On May 21 2010 09:17 Trezeguet23 wrote: If the celtics go up 3-0 toinght, do you guys think there is even the slightest chance that the magic can come back, or do you think that they can win 4 straight? I know they did it twice already, but to me the celtics are just too tough in boston.
I'd be surprised if ORL could come back from 2-0 considering both losses were on their homecourt. If they go down 3-0, it's almost a certainty that they're done.
yeah, that's what got me thinking, I bet it is already over. They might grab one in boston and another at home, but that would be a lot to ask considering how things are going.
Things could change quickly (Like Lakers winning in 6 vs the Spurs after starting down 2 with home court). I feel this year is one of the most unpredictable. Seriously I have not adjusted to the media telling me the Thunder were going to beat the elderly Lakers (with speculation following about the aged Kobe's retirement). Orlando made self-inflicted mistakes but can beat Boston. Phoenix has looked completely out of sync in every way and have a chance to reorganize at home.
Too bad no games until the weekend Q__Q Conceding argument about Amare and hoping that he scores 40 next game :o
On May 21 2010 10:44 Zozma wrote: Boston isn't the greatest home team. Orlando still has the potential to get this done. I think the series is far from over.
and orlando isnt bad on the road, although the circumstances are a little different
Shouldn't that WORRY you? A team that's not great at home, but by no means awful and shut down the best team in the league AT HOME is a beastly road team.
Orlando either has to do some major reinventing of themselves or Boston has to totally lose it for them to have a shot. They've been dominated in both games, just like Cleveland was dominated in 5 of the 6 games in the other series. Defensively Boston has Orlando beat and unless they find their offense they are finished.
yeah. to be honest, i'm really, really sure that its going to be lakers/celtics again. No question about the lakers/suns matchup, if suns are lucky they'll take one game at home. Boston/orlando is a little more tricky imo. although magics have been dominated hard both games at their own home, i still see some possibility of them taking this to 7 games, if they're all on their a game. but celtics are playing way too well this postseason, i'd have my money on celtics easy
I watched Game 2 again and even as a huge Laker fan, Amare's defense is just depressing. He's good at two things: scoring (granted he's the first option scorer in a Phoenix system with Steven Nash) and talking smack. It's unbelievable watching him just stand there and watch Gasol/Odom take it to the basket. At least show some effort lol. I know he's very talented, especially offensively, but come on dude!
Pau >>>>>>> Amare as all-around player. No question.
Shouldn't that WORRY you? A team that's not great at home, but by no means awful and shut down the best team in the league AT HOME is a beastly road team.
Orlando either has to do some major reinventing of themselves or Boston has to totally lose it for them to have a shot. They've been dominated in both games, just like Cleveland was dominated in 5 of the 6 games in the other series. Defensively Boston has Orlando beat and unless they find their offense they are finished.
Whoa. Back up. Where is this "dominated" thing coming from? You might have a case for it in the first game, but in the second game? It was a three-point game! Vince Carter missed those two free throws! And even then, if Redick hadn't advanced the ball like an idiot, Orlando would have had a fairly good chance to make a three and go to overtime! That's hardly what I call "domination".
On May 21 2010 20:20 OneOther wrote: I watched Game 2 again and even as a huge Laker fan, Amare's defense is just depressing. He's good at two things: scoring (granted he's the first option scorer in a Phoenix system with Steven Nash) and talking smack. It's unbelievable watching him just stand there and watch Gasol/Odom take it to the basket. At least show some effort lol. I know he's very talented, especially offensively, but come on dude!
Pau >>>>>>> Amare as all-around player. No question.
That pick and roll was hilarious. Amare was literally just standing there and watched Gasol roll right to the basket. lolololol
Shouldn't that WORRY you? A team that's not great at home, but by no means awful and shut down the best team in the league AT HOME is a beastly road team.
Orlando either has to do some major reinventing of themselves or Boston has to totally lose it for them to have a shot. They've been dominated in both games, just like Cleveland was dominated in 5 of the 6 games in the other series. Defensively Boston has Orlando beat and unless they find their offense they are finished.
Whoa. Back up. Where is this "dominated" thing coming from? You might have a case for it in the first game, but in the second game? It was a three-point game! Vince Carter missed those two free throws! And even then, if Redick hadn't advanced the ball like an idiot, Orlando would have had a fairly good chance to make a three and go to overtime! That's hardly what I call "domination".
Orlando got dominated that game. Due to refs screwing up the game for both teams the last 2 minutes of play looked close. Orlando was not in control of that game at all.
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