Lakers/Spurs WCF 2008 Thread

smg9779
smg9779 Posts: 235
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
What is every NBA fan's take on the upcoming Western Conference Finals? Here's mine: Lakers in 5 or 6. Lakers have way too much talent for the Spurs. The combination of Kobe/Fisher and Phil nullify that "experience factor" that put the Spurs over the hump against NO. Add in Pau, Odom and the deepest bench in the NBA and you have a quick series. I don't think the Lakers will sweep but I don't see this series being all that close. Kobe, Fisher and Phil have had a lot of playoff success against the Spurs, this year will not be different.
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  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    Lakers Baby!!!!!!!
  • Gremmie95
    Gremmie95 Posts: 749
    Not sure I would consider myself an NBA fan, but these playoffs have been pretty fun. I gotta go with the Spurs.
  • smithnic
    smithnic Posts: 1,565
    Don't count out the champs. I'd be really surprised if the series isn't 6 or 7 games. I actually like the Spurs to be honest. Nobody likes them, but they keep winning.
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    lakers in six
  • eyedclaar
    eyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Funny how people always count the Spurs out for some reason only to watch them slowly and methodically crush the will of other teams. Now, I hope like hell the Lakers can beat them, but I don't know why anyone would say the Lakers are going to win with any confidence. Sounds like a bold ass prediction to me.

    Go Lakers!

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  • londonwpr
    londonwpr Posts: 293
    I was sad to see New Orleans lose. Chris Paul is fun to watch.
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  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,217
    Well, the two teams split the regular season games with the home team winning each time. Also, their regular season records were nearly identical, so I don't see a way to pick either team with any confidence.

    That said, I'm pulling for the Spurs and predict the Spurs in 6. Only about 40% confident in that pick though as it will probably be a 7 game series.
  • Trailer
    Trailer Posts: 1,431
    londonwpr wrote:
    I was sad to see New Orleans lose. Chris Paul is fun to watch.

    yeah, no shit! the spurs are so boring to watch.. lakers better win!
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • Schoki
    Schoki Posts: 5,072
    Spurs in six! Too bad would love to see a Lakers vs. Celtics heck even Pistons matchup.
  • NOCODE#1
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    smg9779 wrote:
    Kobe, Fisher and Phil have had a lot of playoff success against the Spurs, this year will not be different.
    yea when they had shaq, its funny how the experts have been picking against the spurs all playoffs. its hilarious. it will be nice to play a slower team in the lakers. although with the nba forcing boston la on us (aka no suspension on Garnett for shoving a ref in the atlanta series.) we might not have a choice. watch the stripe numbers it will definately favor LA.
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,832
    Spurs in 6

    Lakers really surprised me this year, but the Spurs can smell the title.This is the furthest they have been, trying to repeat.After winning a game 7 on the road vs. IMO, a more dangerous overall team in the hornets.Lakers wouldn't even be here if the Fuckin Grizzlies didn't GIVE AWAY Gasol, for Kwame Brown????Duncan will play better in this series, and Lakers have no answers for Ginobli/Parker, Bowen can at least make Kobe work for his
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    Spurs. Kobe wished he had the class that Duncan has in his big toe.
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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Robert Horry Hip Checks and 3pt shots to victory.

    I'm hoping Kobe and co pull it out to save us from remarkably dull basketball in the finals.


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  • booomm11
    booomm11 Posts: 865
    Lakers in 6!! who's gonna guard Kobe....Bowen? he's on another level...kobe n Gasol take it.
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  • LeatherMosquitoMan
    LeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    smg9779 wrote:
    What is every NBA fan's take on the upcoming Western Conference Finals? Here's mine: Lakers in 5 or 6. Lakers have way too much talent for the Spurs. The combination of Kobe/Fisher and Phil nullify that "experience factor" that put the Spurs over the hump against NO. Add in Pau, Odom and the deepest bench in the NBA and you have a quick series. I don't think the Lakers will sweep but I don't see this series being all that close. Kobe, Fisher and Phil have had a lot of playoff success against the Spurs, this year will not be different.


    Disagree w/this 100%.

    I remember after 2 games vs NO, analysts were saying "This series is over". They won 4 of 5 from NO.

    They went into the #2 seed's home building in game 7 and took care of business.

    Spurs are the defending world Champions.

    Spurs will win in 6 or 7, then lose to my Celtics in 7 games.

    I want the Lakers to win though, so i can get Celtics tickets to game 5 ;)
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  • NOCODE#1
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    Pacomc79 wrote:


    Tony Parker dives more than Christiano Ronaldo.
    wow do you watch basketball? i think mean Gianobli. Parker is not known as a flopper. the fastest man on the court yes. not a flopper.

    and bowen did fine against KB
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,832
    booomm11 wrote:
    Lakers in 6!! who's gonna guard Kobe....Bowen? he's on another level...kobe n Gasol take it.

    Bowen has been able to contain Kobe to some degree for years. By the time the 4th quater starts Kobe is gonna be having a tough time getting his legs into his jump shots.Udoka is not bad as well.Gasol is skilled, but lets face it, he is kinda soft
  • eyedclaar
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    CROJAM95 wrote:
    Bowen has been able to contain Kobe to some degree for years. By the time the 4th quater starts Kobe is gonna be having a tough time getting his legs into his jump shots.Udoka is not bad as well.Gasol is skilled, but lets face it, he is kinda soft


    Gasol is great - on one end of the court. Too bad the Spurs inside presence can play at both ends...
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  • CROJAM95
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    eyedclaar wrote:
    Gasol is great - on one end of the court. Too bad the Spurs inside presence can play at both ends...

    Thats the whole thing. People think regular season ball is playoff ball...wrong. For years the Suns can score at will during reg. season...playoffs start they cant stop anyone. Thats what it is about, making stops late in a tight game. And I'm sorry Lakers just dont make enough defensive plays.Plus last 8 of 9 Champions have had either Shaq/Duncan on that team, and the only other year Shaq was in the finals against Detroit.

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  • stupidcorporatewhore
    stupidcorporatewhore Posts: 761
    Would love to see fish make another 0.4 second shot in game 7.

    It'd be great to see the celtic/laker rivalry re-emerge.

    Spurs are soooo boring. Duncan is a great player, but he plays with the same passion he shows when he brushes his teeth.

    GO LAKERS!!

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