Tonight, the 2009 NBA Finals tip off with the Orlando Magic visiting the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1. The game will be shown on ABC and will begin at 9 PM EST. Who is going to win the NBA championship? Here is the tale of the tape:
Point Guards
Derek Fisher is a solid veteran and Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar are good backups but the Magic have the edge due not only to Rafer Alston and Anthony Johnson, but also because Jameer Nelson may return.
ADVANTAGE: MAGIC
Shooting Guards
When Kobe Bryant is on one side of the equation, you know which team …read more

If you want to create a heated debate amongst your NBA loving friends, ask whether Kobe Bryant or LeBron James is the better player. Everyone seems to have their own opinion and no two NBA fans seem to see eye to eye. Here’s the DeJuiced Tale of the Tape:
Better Resume
Kobe: Three championships, Five Finals, One MVP
LeBron: All-Star appearances, Revived Cleveland basketball
Advantage: Kobe
Better Finisher
Kobe: One-hand power dunks
LeBron: Hide the women and children
Advantage: LeBron
Better Passer
Kobe: If I’m double teamed
LeBron: If you’re open
Advantage: LeBron
Better Go-To Move
Kobe: Michael Jordan-esque fadeaway
LeBron: Crab Dribble
Advantage: Kobe
Better Teammate
Kobe: What teammates?
LeBron: Just one of the guys.
Advantage: LeBron
End of the …read more