Orlando's...........Bad Luck Tour Continues

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What is this 4th game lose on a last second shot. Yes, 4 playoff games lose to last second shot.   

[vinnie]

I am probably in the minority here, but I want the Cavs to win this series then lose to Denver in the finals. But that's just me.

[go11celtics]

I am probably in the minority here, but I want the Cavs to win this series then lose to Denver in the finals. But that's just me.

i completely agree. i need to be sure the lakers lose before the cavs because i doubt the magic would beat the lakers and i cant stand LA winning. but if the nuggets win, deffinately pulling for magic.

[PosImpos]

Nuggets vs Magic Finals would be AWESOME but I'll take either or against the Lakers / Cavs.  I really don't want to see the Cavs win a championship, though, because they are a one man team, and I can't stand the one man - LeBron. 

I just really don't want to see Lakers vs. Cavs Finals.

[QuinielaBox]

Denver vs the Magic to stick in Stern's you know what.

Orlando competes every night.

[Scribbles]

Well for most teams I think it would totally crush their spirits after a game winner like that, but its happened to Orlando so many times and they have shown the ability to respond.  As long as Orlando hits their shots they should win this series in 6. 

[the TRUTH]

1) How in the world did Orlando not guard Mo Williams on the inbounds? Why not put a taller player (Battie, Gortat, etc) right on him? That makes the pass much tougher, making it much less likely for LeCrab to get the ball, let alone make that shot.

2) That being said - best play I've ever seen LeBron make. That's the stuff legends are made of. Their season was on the line, and he saved their behinds.

3) Were you all as stunned as I was when they actually called traveling on LeCrab with 30 seconds left? I bet that official will be fired in the next five minutes.

4) While LeBron deserves a ton of credit for that shot, he sounded incredibly arrogant in his postgame interview. You rarely hear a player refer to his own shot as a "great shot."

[PosImpos]

4) While LeBron deserves a ton of credit for that shot, he sounded incredibly arrogant in his postgame interview. You rarely hear a player refer to his own shot as a "great shot."

This surprises you?

p.s. I was very surprised when they made that call and very, very happy.

p.p.s. - in the post game interview LeBron's roid bump on the right side of his jaw was glaringly obvious.

[ACF]

You rarely hear a player refer to his own shot as a "great shot."

Sometimes, you calls 'em like you sees 'em.
Even if his ego is too big for his own good.
It was a huge shot and it saved them from
going down 0-2, with two games now in Orlando.

[greenwise]

I would really, really be happy if Orlando beats this arrogant Lebron team. I thought I hated Kobe more but I was wrong.

Denver - Orlando for the Finals, please!

[LarBrd33]

Im rooting for the Cavs.  They deserve to be champs. They were the only team that deserved to be champs other than Boston last year if you look at how they played in the playoffs.  They came 5 points from defeating us in a game 7 in Boston.  It took a ridiculous performance from Pierce to knock them off.  LeBron is easily the greatest player on the planet.  I know that for some reason every Celtic fan apparently decided we are supposed to hate LeBron, but I have nothing but total respect for him and his team.  I hate the Lakers and Kobeso I clearly don't want them to win.  I don't think Orlando has the makeup of a champion.  And Denver... bleh. 

The only team worthy of being a champion and being remembered as a champion is Cleveland.  Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I happen to like that the NBA isn't about parity.  It's not like the NFL where a different team can win the superbowl every year.  I happen to like that the elite always rise to the top.  I like that Magic and Larry won their titles.  I like that Jordan won his titles.  I like that Shaq and Duncan won their 4 titles each.   Don't get me wrong... I was rooting for Detroit when they played the Lakers and I'd root for Orlando if they played the Lakers, but from a historical perspective it was a little lame having Detroit as the champion. 

Here's my thing... If LeBron rightfully claims his title that continues the prestige of the title and next year we technically have two legitimate champions.   In my mind, KG is the CEltics and since KG never defended his title, he can easily head into next season leading the Celtics with the mindset, "I am still the champ until someone proves they can beat me in the playoffs".  Then you have a giant like the Cavs with the title... that makes next season all the more epic.   If some "bleh" team like Orlando or Denver wins it... it's kinda lame.  Think of it like the WWE.  I'll pick a popular era.  Whether you are rooting for The Rock or Stone Cold... as long as the belt is in their hands that belt is still important.  If they give the belt to some lucky scrub it no longer seems as important.   Having Denver or Orlando be the champs would be like watching Chris Jerico or Bradshaw win the title.  Who gives a crap.

Go King James.  Lets head into 2009-10 with two powerhouse champions each with a claim to the title. 

Going back to my WWE analogy.  Say Stone Cold holds the belt, but has to vacate the title because of a neck injury.  The WWE holds a tourney to determine the new champ.  The Rock ends up winning the tourney.  Stone Cold comes back healthy and now you have two guys with a rightful claim to that belt... that sets up an epic clash at Wrestlemania where Stone Cold tries to win back his vacated belt from The Rock.   In my mind, Kevin Garnett and his team vacated their title the second he was unable to participate in the playoffs.  Sure, his teammates still participated, but in a league of supermen where only 7 guys are considered "the elite" (Kobe, Bron, Duncan, KG, and maybe Wade, CP and Howard)... KG sitting out meant everything. 

[rondohondo]

If the refs called a T on Mo Williams when he threw the ball at Dwight Howard the game would have likely gone to overtime . 2 refs just watched him do it , the refs were horrible tonight agains Orlando. The fix is in for a Lebron VS Kobe Finals there is no stopping it .

[celticinorlando]

great shot...yes....but cleveland sruggling with orlando. i can se the magic winning both games 3 and 4 and the cavs being down 3-1

[ACF]

Im rooting for the Cavs.  They deserve to be champs. They were the only team that deserved to be champs other than Boston last year if you look at how they played in the playoffs.  They came 5 points from defeating us in a game 7 in Boston.  It took a ridiculous performance from Pierce to knock them off.  LeBron is easily the greatest player on the planet.  I know that for some reason every Celtic fan apparently decided we are supposed to hate LeBron, but I have nothing but total respect for him and his team.  I hate the Lakers and Kobeso I clearly don't want them to win.  I don't think Orlando has the makeup of a champion.  And Denver... bleh. 

The only team worthy of being a champion and being remembered as a champion is Cleveland.  Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I happen to like that the NBA isn't about parity.  It's not like the NFL where a different team can win the superbowl every year.  I happen to like that the elite always rise to the top.  I like that Magic and Larry won their titles.  I like that Jordan won his titles.  I like that Shaq and Duncan won their 4 titles each.   Don't get me wrong... I was rooting for Detroit when they played the Lakers and I'd root for Orlando if they played the Lakers, but from a historical perspective it was a little lame having Detroit as the champion. 

Here's my thing... If LeBron rightfully claims his title that continues the prestige of the title and next year we technically have two legitimate champions.   In my mind, KG is the CEltics and since KG never defended his title, he can easily head into next season leading the Celtics with the mindset, "I am still the champ until someone proves they can beat me in the playoffs".  Then you have a giant like the Cavs with the title... that makes next season all the more epic.   If some "bleh" team like Orlando or Denver wins it... it's kinda lame.  Think of it like the WWE.  I'll pick a popular era.  Whether you are rooting for The Rock or Stone Cold... as long as the belt is in their hands that belt is still important.  If they give the belt to some lucky scrub it no longer seems as important.   Having Denver or Orlando be the champs would be like watching Chris Jerico or Bradshaw win the title.  Who gives a crap.

Go King James.  Lets head into 2009-10 with two powerhouse champions each with a claim to the title. 

Going back to my WWE analogy.  Say Stone Cold holds the belt, but has to vacate the title because of a neck injury.  The WWE holds a tourney to determine the new champ.  The Rock ends up winning the tourney.  Stone Cold comes back healthy and now you have two guys with a rightful claim to that belt... that sets up an epic clash at Wrestlemania where Stone Cold tries to win back his vacated belt from The Rock.   In my mind, Kevin Garnett and his team vacated their title the second he was unable to participate in the playoffs.  Sure, his teammates still participated, but in a league of supermen where only 7 guys are considered "the elite" (Kobe, Bron, Duncan, KG, and maybe Wade, CP and Howard)... KG sitting out meant everything. 

Other than "Denver...bleh.", good post.
As usual. Have a TP.

[LarBrd33]

Im rooting for the Cavs.  They deserve to be champs. They were the only team that deserved to be champs other than Boston last year if you look at how they played in the playoffs.  They came 5 points from defeating us in a game 7 in Boston.  It took a ridiculous performance from Pierce to knock them off.  LeBron is easily the greatest player on the planet.  I know that for some reason every Celtic fan apparently decided we are supposed to hate LeBron, but I have nothing but total respect for him and his team.  I hate the Lakers and Kobeso I clearly don't want them to win.  I don't think Orlando has the makeup of a champion.  And Denver... bleh. 

The only team worthy of being a champion and being remembered as a champion is Cleveland.  Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I happen to like that the NBA isn't about parity.  It's not like the NFL where a different team can win the superbowl every year.  I happen to like that the elite always rise to the top.  I like that Magic and Larry won their titles.  I like that Jordan won his titles.  I like that Shaq and Duncan won their 4 titles each.   Don't get me wrong... I was rooting for Detroit when they played the Lakers and I'd root for Orlando if they played the Lakers, but from a historical perspective it was a little lame having Detroit as the champion. 

Here's my thing... If LeBron rightfully claims his title that continues the prestige of the title and next year we technically have two legitimate champions.   In my mind, KG is the CEltics and since KG never defended his title, he can easily head into next season leading the Celtics with the mindset, "I am still the champ until someone proves they can beat me in the playoffs".  Then you have a giant like the Cavs with the title... that makes next season all the more epic.   If some "bleh" team like Orlando or Denver wins it... it's kinda lame.  Think of it like the WWE.  I'll pick a popular era.  Whether you are rooting for The Rock or Stone Cold... as long as the belt is in their hands that belt is still important.  If they give the belt to some lucky scrub it no longer seems as important.   Having Denver or Orlando be the champs would be like watching Chris Jerico or Bradshaw win the title.  Who gives a crap.

Go King James.  Lets head into 2009-10 with two powerhouse champions each with a claim to the title. 

Going back to my WWE analogy.  Say Stone Cold holds the belt, but has to vacate the title because of a neck injury.  The WWE holds a tourney to determine the new champ.  The Rock ends up winning the tourney.  Stone Cold comes back healthy and now you have two guys with a rightful claim to that belt... that sets up an epic clash at Wrestlemania where Stone Cold tries to win back his vacated belt from The Rock.   In my mind, Kevin Garnett and his team vacated their title the second he was unable to participate in the playoffs.  Sure, his teammates still participated, but in a league of supermen where only 7 guys are considered "the elite" (Kobe, Bron, Duncan, KG, and maybe Wade, CP and Howard)... KG sitting out meant everything. 

Other than "Denver...bleh.", good post.
As usual. Have a TP.

My roommate is from Denver.  I'm 100% behind Denver against the Lakers.  I'm just sayin... It's not going to hurt my feelings whatsoever if LeBron takes the title.  The guy is incredible.  He deserves it.  He's a rightful champion.