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10/18/09
Top Five Must See NBA Games
If You Are Only Going To Watch A Few NBA Games This Year, Make Sure These Are The Ones
1. Dec. 25, Cavaliers vs. Lakers

One of the most anticipated regular season games I can recall since the first Shaq vs. Kobe game.  Besides this game being a possible finals preview, it has enough storylines in this one game to keep us happy for the whole season.

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We’ve got the two best players head to head against the each other, the MVP of 2008 Kobe vs. the MVP of 2009 LeBron. We’ve got Kobe against Shaq again on Christmas, but this time Kobe is the one with the bragging rights.

Other story lines include Shaq vs. Phil and Mitch Kupchak, Bynum vs. Shaq, and of course let's not forget about the Laker’s newest addition, Ron Artest. He always makes things interesting.

 

2.  Nov. 11 Cleveland vs. Orlando

For some reason, this game seems to be forgotten as a must see game. I have read numerous lists and most have forgotten to include this game.

Besides this being the first game between the Cavaliers and Magic since LeBron James refused to shake the Magic’s hands after the Eastern Conference Finals was over, we get to see Vince Carter on the Magic and the new Superman Dwight Howard take on the old Superman Shaq.

Shaq is still so upset about Howard taking his nickname before he supposedly has “earned it”, he openly rooted for his former nemesis Kobe to win the championship over Howard. Howard and Shaq don’t seem to like each other and the battle of the two of the best big men in the league will be fun to watch.

Let’s also not forget about last year’s game in which Shaq supposedly flopped and Stan Van Gundy and him gotten in a heated war of words over the issue, because Shaq and Van Gundy definitely haven’t forgotten it.

 

3.  Feb. 7,  Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

This game is a rematch of the seven-game series between the two last year, except the stakes have been raised this year.

Kg should be back and Rasheed Wallace is now a Celtic, while for the Magic, Vince Carter has been acquired to try and take them to the next level. Rasheed Wallace has predicted 70 wins, but this one definitely isn’t guaranteed.

 

4.  Dec. 12, Celtics vs. Bulls

This game is also another rematch of a seven-game series. Their intense series had more overtimes and lead changes than most teams have for the entire playoffs.  Considering this was just a first round series, the fact that it is considered one of the best series we’ve seen in years, shows you just how great it was.

This game would be higher up except that the Bulls usually don't show up in the NBA regular season, and well the Celtics this time have Rasheed Wallace and KG back and the Bulls don’t have Ben Gordon.  So although this game could be must see, it could very well lean the other way as well.

 

5.  Apr. 11, Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

Not many Western Conference games are truly must see games. While there are a lot of good games, none of them are really anything to write home to mom about.

Rockets-Lakers was a great series last year and now has the Ariza-Artest switch factor, but the Rockets most likely won’t make it a very good game without Yao and Artest.

If I had to choose a game, it would be the Lakers-Blazers game because it could be a potentially must see game. The Blazers are still a very young team and should only improve from last season.

Oden has had a solid preseason so far, and if any team has the potential to challenge the Lakers, it is the Blazers. By the end of the season on Apr. 11 this could be a vital game as the young Blazers try to show the Champion Lakers just how legitimate they really are.

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10/18/09
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great find, thanks for posting

10/18/09
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The NBA should be great this year... but my fear is the replacement refs are going to be so horrible that alot of these games won't mean as much as they should.

10/18/09
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I'll be sure to check these out.

10/18/09
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Lakers vs Blazers should be a good game but with the addition of Richard Jefferson i think Lakers vs spurs would be better

10/18/09
0
 Sweet list...I'll watch all of those games. That Magic vs. Celtics game in Feb. 7 is Super Bowl Sunday. I also like the Magic vs. Hawks game on Thanksgiving Night.

10/18/09
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Awesome list. Good post!

10/18/09
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You sound like you work for "The WEASEL" himself David Stern. I guarantee you I wont watch these games with the possible exception of the TrailBlazers. GAWD how I hate Kobe, LeBron, Shaq......... and hearing nonstop BS about the Lakers and the Cavs............. Makes me wanna PUKE.

I'll watch teams like the Spurs, Nuggets, Jazz, Hawks and my hometown Pacers if I wanna see some entertaining games. Heck Id rather watch Charlotte vs Toronto instead of the damn Lakers vs the Cavs.

10/18/09
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What? No love for the Charlotte Bobcats, who went 2-0 against the NBA Champion Lakers last year?

10/18/09
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zzj000 wrote:
You sound like you work for "The WEASEL" himself David Stern. I guarantee you I wont watch these games with the possible exception of the TrailBlazers. GAWD how I hate Kobe, LeBron, Shaq......... and hearing nonstop BS about the Lakers and the Cavs............. Makes me wanna PUKE.

I'll watch teams like the Spurs, Nuggets, Jazz, Hawks and my hometown Pacers if I wanna see some entertaining games. Heck Id rather watch Charlotte vs Toronto instead of the damn Lakers vs the Cavs.
Well then your really going to hate the NBA Finals!!

10/18/09
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(Edited by zzj000)
Only if its the Lakers vs the Cavs! And then I wont HATE the Finals.... I just wont care or watch. NBA officiating makes the NBA game a joke anyway. It ought to called the WWENBA with the way the officiating is called and shaded toward Stern's teams of choice. If you dont understnd that..... then there isnt much I can tell ya. Open your eyes! Officiating and Stern's influence are the primary reasons that the NCAA game dominates the NBA in TV ratings. Enuff said. When I start to see evidence that the NBA officials are calling "Traveling" per the rules (on EVERY player) ... or assessing fouls based on the play and not who is involved in the play.... then I may come back to the NBA.  MAYBE?

10/19/09
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Cavs won't make it again

10/21/09
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hello! can i hv ur phone no#?

10/27/09
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manuel_layos wrote:
hello! can i hv ur phone no#?
It's 1-900-Mix-A-Lot... I like big butts and I cannot lie.

10/27/09
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Good Game Picks ...


 
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