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06-01-2009, 01:59 PM
#181
Hate the floppers
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Originally Posted by D-Rose
Kobe and Gasol will get theirs no matter what. The Magic have no one that can guard Gasol if they put Dwight on Bynum. and if they switch Dwight to Gasol, Bynum would annhilate Shard in the paint.
I think you right. The Magic has to continue to hit threes and hope the Laker roll players take some games off like they did against the Nuggets. Kobe will get his and Gasol will be a problem as will Howard be for the Lakers. I'm guessing Ariza will cover Lewis, with Kobe on Turk? Man I think this will be a good series!
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06-01-2009, 02:05 PM
#182
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
I really want to see how Rashard Lewis is going to handle himself now that Dwight will not be able to move as easily in the post.
If he can move well without the ball I think he may end up being one of those guys who can make the difference
And yes, I realize Kobe and Dwight will dictate the series, I just think that if Rashard can take advantage of the size advantage he'll have and use the open floor it will be a huge asset to the Magic
funny thing on lebron-kobe matchup too
http://popcornmuscles.com/2009/06/lebro/
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06-01-2009, 02:07 PM
#183
10 plus years on ISH
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
This series should be a real good one.
Kobe is going to really have to man up his troops to beat the Magic.
Can't wait for game 1 on Thursday.
GO LAKES!!!!!
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06-01-2009, 02:27 PM
#184
I usually hit open layups
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Lakers 2009 NBA Champions
Game 1) Lakers
Game 2) Magic
Game 3) Lakers
Game 4) Magic
Game 5) Lakers
Game 6) Lakers
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06-01-2009, 02:30 PM
#185
Dont H8 the Laker H8er
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Have the ESPN analysts given their predictions?
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06-01-2009, 02:34 PM
#186
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Orl in 6. Book it chumps.
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06-01-2009, 02:35 PM
#187
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Originally Posted by glidedrxlr22
Have the ESPN analysts given their predictions?
http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009...s/magic-lakers
9/10 picked LA.
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06-01-2009, 02:36 PM
#188
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
I had no faith in the Magic going into the playoffs because of their reliance on the 3 ball, often times stagnant offense, and lack of mental toughness. But those things have disappeared since the 1st round. Well they still shoot a lot of 3s but they're making them. A month ago i would have said Lakers in 5, but now I think this could go to game 7. can't wait for thursday.
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06-01-2009, 02:42 PM
#189
Daniel50
Fan in the Stands (unregistered)
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
I am looking forward to the Andrew Bynum v Dwight Howard matchup
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06-01-2009, 02:55 PM
#190
Hate the floppers
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Originally Posted by Daniel50
I am looking forward to the Andrew Bynum v Dwight Howard matchup
Might be a rough one for Bynum.
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06-01-2009, 03:32 PM
#191
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Magic will have trouble with Kobe, he had 41 in the first game and a rare triple double in the second game.
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06-01-2009, 03:40 PM
#192
10 plus years on ISH
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Originally Posted by glidedrxlr22
This is how I see it:
game 1- Orlando
game 2- LA
game 3- Orlando
game 4- Orlando
game 5- LA
game 6- Orlando
Mark my words. Orlando's 3 point shooting will devastate the Lakers.
YES!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU glide!!!!!! You are our freaking good luck charm!!! Right on time and very predictable!!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW Lakers in 6 everything will happen opposite of what glide just wrote as usual!!!
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06-01-2009, 03:42 PM
#193
From Out Of Nowhere
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Originally Posted by D-Rose
Isn't the guy who picked Orlando the same one who picked Boston last year?
EDIT: he isn't
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06-01-2009, 04:08 PM
#194
PAO
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
Originally Posted by chains5000
Isn't the guy who picked Orlando the same one who picked Boston last year?
EDIT: he isn't
Yeah, it was Legler instead last year that picked Boston.
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06-01-2009, 04:17 PM
#195
I don't get picked last at the park anymore
Re: Discuss the Magic vs Lakers matchup
I'd start Odom over Bynum, initially. Pau has the tools to get Dwight in foul trouble just as Dwight has the tools to do the same to Pau. Dwight dominated Bynum, at least going by the stat-sheet. Bynum had 5 fouls in 12 minutes in one of their games, IIRC.
It's be a mistake to put two bigs out there for LA. Orlando will have 4 shooters on the floor and the rotations will tire out the team.
I'd put Fish (I don't want him to start but he will) on Alston
Ariza on Lewis
Odom on Turkeyglue
Kobe on Lee/Pietrus
Gasol/Bynum on Howard
Odom (if "good" Odom shows up) can bang around with Lewis on Lakers offensive possessions and shouldn't have a problem keeping him off the boards, either. He is the key to the series, no question in my mind.
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