Now on to Orlando?
We’ll see. Orlando has not been in this position for a long time, and even then they had a big post presence in Shaq. If the 3s are falling, and they play smart, Orlando could close it out.
Cleveland, on the other hand, has been there, and has been close, with this same team, within the last three or four years. They know how to get there, even though they were swept in the Finals and just missed beating the Celtics last year in the playoffs.
Bottom line, I can’t pick it. I thought that the Lakers would somehow lay down and send it to seven on Sunday, and they kicked the Nuggets’ ass. If Orlando is smart, they’ll put Cleveland down, celebrate with their fans, and get a few days’ rest before flying out to L.A. The truth is, only two teams swept the Lakers this season, Charlotte and the Magic. And the Lakers still can’t guard the three point shot...and that’s all the Magic shoot.
And if the Lakers pizz around and lose one at home...like they did in the first two rounds...they may not GET back home.