Celtics have rings and Veteran Leadership! They have the best defense in the NBA when they're firing on all cylinders! They matchup very well with Orlando and will revenge that brutal E.C. Finals loss from last year! Celtics in 7!!!

This is Close because Boston has a Great Heritage and is such a Popular Team; but on the Court Pound for Pound; Orlando will devour Boston; it's about Depth and consistent Execution in the Playoffs and Yes Heart; I don't think Howard will be denied,

i got Orlando to take the Boston Celtics out in a hard fought battle in all 7 games but Orlando has the home court its going to be a rematch of last years NBA FINALS same results Go LA LAKERS

i got Orlando to take the Boston Celtics out in a hard fought battle in all 7 games but Orlando has the home court its going to be a rematch of last years NBA FINALS same results Go LA LAKERS and kb24 our black mamba

I realize that Boston took Orlando to the limit last year but both teams are different this time around. I tip my hat to Boston as they have played great to this point. I just think the match ups favor Orlando and i believe they can pull it out in 7 games but then again i felt the same about Cleveland. Either will come up short to the Lakers in the Finals as the Lakers will win it all in 6 games.

I'm hoping for an Orlando/Phoenix finals.

Conventional thinking... and Vegas... say that the Magic will simply overpower the aging Celtics. But the Celts are not the same as they were in the regular season.  The playoffs are where Boston thrives and Orlando will NOT adapt well to the ruggedness and hostile atmosphere of the games played in Boston.  (There's a reason why a classless, unsportsmanlike bozo like the Lakers Gasol literally "hates" everything about Boston: he gets verbally beat up there on every visit. What a pansy! :)   )  Not saying that the Magic are wimps...only that they are going to get a real contest from the Celts Old Guard and that young whippersnapper...in the NBA's most hostile environment for visitors and the most energetic sports city in North America.  Celts in 7...I think.

Once again everybody is dissing the magic and have written them off even before they hit the court with boston and that sounds just like the republicans who always diss and write off my president barrack obama and say he lies even before he says anything out of his mouth.A few months ago when boston was losing a lot of back to back games everybody wrote them off as washed up, and now that they have beaten the cavs everybody,s back on the band wagon saying that they are the team to beat in the east. Lets not forget that orlando has boston number and won three out of four this season.I believe the magic will beat the celtics impressively this series and go on to the finals again to face the suns. Why do yall hate the magic so much and don,t give them any respect? After all they have the defensive player of the year and are the best three point shooting team in the league. And can out run any team in the league.I will leave you with this golden nugget to ponder on ( IT,S NOT ABOUT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT, IT,S ABOUT THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG) GO MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Celtics are more experienced and meaner. That's playoff basketball. Celtics in 6.

concerned in Central Fl said, "Go ahead and keep thinking Boston. Everyone else has written off the MAgic. Who now has the BEST RECORD in the NBA? ORLANDO"

That's what Cleveland said last series.

Orlando may have the better record, as did Cleveland. But Boston has the championship mentality, consistent play, and some seriously revived talent. Boston will take this series in 5, and then lose to the Lakers in 7.

Hey gritpot56, I couldn't agree with you more! Thank you so much for your insight! You can tie sports in with politics with such incredible skill, knowledge, and intelligence! Thank you!

Pres. Obama promised to have all combat troops out of Iraq within 16 months of becoming President. He has fulfilled that promise! Today, we have no combat troops in Iraq! We might have a few advisors, but no combat troops!

He promised numerous times to have CSPAN cameras broadcasting the Health Care discussions, and he kept his promise here too even during the Democratic closed-door discussions. Pres. Obama never took part in those closed hearings, but instead demanded the doors to be opened to CSPAN cameras where we all watched. That's what I call honoring his word! Thank you Mr. President!

Pres. Obama promised that Guantanomo Bay will be closed within a year of his becoming President. He kept his word here too. Today, Guantanomo Bay is a beautiful Caribbean Paradise Resort that rivals the Bahamas! Those prison cells have been turned into luxurious suites, and the guard towers are now whale watching centers.

Obama said that those earning less than $250K would not see any tax increase of any kind. He kept his word here too: we all pay less taxes today, and can expect even lower taxes with the national debt being decreased to almost nothing.

Pres. Obama said he would go through various bills and get rid of earmarks. Even though he didn't read it, he was still able to rid the Health Care bill of literally billions of dollars worth of earmarks, which is one reason why we are almost out of our national debt!

His promise that the unemployment rate would not go past 8% if the first $700 Billion stimulous passed has resulted in today's unemployment of only 3% and a thriving economy!

Pres. Obama's assertion that his Church (with Rev. Wright) was just like any other Christian church was right on! Most Christian churches hate what America stands for and realize that we deserved the attack on 911!

I could go on and on, but I think you have the picture. Just as those people who say our President lies are wrong, so too are those who think Boston will beat the Magic!

uh oh, I think I made a mistake: Boston won Game 1 in Orlando.

The celtics have great DEFENSE...best I've seen in awhile......Basketball is won and lost on the defensive side of the ball...no matter how great the shooters are..combination is great and the celts have good balanced shooting too......team is everything with the celts...no hero needed.......if the celts continue to hold the Heat under 100 points a game ...it will be over in 6.............go CELTS!

let's see a repeat of '09, Magic lost the first but went on the beat boston who held a 3-2 lead in the series, D Howard is the man, he just needs to be there all 48 minutes

let's see a repeat of '09, Magic lost the first but went on the beat boston who held a 3-2 lead in the series, D Howard is the man, he just needs to be there all 48 minutes

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OK...I get it...winning 14 games in a row and sweeping two teams is just pure luck. Losing a single game is what really destroys a team, right?. Well Boston fans, with all due respect, you lost three in the playoffs and you are in the ECF. Orlando has only lost one-that's because they were a minute too late in regrouping or this would have also been a 'W' for Magic (they did give Boston a scare in the 4th quarter). If the past trend is any indication, the Magic will devour Boston. Magic in 6..mark my words. Don't forget, they are also the better road team.

Magic in 6..mark my words. Don't forget, they are also the better road team.

So, Orlando is now up 0-1, right?

There's still at least 3 more games to play and anything can happen. But starting off with a loss is not a good thing.

...good to see Jason Williams is still capable of playing in the NBA.

a repeat will not be possible-----there is an extra player----------------do you EVEN watch the season????

To all you geezer lovers. Yes, the geezers (celtics) can play ball, but tonight they are going to need some EXTRA STRENGTH GERITOL. They should be doing commercials for Depends, Viagra, Just for Men, and last but not least products that retard baldness.

The NBA should start a new league = The GEEZER LEAGUE = The could recruit most of the celtic players.

WIN LOSE ARE DRAW = THE ORLANDO MAGIC WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER 1!!!!!

"best records" don't mean anything....this is the PLAYOFFS....