NBA Finals Prediction from Someone Who is Apparently Never Right

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 NBA Finals Prediction from Someone Who is Apparently Never Right
I picked the Suns to beat the Spurs, and the Mavs to beat the Hornets. I picked the Jazz to beat the Lakers, and the Hornets to beat the Spurs. I picked the Spurs to beat the Lakers. I picked the Pistons to beat the Celtics. So I've come to the conclusion (and I'm comfortable with it at this point) that nothing I predict in these playoffs is going to happen... [link]

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The Internets are alive: Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals hype, Day 2
Published 6/3/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
... Upside And Motor: "The Lakers' defense lacks activity and tenacity at times, which isn't going to fly against a triple threat like Pierce, Allen, and Garnett, who can all go to the hoop or hit from midrange. Rondo and Fisher are polar opposites in terms of Finals experience, but it doesn't really matter — provided that he plays good defense and distributes the ball, his scoring is just gravy. Plus, I think Perk is ready to be a solid contributor for this team, and is strong enough to make Gasol's life very tough. L.A. is going to have some trouble ...

Reading is Great! Tuesday’s NBA Rumors, Breaking News, and Blog Links
Published 6/3/2008 by Andrew Thell at Empty the Bench
... - Tommy Point - Rondo vs. Fish: breaking down the pivotal point-guard matchup. - Need 4 Sheed - Lamenting another season down the tubes and all that could have been. - Red’s Army - Rondo’d (rŏn’dō’d) v.: moving smoothly between larger objects… - LA Times - The backcourt is settled, but LA still doesn’t know who will guard who up front. - Upside and Motor - A Finals prediction from someone who is apparently never right. - ...

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