Predictions: Lakers Win and Magic Win
May 16, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Basketball
On Sunday, two very exciting Game 7 showdowns will take place in the NBA. In the first game, the Los Angeles Lakers will try to eliminate the underdog Houston Rockets. In the game at night, the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics will try to keep their back-to-back hopes alive against the Orlando Magic.
How do I see these two games playing out? Here’s how I see it playing out:
Lakers beat the Rockets in Game 7
Early on, the Lakers will go on a big run — fueled by the energy from the crowd. The Rockets’ defense will slowly start to clamp down and the Rockets will hit some three-pointers to cut into the lead. By the middle of the third quarter, the Rockets will be within striking distance. But then Kobe Bryant and a few hot bench players will put the game away for the Lakers as they coast to a double-digit victory and advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Magic beat the Celtics in Game 7
This will be a game of runs. The Celtics will get up, then the Magic will make a run to get up. A common theme will be plenty of points, rebounds and blocks by Dwight Howard. Come the fourth quarter, Rashard Lewis will start heating up as the Celtics run out of gas. The Magic hit their free throws down the stretch to steal a Game 7 victory on the road.
Superman Dwight Howard Will Lead the Magic (Image: Newscom)
