Prediction for tonight: Lakers win. Shaq has an average game. He was saying 76ers used 1000% to beat the 75% Lakers in game 1. The arroagance is no good. Kobe will have a better game. Iverson will have an below average game, because players usually don't do well immediately after their birthdays, but he can probably still score in the high-30s. ------------------
Shaq's arrogance is ridiculous, but the Lakers did do a better job of defending the Sixers as the game went on. I hope the Sixers can win, and I think they have a legit shot to win the series. But winning two in LA is too tough. Let's not forget LA has been playing like one of the best teams of all time, and if they were to lose both of the first two at home, it would be all but over going to Philly down 2-0. The Lakers aren't invincible, but they won't go down this easily. Still, the Sixers aren't the type of team who will be content taking one in LA. I fully expect them to go all out for this game, and they very well might come close to winning... but realistically I have to say Lakers by 8. ------------------ President of the Mo Taylor and Jason Collier fan club! Draftsource.net-- the premier source for draft info. Profiles, rankings, mock drafts, and more!
Lakers 97 Sixers 79 Nostradamus, Inc. moments: Shaq does Mutombo's finger wag when he stuffs an Allen dunk attempt to open up the fourth quarter. Derek Fisher amd Brian Shaw hit back to back threes with 7:06 in the 4th to put the game away. ------------------ humble, but hungry.
Lakers by 6. But I wouldn't be surprised to see the Sixers lead for a while, only to lose in the end. ------------------ "You sanctimonious philistines, who scoff at me!"
Lakers by 7. L.A will have the lead for most of the game, and have a big lead going into the 3rd. Philly will come back to tie it, only to fade away again in the dieing moments. Kobe will explode, taking at least 30 shots, while Shaq will be less dominant. Iverson might get a technical over frustration with Lue and his swarming hand-checking' defense. Azim da Dream ------------------ Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone. http://www.clutchtown.com
Lakers 88 Sixers 97. Wet boy Fox won't be getting so much of his Juicy Juice on the ball tonight w/ that shaved head. Iverson will have 14 assists tonight and 0 tos. After tonight's game Dike admits that he's 52 years old. ------------------ girl you looks good won't you mock that draft up?!
The only way this one will be close is if the refs keep the 76ers in the game. Lakers all the way. ------------------ Founding Father of the Refs Suck Club
No direct statistical proof on NBA players. But there is medical statisctics showing that most people die within the few months after their birthday. Terminal ill patients usually can will their life until their birthday is over. Researchers said it is all psychological, the thought of having pulled through another year dampen their fighting spirit. Of course, Iverson is not terminally ill at all. Nevertheless, he talked about more than usual to the media and you can sense a little bit of complancency. I wish him well, but I guess he will have to leave the best game to Philadelphia. ------------------
Not really. The Lakers as a team didn't change much at all throughout the game. The main differences were: 1.) Tryonne Lue came in and was able to use his quickness to contain a tired Iverson. Fortunately for the Sixers, AI caught his second wind in OT. 2.) Mutombo sat out the entire third quarter(!) Matt Geiger couldn't keep Shaq out of the paint, giving up way too many dunks. ------------------ All hail Fadeaway's Cyberfish -- your 2000-2001 BobFinn* Fantasy Basketball League Champions!
Nah, don't put words in my mouth. Or maybe I phrased it wrong. I have a feeling the Lakers are p!ssed about the last game, and they'll be playing tough & they'll be playing to win. No conspiracy theories here. I just think the Lakers are focussed this game, and they'll take absolute control. However, I'd love for the 76ers to prove me wrong! ------------------ Founding Father of the Refs Suck Club
I just took a hit of the old crack pipe. Sixers win tonight going away. Sixers 105 Lakers 99 (Puff. Puff) This shiznet is gooooood! ------------------ Sleepless in the Bronx
The Lakers will come in expecting to win, because in their minds, there's no way they could lose two games at home. This attitude will lead to a fast start by Philly. The game will get close in the third, but Philly will pull away in the fourth after two threes by Iverson. Sixers 109 Lakers 91 Then, Doug Collins will S*** his pants. ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death." It's back... Protrolls.com!
Nope...Huh uh...forget it. I'm not doubting the Sixers again. Sixers 105 Lakers 98 Iverson 46 points BigFatMonster 39 points Kobester 32 points Snowie 21 points Dikembe 16 points Raajaaa 13 points Fisher 9 points Horrybull 8 points Geiger 6 points ------------------ "They couldn't shoot, rebound, or pass, but other than that, they played great!" -Bill Walton
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo zrb!! What the hell is this "sixers win" prediction? You have to be a pessimistic ass who uses reverse psychology! ------------------ "They couldn't shoot, rebound, or pass, but other than that, they played great!" -Bill Walton
So if the Sixers win, you are already prepared to give them no credit, regardless of how they win? ------------------ CC.NET Sim League Web Page My Team (Sonics) Runnin', Ravin', Endin', Out.
I take it back, too. If it weren't for the fact that they couldn't hit freethrows, Philly woulda won game 2. That was their game to win, but they lost it. Too bad. They played real tough, though. I'm not counting them out like I had already counted them out anymore. Philly's tough! ------------------ Founding Father of the Refs Suck Club
