Comments on: Guess What: Not everyone is thrilled about these NBA Finals

By: sjacobs

sjacobs — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:08:30 +0000

My gut says the Celts are good enough to win a few, but I think the Lakers will win one of the first two in Beantown, giving them the confidence they need to finish off the men of green in Boston in game six. I think the Lakers will jump out to a 2-1 lead, the Celts will win a close game at the Stapler, but the Lakers who have shown time in and time out this post-season that they can win the tough games that really test a team’s character.

I’m going with similar logic to Miami winning in Dallas to capture their first title in 2006. Though that feels like it was 206 years ago.

By: J Rose

J Rose — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:43:51 +0000

I hear ya, Scott and I symapthize with what you’re saying. I actuallly enjoy the Suns style of ball better than my Celts’, but unfortunately they just can’t get over the hump.

As for the media shoving it (Celts/Lakers) down our throats, that’s becuase they’ve been wet-dreaming of this matchup ever since Gasol went West.

For the record I think Boston is going to surprise everyone and give the Fakers a run for their money, winning the series in 6. Just a hunch.

By: Scott Jacobs

Scott Jacobs — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:00:13 +0000

Thanks for the comment J Rose.
I agree with everything you’re saying. I totally understand that.

I wasn’t trying to make that argument whatsoever here. My stance was that I hate when the media tries to tell us what we all want to see.

There are plenty of Pistons, Spurs, Jazz, Hornets, Cavs, Magic, Suns, etc. fans who would have liked to see their team in the Finals.

I think it will be a good series, but not a great one. I just don’t think Boston can be consistent enough to beat LA in a seven game series.

As I said I’ll watch. But my biases had me wanting the Suns, not the Lakers in these Finals.

By: J Rose

J Rose — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:53:28 +0000

“But I’ll watch. O I’ll watch. “

That’s why these Finals are the best for the sport and for the fans. Because even people who hate one or both teams will watch regardless.

Plenty of people hate Boston, plenty hate LA, but the possibilty of seeing either one get spanked is reason enough to tune in. Then you get the casual fan who remebers the great matchups of the 80s, the whole East Coast/West Coast thing, great players, the potenital for memorable (if not great) games…

It all adds upp to the most watchable NBA Finals matchup in decades, like either team or not. I enjoy watching the Suns, too, but Phoenix/Detroit just wouldn’t have the same cachet. Sorry.

By: mhblatt

mhblatt — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:37:30 +0000

What R U talkin abooooot d00d? Boston and LA are the sweetest teams ever. Who cares about any other team>? The only way these finals would be bedder is if New Yorks was playing, too.