Boston/Lakers Who Will Win??

[gshock1]

James 2010 Playoff averages and percentages: 29.1 PPG, 50.2% shooting, 40% from 3, 9.3 RPG, 7.64 APG, 3.82 turnovers per game.

Bryant 2010 playoff averages and percentages: 29.4 PPG, 48.3% shooting, 40.5% from 3, 5.1 RPG, 6.19 APG, 3.25 turnovers per game.

James shot slightly better, FAR more rebounds, more than an assist per game more, slightly more turnovers per game but nothing noticeable. And Kobe had the benefit of 6 games against PHOENIX.

James was hurt but he still outplayed Kobe this year in the playoffs so far. Kobe is just on a much better team than Lebron.

Kobe's averages are all going to go down vs Boston except turnovers which will go up.

Lebron is the better player. When he is not hurt he is unstoppable.

Oh defensively. Lebron had 19 steals and 20 blocks. Kobe had 16 steals and 12 blocks. And Kobe has played 5 more games than Lebron.

So Lebron is better defensively too. There really is just no comparison between the 2.

Stop! Please.

[GoldRush7]

Lakers will be too much for Boston

[INVEGA MAN]

price is la - 190. Vegas is telling you come and get Boston. They want Boston money. wow. -190

[SparJMU]

James 2010 Playoff averages and percentages: 29.1 PPG, 50.2% shooting, 40% from 3, 9.3 RPG, 7.64 APG, 3.82 turnovers per game.

Bryant 2010 playoff averages and percentages: 29.4 PPG, 48.3% shooting, 40.5% from 3, 5.1 RPG, 6.19 APG, 3.25 turnovers per game.

James shot slightly better, FAR more rebounds, more than an assist per game more, slightly more turnovers per game but nothing noticeable. And Kobe had the benefit of 6 games against PHOENIX.

James was hurt but he still outplayed Kobe this year in the playoffs so far. Kobe is just on a much better team than Lebron.

Kobe's averages are all going to go down vs Boston except turnovers which will go up.

Lebron is the better player. When he is not hurt he is unstoppable.

Oh defensively. Lebron had 19 steals and 20 blocks. Kobe had 16 steals and 12 blocks. And Kobe has played 5 more games than Lebron.

So Lebron is better defensively too. There really is just no comparison between the 2.

This is the single most idiotic post I have ever read in a thread, and that is saying A LOT.

[beefcake]

boston in 6

[hoopster42]

price is la - 190. Vegas is telling you come and get Boston. They want Boston money. wow. -190

the leaders of the offshore world, pinnacle, have lakers -180. last thing, lakers were -200 in 08 finals and what happened then?

[PAULYPOKER]

You are very confident for someone who guaranteed a Suns Finals berth.

You are very dense if you don't understand what my concept of the situation was,, go and re read my thread until you understand because I do not have tolerance for ignorance of people who speak before they read and understand.........

[INVEGA MAN]

Who would lay -190. I wont. Why is it -190? Please help me here.

[investor]

James 2010 Playoff averages and percentages: 29.1 PPG, 50.2% shooting, 40% from 3, 9.3 RPG, 7.64 APG, 3.82 turnovers per game.

Bryant 2010 playoff averages and percentages: 29.4 PPG, 48.3% shooting, 40.5% from 3, 5.1 RPG, 6.19 APG, 3.25 turnovers per game.

James shot slightly better, FAR more rebounds, more than an assist per game more, slightly more turnovers per game but nothing noticeable. And Kobe had the benefit of 6 games against PHOENIX.

James was hurt but he still outplayed Kobe this year in the playoffs so far. Kobe is just on a much better team than Lebron.

Kobe's averages are all going to go down vs Boston except turnovers which will go up.

Lebron is the better player. When he is not hurt he is unstoppable.

Oh defensively. Lebron had 19 steals and 20 blocks. Kobe had 16 steals and 12 blocks. And Kobe has played 5 more games than Lebron.

So Lebron is better defensively too. There really is just no comparison between the 2.

And lebron still failed in the playoffs and is at home watching the finals so what's your point?

[Goat Milk]

The Celtics are going to fool everyone watch and see. Lakers defense was tested by the top 3 offensive teams in the NBA. The Celtics offense is going to make the Lakers defense look like the best D in the league. The celtics haven't even faced any adversity yet, they played all HALF COURT offensive teams, then when Wario got his head out of his ass and started pushing the ball like I said they should do after game 1 Magic won the next two games.

Lakers learned to play up tempo against the Thunder, Jazz, and Suns. Celtics can't defend up tempo

[Shelton]

b town b town = beat down

[Ralphie1412]

Celtics.

Celtics went through wade, lebron, and dwight. The lakers are completely beatable. And artest is more of a liability than a contributor.

Pau Gasol might be the best in the league at his spot. But KG and Pau match up VERY well. Thats going to be a great matchup. Another great matchup is Ray allen and kobe.

Ray might be the most durable old guy playing. He can shoot like no one else and defends amazingly. He can be all over kobe.

[tealish]

You are very dense if you don't understand what my concept of the situation was,, go and re read my thread until you understand because I do not have tolerance for ignorance of people who speak before they read and understand.........

lol you haven't a clue.

[BookieOweMe]

im putting my money on lakers game 1

[tealish]

im putting my money on lakers game 1

your bookie will owe you then

[Snowball]

this Celtics starting 5 have never lost a series.
Garnett was out last year.

Convincing arguments can be made for either team.
Everyone will have to go with their gut or wait for some games to be played before choosing a side.
I would think Under would be the proper lean also.
It goes without saying that I believe Celtics will win.
Both teams are capable of taking this.

[lolbear]

Let's go celtics!

[shock11]

the lakers are going to kill boston

[canon714]

Too close to call

I am still going over some stuff

what Jjgold.. Cant find your crystal ball.

Go Lakers!

[ZetaPsi808]

i like boston here as a live underdog

[ZetaPsi808]

they are also more physical than lakers

[SparJMU]

I am not sure how anyone can speak to confidently on this one, it should be a very close series. Most likely 7 games.

[PAULYPOKER]

The Celtics are going to fool everyone watch and see. Lakers defense was tested by the top 3 offensive teams in the NBA. The Celtics offense is going to make the Lakers defense look like the best D in the league. The celtics haven't even faced any adversity yet, they played all HALF COURT offensive teams, then when Wario got his head out of his ass and started pushing the ball like I said they should do after game 1 Magic won the next two games. Lakers learned to play up tempo against the Thunder, Jazz, and Suns. Celtics can't defend up tempo

They learned to defend it,, not play it..................

[SportsTerminator]

Boston.... in 6.

[whatsgood5]

LA wins without a doubt undoubtedly (and for all those that look down on me etc...)

[Bankroll$10]

I'm taking lakers because boston is bruised and injured which makes it even more difficult to beat a team that they have issues with when they are at full strength

[Mikail]

Celtics have done the unthinkable thusfar this postseason I will give em that. Fact is it stops in LA

[THEGREAT30]

Kobe was blemished by losing to Boston the 1st time he will be ruined by losing to them again, and it's not happening, Lakers win, truism

[INVEGA MAN]

you talked me into it. i took Boston for the series. we shall see if Vegas is wrong again

[oopfish]

boston in 7

[PAULYPOKER]

After a rough count of the Consensus in this thread it is about 2 to 1 in favor of Lakers,, so this will hold true in the masses as well because Vegas never loses and I'm with Vegas on this one and everyone boys,, so if you are sharp you will be as well..............

[Goat Milk]

They learned to defend it,, not and play it..................

Fixed it for you.

[PAULYPOKER]

Fixed it for you.

You see Goat they have been playing the same type of "up tempo teams" for 2 series now and haven't seen a defense since OKC and OKC's defence is about a 5 on a scale to 10 compared to Bostons as the 10,, so it is going to be like the Lakers were in a coma for 2 months and they will have to relearn everything..........As for Boston well they are based on defense and defense controls outcomes.......................

[Scorpion]

If you control the ball (time of possession) you control the clock
In football its about running the ball and defense
In basketball its about playing half court game(slow tempo), and defense


The celtics will force the LAL to play their style of play

[tealish]

Ok, my early prediction: Lakers in 6.
Gm 1 LA
Gm 2 LA
Gm 3 BOS
Gm 4 LA
Gm 5 BOS
Gm 6 LA
*prelim guess only of course. gotta watch how the teams play and reevaluate after each gm.