Cleveland puts one foot in the grave
By: SCUBA
The chances of the world getting to see the dream match up of Cavs vs. Lakers, Lebron Vs. Kobe is slim-to-none after last night's overtime thriller.
The 2009 NBA playoffs has done nothing but been outstanding so far. As a whole, I would have to say this has been the most exciting NBA playoffs I have ever seen. There have been so many series that have ended in 1 game losses or have been won in overtime.
The Eastern Conference Finals has been a prime examle. Three out of the four games games have ended in a two point victory or less. Last night's game had the Magic win in overtime 116-114.
Although, Cleveland has been the league's #1 team all season, the Magic have looked like the more dominant team.
It's a simple as this, Lebron has no help. Mo Williams, who guaranteed a victory for the Cavs can't hit a shot. Nobody else on the team is coming through in the clutch.
And then there is the Magic, where everyone is hitting huge shots. There offense is centered around the beast - Dwight Howard, with a perimeter game unlike any other in the NBA. It seems like anyone on the Magic can hit that decisive 3-pointer in the last seconds of the game. Turkoglu, Rashard Lewis, and even Mickael Pietrus.
Lebron on the other hand, can't trust anyone on his team. And that's why he has had to hit some very impressive shots, including that 3-pointer in overtime right in front of the Magic bench. Lebron also hit two clutch free throws with .5 seconds left to put the game into overtime. However, Lebron is not without fault. He had 8 turnovers, 7 of which were in the fourth quarter and overtime.
I believe only 8 teams in NBA history have come back from a 3-1 deficit. Unless the Cavs fight someone to defend Howard underneath and find someone who can back up a guarantee our dream matchup might be lost.