Poll: Predict The Outcome Of The Series

by erivera7 on Apr 27, 2009 6:04 PM EDT in Diversions

Well, the first poll post I wrote a few days ago was a success. Good activity and good discussion from everyone (big ups). So, let's have another brainstorming session!

Tomorrow, the Orlando Magic will try to capitalize on the momentum established after winning Game 4 last night versus the Philadelphia 76ers in dramatic fashion. A win puts the Magic in the drivers seat to wrap up the series in Philly. A loss puts the 76ers in the drivers seat to wrap up the series in Philly. Needless to say, tomorrow is a big game for both teams. So, the question I pose to the community is who do you think will win the series and in how many games?

I know we've had a poll like this before, but consider this a re-do. Deal?

Want to provide your personal analysis in addition to your choice? Feel free to do so in the comments section. Extra brownie points given to active and willing participants.

Poll

Who do you think will win the series and in how many games?

Magic in 6

205 votes

Magic in 7

115 votes

Sixers in 6

20 votes

Sixers in 7

32 votes

372 votes | Poll has closed

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I'm not going to predict anything about this series . . .

I’m super paranoid I’ll jinx the Magic if I tried. I do wish the 76ers would give the Magic one game where they allow the Magic to blow the Sixers out. These close competitive games are a heart attack waiting to happen for me.

Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek

by funny80sguy on Apr 27, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, all the close games are full of drama and entertaining but they're killing my heart too.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

I comment WAY too much.

Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 27, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm pretty sure I'll look back at this series as the start of my prescription to high blood pressure meds

by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on Apr 27, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Hah.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

I comment WAY too much.

Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 27, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, I'm shocked at all the 6 game predictions

considering the board was full of “sky is falling, the stats say we lose, the season is over” talk after game three.

By the way, I took Magic in 7. I see Magic winning handily tomorrow, Sixers winning a close, potential game winning shot in game six and the Magic narrowly winning game seven.

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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Apr 27, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

I want to believe the Magic will win in 6, but I'm erring on a .. Magic will win in 7 prediction, too.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

I comment WAY too much.

Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 27, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Magic in 6

and I’ve surprised myself because I’m usually a pessimistic (sp?). But I know Orlando is the better team, even though they haven’t played like it, and the better team usually wins in a best-of-seven. We’ve battled to 2-2 despite playing particularly poor. If we get back to playing to our potential, we’ll be looking at a pair of double digit wins.

by Lee for three on Apr 27, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

It's pessimist, for the record!

Figured I’d help.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

I comment WAY too much.

Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 27, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

One thing I do know is that no matter how much the "experts" claim we need more heart...

…we won’t let another team beat us down by 58 in our own house in the playoffs with the season on the line! Damn, it must be pretty hard to be a Hornets player or fan right now! Ouch!

by malars on Apr 27, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

down 58?!

there’s not enough D: in the world

Obey the hat.

by TheGiantSquid on Apr 27, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

The game is over. The Hornets did indeed lose by 58!

by malars on Apr 27, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

All I can say is .. wow.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

I comment WAY too much.

Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 27, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris Paul's line:

36mins 2-7 FG; 0-1 3Pt; 0-0FT; 2rb; 6ast; 2stl; 6to; ~~38 +/~~; 4pts

Ugh!

by malars on Apr 27, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

not sure what happened there...

that should be -38 plus/minus differential.

by malars on Apr 27, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris Paul struggles against Good Defensive teams

Someone had put a statline up from last year’s MVP worthy season and mentioned that when he played against reputable defensive minded teams like the Magic, Pistons, Spurs, Rockets and Nuggets (this year) he’s something like 16 and 6 with the pts/assists. So he is somewhat human after all.

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Kristin Kreuk is teh love.

Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E

by Wasabi Steak on Apr 28, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

WOW

Wow. Poor New Orleans fans.

Obey the hat.

by TheGiantSquid on Apr 27, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

According to the AP article...

…(and I’m surprised at all with this stat), that this game matched the most lopsided victory in NBA playoff history! The other landslide was back in 1956 when the then Minneapolis Lakers crushed the then St. Louis Hawks, 133-75.

by malars on Apr 27, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, I take that back...

…I am surprised that there was another playoff game that lopsided, and that a team in ‘50s scored 133 points. Wasn’t that pre-shot clock?

by malars on Apr 27, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

First year of the shot clock was in 1954-1955.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

I comment WAY too much.

Die for my family and live for the moment/And that's the main difference between me and my opponent - Phonte of Little Brother

by erivera7 on Apr 28, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

7% of voters picked the Sixers. Other than blue-blood who else on this board honestly thinks they'll win?

Maybe Sixers fans are making their way over, lol.

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"Shoot first, ask questions last" Rafer Alston

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Apr 28, 2009 8:30 AM EDT reply actions

Magic in 7

Orlando takes Philly in this game, the plucky Sixers come out in Philly and play with everything on the floor and then it swings back to the O-rena on Sunday.

"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest

Kristin Kreuk is teh love.

Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E

by Wasabi Steak on Apr 28, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions