As predicted here at Shaver Sports on Saturday, the Magic went into Boston and took Game (7) from Celtics. While I would have thoroughly enjoyed completely dominating the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, I am fine with the consolation prize of eliminating the Magic.
I know we will hear a lot about the frontline of the Magic in days to come. The way they beat the Cavs in Orlando towards the end of the regular season; and how much better Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis are than Z and Andy. But before all that happens, I want to say this. The Magic have no LeBron James. And while I'll give the edge to the Magic at the 4 and 5 spot, I have to give the edge to Cleveland at the 1, 2, and 3.
In other words, I like Mo Williams over Rafer Alston, Delonte West over JJ Redick, and LeBron James over Hedo Turkulo...by a ton.
Cleveland will have to deal with Howard, that's a given, but I'll let Mike Brown take care of that. And defensively, on the interior for Cleveland, I'll say this right now, Anderson Varejao will come up huge this series.
Further analysis as well as a series prediction to follow.
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I think the Verajao/Lewis matchup is where it's at for this series. If Lewis is hitting from outside it will take Verajao away from the basket where he likes to roam and help out on D. I think Pietrus plays more in this series since your right in that Redick cannot handle Delonte West.
It should be a good series, but I think Orlando takes it in 7. Lebron is capable of carrying the team on his own, but I'll take my chances with Orlando.
not so good at predictions huh?
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