NBA Finals Game 2 Live Thread: Los Angeles Lakers Vs Orlando Magic | NBA | Orlando Magic

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The Lakers are very much in charge of the NBA Finals right now. With a commanding 2-0 lead, they have made a pretty emphatic statement after the first two games. They're not going to let Dwight Howard take over this series, as evidenced by his 14.5 ppg in the first two.

Can Orlando turn it around at home? They have shown that they're at least capable of beating the Lakers, as they came within one lucky bounce (or Pau Gasol goaltending call) from winning game 2. So they should be able to take this one at home.

The game starts at 9:00 pm EST, and it will be on ABC. 65% of FanIQ picked the Lakers to win, which would definitely spell disaster for the Magic. If you're watching, chat it up here. As always, enjoy the game!

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6/9/09

BluDevil

0	I think Orlando wins this game tonight, definitely.

6/9/09

azkards09

1	BluDevil wrote: I think Orlando wins this game tonight, definitely. waddup Bludevil ..yeah if they dont then its fishing time for the Magic.the last one was real close though so Im holding on for dear life in this one.

6/9/09

jethroj08

0	Los Angeles will win the third game and then run for a next Championship

6/9/09

nicocampo9

1	BluDevil wrote: I think Orlando wins this game tonight, definitely. Show them orlando that you can beat them more than 25 points in your homecourt!!!

6/9/09

CrusaderX

0	Lee for three!

6/9/09

CrusaderX

0	Kobe for three!

6/9/09

billycorpuz

0	Lakers will win this one....

6/9/09

candygirl8

0	hey

6/9/09

candygirl8

0	hey

6/9/09

kalaab91

0	LAKERS R TO LUCKYS COZ THEY GOT # 24

6/9/09

0	No comments on the refs yet, where are you two.

6/9/09

likz_29

0	kalaab91 wrote: LAKERS R TO LUCKYS COZ THEY GOT # 24 lucky? hmmmm with the help of their big men!!!

6/9/09

likz_29

0	billycorpuz wrote: Lakers will win this one.... i don't think so

6/9/09

natashaf2006

1	BluDevil wrote: I think Orlando wins this game tonight, definitely. Lakers are going to own tonight and in the finals in general!!! Kobe is insane and awesome! It is laker time this year, and no one can stop them!!!!!!!!

6/9/09

likz_29

0	CrusaderX wrote: Kobe for three! contradictions

6/9/09

billycorpuz

0	likz_29 wrote: i don't think so dont think...hope...LOL

6/9/09

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6/9/09

0	I am amazed that Dwight Howard has not committed a foul this whole series.

6/9/09

annilee60

0	this is what makes my friend understand the importance of CPR

6/10/09

0	oh my gosh... crazy series already. forget one game and this is a series.

6/10/09

brucek863

0	yeah no sweep its looking likea good series since after the first game. Go MAGGGGGGICC!!!!!

6/10/09

Miss_E

0	The Magic didn't win, the Lakers lost. There were mental errors in the last minute; Kobe's 3 point with 28 seconds left . We will be back with a big win on Thursday." GO LAKERS"

6/10/09

katherineleejohnson

0	wishful thinking

6/10/09

Boski93

Well the Magic did what they needed to do and got the W. It is a brand new series. This was one a game the Lakers could have taken, but they did not get enough out of Odom, Kobe went cold from the field late, and they left too many points at the foul line. But the Magic came out and shot lights out for nearly the whole night and from halftime on the Magic made plays when they needed them.

Now just I hope the Lakers will take the approach that they took in Game#5 of the Western Conference Finals and remember that an NBA title is not a given here and that they need to fight for two more wins, because the Magic have drawn blood and they are not going to stop.

Okay I have spewed enough cliches.

6/10/09

free_kill_0974

0	the Lakers Have Dominated So Far, But It's Time To Let Superman Fly In Orlando [NBA Finals Live Thread]

6/10/09

NYNNC

0	I'm going with the under dogs but, they are barely getting the points on the board compared to LA.they pulled tonight off, I hope they can keep it close for the next one. gotta have this at win.....

6/10/09

Chris

1	djclemson wrote: No comments on the refs yet, where are you two. i think he meant you and I, Pat. lol!

6/10/09

0	Chris wrote: i think he meant you and I, Pat. lol! I was playing in a poker tournament, and didn't watch the games, so I have nothing to say about it, to be honest.

6/10/09

0	djclemson wrote: I am amazed that Dwight Howard has not committed a foul this whole series. You mean that he has committed 11? What are you trying to say here?

6/10/09

vandiesell40

0	free_kill_0974 wrote: the Lakers Have Dominated So Far, But It's Time To Let Superman Fly In Orlando [NBA Finals Live Thread] super who . they finish . thats not the real superman. the real superman is shak.

6/10/09

0	Pat wrote: You mean that he has committed 11? What are you trying to say here? Dwight does not believe he has committed a foul.

6/10/09

djclemson wrote:

Dwight does not believe he has committed a foul.

kobe thinks he is fouled on every possession... he is the tim duncan mixed with ginobli of LA flailing and whining about every single possession... dont even sit there and complain about refs. kobe also should have recieved a tech several times for complaining to the ref in the fashion that he has.. same with odom so shutup.

for the record i think its hilarious that any la fan or even member of la (phil jackson, pau gasol, kobe) complain about the refs. its pathetic and a great sign of homerism. open up your eyes and quit looking through the beer googles and notice what your team does.... many times dwight is called for a foul its not. and several NBA analysts have disagreed with star treatment given to kobe and lebron throughout the playoffs. wake up dj

6/10/09

1	djclemson wrote: Dwight does not believe he has committed a foul. I believe that's a stupid statement.

6/10/09

0	Pat wrote: I believe that's a stupid statement. can faniq add a stupid choice so its smart, funny, bold, stupid, pq?

6/10/09

2	TurkogluForMVP wrote: can faniq add a stupid choice so its smart, funny, bold, stupid, pq? Normally, I would suggest something like that to the powers that be. But I would lead the entire site in Stupid's, so I won't.

6/10/09