Calling it right now: Lakers will win series against OKC

[ChrisRichards]

Lakers in 6, if Gasol plays like he played in Game 7.

Doubt this. They don't need Gasol to go balls deep in this series. As long as Gasol gives them a modest 16 and 12, the lakers have a fighting chance, thats assuming Bynum has his fair share of 18 and 13. With those guys, its not really the numbers. Its more on effort, like boxing out etc. Jordan Hill's double, double contribution will also be appreciated.


To me, the bigger factor is their perimeter guys. OKC does a tremndous job doubling Bynum, and if Barnes, MWP, Sessions and Artest can start knocking those threes, I'm sticking with my prediction.

I like your optimism about this series. I wish I had that too.

This is understandable. You guys have been embarassed by OKC this season and your only win was when Harden was knocked out of the game. Its a legit concern. But I still feel OKC is getting too much success way too early at this point. If not LA, the Spurs will most definitely bring these guys down to earth. Face first tbh. I may get crucified here but I'm picking Brown's experience over Scott Brooks excellent X and O's in this series.

Anyone else think stern might screw the thunder for a chance at a lakers vs celtics finals or kobe vs Lebron finals?

May in fact be the opposite. The refs officiating will heavily favor the Thunder. As a matter of fact, like I said earlier, the first 2 games may be very ugly for LA. They cannot afford to make this a close game in OKC because the Thunders 3 best players all ranks among the Top 13 in FTA.

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[ambchang]

hey man!

have you heard Tim Donaghy's favorite Tommy Nunez story yet?

Of course I have. Also heard his story about a certain series in the CF that needs to go 7 in 2002.

Too bad there is only one "most" of anything.

[lefty]

if they steal game 1. Despite of the huge odds stacked against them, if the lakers some way, somehow steals game 1, it will bring a huge momentum to la who has championship experience. I honestly thought had the mavs stole that game 1 against the thunder, the series outcome wouldve been different. Okc is a great team but lacks experience.





*kobe is 27-0 in playoff series when the lakers win game 1.

if

[Venti Quattro]

If they steal Game 1. Despite of the huge odds stacked against them, if the Lakers some way, somehow steals Game 1, it will bring a huge momentum to LA who has championship experience. I honestly thought had the Mavs stole that Game 1 against the Thunder, the series outcome wouldve been different. OKC is a great team but lacks experience.

*Kobe is 27-0 in playoff series when the Lakers win Game 1.

So, how do you see things now?

[GB20]

If they steal Game 1. Despite of the huge odds stacked against them, if the Lakers some way, somehow steals Game 1, it will bring a huge momentum to LA who has championship experience. I honestly thought had the Mavs stole that Game 1 against the Thunder, the series outcome wouldve been different. OKC is a great team but lacks experience.





*Kobe is 27-0 in playoff series when the Lakers win Game 1.

[Reck]

Rich is still on pace with his prediction IF the Lakers win game 2.

[baseline bum]

lol

[pass1st]

Ain't over until Bynum sings

[Sec24Row7]

Only thing the Lakers Stole tonight was any fear the thunder might have had of them.

Oh.. And Durant and Westbrook's 4th quarter minutes...

[hater]

[pass1st]

Only thing the Lakers Stole tonight was any fear the thunder might have had of them.

Fear keeps you from getting sloppy, tbh

[Sec24Row7]

Fear keeps you from getting sloppy, tbh

So do condoms... Either way... The lakers got ed.