NBA

[the big bang]

Very harsh there Drop bear as the Celtics have a great chance. If the Lakers win I will post in Purple for a week on all posts. If the Celtics win Big Bang will you post in Green?

DONE DEAL.

[the big bang]

i'm just waiting for someone on the other threads i post in to ask me why i'm posting in purple!

[Strawb]

yes well keep the purple yellow is too hard on the eyes and the bet is laid

i'm just waiting for someone on the other threads i post in to ask me why i'm posting in purple!

[brod]

Lost not all, but most interest in this now with these two teams....

[Turbo]

Lost not all, but most interest in this now with these two teams....

How could you with the teams with the best rivalry in NBA history playing off in the finals

[the big bang]

Lost not all, but most interest in this now with these two teams....

How could you with the teams with the best rivalry in NBA history playing off in the finals

probably in the same wat i'd lose alot of interest in a Geelong v Hawthorn GF. i dont like either of those teams.

[brod]

Lost not all, but most interest in this now with these two teams....

How could you with the teams with the best rivalry in NBA history playing off in the finals

probably in the same wat i'd lose alot of interest in a Geelong v Hawthorn GF. i dont like either of those teams.

The rivalry is only JUST a rivalry again, Boston were an embarrassment for so many years, and they would be my two least favouite teams to watch, with very little interest in any of the players. Sure there are some great players I will surely state that, but beyond watching Kobe take over a game or Ray Allen get hot and shoot the lights out (which may happen only once in the series) theres not much I would get excited about....that being said I know I will still go out of my way to watch any game I can

[Turbo]

Lost not all, but most interest in this now with these two teams....

How could you with the teams with the best rivalry in NBA history playing off in the finals

probably in the same wat i'd lose alot of interest in a Geelong v Hawthorn GF. i dont like either of those teams.

The rivalry is only JUST a rivalry again, Boston were an embarrassment for so many years, and they would be my two least favouite teams to watch, with very little interest in any of the players. Sure there are some great players I will surely state that, but beyond watching Kobe take over a game or Ray Allen get hot and shoot the lights out (which may happen only once in the series) theres not much I would get excited about....that being said I know I will still go out of my way to watch any game I can

Fair enough then. I for 1 am looking forward to it.

[the big bang]

as am i turbs!

my mate went and watched a lakers game last season, so since we won the 'chip he's been bangin on about him seeing them play in a championship winning year.

i'd love to be able to say the same! in a couple of weeks i may just be able to do that!

[Gozu]

Yeah I'm into it purely for the rivalry. I dislike both teams especially the Lakers but knowing the history of the two teams and that both teams will go hard means I'll be tuning in. Last year's Finals was barely worth watching you just knew the Magic would roll over.

Just remember all of the games are live on ESPN but are shown on about 24 hour delay on One HD.

[RoosterMarty]

I hate both teams but hate Boston more so hopefully LA win.

[Turbo]

How can you hate the Lakers?

I've been watching a bit of retro 'Showtime' Lakers footage. So entertaining, so awesome. Magic Johnson what a legend. On Youtube there is a Magic Johnson top 10 clutch plays. Unbelievable!!!

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJiGMFmVHO8

[brod]

How can you hate the Lakers?

I've been watching a bit of retro 'Showtime' Lakers footage. So entertaining, so awesome. Magic Johnson what a legend. On Youtube there is a Magic Johnson top 10 clutch plays. Unbelievable!!!

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJiGMFmVHO8

Hate the 2000s Lakers, but LOVE Magic Johnson Lakers

[saintal]

Hate the Lakers due to the fact they have eliminated my team (Portland) from the playoffs far too regularly.

[the big bang]

what's everyone's thoughts on the way the Finals are planned differently to the rest of the Playoffs?

Normal Playoffs (where Home(H) is the higher seeded team therefore gaining Home Court Advantage)

H, H, A, A, H, A, H

Finals

H, H, A, A, A, H, H

i dont like it. it really puts a head of pressure on the higher seeded team to not drop one of the first two games, or risk losing in 5 games on the lower ranked teams home court. i think this advantages to lower team alot more than the home team.

i understand that they probably expect the series to go to at least 6 games in most cases, therefore giving the higher team home court for the possibly deciding 6th and ultimatly 7th games.

if the lakers lose on of the first two, they're immediatly behind the 8-ball with playing 3 of the first 5 games on the other side of the country!

[brod]

Always had me puzzled that it was different..WHY???

[brod]

Finals Prediction Time.....

WINNERS------------LA Lakers (4-2)
MVP-----------------Kobe Bryant
'SHEED T's-----------4 (1 ejection)
BIGGEST CHOKE------Paul Pierce
BEST ROLE PLAYER---Jordan Farmar

[the big bang]

i [b]damn hope you're right brodstar. but using my head over my heart......

WINNER----Boston in 6
MVP---------Rondo. fish can't stop him
T's----------- Perkins to get the most, with one more he gets an automatic suspension. i'll say 3.
BIGGEST CHOKE-----Pau or Lamar
BEST ROLE PLAYER---- Sheed to get under the skin of Pau and cause the angry spainard to lose his $h!T!!!![/b]

[Strawb]

Two good predictions it all depends on game 2 that is the key game.
WINNER----Boston in 6
MVP---------Rondo. agree with you there but my dark horse is Ray Allen
T's----------- Dunno depends who gets under whos skin the most. I will go with 2.
BIGGEST CHOKE-----Artest
BEST ROLE PLAYER----- Pearce or Allen

[RoosterMarty]

How can you hate the Lakers?

I've been watching a bit of retro 'Showtime' Lakers footage. So entertaining, so awesome. Magic Johnson what a legend. On Youtube there is a Magic Johnson top 10 clutch plays. Unbelievable!!!

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJiGMFmVHO8

You must love Port then?

The Lakers are always up the top and always winning, I get a bit sick of that and would have liked to see another team up there. Magic vs Suns would have been perfect for me, but Boston have a very unlikeable team. Especially that sook Pierce, I wonder how many times he will feign injury this series?