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The_Game
05-01-2009, 08:10 PM
Just wondered as due to the 2-3-2 format it must be tough for the team without homecourt to win the series if they say spilt the first two and drop 1 out of 3 at home meaning they would need to win twice at the team with homecourt.

anybody think thats what L.A will need to do to beat the Cavs? would L.A be able to win twice at the Q?
J.T.
05-01-2009, 08:11 PM
Last team before Miami? Detroit, 2004.
The_Game
05-01-2009, 08:13 PM
how many other teams did it before them? just wondering as if L.A are to win the title is there any way they will win other than win in 5.
Jacob1983
05-01-2009, 08:15 PM
1995 Houston Rockets
JoeTait75
05-01-2009, 08:16 PM
Lakers in 1985

Bulls in 1993

Bulls in 1998
Agloco
05-01-2009, 08:18 PM
how many other teams did it before them? just wondering as if L.A are to win the title is there any way they will win other than win in 5.

Um yeah, they could win it in 4, 5, 6, or 7...........

Your post would seem to indicate that they are incapable of winning it in Cleveland?
Agloco
05-01-2009, 08:20 PM
Last team before Miami? Detroit, 2004.

And interestingly enough those are the only two teams to sweep the middle three at home.........

Having said that, I think it's entirely possible for LA to do that this year.
The_Game
05-01-2009, 08:33 PM
Um yeah, they could win it in 4, 5, 6, or 7...........

Your post would seem to indicate that they are incapable of winning it in Cleveland?

No I think they will be able to win one but to win twice in the Q? seems unlikely which is why if L.A are going to win it would have to be in 5 surely?
DAF86
05-01-2009, 08:54 PM
No I think they will be able to win one but to win twice in the Q? seems unlikely which is why if L.A are going to win it would have to be in 5 surely?

Or 6 or 7.
IronMexican
05-01-2009, 08:55 PM
I think LA could steal one in the Q. The fact that they already did it once should help their confidence.
Armando
05-02-2009, 10:28 AM
Is really ironic that the East is considered the weak conference but in the last 5 years once the Lakers run ended 3 of the past 5 NBA champs have been from the East. Detroit,Miami,Boston. In fact the Spurs are the only West team to win the the Finals(2).
Armando
05-02-2009, 10:30 AM
I think LA could steal one in the Q. The fact that they already did it once should help their confidence.



The Lakers can steal more then just one.
JK2
05-02-2009, 11:02 AM
Is really ironic that the East is considered the weak conference but in the last 5 years once the Lakers run ended 3 of the past 5 NBA champs have been from the East. Detroit,Miami,Boston. In fact the Spurs are the only West team to win the the Finals(2).Miami did not win the finals.