I'd hardly say it's a lack of respect to pick Boston. A beat up Boston team pushed Orlando to the brink last season. That's hard to ignore in itself, much less combined with the fact that they seem to be playing as good as they have all season.

 

 

You mean a Magic team without their floor general? The Magic are a much improved team this season to boot.

I like the Magic in 6. They won't be able to stop Howard.

Back to back 50 or back to back 60? Seems like the Mavs win 50 games every year.

 

I meant 60.

You mean a Magic team without their floor general? The Magic are a much improved team this season to boot.

 

I agree. Orlando is improved. But, I don't think they're more improved than a Boston team that was playing with a worn down Paul Pierce and no KG.

 

Like I said, it looks like a good matchup on paper. I could see it going either way, but I think Orlando will get it done.

You mean a Magic team without their floor general? The Magic are a much improved team this season to boot.

 

Let's not act like Rafer didn't have a great playoffs last year. Nelson really couldn't put up much better numbers than Skip did.

You mean a Magic team without their floor general? The Magic are a much improved team this season to boot.

Weren't the Celtics playing without Garnett last postseason? Both are drastically different than this time last year.

I think the Suns have a legit shot here. I don't think the Lakers will run away with this series in any way shape or form.

 

For the East I fear the Magic will run over the Celts but hope I'm wrong, I'd hate to see Vince in a finals.

I'm sorry but I have to pull for the Celtics and Suns. Just couldn't stomach another Lakers title or especially seeing Orlando take it home. Sorry UKMF :lol:.

I just don't think you can count on Vince Carter to be your go to offensive guy at the end of games. However, if he Magic keep blowing people out I don't guess it will matter.

Celtics so far in the playoffs look like they have the best post defense in the league, at least IMO. Nothing has been easy for Orlando inside so far.

This is getting ridiculous. What a blowout so far..Maybe Orlando comes back but they've turned the ball over 16 times and there's 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter :confused:

^The Magic have got smacked in the mouth today. They have to be more physical or they're going to get killed in this series.

That's what happens when you make Howard shoot something else besides a dunk.

Oh my lord, what a finish to the game. I think if you're a fan of either team after game 1 you have to feel good and bad about your chances about winning the series IMO.

 

Boston is more physical and can guard all facets of Orlando's offense for stretches at a time. However, the Magic are capable of going on runs that Boston doesn't have the firepower offensively to keep up with. This is going to be a good series.

Got a little scare at the end of the game, but always happy when the Celtics pull one out in the end.

 

The Magic never had the ball with a chance to tie or take the lead in the 4th quarter... I can live with that. 3 more!