Friday, May 14, 2010

Igniting 8-0 Orlando Magic & The 2010 NBA Playoffs/Finals Picture

I am impressed of the Orlando Magic's performance in this season's NBA PLAYOFFS. So far, they are a solid 8-0 eliminating the other East division teams - the Charlotte Bobcats and the Atlanta Hawks from advancing further. So what's next for the Blue and White? Its the gang in green: The Boston Celtics. They are no strangers to the Finals mix like the opponents that they've just taken out - The Cleveland Cavaliers. The Magic, Cavaliers and Celtics always wound up facing each other to go against the West's possible and only threat: The Los Angeles Lakers. I don't see the Suns having the potential to be making it to the Finals although they have pulled off a great series against another West rival, the San Antonio Spurs. I think the Lakers will make it without a problem. They had some trouble earlier with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but seeked redemption with a sweep over the Utah Jazz easily going to the next round - the Western Conference Finals ... I think the Orlando Magic are a better team than last season. The loss over the Lakers brings forth renewed confidence and strength for Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson who sat down while the other team celebrated on the Magic's own floor. I can sense the sequel happening all over again and I think that the Magic could possibly win it all if they keep up the 8-0 streak as well as believing in themselves (seeing how they got this far already). They've had stellar success against the Lakers in the regular season games. But as we all know, the playoffs and finals bring forth new light to any team out there. First things first. The Magic will have to face the Boston Celtics. It's gonna be tough. It's gonna be nasty. It's not gonna be a pretty picture either. And I've seen it with my own two eyes, as well. The Celtics are no joke. They are a legitimate threat. They killed the Magic in a game that me (a Magic fan) and my brother (a Celtics fan) went to check out in the O-rena. The Celtics drained 3s and jumpshots from all over in which it was too much for the Magic. Here's hoping to a memorable series with these two teams one of which will possibly face the Los Angeles Lakers (not the Phoenix Suns) in the 2010 Finals.

No comments: