also my biggest X-factor is Vince Carter. I think the Celtics will give him fits. I can't wait until Vince beats somebody off the dribble and makes a strong move to the rim. Vince will wind up in the front row and rendered usueless afterwards. Vince is a pussy. He is a terrific athlete and plays well without contact. I think most know this and Boston will make him uneasy. With Vince out of the equation this will become more of a even series. I see this series being a fight. The Majic should win, but I will not count out the Celtics. They are playing well, they have the leadership, experience, and general know how. We can discuss matchups all day but I think it will be a waste of time in this particular series. This series will be played differently. If Boston is not physical they won't stand a chance. If Boston is pyhsical this series is a 50/50 toss up imo. Dwight Howard will be hacked early and often and will become frustrated as well.
I also think Boston will be good enough to defend Howard 1 on 1 and even if there not good enough they will most likey not rotate off the 3 point shooter's. The Majic are a great 3 point shooting team but I imagine they will have to work to make 3's in this series. The Majic have not had to work to make 3's against anybody in the playoffs yet. Imo I would let Howard beat me. Would not rotate off open shooter. If Howard beats you then live with it. I think Boston is pysical enough to push him out of the paint and if so Howard become useless offensively. Howard will not shoot the Majic to any victories so if the Celts keep him off the block they have a great chance.
Also my biggest X-factor is Vince Carter. I think the Celtics will give him fits. I can't wait until Vince beats somebody off the dribble and makes a strong move to the rim. Vince will wind up in the front row and rendered usueless afterwards. Vince is a pussy. He is a terrific athlete and plays well without contact. I think most know this and Boston will make him uneasy. With Vince out of the equation this will become more of a even series. I see this series being a fight. The Majic should win, but I will not count out the Celtics. They are playing well, they have the leadership, experience, and general know how. We can discuss matchups all day but I think it will be a waste of time in this particular series. This series will be played differently. If Boston is not physical they won't stand a chance. If Boston is pyhsical this series is a 50/50 toss up imo. Dwight Howard will be hacked early and often and will become frustrated as well.
I also think Boston will be good enough to defend Howard 1 on 1 and even if there not good enough they will most likey not rotate off the 3 point shooter's. The Majic are a great 3 point shooting team but I imagine they will have to work to make 3's in this series. The Majic have not had to work to make 3's against anybody in the playoffs yet. Imo I would let Howard beat me. Would not rotate off open shooter. If Howard beats you then live with it. I think Boston is pysical enough to push him out of the paint and if so Howard become useless offensively. Howard will not shoot the Majic to any victories so if the Celts keep him off the block they have a great chance.