Just like last year, I will take my stand with the Magic. Loved them since I was a little kid, and they were 1 free throw away from changing that whole finals series last year.
Even though they lost in 5 games, I don't think people realize how close the series actually was. Kobe hit contested shot after contested shot, while the Magic could not hit an open layup if they tried.
Similarly, the Cavs-Magic series was also extremely close. People remember Lebron's buzzer beating 3, but they forget that Rashard Lewis made 2 huge 3 pointers in game 1 and 4 to clinch the wins.
The West is very interesting this year. Many possibilities! Hopefully Phoenix or some really deserving team get through this year.
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