Guess I'll go with the Lakers in 7

Lakers have home court advantage, and this advantage is more evident in a 2-3-2 arrangement.

Yes Rondo is better than Fisher. Of course, so is Westbrook, Williams and Nash, and the last 2 are a bit better than Rondo. Kobe may end up guarding Rondo as he did on Westbrook. The Lakers need to put a body on Rondo, especially if he attempts to penetrate. Make it hurt when he goes to the hole, yes it's a physical game.

Garnett is not the player he was 2 years ago.

Artest will neutralize Pierce. He will do to Pierce what he did to Richardson, Durant, Carmelo and others.

And last, I hate those disgusting green uniforms. I hate the Celtics. I hate Boston. And I hope when the Lakers win the series at home, the Celtics will get the same treatment on their team bus when leaving the arena. I've hated the Celtics longer than you can even remember.

P.S. I hate the Yankees, but I root for them every time they beat the shit out of the Red Sox, which is frequently I might add.

Perhaps that is more of a prediction from the heart than the head, but Kobe is on a mission...And the 08 Finals are still fresh in his mind..

Bynum didn't play in the 08 Finals, & Gasol is a better player (much tougher) now...And LA has the home court this year...LA has no excuses, they can & should win this series..

but I predict Lakers over the Celtics. Hey, whaddaya expect? I am from LA after all

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I literally can't decide on who I think is gonna win. Therefore, I'll say it's gonna go 7 and I'll have to flip a coin on the winner. I just don't think either team has a clear advantage. I'm more of a collge b-ball guy but it should be interesting to say the least. Maybe I'll pick the Celtics cause Rondo's a Kentucky guy. Ok, there's my pick...Boston in 7.

Lakers in 6.

It's a good matchup, but I think the Lakers are younger and stronger at this point. Bynum's knee and Gasol's attentiveness will be key, since we know that Fisher will be tough against Rondo, and Kobe is Kobe.

It's a 2-3-2 series, and the Lakers have home court advantage, which is meaningful in this series. Lakers will win both home games, one out of three in Boston, and bring it back home for the finish.

I lived in Boston for ten years, and now L. A. for twenty, so I could take either road!