The Official Lakers Vs. Magic Thread

concepts25 · May 31, 2009

shatta said:
SWEEP LIKE LAST TIME.

it's Rockets vs Magic all over again.

Oh, the humanity!!!

[mind you, I was once a magic fan untill Shaq and Penny left]

co-sign except this time the lakers have homecourt and pau isnt as good as akeem but our clyde drexler is alot better so it makes up for it :lol:

lakers are gonna take this in 5 , i wish I could see them win it @ home in 6 but i dont think it will go that far.

the lakers are in another gear right now a gear the magic dont have, match-ups aside this is about destiny. just as last year kevin garnett refused to take an L expect that same type of intensity from the whole lakers squad... orlando aint gonna know what hit them.

concepts25 · May 31, 2009

tp2001 said:
My prediction is Magic in 6...

But who can predict how many PAGES this thread will end up at????

110 , the lakers nuggets thread was 80 alone ... I put 20 extra because the finals then laker fans will (including me) will keep it on the first page by posting new photos everyday from the victory ceremony and parade just to piss of the haters :lol:

Cant Get Right · May 31, 2009

itstheshoes said:
Magic in 6

Lesane Crooks · May 31, 2009

concepts25 said:
co-sign except this time the lakers have homecourt and pau isnt as good as akeem but our clyde drexler is alot better so it makes up for it

lakers are gonna take this in 5 , i wish I could see them win it @ home in 6 but i dont think it will go that far.

the lakers are in another gear right now a gear the magic dont have, match-ups aside this is about destiny. just as last year kevin garnett refused to take an L expect that same type of intensity from the whole lakers squad... orlando aint gonna know what hit them.

My thoughts exactly.

I think they could do it in 5 but the homecourt win could be tempting. Only prolem is the Lakers can be cold on any given night leading to a game 7.

Thats the only way the Magic take this is in 7. Magic match up pretty well but are the inferior team.

Damn Right · May 31, 2009

Intelligenceiswithinreach said:
I got Magic in 6. They have a better matchup against the Lakers than most people think.

ur vote doesn't count cause you'd pick THIS team over the lakers....

yo azz has no credibility. u just emotional an on that anti-laker, bizarro world :lol:

thalunatic · May 31, 2009

NYcitykid said:

damn!! old ass AJ ova Bynum??? :lol:

concepts25 · May 31, 2009

thalunatic said:
damn!! old ass AJ ova Bynum???

thats photoshop homie

Tha_Technician323 · May 31, 2009

We Own Dwight Howard as you can see from the pic lol.....

IN 6

at the Parade downtown L.A. :lol:

Mello Mello · May 31, 2009

Lakers got this in 6.

daman200 · May 31, 2009

Magic won both times it should be a good series!! Magic in 6

qt1234 · May 31, 2009

lgizzle said:
MAGIC VS. LAKERS, WASNT WHAT I THOUGHT THE FINALS WOULD BE, BUT NO MATTER WHAT TEAM THE LAKE SHOW IS GONNA PREVAIL

LAKERS 2009 CHAMPIONS IS FINALLY HERE, KOBE IS REALLY GOING TO GO DOWN BETTER THAN JORDAN

HI....HATERS.....

i'm a lak fan all the way but i would say jordan and kobe are 2 of the best that ever played the game.........also lebron is the next to get the torch passed to him.

Cant Get Right · May 31, 2009

The Magic are encouraged by Jameer Nelson's rehabilitation so much that they will evaluate the possibility of the all-star playing in the NBA Finals against the Lakers, the Sentinel has learned.

Magic President Bob Vander Weide said the team is exploring whether Nelson can return after undergoing shoulder surgery Feb. 19. He hasn't played since he was injured Feb. 3 against the Dallas Mavericks.

Although Nelson wouldn't be in prime condition, Vander Weide said, "the chance to get an all-star point guard on the floor for 15 minutes a game ... you'd have to look at that."

The Magic had ruled him out for the season and the playoffs, and as late as a week and a half ago General Manager Otis Smith said there was no chance of Nelson making a return. "That was a week and a half ago," said Vander Weide, who said he wanted Nelson to take another MRI and consult with doctors.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/spor...cavaliers-notes-31053109may31,0,4909212.story

14damoney · May 31, 2009

concepts25 said:
co-sign except this time the lakers have homecourt and pau isnt as good as akeem but our clyde drexler is alot better so it makes up for it

lakers are gonna take this in 5 , i wish I could see them win it @ home in 6 but i dont think it will go that far.

the lakers are in another gear right now a gear the magic dont have, match-ups aside this is about destiny. just as last year kevin garnett refused to take an L expect that same type of intensity from the whole lakers squad... orlando aint gonna know what hit them.

I'm sure Cavalier (best NBA season record) and Celtics (NBA Champs) FANS thought the same way...

But seriously though, you probably would have been better off with the Cavs or Celtics...

Because you're dealing with a different kind of animal now...

... Will you feel so confident when the Magic steal a game on the Laker's home court?

Lakers are the best road team in the NBA. Hands down...

But the The Magic are #2 tied with Cleveland (minus the playoffs :rolleyes:

).

Yet (like the Cavaliers) the Lakers have seen no victory on the Magic home floor this year. However, the Magic have eaten from the victory banquet In L.A... (and they're hungry again).

The Lakers have yet to prove that they can beat the Magic this year!!

I LOVE OVERCONFIDENT OPPOSING FANS!!!

As great as Lebron is, the Magic exposed him as only human...

... personally, I think Kobe is better (due to experience, wisdom, knowledge of the game, and willpower).

But unlike you, Kobe has a better understanding of what he's up against, and it ain't pretty...

Not that it will be a cake-walk for the Magic either, but I'm just saying.

Lamar Odom will determine whether you live or die...

If he shows up BIG, then I may have to make B-Ball funeral arrangements.

But if he comes average to sub-par like he's demonstrated in the last series (minus maybe game six)...

... FORGET ABOUT IT. Because Kobe and crew will be FISHING off of Santa Rosa Island in the Pacific...

Look for:

1) Kobe (and everyone else) to attack D. Howard for fouls.

2) D. Howard, knowing this, will let easy paint drives go with minimal defensive effort (His presence alone will challenge some interior shots). All the while, expect him to concentrate on potential offensive rebounds...

3) If Jameer Nelson wasn't hurt, I'd call this Magic in five. Since he isn't playing, it will be more of a challenge for the Magic, but definitely not insurmountable...

4) Phil J (being the coach that he is), WILL make intelligent adjustments (unlike Cleveland's Mike Brown!). This will be Stan Van Gundy's opportunity to show what he's worth (for good or for bad).

Skill set, performance, talent, physical ability, and B-Ball philosophy aside, this will probably be the most interesting mental (coaching) FINALS in recent years...

Gimme the shocker...

Magic in SIX!!!!

rNubb · May 31, 2009

34real said:
Im happy to see a young team like the magic make it to the finals.

Misconception.

Lewis, Turk, alston, Pietrus are all older cats.

Howard and Courtney Lee are the only 2 younger players.

The Magic are also a big team. They can all shoot from the outside and also drive the ball to the basket.

Kobe will have to play on both ends of the court.

Who will Gasol guard when the Magic put Lewis, turk, alston, Pietrus and Howard on the court? The Magic are built to score.

If the Magic play their game, they will have their way with the Lakers.

I am not concerned with the Magic's Defense. The Magic will attempt to out score the Lakers.

Magic in 6.

itstheshoes · May 31, 2009

Disney World

VS

Disneyland (roughly... really in Anaheim)

14damoney · May 31, 2009

itstheshoes said:
Disney World

VS

Disneyland (roughly... really in Anaheim)

"A land" against "the world"... sums it for me...

WorldEX · May 31, 2009

in

4

tdotlocs · May 31, 2009

This is tough.

PG - Alston vs. Fisher

Rafer has been on and off. Fisher has been horrible this post season. Anthony Johnson has been solid off the bench where the Lakers can't seem to find consistency off the bench from a PG pt. of view.

SG - Kobe vs. Everyone

Whoever has to guard Kobe will have to make him work hard on D. This is clearly an Advantage for the Lakers

SF/PF- Hedu/Lewis are a nightmare. They can shoot, drive. However they are both horrible on D. Odom looks like he is waking up at the right time. Ariza is the wildcard here. He ability to play at a high level is important. And can Hedu/Lewis actually guard Gasol on the post?

C - Howard will destroy Andrew. Andrew is overrated in my opinion. Yet all he has to do is draw fouls and try to get his share of boards vs. Howard. I say, let Howard go nuts - just stop the perimeter game.

Bench: Lakers bench came on the Nuggets series. Not sure how they will perform. Magic bench consists of one dude - Pietrus.

Coaching: Van Gundy is a great coach and outcoached Brown badly in the East Finals. Phil's record is second to none.

Because of the 2-3-2 format - Orlando has the Advantage.

However, the Lakers are a deadly road team.

Lakers in 7.