**The finals** La Lakers V Boston Celtics What if?

[OrlandoAnderson]

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i'd say lakers but it would be the "ultimate" finals outcome

[RonRon37]

Hell yea Lakers would Kill the celtics tho. Lakers 4-2 or 4-1

[YouGotServed]

LeBron vs Kobe would bring higher ratings but I rather see a 2008 finals rematch.

[plowking]

With the way the Celtics are playing, I wouldn't be surprised in seeing them win another one.

Amazing really after their collapse in the regular season.

[cotdt]

Unfortunately, the Celtics will be too beat up by the time they reach the Finals. Easiest championship victory ever.

[Batz]

Celtics have the same lineup since 2008 finals.
Lakers have a completely different lineup since 2008 finals.



Gonna be kinda... easy? :confusedshrug:

[OrlandoAnderson]

Hell yea Lakers would Kill the celtics tho. Lakers 4-2 or 4-1

yea tru that, from what i saw in game 4 from lakers/jazz they were cold blooded.

Rondo > fisher
Bryant > Allan
Pierce > Artest
Perk > Bynum
Gasol > Garnett


Would be a very interesting one

If Laker bench collapses and Celtics bench plays like they've been playing it could be an awesome series.

[LA KB24]

Lol at Perk > Bynum.

[AK47DR91]

Rondo, KG, Perkins defense will be the deciding factor if Boston is going to win.

And Davis needs to have one or two good games.

I'm still not sold on Lakers' big three(Bynum, Odom and Gasol) and their defensive skills. They're really big compared to the Jazz big men but Boston's big men are as big and better defenders.

[ginobli2311]

If the Celtics are perfectly healthy than I think the series would go 7 and game 7 would be a toss up in my mind. Don't seem them being healthy though.....the series against Orlando is going to be too rough and tough for them to come out in good enough shape to challenge the Lakers.

The Lakers have a dream matchup against the Suns. The Lakers will win in 5 or at worst 6 and it will not be a very physical series at all. Kobe will have it very easy and Gasol will have it very easy on offense....guarding amare will be tough.....but just a really good matchup.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Well the Celtics aint making the finals since Orlando will sweep them.

[rs98762001]

Lakers in 7. Would be a classic series. Rondo, going up against Fisher, would probably take over Tobias Funke's mantle as the best analrapist in the country.

[Moan]

Well the Celtics aint making the finals since Orlando will sweep them.

it is a what if thread dumbass

Lakers would win in 6 because of their size... seems that's the same story for every round

[shadow]

wouldn't it be funny if the two teams that disappointed in the regular season (based on expectations) would be the ones that end up playing for the ring.

[TrueRob]

it is a what if thread dumbass

Lakers would win in 6 because of their size... seems that's the same story for every round


What happened in the 2008 Finals then? They had Odom and Gasol back then. I don't think Bynum is all that important to be honest, the Lakers' best starting line-up doesn't even include Bynum imo.

[monkeypox]

At this point, this is the match-up I'd want to see the most. Call me a snob but if the Lakers are going to go to the finals I'd rather they face one of the elite old guard teams again.

[cotdt]

wouldn't it be funny if the two teams that disappointed in the regular season (based on expectations) would be the ones that end up playing for the ring.

Yep, but on the other hand, in the first 1/3 of the regular season the Lakers and Celtics were the two strongest and most dominant teams. The Celtics went into a downward spiral due to injuries and simply being bored of the regular season. The Lakers had the same problem to a slightly lesser degree.

[AK47DR91]

it is a what if thread dumbass

Lakers would win in 6 because of their size... seems that's the same story for every round

Boston has better big men, defensively.

And defense was the big factor in 2008.

[YAWN]

i hate the celtics so much, id love to see this matchup. lakers in 4. sasha is out for blood

[cotdt]

Lakers sweep.

[MagicBlaze]

Lakers hands down .. 5 games tops but that's if the celtics have a 4-leaf clover :P ifnot then the lakers with the broom

[Faberg]

If there would ever be another chance for a rematch, this would be the year. IMO, I don't see the Celtics making another run after this year.

[oh the horror]

I'd prefer THIS (LA/BOSTON) to another Lakers/Magic finals.

[Freshprince619]

I'd prefer THIS (LA/BOSTON) to another Lakers/Magic finals.
Only because Magiv have a damn good chance of whooping our ass.
Magic/La would make a better series.

[chazzy]

I'd prefer THIS (LA/BOSTON) to another Lakers/Magic finals.

Agreed. Much more meaningful, I think a lot of people were apathetic towards last year's finals because the teams had no real storyline or rivalry.

[oh the horror]

Only because Magiv have a damn good chance of whooping our ass.
Magic/La would make a better series.


:lol Well there is a bit of that, but I'd also like to see a rivalry once more, and this time around it would be a case for revenge as well.

[ZenMaster]

What happened in the 2008 Finals then? They had Odom and Gasol back then. I don't think Bynum is all that important to be honest, the Lakers' best starting line-up doesn't even include Bynum imo.


He is very important if you think it or not.

And the best starting lineup does very much include Drew.

Fisher-Bryant-Artest-Gasol-Bynum 668mins, +/- 155 , win% 62.5

Fisher-Bryant-Artest-Odom-Gasol 432mins, +/- 36 , win% 47.7%

It's only visual that Gasol and Odom are better together in the front court, it's not reality.

[BlueandGold]

Unfortunately, the Celtics will be too beat up by the time they reach the Finals. Easiest championship victory ever.

exact same thing the "experts" were saying after the celtics had 2 series go 7 games in 2008, and they managed to beat the Lakers with relative ease in 08. Plus in the two games these two teams played against each other this season the scoring differential for both games is a combined two points.

[oh the horror]

I dont want to speculate on who would win in a series of LA/Boston....However, I will say that these are two different teams coming around now. Boston is not going to just bounce LA right out of the scene like the first time around...Not to mention Boston's bench is about as weak as LA's if you ask me.....


It would be interesting, but it COULD go either way this time around....where as, the first time, I was pretty sure the Celts had it in the bag. But that was 2 years ago.

[franchise#3]

The Machine

[AK47DR91]

I dont want to speculate on who would win in a series of LA/Boston....However, I will say that these are two different teams coming around now. Boston is not going to just bounce LA right out of the scene like the first time around...Not to mention Boston's bench is about as weak as LA's if you ask me.....


It would be interesting, but it COULD go either way this time around....where as, the first time, I was pretty sure the Celts had it in the bag. But that was 2 years ago.

Tony Allen and Davis >>> Lakers bench.

My only concern about the Lakers is how Gasol-Bynum-Odom will play.
Gasol and Odom had no defense against Boston's big men. Is Bynum really that great on D to make a big difference?

[Yung D-Will]

This series would be decided completely on How Artest defends Pierce.

[dbugz]

Hell yea Lakers would Kill the celtics tho. Lakers 4-2 or 4-1


Just like how most of the users here predict that the Cavs will sweep the Cs? :roll:

[dbugz]

This series would be decided completely on How Artest defends Pierce.

More on how Kobe will defend Rondo :lol

[Derka]

I'd be a giddy school kid all over again, same as 2008. Its the Dream Finals for us Celtics fans...the two best franchises in NBA history. Hell, even if Boston didn't win it I'd be thrilled to watch it again.

The Lakers are probably "the other team" I watch most that aren't the Celtics...just because I feel like I have to know what's coming should we meet in the NBA Finals. Its just natural for me after 21 years of Celtics fanhood. I know what they're capable of and I don't get mad when they beat us because I KNOW that sometimes we will lose to an equal/better team and the Lakers are that team year-in and year-out.

[Meticode]

Lol at Perk > Bynum.
Bynum is playing injured. And has been highly ineffective since they found out of his injury. And this is against a Utah team with a small ass frontcourt and no interior defender. Perkins is a way better defender than Bynum, there's no doubt he's going to shut Bynum down if they made it. So, Perkins > Bynum and there's lol about it brah.

[RazorBaLade]

I'd be a giddy school kid all over again, same as 2008. Its the Dream Finals for us Celtics fans...the two best franchises in NBA history. Hell, even if Boston didn't win it I'd be thrilled to watch it again.

The Lakers are probably "the other team" I watch most that aren't the Celtics...just because I feel like I have to know what's coming should we meet in the NBA Finals. Its just natural for me after 21 years of Celtics fanhood. I know what they're capable of and I don't get mad when they beat us because I KNOW that sometimes we will lose to an equal/better team and the Lakers are that team year-in and year-out.

If la and boston plays there are gonna be suspensions Idk why but I have that feeling. The atmosphere and rivalry between these 2 teams is too big. Garnett will emerge from a group faster than ever before

But yeah in LA during that series it was just epic. I want bos.

[JohnnySic]

Celtics in 5 or 6. The Lakers have been taking advantage of midget teams (they're about to go against a thrid one in the Suns). The C's size matches up favorably with LA and LA's weak bench would get exposed. And if Bynum isn't healthy they'd be in deep shiit.

[Andrei89]

What happenz if the Celtics defeat the Lakers again. What then?

[wally_world]

Suns vs Celtics

[Batz]

What happenz if the Celtics defeat the Lakers again. What then?
They choked... :confusedshrug:

[mamba24]

They choked... :confusedshrug:

well it would mean that garnet has live up to his promise of a guaranteed title...but that means he still has another year of promises to fulfill...

[LA.MJ&KB#1]

I personally want a rematch LA and Boston. Nothing else needs to be said.

Lakers in 6.

[Sakkreth]

Boston is not playing in this years finals, they get beaten by magic if they reach ECF, anyways and to do that i give them only 50% at max.

[schism206]

[QUOTE=franchise#3]The Machine

[dbugz]

Boston is not playing in this years finals, they get beaten by magic if they reach ECF, anyways and to do that i give them only 50% at max.


Just like how most of the members here predict that the cavs will sweep the Cs? :roll: :roll:

[All Net]

Lakers/Celtics would be great for L.A to get revenge and to have HCA and to maybe being able to win it at staples.

[Skyscraper]

Celtics have the same lineup since 2008 finals.
Lakers have a completely different lineup since 2008 finals.



Gonna be kinda... easy? :confusedshrug:


nope they do not have the same lineup.

First of all, everyone is older and the Big 3 are two years more in decline.

Moreover, where is James Posey to shut down Kobe?

Plus Bynum and Shannon Brown to the rescue!

[TheGreatDeraj]

Lakers are a much different team this year from the 08 finals team.

They were a finesse offense orientated team. Now they are more of a physical defensive team. Gasol is a much better player now then he was in 08. He isn't going to get bullied like he did last time by Garnett and Perkins and Powe. Paul Pierce will be guarded Ron Artest instead of Vlad Radmonavich and Luke Walton. :lol

But none of that even matters because the Lakers would have beat the celtics in 08 if Bynum was on the court.

Lakers are a better team this year, and the Celtics have regressed. They have an older big three, but rondo has improved. Powe is no longer coming off the bench, just Big baby, who the Lakers length will bother. Who knows what Rasheed will show up. Half the time he is hurting his team just by being out there. Posey is no longer there to guard Kobe either. Honestly I don't think the Celtics have enough offense to keep up with the Lakers. I think it would go 5 or 6 games. The only team that can beat the Lakers this year is the Magic. Magic are looking like the best team in the EC right now, so I think we are in for a great finals any way, either Lebron vs Kobe, Classic Lakers vs Celtics, or rematch of last year title with the Magic, who imo have the best chance at stopping the Lakers from repeating. Unless the suns win in some insane evil alternate reality that I do not wish to think about.

[nyccelticsfans]

If the celtics beat the cavs, their toughest matchup would be against the Magic not the lakers. If the celtics make the finals, they win easy. Probably 6 games since LA will have home court to start. And the only reasonb 6 games would be because i am sure the refs will get involved, and keep LA in the series.

the lakers will wilt like always. The formula is easy, just bang Pau and Kobe a little, and they start crying, Pau will start flopping to try and get calls, and the rest of the team will fold as they take their lead from them.

C's have no problem defending the Lakers length, as they are a long team themselves, they know how to D up Kobe, and the lakers do not have the defensive chops to stop Rondo or the vets. The lakers are a great matchup for the C's, the Suns present actual a greater matchup threat.

[JohnnySic]

If the celtics beat the cavs, their toughest matchup would be against the Magic not the lakers.
Correct.

[KB24]

Lakers in 5. Last time the lakers were a "soft" finesse team. You cant really call the lakers soft anymore after this and last season. Plus as great as the lakers were up till the finals that year, they were a pretty new team just started playing well together. Although the bench was much stronger that season, they were considered young. this current team probably wants it more.

[All Net]

If the celtics beat the cavs, their toughest matchup would be against the Magic not the lakers. If the celtics make the finals, they win easy. Probably 6 games since LA will have home court to start. And the only reasonb 6 games would be because i am sure the refs will get involved, and keep LA in the series.

the lakers will wilt like always. The formula is easy, just bang Pau and Kobe a little, and they start crying, Pau will start flopping to try and get calls, and the rest of the team will fold as they take their lead from them.

C's have no problem defending the Lakers length, as they are a long team themselves, they know how to D up Kobe, and the lakers do not have the defensive chops to stop Rondo or the vets. The lakers are a great matchup for the C's, the Suns present actual a greater matchup threat.

Looks like somebody is living in the past, the Celtics will have ALOT of problems defending L.A's length. They simply don't have the defenders or quickness to bother L.A offensively. Artest will also be able to contain Pierce like Lebron has done.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Looks like somebody is living in the past, the Celtics will have ALOT of problems defending L.A's length. They simply don't have the defenders or quickness to bother L.A offensively. Artest will also be able to contain Pierce like Lebron has done. Rondo will tear up Fisher, it will be a huge disadvantage for the Lakers to have Kobe chasing Ray around on D, I don't really expect Perk to have anymore trouble with Bynum than he has had with Howard and Shaq in the past and KG is still a very good defender.

[All Net]

Rondo will tear up Fisher, it will be a huge disadvantage for the Lakers to have Kobe chasing Ray around on D, I don't really expect Perk to have anymore trouble with Bynum than he has had with Howard and Shaq in the past and KG is still a very good defender.

Just like Kobe will tear up whoever guards him, there is no James Posey anymore to help on him. Gasol will also have his way with KG.

[YouGotServed]

Just like Kobe will tear up whoever guards him, there is no James Posey anymore to help on him. Gasol will also have his way with KG.


Paul Pierce does a decent job on Kobe Bryant. And I doubt Gasol can have his way against KG.

[All Net]

Paul Pierce does a decent job on Kobe Bryant. And I doubt Gasol can have his way against KG.

KG is still a good defender but is simply overmatched against Gasol. back i 08 it was a comparable match-up.

[asdf1990]

underrating of the celtics continue, they are healthy and playing with motivation again, they will beat the lakers.

[cotdt]

Right now the Lakers are better at both ends of the floor. I'm expecting a sweep whether we go up against Boston or Orlando.

I hope we get Boston so we can get sweet revenge. The beatdown will be great. Kobe is so mad.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Just like Kobe will tear up whoever guards him, there is no James Posey anymore to help on him. Gasol will also have his way with KG. Just like Lebron was supposed to light us up for 50 every game of this series. With the Celtics it's not about 1 on 1 defense, it's the team defense that was the reason they won in 08 and is the reason we blew out Game 5.

[All Net]

Just like Lebron was supposed to light us up for 50 every game of this series. With the Celtics it's not about 1 on 1 defense, it's the team defense that was the reason they won in 08 and is the reason we blew out Game 5.

L.A have far more options than the Cavs do, Celtics will have alot more to worry about than they do with the Cavs. Boston won in 08 due to team defense but also had good one on one defenders like Posey to slow down Kobe.

[jackman]

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i'd say lakers but it would be the "ultimate" finals outcome


What if it was SUNS vs MAGIC?

I'd much rather watch that.

Celtics toughest challenge will be the ORLANDO MAGIC. If they actually get past them, Celtics in 6, repeat of 2008 Finals.

If a repeat of the 2008 finals, the difference in both teams would be..

Lakers team chemistry (which they do not seem to be able to bring to every game) vs Boston's growth of Perkins, Davis, and most importantly RONDO.

For the people saying Lakers can take Celtics EASY, how come an IMPROVED Cavs team is struggling against 2010 Celtics team when a worse Cavs team took the same Celtics to 7 games in 2008?

[YouGotServed]

KG is still a good defender but is simply overmatched against Gasol. back i 08 it was a comparable match-up.

No he is not:lol Overmatched by Gasol? Back in 08 KG was significantly better than Gasol. NOW it is a comparable matchup.

[All Net]

No he is not:lol Overmatched by Gasol? Back in 08 KG was significantly better than Gasol. NOW it is a comparable matchup.

:wtf: KG was better than Gasol BARELY in 08, now? it isn't even close. Gasol is a far better player. Anybody who watches the NBA knows this.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

L.A have far more options than the Cavs do, Celtics will have alot more to worry about than they do with the Cavs. Boston won in 08 due to team defense but also had good one on one defenders like Posey to slow down Kobe. This is the kinda stuff that annoys me. Before the series everyone was saying Lebron has a great supporting cast and has no excuse to not win it all this year. Now that it looks like they might go out in the 2nd round, it's all on the Cavs "not having a supporting cast around Lebron" with little to no credit going to the C's.

[All Net]

This is the kinda stuff that annoys me. Before the series everyone was saying Lebron has a great supporting cast and has no excuse to not win it all this year. Now that it looks like they might go out in the 2nd round, it's all on the Cavs "not having a supporting cast around Lebron" with little to no credit going to the C's.

Cavs cast isn't bad at all it's the fact they don't have many instant scorers and guys who can put up numbers like L.A can. Having guys like Gasol, Bynum, Odom and even Artest can all score.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Cavs cast isn't bad at all it's the fact they don't have many instant scorers and guys who can put up numbers like L.A can. Having guys like Gasol, Bynum, Odom and even Artest can all score. So can Mo, Shaq, Jamison and West. And the Cavs have a better bench as well.

[All Net]

So can Mo, Shaq, Jamison and West. And the Cavs have a better bench as well.

Mo? West? are you serious. Those guys are not dependable players. Bynum can give you 20 and 10 on any given night. As could Odom and we all know Pau is one of the best bigs in the league..top 3 right now hardly comparable.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Mo? West? are you serious. Those guys are not dependable players. Bynum can give you 20 and 10 on any given night. As could Odom and we all know Pau is one of the best bigs in the league..top 3 right now hardly comparable. Mo can get you 20 on any given night, especially playing with Lebron. West was also the 2nd best player on the Cavs in the Playoffs last year.

[All Net]

Mo can get you 20 on any given night, especially playing with Lebron. West was also the 2nd best player on the Cavs in the Playoffs last year.

Yeah once every 5 games. West was a good player last year but very inconsistant and isn't a good go to scorer.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Yeah once every 5 games. West was a good player last year but very inconsistant and isn't a good go to scorer. Odom and Bynum are not the most consistent players in the world...

[All Net]

Odom and Bynum are not the most consistent players in the world...

Of course not but they are more to be able to put up good numbers than Williams or West. If every team had the chance of Williams, West, Jamison, Shaq or Gasol. Bynum, Odom, Artest you know who everybody would see as a much bigger threat.

[crisoner]

There is nothing I want more then to get REVENGE on the Celtics in this years Finals.

I will be praying for this match up.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Of course not but they are more to be able to put up good numbers than Williams or West. If every team had the chance of Williams, West, Jamison, Shaq or Gasol. Bynum, Odom, Artest you know who everybody would see as a much bigger threat. If you only include those players than yeah, sure the Lakers 4 is probably better but If you look at the teams from top to bottom excluding Lebron and Kobe, it is a lot closer.

[All Net]

If you only include those players than yeah, sure the Lakers 4 is probably better but If you look at the teams from top to bottom excluding Lebron and Kobe, it is a lot closer.

Not really, playoff basketball is about talent and Cavs have plenty of decent role players but compared to L.A's cast they aren't close talent wise. Their bench is soild but in the playoffs there is only an 8 man rotation anyway. Odom and Brown is a decent enough to support the starting 5.

[cotdt]

The Celtics are a good team but the Cavs are just not playing good right now. The Cavs are the better team when at their best. It's a shame that their slump coincided with the Playoffs.

[crisoner]

Not really, playoff basketball is about talent and Cavs have plenty of decent role players but compared to L.A's cast they aren't close talent wise. Their bench is soild but in the playoffs there is only an 8 man rotation anyway. Odom and Brown is a decent enough to support the starting 5.

I will throw in Famar in there as well...

We have a solid five best in the NBA IMO. Odom Brown and Farmar is just enough. GO LAKES!

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Not really, playoff basketball is about talent and Cavs have plenty of decent role players but compared to L.A's cast they aren't close talent wise. Their bench is soild but in the playoffs there is only an 8 man rotation anyway. Odom and Brown is a decent enough to support the starting 5. So Lebron is the only reason why the Cavs swept the Lakers this season?

[GiveItToBurrito]

LA in seven. That said, I think Boston matches up really well with them and I could see them winning it. The main difference nowadays is that Tony Allen and 2010 Paul Pierce aren't anywhere near as good defensively as 2008 Paul Pierce and James Posey, so Kobe would go off (Ray Allen tries, but he's not big or strong enough to guard Kobe, who for all intents and purposes plays like a small forward at this point and should be guarded by guys who are suited to check 3s).

[OrlandoAnderson]

Looks like somebody is living in the past, the Celtics will have ALOT of problems defending L.A's length. They simply don't have the defenders or quickness to bother L.A offensively. Artest will also be able to contain Pierce like Lebron has done.

Sorry but this myth about Ron Artest great defence is really starting to Piss me off.. Yea ok guy did a good job on Durant .. hut , if you've ever watched him over the years at Sacramento, Houston, Chicago.. he's nothing to write home about... Most matchups with Pierce he dominates , REASON: Because he is slow much like Pierce.. he may be strong but lacks lateral quickness Pierce will be dancing on ice with this guy.

[All Net]

So Lebron is the only reason why the Cavs swept the Lakers this season?

REGULAR SEASON which is where good depth helps which went along way for the cavs in getting the best overall record again.

[All Net]

Sorry but this myth about Ron Artest great defence is really starting to Piss me off.. Yea ok guy did a good job on Durant .. hut , if you've ever watched him over the years at Sacramento, Houston, Chicago.. he's nothing to write home about... Most matchups with Pierce he dominates , REASON: Because he is slow much like Pierce.. he may be strong but lacks lateral quickness Pierce will be dancing on ice with this guy.

Artest's defense has been great all year, Artest is still one of the perimeter defenders in the league. He doesa great job on most swingmen he guards. Pierce is no different. He has always played him well. artest in L.A isa big reason why the lakers defense is one of the best.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

REGULAR SEASON which is where good depth helps which went along way for the cavs in getting the best overall record again. The Cavs only played 9 guys when they beat you in Cleveland...and one of them was Jawad Williams...

[TrueRob]

The Celtics are a good team but the Cavs are just not playing good right now. The Cavs are the better team when at their best. It's a shame that their slump coincided with the Playoffs.

So, their slump conveniently started when they met the Celtics, but when they played the Bulls their slump hadn't started yet? I guess if the Cavs were the 2nd seed and played the Hawks, their slump wouldn't have started until the ECF. :lol

[Yung D-Will]

The Celtics are a good team but the Cavs are just not playing good right now. The Cavs are the better team when at their best. It's a shame that their slump coincided with the Playoffs.

Get the hell out of here. Slumps aren't in the playoffs. You either perform or you go home NO EXCUSES.

[All Net]

The Cavs only played 9 guys when they beat you in Cleveland...and one of them was Jawad Williams...

And? whats your point? Cavs beat the Lakers in the regular season. You can't base anything off the regular season. Playoffs are a different game. As a Celtics fan you should know that better than anybody. Your team finished 27-27 to end the year and now look.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

And? whats your point? Cavs beat the Lakers in the regular season. You can't base anything off the regular season. Playoffs are a different game. As a Celtics fan you should know that better than anybody. Your team finished 27-27 to end the year and now look.


KG was better than Gasol BARELY in 08, now? it isn't even close. Gasol is a far better player. Anybody who watches the NBA knows this. You clearly based this argument on the regular season though because KG has been playing very well in the Playoffs.

[All Net]

You clearly based this argument on the regular season though because KG has been playing very well in the Playoffs.

No I'm basing it on both, and in the playoffs Gasol has been terrific. 24 and 15 against Utah, 20 and 13 overall. It's not based just on what KG has done. I never said KG wasn'r stil good but Gasol you could argue is the 2nd best big man in the game right now.

[artex]

I'm pulling for this so we can finally get REVENGE!

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

No I'm basing it on both, and in the playoffs Gasol has been terrific. 24 and 15 against Utah, 20 and 13 overall. It's not based just on what KG has done. I never said KG wasn'r stil good but Gasol you could argue is the 2nd best big man in the game right now.I'm not arguing that Kg is better than Gasol but that post clearly implies that KG is no where near as good as he was in 2008 when he has been playing well lately.

[Moan]

What happened in the 2008 Finals then? They had Odom and Gasol back then. I don't think Bynum is all that important to be honest, the Lakers' best starting line-up doesn't even include Bynum imo.

Celtics had hunger and posey to guard elite players. Now? They're a veteran team and are 2 years older. They do not have home court advantage and bynum is actually playing this time around if that makes any difference or not, the lakers are a better overall team with HCA.

[All Net]

Celtics had hunger and posey to guard elite players. Now? They're a veteran team and are 2 years older. They do not have home court advantage and bynum is actually playing this time around if that makes any difference or not, the lakers are a better overall team with HCA.

L.A also had Radmanovic and Walton starting that says it all.