Fakers or PHX?

[Yugocelt]

Call me crazy but I really think the Lakers are a better matchup for us than Phoenix.  Anyone else agree?  Their offense seems like a more effective and faster version of Orlando.


Here's hoping the series extends to game 7 but ultimately we get to play the Fakers in the Finals 

[SCBirdman]

Call me crazy but I really think the Lakers are a better matchup for us than Phoenix.  Anyone else agree?  Their offense seems like a more effective and faster version of Orlando.


Here's hoping the series extends to game 7 but ultimately we get to play the Fakers in the Finals 

I totally agree. PHX is too difficult to play on the road, especially since they would have 4 games in their building. I like the Lakers matchup, plus, it just feels so much better to beat them for a title.

However, I just want 4 more wins, it really doesn't matter who they come against. Just give me banner 18!

[Yugocelt]

Yeah I agree, nothing sweeter than beating the Fakers in the Finals, but I don't want to get ahead of myself.


Phoenix scares me.  They're fast and they have a lot of effective shooters.  Our defense is the best in the league, but they move the ball so well and that speed just kills.  Nash would be a serious problem.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Phoenix concerns me more than the Lakers and they always have. Their playing style can be very problematic for us if we aren't at the top of our game and if our shot is off, we're in deep trouble.

If we have to scramble for a win, the Lakers are better suited for us.

[Frezz]

I'm just rooting for a concussion or two in this series to even things up.

[Yugocelt]

I'm not rooting for any sort of injury to either side, but if it happens it happens, the Celts got banged up too. 

[PosImpos]

You can argue that Phoenix's style is worse for us, but to me the bottom line is I'd rather face Nash and Amare than Kobe and Gasol.  The Lakers are a supremely talented team. 

I'd take PHX because I think we'd have a better chance of beating them and because if we lost I wouldn't be as bitter.

[belgian c fan]

i think we have a better chance against the lakers, for they are not as athletic. We have major problems defending and playing offence against athletic teams like the hawks or suns.

Even though we played terrific basketball against the magic and cavs, I still think that, if SVG and MB used their athletic players more, the outcome would've been different. But hey, that's a woul'd've. We're in the finals!

[ibby]

I think we match up better against the Lakers.  If the Suns pull of a miracle and are able to win tonight and pull out a victory in game 7 in LA we will probably see a lot of Nate Robinson in the finals.

[Mike-Dub]

You can argue that Phoenix's style is worse for us, but to me the bottom line is I'd rather face Nash and Amare than Kobe and Gasol.  The Lakers are a supremely talented team. 

I'd take PHX because I think we'd have a better chance of beating them and because if we lost I wouldn't be as bitter.

Agree the Lakers are definitely a tougher match and don't get me wrong but people are giving Phoenix way to much respect just because they are winning with a different style.  We all know defense wins championships and theirs is much weaker than the Lakers IMO.

I do disagree with you though on wanting to face Phoenix and with how you wouldn't be as bitter.  I'd much rather face the Lakers and take what's ares back. 

All in all I do not care who we face though and just want to win 18!

[Fafnir]

I think we're well equipped to beat either, overall I think the Suns are the inferior team so I'd rather play them.

Plus I'd rather fact the possibility of Nash getting his first ring than Kobe getting his fifth. And the worst prospect of him hoisting the Bill Russell Trophy again.

[Eja117]

I like Nash. I hate the Lakers. I'd rather play the Suns

[P2]

I want a rematch of the 1976 Finals badly! We win of course, but just to see those two opponents in the Finals again would be great. I also wouldn't mind Nash winning a championship if they somehow overpower us. Oh, and I just hate the Lakers and all of their smug faces. It would also be totally devastating for me if we lost to them.

[PAOBoston]

it makes one think what would have happened if kg wasnt hurt last year. this potentially could have been the 3rd straight c's-lakers final.

but seeing as the lakers are the reigning champs (and your hated rivals), you want the lakers hands down. you gotta beat the champ to be champ!

[footey]

I think our team defense can do a better job against the Lakers than the Suns because of the Nash factor.  Also, Bynum seems sub-par due to injury.