Celtics and Lakers both 7-2 to win 2009 NBA Championship

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Atlanta Hawks 50/1
Boston Celtics 7/2
Charlotte Bobcats 75/1
Chicago Bulls 20/1
Cleveland Cavaliers 16/1
Dallas Mavericks 20/1
Denver Nuggets 25/1
Detroit Pistons 8/1
Golden State Warriors 40/1
Houston Rockets 15/1
Indiana Pacers 100/1
Los Angeles Clippers 100/1
Los Angeles Lakers 7/2
Memphis Grizzlies 100/1
Miami Heat 40/1
Milwaukee Bucks 100/1
Minnesota Timberwolves 100/1
New Jersey Nets 60/1
New Orleans Hornets 12/1
New York Knicks 50/1
Orlando Magic 25/1
Philadelphia 76ers 50/1
Phoenix Suns 20/1
Portland Trailblazers 25/1
Sacramento Kings 100/1
San Antonio Spurs 8/1
Seattle Supersonics 100/1
Toronto Raptors 50/1
Utah Jazz 15/1
Washington Wizards 40/1

 

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Boston's year was 2008. Next year it will be Laker's year especially with Bynum back.

 

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Does Bynum coming back all of a sudden grow balls for Odom and Gasol? I think it's pretty clear LA beat SA because Manu was hurt. Looking back at the Lakers - what do they really have? 2002 they did not win - 2000 hardly counts when Duncan missed the playoffs and they were swept out by him the year before - so for all this greatness - LA has one ring to show - big deal

 

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Seymour said:

Does Bynum coming back all of a sudden grow balls for Odom and Gasol? I think it's pretty clear LA beat SA because Manu was hurt. Looking back at the Lakers - what do they really have? 2002 they did not win - 2000 hardly counts when Duncan missed the playoffs and they were swept out by him the year before - so for all this greatness - LA has one ring to show - big deal

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You can get rid of 2 of SA while your at it. Who counts a short year or beating the Suns b/c of a hip check...

2 rings and a old ass team... big deal...

 

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4 I wouldn't mind laying small amounts on

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Piranha said:

Boston's year was 2008. Next year it will be Laker's year especially with Bynum back.

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Why does everyone assume Bynum is going to make a huge difference? he played well in about 20 or so games and he is still a young player. Does he have a track record of being a stud in the NBA?

 

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He played nearly 1/2 a season (35 games) averaged 13/10 on 65% shooting + 2.1 blocks a game...

His last month his numbers were 17-10 so he was getting better as the season went on...

He also was able to defend the post without having to double very good post players...

His post D and rebounding was the biggest loss as Gasol and Odom are not the best at defending centers...

 

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I hear ya dirty, I just need more than 1/2 a season. We shall see. They need to get rid of Odom though, that guy shows up 1 out of every 4 games to play.

 

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I hear ya dirty, I just need more than 1/2 a season. We shall see. They need to get rid of Odom though, that guy shows up 1 out of every 4 games to play.

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Agree... I see Odom being traded this summer...

 

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How about a small wager on Portland at 25/1? They have a nice young team and with G. Oden coming back they might be a pretty good team.

 

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Where are those odds? Seem like they add up to 180% or so, huge overlay...

Probably a vegas book?


Both these teams will be contenders next year obviously. Remains to be seen how Bynum fits in with LA, what they really need is a wingman who can defend/shoot. Artest would be a nice fit if they had the balls to get him, but I doubt it.......