Kobe has got a pretty good memory and I don't think he liked the way things turned out in 2008. Plus Artest will lock down Pierce and Gasol will have a better matchup against Garnett than he did against A'Mare.
The Lakers will have to figure out how to stop Rajon Rondo. Still when it's all said and done, Lakers in 6.
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suckerforparlays
Restricted User
02-15-10
4536
#3
to close to call Im just waiting for the LOCKS to pop up on this game
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tkim8404
SBR Wise Guy
01-28-10
622
#4
I don't see the Celtics coming out of this one. Kobe and company are just too good.
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jayc88
Restricted User
12-30-07
6785
#5
no idea whos going to win the series, but should be a great final
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INVEGA MAN
SBR Hall of Famer
01-30-08
6806
#6
Nobody can stop Kobe. There is no way James is better than Kobe. James choked in the play-offs. We saw what Kobe did.
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Doug
SBR Hall of Famer
08-10-05
6324
#7
Lakers
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stealthyburrito
SBR Posting Legend
05-12-09
21562
#8
celtics in 6.
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Holtgetsback
SBR MVP
01-04-10
4655
#9
Originally posted by stealthyburrito
celtics in 6.
agreed
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masr
SBR MVP
10-20-07
4773
#10
Lakers
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Cuse0323
BARRELED IN @ SBR!
12-09-09
30169
#11
Lakers in 5, boring final.
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Bostongambler
BARRELED IN @ SBR!
02-01-08
35581
#12
Wisemen say Celts.
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2daBank
SBR Aristocracy
01-26-09
88966
#13
Gasol a different player than he was last time around, bos playing physical wont throw him off his game this time around , Bynum is a big time added bonus, Artest should be more important in this series with his D on Pierce...last time it was pretty much Kobe vs a very good team defense, now he believes in his guys and bos will not be able to just hound kobe without paying for it...still think it should be a good final, Lake Show in 6 maybe 7
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Terrapin Station
SBR MVP
01-05-10
2583
#14
I'll be on the Lakers
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SportsTerminator
SBR Hall of Famer
02-18-09
5179
#15
Boston will win they have a better bench and more physique.
Bet To Win
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paco
SBR Aristocracy
05-07-09
62873
#16
Originally posted by stealthyburrito
celtics in 6.
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rob_nuts
SBR High Roller
02-16-10
159
#17
Lakers, in 6. I hope it is a good series though, hopefully the Celtics can push them.
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2daBank
SBR Aristocracy
01-26-09
88966
#18
Originally posted by paco
i second this
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kobefanatic
SBR Hall of Famer
01-19-10
9013
#19
Originally posted by INVEGA MAN
Nobody can stop Kobe. There is no way James is better than Kobe. James choked in the play-offs. We saw what Kobe did.
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szk1983
SBR Wise Guy
07-08-06
642
#20
I think the Celtic's Fantasy ride is over. Lakers in 5, 6 tops.
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suicidekings
SBR Hall of Famer
03-23-09
9962
#21
Originally posted by paco
If anyone does like the Celtics, the best value would likely be in taking an arb between Celtics (4-2) & Celtics (4-3), or just the 4-2 straight. If they don't take one of the first two games, their chance of winning the series falls from slim to non-existant, IMO.
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2daBank
SBR Aristocracy
01-26-09
88966
#22
Originally posted by suicidekings
If anyone does like the Celtics, the best value would likely be in taking an arb between Celtics (4-2) & Celtics (4-3), or just the 4-2 straight. If they don't take one of the first two games, their chance of winning the series falls from slim to non-existant, IMO.
even though i believe this is La series and they have been unbeatable at home it wouldnt surprise me at all if bos gets 1 of the 1st two in La but La will get 1 or 2 in bos
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flyingillini
SBR Aristocracy
12-06-06
41219
#23
I really want the Celtics to win but the Lakers probably win in 5 or 6.
המוסד
המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים
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suicidekings
SBR Hall of Famer
03-23-09
9962
#24
Originally posted by 2daBank
even though i believe this is La series and they have been unbeatable at home it wouldnt surprise me at all if bos gets 1 of the 1st two in La but La will get 1 or 2 in bos
Agreed. It's LA's series to lose.
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ialcire
SBR Rookie
05-16-10
45
#25
Lakers in 6
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ialcire
SBR Rookie
05-16-10
45
#26
Kobe wants it too bad to lose
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nli07
SBR Wise Guy
07-03-06
604
#27
Bynum not 100% could be a big factor here, if Celtics can neutralize Lakers' front court - esp Odom and Gasol, then Celtics will win.
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Sunde91
SBR Hall of Famer
11-26-09
8325
#28
A series bet doesn't have to be made. Read where it's going after a couple games.
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investor
SBR MVP
10-08-09
1929
#29
I'd love to say lakers sweep but that's not going to happen. I say lakers in 7. Ron artest was brought to the lakers to deal with lebron and pierce. He's going to shut down pierce. Only thing i'm worried about is Rondo. Luckily he is injured so hopefully he won't come with his quickness. If he does, then the lakers will have problems. Lets not forget that the lakers have home court!
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2daBank
SBR Aristocracy
01-26-09
88966
#30
Originally posted by investor
I'd love to say lakers sweep but that's not going to happen. I say lakers in 7. Ron artest was brought to the lakers to deal with lebron and pierce. He's going to shut down pierce. Only thing i'm worried about is Rondo. Luckily he is injured so hopefully he won't come with his quickness. If he does, then the lakers will have problems. Lets not forget that the lakers have home court!
yea sure Rondo will give them some problems, but hey what point doesnt give la problems? im sure they will figure out a way to deal with it, my guess would be putting up a wall so he cant drive to the hoop with those floaters or dish and try to turn him into a jump shooter
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Mikail
SBR Posting Legend
07-19-09
21689
#31
This is going to be a great finals. A hard fought battle. Easy series winner is Lakers in 6 maybe 7 That's my word!