Post by: hardcandy on May 31, 2008, 04:40:00 AM
Post by: gcskate27 on June 01, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: Reaper527 on June 02, 2008, 12:40:00 PM
Post by: hardcandy on June 02, 2008, 02:39:00 PM
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LOS ANGELES VS. BOSTON
No two teams have squared off on as many occasions in the NBA Finals as the Lakers and Celtics. They have faced each other 10 times, the first coming back in 1958-59 when Boston knocked off the Minneapolis Lakers in four straight. The Celtics won the next six series - all taking place in the 1960s. The final three matchups occurred in the '80s, with Los Angeles pulling out a pair of championships during the Magic Johnson-Larry Bird era. Incidentally, the last battle between these two teams, won by the Lakers in 1987, produced the highest TV ratings ever for an NBA Finals not including Michael Jordan.
Most experts feel Los Angeles has the edge, especially with the 2-3-2 format, in the championship round. The Lakers were the only team in the West to win four road games this postseason, and since they failed to lose a contest at home, all they would have to do to win this series in five is to split the first pair in Boston.
After being favored to take the title for much of the year, Boston now finds itself as the underdog heading into the championship round. The Celtics, who were the even money favorites to win the whole enchilada at the All-Star break, had jumped up to 3-2 at the end of the regular season. Their odds have risen once again to 8-5 against Los Angeles.
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No two teams have squared off on as many occasions in the NBA Finals as the Lakers and Celtics. They have faced each other 10 times, the first coming back in 1958-59 when Boston knocked off the Minneapolis Lakers in four straight. The Celtics won the next six series - all taking place in the 1960s. The final three matchups occurred in the '80s, with Los Angeles pulling out a pair of championships during the Magic Johnson-Larry Bird era. Incidentally, the last battle between these two teams, won by the Lakers in 1987, produced the highest TV ratings ever for an NBA Finals not including Michael Jordan.
Most experts feel Los Angeles has the edge, especially with the 2-3-2 format, in the championship round. The Lakers were the only team in the West to win four road games this postseason, and since they failed to lose a contest at home, all they would have to do to win this series in five is to split the first pair in Boston.
After being favored to take the title for much of the year, Boston now finds itself as the underdog heading into the championship round. The Celtics, who were the even money favorites to win the whole enchilada at the All-Star break, had jumped up to 3-2 at the end of the regular season. Their odds have risen once again to 8-5 against Los Angeles.
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Post by: hardcandy on June 06, 2008, 04:03:00 AM
Post by: Reaper527 on June 06, 2008, 10:14:00 AM
Post by: hardcandy on June 09, 2008, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: Reaper527 on June 09, 2008, 08:57:00 AM
i'm also wondering why the league felt it was a good idea to
1. make it all 9pm games so half the east coast is in bed when they are playing, instead of determining the time based on home court advantage.
2. why they thought sunday games, when everyone has work and/or school in the morning is better than saturday games
3. why they thought it would be a good idea to give the teams an extra day off when they AREN'T traveling, instead of having the extra day off between games 2 and 3, and games 5 and 6. - game 1 (bos), 2 days off, game 2 (bos), 1 day off game 3 (la), 1 day off, game 4 (la) 2 days off, game 5 (la), 1 day off, game 6 (bos), 1 day off, game 7 (bos), 5 months off.
regardless, games 1 and 2 were awesome
Post by: hardcandy on June 09, 2008, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: Reaper527 on June 10, 2008, 02:05:00 PM
QUOTE(hardcandy @ Jun 9 2008, 03:32 PM) 
They said the 9 PM start gives then the best ratings of all the starting times they have tried. The NBA commissioner said he realizes it cuts out the kids but it brings in the money.
what about the sunday game versus a saturday game?
Post by: hardcandy on June 10, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
QUOTE(Reaper527 @ Jun 10 2008, 04:41 PM)
what about the sunday game versus a saturday game?
Don't know.
I have a feeling tonight's game will be the best, Kobe will score 40 and the Celtics will have 3 guys in the 20's. OT anyone?
Post by: Reaper527 on June 11, 2008, 01:49:00 PM
perhaps they would have played better if they had the extra day off on a travel day
seriously though, its definitely encouraging that it was such a close game when 2 of the big 3 had terrible games
Post by: Infamous Ob on June 11, 2008, 05:29:00 PM
If you dont like the Lakers, go take a S-Type and stick it up your A**! Lakers gone take it, so if you a Celtics fan, go grab a S-Type!!!! Lakers fa life!
Post by: Reaper527 on June 11, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
Post by: hardcandy on June 12, 2008, 09:22:00 AM
QUOTE(Infamous Ob @ Jun 11 2008, 08:05 PM)
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If you dont like the Lakers, go take a S-Type and stick it up your A**! Lakers gone take it, so if you a Celtics fan, go grab a S-Type!!!! Lakers fa life!
That was certainly a major contribution to the discussion. Feeling a little insecure, are we? Still 2-1 Celtics.
Post by: chorizo1 on June 13, 2008, 12:51:00 AM
QUOTE(hardcandy @ Jun 12 2008, 10:58 AM)
Still 2-1 Celtics.
3-1 now.
What a comeback tonight ..............
Post by: Infamous Ob on June 13, 2008, 03:25:00 AM
Post by: hardcandy on June 13, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
QUOTE(Infamous Ob @ Jun 13 2008, 06:01 AM)
That's some Bull! Lakers is pissing me off man! They need to step it up.
They took it in the heart last night. The game Sunday will be so much pressure for them. The Celtics are looking at two home games afterwards.
Post by: Infamous Ob on June 13, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
QUOTE(hardcandy @ Jun 13 2008, 03:03 PM)
They took it in the heart last night. The game Sunday will be so much pressure for them. The Celtics are looking at two home games afterwards.
Man Im done with the Lakers. Im not watching no more games. They playing like idiots!
Post by: Infamous Ob on June 16, 2008, 12:22:00 AM
QUOTE(Infamous Ob @ Jun 13 2008, 03:18 PM)
Man Im done with the Lakers. Im not watching no more games. They playing like idiots!
Sike! Yes baby, they still hangin' in there. But tonight's game almost made me quit foreal.
Post by: Reaper527 on June 16, 2008, 08:19:00 AM
QUOTE(Infamous Ob @ Jun 16 2008, 02:58 AM)
Sike! Yes baby, they still hangin' in there. But tonight's game almost made me quit foreal.
enjoy the game(s) in boston
Post by: hardcandy on June 16, 2008, 10:24:00 AM
Post by: gcskate27 on June 18, 2008, 02:48:00 AM
start the water works kobe...
Post by: Infamous Ob on June 18, 2008, 03:47:00 AM
Post by: hardcandy on June 18, 2008, 09:20:00 AM
QUOTE(Infamous Ob @ Jun 18 2008, 06:23 AM)
Damn, I cant belive what happened. I guess Lakers gone have to rebuild now.
Why rebuild? They just played flat. They need some changes, but the horse they are riding got them this far.
Post by: Reaper527 on June 18, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
http://www.boston.co...ostPop_Emailed3
definitely a day off from the office there