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Quote Originally Posted by Mad_Skillz123:




the guy with the best avatar on covers in on the Lakers

2nd that

 
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Quote Originally Posted by chilitokid:

I would suggest researching how the team with home court advantage with the 2-3-2 format has done compared to the 2-2-1-1-1 format. 

Home court advantage teams won 19 out of 25 times or 76% under this new 2-3-2 format since 1984-1985 season. 

 
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165,

I respect your opinions but how can you possibly say that the Celtics have little or no shot at winning this series. You out of all people should know that there is no such thing as a sure thing and you are making it seem like the lakers are a lock to win the title. It may happen, obviously, but there are a lot of people on here that follow you and I just don't think its right for you or anyone else to show so much confidence in one team.. its gambling after all.

I feel the celtics have a lot more offensive weapons than the Lakers. The team can score in so many different ways with great outside shooting, a solid inside presence and great play makers in Rondo and Nate Robinson, yes Nate Robinson.The Lakers shot an extremely high percentage against the Suns and IMO that is not going to happen vs Boston. Not a chance.


 
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The celtics have gotten by Miami, Cleveland, and Orlando and the star player of each of the teams has played well. Yes the 2-3-2 format does favor the home team but you cannot solely pick the lakers based on HCA alone.

And yes the lakers did beat boston in boston in the regular season but this squad is completely different as the players have great chemistry now. Not to mention if it wasn't for a BS foul call on Pierce the celtics would have probably won that game anyway. Its really scary going against Kobe and I hate doing it but I think the celtics are the better team and I will be taking them in Game 1.
 
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9:05P Boston Celtics
702 Los Angeles Lakers		 14492 60%
40%		 29%
71%


and no the entire world is not on the celtics
 
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Quote Originally Posted by nbafan88:

165,

I respect your opinions but how can you possibly say that the Celtics have little or no shot at winning this series. You out of all people should know that there is no such thing as a sure thing and you are making it seem like the lakers are a lock to win the title. It may happen, obviously, but there are a lot of people on here that follow you and I just don't think its right for you or anyone else to show so much confidence in one team.. its gambling after all.

I feel the celtics have a lot more offensive weapons than the Lakers. The team can score in so many different ways with great outside shooting, a solid inside presence and great play makers in Rondo and Nate Robinson, yes Nate Robinson.The Lakers shot an extremely high percentage against the Suns and IMO that is not going to happen vs Boston. Not a chance.


You know I respect your opinion but I said I was playing devils advocate, should be more careful what I type.  I would never never call anything a lock, I know this better than anyone as I like to take big dogs on the ML often.  I promise you that if the C's win this series I won't be the least bit shocked and expect a great series but the Lakers will find a way in the end IMO.  GL .
 
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Home court advantage teams won 19 out of 25 times or 76% under this new 2-3-2 format since 1984-1985 season. 

This is the only reason I'm not playing the Celtics for the series.  And since this format was implemented in 85, only once did the home team sweep the three games at home.  That said, based on this strong statistic, Boston will have to take at least two in LA.  Of course, Boston can still take 3 at home, but again I don't like my chances based on the stat I have mentioned. I like the Celtics and believe they can still win it, but this format is too much of an advantage for the home team.   GL to you Prime.

 
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This is the only reason I'm not playing the Celtics for the series.  And since this format was implemented in 85, only once did the home team sweep the three games at home.  That said, based on this strong statistic, Boston will have to take at least two in LA.  Of course, Boston can still take 3 at home, but again I don't like my chances based on the stat I have mentioned. I like the Celtics and believe they can still win it, but this format is too much of an advantage for the home team.   GL to you Prime.

76% is a strong number in statistics, a little better than 3 out of 4. i am betting on the Lakers -180 series price myself based on that 76%. GL, Cal.   

 
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they should drop this damn format and go with the usual 2-2-1-1-1  which actually makes things more interesting in my opinion.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

76% is a strong number in statistics, a little better than 3 out of 4. i am betting on the Lakers -180 series price myself based on that 76%. GL, Cal.   



you are making a play on a stat that has a sample size of 25
 
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Quote Originally Posted by nbafan88:



you are making a play on a stat that has a sample size of 25

what else willl you do? sucking up a 100 years sample with 100% perfect coincidences? 

 
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i dont know what that means but good luck
 
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Quote Originally Posted by nbafan88:

i dont know what that means but good luck

Thanks man. 75% or not, it's gamble, nevertheless. Good luck to you too!

 
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Quote Originally Posted by hambone87:

Boston must win Game 1 or 2 or they are in some trouble.





 

Boston already in trouble if they lose GAME 1. The Zen Master is 47-0 in any playoff series after winning game 1.

 
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and thats why they will win game 1
 
 
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BOSTON CELTICS +6

BOSTON CELTICS ML +220


Goodluck gentleman
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