cavs are going to win the title...

[The_Game]

Lakers have been exposed defensively and the fact they can't keep big leads...they don't seem to have the hunger and passion to win..the cavs want it bad.

Cavs play lockdown defense and have a good offense..Lebron is playing out his mind and i can't see the Cavs losing in the Q.

lakers are not playing championship basketball right now.

[UrAphag]

The lakers only play championship ball when they face the top teams in the league. And they match up great with the cavs. I don't think it will be an easy series, but I can see the lakers taking one at the Q

[DrHouse]

I'm very surprised at the lack of effort from the Lakers thus far. You would think the playoffs of all things would motivate them.

I have heard that both Kobe and Gasol are trying to save their legs for the final push though. Maybe they think they can coast their way to the Finals and then go all out. Sounds stupid and dangerous to me.

[Ghazi]

Mehhhh,

Cavs are better defensive team

But the head 2 head Lakers dominated in the paint both times.

Cavs are kinda a jump shooting team.

Paint points > jump shots

[DrHouse]

This Laker team is also not really playing at a high level right now. Not entirely sure why as it is the playoffs, but I've seen them play better basketball than this.

Are they still coasting until they really need to turn it on? Who knows....

[j.dizzle]

Is it just me or are the Lakers playing like Jazz the same way they would play the Clippers haha that is their biggggest problem. They are way too laid back when they arent facing the best teams

[j.dizzle]

If LA doesnt win on saturday they are gonna regret todays game like crazy. They played like garbage & still went up by 13 at one point. If someone showed me the stats after the game I would think LA lost by atleast 20 so its all good. I'll still stick with my LA in 5 prediction

[baseline bum]

You almost always pick the defensive team to win the title over the offensive juggernaut, but to me it's kind of telling that it required perfect offensive execution the last few plays from Utah and a shot with 2.2 seconds left to just hold on and beat a Lakers team which had Kobe Bryant shoot 21%. I got burned picking the offensive juggernauts in 04, 06, and 08, but I don't think Cleveland can put up the points to compete with LA this time around (though I said the same about Detroit in '04).

[pauls931]

The lakers only play championship ball when they face the top teams in the league. And they match up great with the cavs. I don't think it will be an easy series, but I can see the lakers taking one at the Q

like boston

[stretch]

Lakers defense is terrible. I don't know how people don't see this, but that will be their downfall yet again. Their defense fucking sucks, and the only time it even seems effective is when their high-offense is flowing well, forcing opponents into forcing quick shots and 3's.

Cavs win in 6.

[sonic21]

I actually think this game shows how good the Lakers actually are.

I'm not sure many teams could nearly survive such an abysmal game by their star player and nearly beat a tough home team like the Jazz.

my prediction: cavs in 7 :tu

[Rogue]

Lakers defense is terrible. I don't know how people don't see this, but that will be their downfall yet again. Their defense fucking sucks, and the only time it even seems effective is when their high-offense is flowing well, forcing opponents into forcing quick shots and 3's.

Cavs win in 6.
I doubt the Lakers will make the finals if they continue to suck that bad, probably their poor defense will kill them halfway in wcf or even in the second round. Bynum may make a change to it though. btw, LMAO @ Kobe shooting 5-24 from the field. :lmao

[DrHouse]

When you look at the Cavs and even the Nuggets of all teams you see that they are clearly on a mission. Even if they are up 10 they are still fighting on defense.

The Lakers have not displayed that kind of fire for some time, probably not since they faced off with BOS/CLE. Are they saving some energy in the tank for the Finals or have they simply ran out of gas? I don't know.

[stretch]

When you look at the Cavs and even the Nuggets of all teams you see that they are clearly on a mission. Even if they are up 10 they are still fighting on defense.

The Lakers have not displayed that kind of fire for some time, probably not since they faced off with BOS/CLE. Are they saving some energy in the tank for the Finals or have they simply ran out of gas? I don't know.

They simply don't play defense, they have a lot of soft players, and have a leader that still hasn't shown that he's a true leader yet.

[DrHouse]

You're an idiot and NOBODY takes you seriously stretch

[stretch]

You're an idiot and NOBODY takes you seriously stretch

Probably because 95% of my posts are not serious.

But that one was.

[ducks]

Lakers have been exposed defensively and the fact they can't keep big leads...they don't seem to have the hunger and passion to win..the cavs want it bad.

Cavs play lockdown defense and have a good offense..Lebron is playing out his mind and i can't see the Cavs losing in the Q.

lakers are not playing championship basketball right now.

cavs gave up a big lead to pistons almost

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cavs gave up a big lead to pistons almost

after the game was over and they pulled Lebron, fuckface.

meaningless comeback.

[ducks]

after the game was over and they pulled Lebron, fuckface.

meaningless comeback.

it almost cost them the game though

[stretch]

it almost cost them the game though

hey... wait... i dont know if you realized it, but you just COMPLEMENTED lebron

:flypig

[scanry]

Lakers play good against good team, and the Cavs murder bad teams. Cavs have a great home record, and the Lakers have the best road record. Cavs have the MVP and the Lakers have the best player in the league. Both team have players that know their roles.

Lakers should win in six, but if the refs pull an 06 for James like they did Wade it could be trouble.

I pretty much agree with everything what you just said. Except that Lebron is the best player in the league right now.

[TheNextGen]

You Lakers fans are such crybabies...you beat the Jazz both times by 10+..and lose by 2 points at Utah. WTF are you guys whining about?!

[iggypop123]

it just gets easier for the cavs. detroit cant even sell out its playoff game

[Laker-fan-in-SanAnto]

"Not on my watch!!!!!"

[Ghayzi]

Mehhhh,

Cavs are better defensive team

But the head 2 head Lakers dominated in the paint both times.

Cavs are kinda a jump shooting team.

Paint points > jump shots

When our precious boys in blue meet those Fagaliers in the finals, those jumpshooters won't stand a chance against our 3 headed slashing attack by J-ho, Barea, and the Jet! :cheer

We love our boys in blue!

[Ghazi]

When you look at the Cavs and even the Nuggets of all teams you see that they are clearly on a mission. Even if they are up 10 they are still fighting on defense.

The Lakers have not displayed that kind of fire for some time, probably not since they faced off with BOS/CLE. Are they saving some energy in the tank for the Finals or have they simply ran out of gas? I don't know.

They only "appear" that way because NOLA and Detroit ar ehorrible.

10 teams in the league, if not more, would appear to be "on a mission" against those two teams.

Jazz are a solid team.

Only knock on LA is they aren't a shut down defensive team.

But they're not as bad defensively as some make them out to be.

[RsxPiimp]

Lakers play good against good team, and the Cavs murder bad teams. Cavs have a great home record, and the Lakers have the best road record. Cavs have the MVP and the Lakers have the best player in the league. Both team have players that know their roles.

Lakers should win in six, but if the refs pull an 06 for James like they did Wade it could be trouble.

wait. lebron plays for the lakers now?

[RsxPiimp]

Lakers have been exposed defensively and the fact they can't keep big leads...they don't seem to have the hunger and passion to win..the cavs want it bad.

Cavs play lockdown defense and have a good offense..Lebron is playing out his mind and i can't see the Cavs losing in the Q.

lakers are not playing championship basketball right now.

meh. lakers last year was also destroying every team in the west. they swept the nuggets, took the spurs in 5 games and the jazz in 6. they look primed for a title.


on the other hand, the celtics were having a tough time against cavs and hawks with both teams taking the series to 7 games. but when both la and boston faced in the finals, the deeper team won. i expect the lakers to do the same against cavs.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Cavs could have enough big bodies to go against the lakers. With Big Ben back I didn't realize they Sideshow Bob, Joe Smith, Ben Wallace, Big Z to go through and make a versatile front court, they have a lot of forwards... Lakers defense is suspect they allow too many points.

[Budkin]

Agreed. Nobody is going to stop LeBron this year. Especially in the playoffs.

[DrHouse]

Only Varajaeo has the size to truly contend with LA's bigs.

Big Z is too old and slow.
Wallace is way too undersized.
Joe Smith is all three...old, slow, and undersized.

Odom, Gasol, and Bynum will be able to have their way unless they get double teamed. And trust me you don't want James on Odom because then you have absolutely nobody to guard Kobe.

Look we've already seen what happened in both regular season matchups. Lebron was effectively contained and LAL dominated with their front court. That isn't going to magically change because it's the playoffs (see Celtics vs. LAL in the regular season last year).

[Ghayzi]

Denver could maybe possibly upset the Lakers IMO

[lefty]

Lakers beat Cavs in Finals

[j.dizzle]

Only Varajaeo has the size to truly contend with LA's bigs.

Big Z is too old and slow.
Wallace is way too undersized.
Joe Smith is all three...old, slow, and undersized.

Odom, Gasol, and Bynum will be able to have their way unless they get double teamed. And trust me you don't want James on Odom because then you have absolutely nobody to guard Kobe.

Look we've already seen what happened in both regular season matchups. Lebron was effectively contained and LAL dominated with their front court. That isn't going to magically change because it's the playoffs (see Celtics vs. LAL in the regular season last year).

Hopefully Bynum doesnt play too agressive if they both make it to the finals.U'll be seeing Veraflop flying all over the place :lol That's the only thing im scared of.

[Nocioni]

lol lakers can toy all they want in the west but not vs the cavs w/ best def and HCA in the playoffs

[KidCongo]

Only Varajaeo has the size to truly contend with LA's bigs.

Big Z is too old and slow.
Wallace is way too undersized.
Joe Smith is all three...old, slow, and undersized.

Odom, Gasol, and Bynum will be able to have their way unless they get double teamed. And trust me you don't want James on Odom because then you have absolutely nobody to guard Kobe.

Look we've already seen what happened in both regular season matchups. Lebron was effectively contained and LAL dominated with their front court. That isn't going to magically change because it's the playoffs (see Celtics vs. LAL in the regular season last year).

I'm pretty sure Smith and Wallace will be able to box out Odom better than JJ Hickson.

Gasol is the match up I don't like. Cavs would have to keep Gasol, Odom and Bynum off the offensive boards. LeBron will make adjustments to the Lakers defense and will get a ton of calls on Bynum.

[Dr House]

The only hope for the Cavs to win a title is to pray they dont face us. The Lakeshow have already shown they can go into Cleveland and win handily.

Cleveland is a one man show, while the Lakers offense is like poetry in motion and is the definition of balanced. I ask anyone of you heathens to find a better and more productive offense in NBA history.

Odom gives you matchup problems all over the board, while Gasol is more skilled then all of Cleveland's bigs combined and then you have Bynum, the freak, to account for. And I haven't even taken into account, the greatest individual scorer in the game today, Kobe Bryant.

All is right in Lakerland and there is a reason why every other fan is butthurt. How can you blame them?

[Ghazi]

The only hope for the Cavs to win a title is to pray they dont face us. The Lakeshow have already shown they can go into Cleveland and win handily.

Cleveland is a one man show, while the Lakers offense is like poetry in motion and is the definition of balanced. I ask anyone of you heathens to find a better and more productive offense in NBA history.

Odom gives you matchup problems all over the board, while Gasol is more skilled then all of Cleveland's bigs combined and then you have Bynum, the freak, to account for. And I haven't even taken into account, the greatest individual scorer in the game today, Kobe Bryant.

All is right in Lakerland and there is a reason why every other fan is butthurt. How can you blame them?


:lol :lol

[mavs>spurs2]

This Dr House troll is money :greedy

[IronMexican]

One more win for Cleveland, and I'll be rolling in the V-dough

[KidCongo]

One more win for Cleveland, and I'll be rolling in the V-dough

Weren't the odds 6/5?

[ducks]

cavs would not win the title if they do
it will be stern and the refs

[lefty]

The only hope for the Cavs to win a title is to pray they dont face us. The Lakeshow have already shown they can go into Cleveland and win handily.

Cleveland is a one man show, while the Lakers offense is like poetry in motion and is the definition of balanced. I ask anyone of you heathens to find a better and more productive offense in NBA history.

Odom gives you matchup problems all over the board, while Gasol is more skilled then all of Cleveland's bigs combined and then you have Bynum, the freak, to account for. And I haven't even taken into account, the greatest individual scorer in the game today, Kobe Bryant.

All is right in Lakerland and there is a reason why every other fan is butthurt. How can you blame them?

Ok that was a weird post, but I agree with you on the fact that the Lakers are way better than Cleveland

[polysylab1k]

Ok that was a weird post, but I agree with you on the fact that the Lakers are way better than Cleveland
That's why I think the celtics will make the finals again this year.

[Josepatches_]

I pretty much agree with everything what you just said. Except that Lebron is the best player in the league right now.

Right now and at least the next five years if he's healthy

[The_Game]

so how many think cavs won't win the title then? even though they have amazing defense and good offense and homecourt

[TampaDude]

Lakers vs. Cavs in the Finals

Cavs in 6

Book it!

[21_Blessings]

Everyone picking Cavs over Lakers is completely retarded and most likely didn't watch either of the head to head matchups closely. The playoffs are about matchups, simple as that. Cavs will be curbstomped out of the hemisphere if they see the LA in the finals.

[TampaDude]

Everyone picking Cavs over Lakers is completely retarded and most likely didn't watch either of the head to head matchups closely. The playoffs are about matchups, simple as that. Cavs will be curbstomped out of the hemisphere if they see the LA in the finals.

You haven't been watching the Cavs much recently, have you??? Playoffs are about momentum, and the Cavs got that all over the Lakers.

[BUMP]

:(please no, anybody but the Cavs:(

[TampaDude]

http://slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lebron_james.jpg

^ :lol

[21_Blessings]

You haven't been watching the Cavs much recently, have you??? Playoffs are about momentum, and the Cavs got that all over the Lakers.

Based on beating a horrible team like Detroit? Are you serious? :lol

THe Jazz were a game away from the 2nd seed only a few weeks ago. They are an infinitely better team than Detroit and they were a lucky jumper away from getting swept in the 1st round.

Cavs beating up on mediocre/terrible teams in the East doesn't mean shit. Their record against elite NBA teams is laughable, including 0-2 against the Lakers.

Momentum doesn't mean shit. It's all matchups and Cavs don't matchup well with the Lakers at all.

[Lars]

The Cavs are definatley a threat to win a game in the finals. Didn't they get blown out by Orlando though not too long ago?

[The_Game]

Based on beating a horrible team like Detroit? Are you serious? :lol

THe Jazz were a game away from the 2nd seed only a few weeks ago. They are an infinitely better team than Detroit and they were a lucky jumper away from getting swept in the 1st round.

Cavs beating up on mediocre/terrible teams in the East doesn't mean shit. Their record against elite NBA teams is laughable, including 0-2 against the Lakers.

Momentum doesn't mean shit. It's all matchups and Cavs don't matchup well with the Lakers at all.

They only had a bad record against the Lakers...where they had guys missing. with key rotation guys out injured..you can't base it off the regular season when guys who were out before are back now.

cavs are being so underrated here...DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS!!

[RedsLakers24]

They only had a bad record against the Lakers...where they had guys missing. with key rotation guys out injured..you can't base it off the regular season when guys who were out before are back now.

cavs are being so underrated here...DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS!!

Dont forget Lakers didnt have Brown who is playing great, Bynum wasnt in Clev and still manage to win the game, Lakers also were without guys and playing on a 7 road game and still manage to win, Common u act like Clev was missing all the guys