Awww man, I really wanted to see that Lebron-Kobe Final. At least half of that is correct, which is Kobe and the Lakers are heading back
to the Finals. And I think we've got a favorable match up against the Magic.
I had a strong feeling if there was any team that would ruin that dream match up of Kobe and Lebron, it would be the Magic. However, the Magic aren't ready for what they're about to get from the Lakers.
The Magic's goal is to contend for an NBA title. Contend, I reiterate. LA's mission is to win it, and anything short of that is failure. And when you have Kobe Bryant who is putting everything on the line to secure his 4th ring, there's no way you can beat that. Don't forget about his supporting cast now.
The Edge...
LA definitely has the edge in this series, in more than one occasion.
LA is more versatile, and has way more experience than Orlando. LA can go inside with Gasol, Odom, and Bynum and easily dominate, while getting the Magic bigs in foul trouble. If that doesn't work, you have Fisher, Ariza, and combination of reserves Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar who can light it up from the 3 point mark.
Umm and yeah, lets not forget that they have Kobe Bryant, the best perimeter scorer in the league. If the Magic thought Lebron was a tough challenge, wait until they get to the Staples Center. Kobe wants this more than Lebron or anyone else, and has a more dangerous way of beating you. He can easily go into the paint and draw fouls on Dwight, but he can also hit the fade-away, mid range shot, and of course the three pointer. One staggering statistic I want to leave you guys with.
The Los Angeles Lakers are 45-5 when Kobe takes less than 21 shots. Who else can you say tat for? No one!
The Magic's only type of offense is the three pointer. They live and die by it. So all Phil has to due is get Dwight in foul trouble, since he's their only threat inside which will definitely make Orlando shoot more threes. Orlando can't and isn't going to shoot a good percentage from the three against this LA team to win 4 games.
The Magic's only type of offense is the three pointer. They live and die by it. So all Phil has to due is get Dwight in foul trouble, since he's their only threat inside which will definitely make Orlando shoot more threes. Orlando can't and isn't going to shoot a good percentage from the three against this LA team to win 4 games.
Orlando does have many match up problems that can cause any team disharmony and disruption. The combination of Turkoglu and Lewis is deadly since both can drive to basket, while also hitting mid-range and three point shots. But when only one of them is playing good, then it doesn't matter. Lewis had been stellar in each game this post-season, while Turkoglu has played sloppy and uncharacteristic. He's hit a few big game shots to overshadow his awful play, but you can't play awful and expect to win the NBA Title.
Dwight Howard has one good game, and everyone wans to jump on the bandwagon. Great centers play consistent, not only in the regular season, but the post-season as well. When he's at his best, there's no stopping him, I'll give you that. But Howard can't even stay on the court because he's been in foul trouble most games,and the Magic's chances of winning this series rest soly on him.
Dwight Howard has one good game, and everyone wans to jump on the bandwagon. Great centers play consistent, not only in the regular season, but the post-season as well. When he's at his best, there's no stopping him, I'll give you that. But Howard can't even stay on the court because he's been in foul trouble most games,and the Magic's chances of winning this series rest soly on him.
- The Lakers are making their 30th NBA Finals appearance, while the Magic are only in their second.
- Phil Jackson is 40-0 when his team wins game 1 of the series.
Prediction: LA in 6 games to win their 15th NBA Championship. And these Kobe-Lebron debates are put to rest, with Kobe winning Finals MVP.
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