NBA Finals Contest: Magic vs. Lakers

Normally I wouldn’t post about sports, but my favorite NBA team, the Orlando Magic, are in the playoffs once again! It’s only been 15 years since they last (and first time) made the finals, and that was when they had Shaq. Now they have Superman 2.0 in Dwight Howard vs. the Laker’s “Black Mamba”, Kobe Bryant. The Lakers are heavily favored to win, but the Cavs were also heavily favored to destroy the Magic… and guess what happened!

Though I’m from NJ, I’ve always loved the Magic since I started watching basketball in 92, and went to my first game in Orlando in 95, then met Shaq and the whole team at a pub afterwards. I already got a few tickets to see the Magic play the 76ers in the first round, and I’m looking to make it down to Orlando for at least one of their home games during the finals.

I decided to throw together a quick contest for all of you NBA and sports fans out there to participate in. Simply post in the comments section, who you think will win the NBA Finals, in how many games, and the final score of the deciding game.

Your comment entry should look something like the following: (which is my official entry!)
Magic in 6 Games (110-76)

The entry with the closest correct answer, will win an authentic NBA player jersey of their choice, or a custom NBA jersey with your own Name and Number (any team). These run for $199.99 a piece at NBA.com. You may only enter once and must live within US or CANADA.

The deadline for entries is GAME 2, which takes place on June 7th.

NBA Finals Schedule is Below:

- Game 1: Thursday, June 4 - Orlando at L.A. - 9PM ET on ABC
- Game 2: Sunday, June 7 - Orlando at L.A. - 8PM ET on ABC
- Game 3: Tuesday, June 9 - L.A. at Orlando - 9PM ET on ABC
- Game 4: Thursday, June 11 - L.A. at Orlando - 9PM ET on ABC
- Game 5*: Sunday, June 14 - L.A. at Orlando - 8PM ET on ABC
- Game 6*: Tuesday, June 16 - Orlando at L.A. - 9PM ET on ABC
- Game 7*: Thursday, June 18 - Orlando at L.A. - 9PM ET on ABC

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Comment by Lakers Nation
2009-06-03 16:12:47

Lakers gonna win in 6 games with a final score of 101-87. You’re welcomed to come to LA for the parade! hahaha Good Luck Sir!

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Comment by @steveplunkett
2009-06-03 16:22:42

Game 6*: Tuesday, June 16 - Orlando at L.A. - 9PM ET on ABC
Lakers 104 - 97 Lakers win Series

 
2009-06-03 16:22:50

Lakers in game 6 104 - 97

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Go Lakers!!

 
Comment by Carter Shannon
2009-06-03 16:23:13

Im with most everyone else and am call the lakers winning in 6 games!!

 
Comment by jerevi dayaon
2009-06-03 16:23:18

lakers in 6 games (119-99)

 
Comment by Moises
2009-06-03 16:23:42

Lakers in 6 120-90

 
2009-06-03 16:24:10

@@steveplunkett:
haha, wow! we predicted the exact same score/game at the same time!

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Go Lakers!!

 
Comment by mom2jazz
2009-06-03 16:24:28

Lakers in 6 105-84

 
Comment by Thenorthnorth
2009-06-03 16:25:27

Go Lakers!!! lakers will win it in 5

 
Comment by Tyler Mintz
2009-06-03 16:25:37

Split the first four games, Lakers win the last two and take the title 4-2.

 
Comment by Sam Abdelhamid
2009-06-03 16:26:37

Lakers in 5. Final score 113-97

 
Comment by Tyler Mintz
2009-06-03 16:26:39

And final score 96-87

 
Comment by Adam B
2009-06-03 16:28:31

Lakers in 6 107-95

 
Comment by Kim
2009-06-03 16:33:36

Lakers in 6 (107-92)

 
Comment by Sean
2009-06-03 16:40:50

Lakers in 7 (102-98)

@sports_enemy .. i want one of those Lakers colorway “There’s Only One Magic” shirts!!

 
Comment by John T
2009-06-03 16:46:48

Lakers in 6 (105 - 97)

Lakers all the way baby! But major props to Orlando for handing Cleveland the door! Nice job!

 
Comment by Chris
2009-06-03 17:00:03

Orlando in 7 (98-87)

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Comment by mark
2009-06-03 17:00:07

Lakers in 5 (101- 87)

 
Comment by Lorne F
2009-06-03 17:00:51

Great Contest, I’ve been following the playoffs all the way and it was disappointing to see the Cavs fall short this year. With that said here is my official prediction, and get that jersey ready! :P

Lakers in 6 (101-95)

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Comment by Jennifer
2009-06-03 17:04:05

Lakers baby all the way!!! 100-95 game 6! Let’s go Lakers!!!!

 
Comment by browie
2009-06-03 17:10:27

Lakers in 6 (105 - 90)

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Comment by Jeff
2009-06-03 17:10:59

Magic in 6.

 
Comment by Crazy Oldie
2009-06-03 17:12:39

Magic will take it in 6 (113-105)

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Comment by Eric Schechter
2009-06-03 17:13:08

Magic in 6 (96-85)

 
Comment by Lisa
2009-06-03 17:19:33

Lakers in 6 (107-92)

 
Comment by MLDina
2009-06-03 17:22:19

You have to let us know when you’re in town. I’m going to try to get tickets to one of the games, in case I don’t and you have a free minute, let Jen and I take you to dinner!

 
Comment by AcaiX3
2009-06-03 17:27:06

Lakes in 7 games (98-92)

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Comment by shrizzo
2009-06-03 17:36:44

Lakers in 5. 104-94

 
Comment by Akilah Henry
2009-06-03 17:52:55

LAKERS IN 6 GAMES (110-100)

 
Comment by Pattie Cordova
2009-06-03 17:57:00

Lakers in 6 Games (118-96)

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Comment by kobefan
2009-06-03 18:25:16

Lakers in 6 (108-106)

 
Comment by Danielle
2009-06-03 18:27:48

Lakers in 6, final score: 108-94

And man I am excited to go against you for these finals! Wish we could watch together to talk smack!

 
Comment by Yury Byalik
2009-06-03 21:24:59

Lakers in 5 Games (100-90)

 
Comment by Johnny
2009-06-03 22:28:04

sorry to be the bearer of bad news..but lakers in 5. 103-96

 
Comment by Lawrence Cheng
2009-06-03 23:15:08

Magic in Game 6 ( 98 - 95)

 
Comment by Dr J
2009-06-03 23:15:48

Lakers in 6, final score 101-99… It’s gonna come down to the end with LA throwing down a riot to celebrate.
Dr J

 
Comment by Matt M.
2009-06-03 23:23:06

Lakers in 6 (105-93)

 
Comment by Rick P.
2009-06-04 01:06:09

Lakers in 6, final score 107-102

 
Comment by Zlatan D.
2009-06-04 01:32:41

Lakers in 5 (99-91)

 
Comment by JasperP
2009-06-04 07:11:20

Lakers in 6 (98-93)

If Orlando continues to shoot well… Lakers are going to have some problems!!

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Comment by Ryan Knuppel
2009-06-04 09:00:23

Lakers in 7.. 105-98

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Comment by Johnny Optimist
2009-06-04 10:47:52

Lakers game 7 (92-90)

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Comment by Dustin
2009-06-04 11:40:47

Orlando Game 6
96-92

 
Comment by Jay - DatMoney.com
2009-06-04 12:38:08

Lakers in 5… 98-89…

Personally, I would’ve rather seen Lebron versus Kobe though… :P But I am a Dwight Howard fan…

Jay

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Comment by Cash Back
2009-06-04 14:50:31

Lakers in 5 Games (102-96)

 
Comment by Cary Bergeron
2009-06-04 18:18:58

Since the Celtics are no longer in it, basketball is over as far as I am concerned.

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Comment by Kris
2009-06-04 20:55:30

Lakers in 6 Games (98-84)

 
Comment by John
2009-06-04 22:11:55

Orland in 6 (101-95)

 
Comment by andrea parma
2009-06-04 22:17:20

Here is my entry: Magic in 6
Score: 99-91

 
Comment by jesse
2009-06-04 23:46:46

Lakers in 6 games - 105-97

 
Comment by Minnesota Attorney
2009-06-05 13:32:32

Lakers in 6 games (102-89)

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Comment by Nate
2009-06-05 14:04:08

Lakers in 6. 93-88

 
Comment by Jogos de Meninas
2009-06-05 18:49:45

Lakers in 6 Games (98-89)

 
Comment by rhyan
2009-06-06 02:41:40

Lakers in 6 102-92

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Comment by Dealer Dan
2009-06-06 08:30:52

Lakers in 6, 105-96

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2009-06-06 10:52:12

Lakers in 6 (110-103)

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2009-06-07 02:10:33

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Comment by Josh Rhyne
2009-06-07 09:43:13

Magic in 6…94-87

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Comment by Nate
2009-06-07 15:43:49

Lakers in 6. 105 - 94

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Comment by David
2009-06-07 20:58:51

Lakers in 6. 107-95

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2009-06-07 22:04:00

Lakes in 6 (102-95)

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Comment by bennytejeda
2009-06-07 22:25:42

Lakers Game 5 94-90

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Comment by Ben Pei
2009-06-08 01:55:48

True blue fan of Magic in here!

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Comment by Chris
2009-06-08 09:55:42

Lakers - Game 5 - 101-89

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Comment by gas cards
2009-06-09 06:46:17

I am going with Magic in 7 Games (99-96) :)

 
Comment by used tires
2009-06-09 07:29:52

What a fantastic opportunity :) I am going with Magic for making the comeback and picking up the championship with a Game 6 win (101-88)

I know I am past the deadline… but just wanted to make my guess “just for fun” hehe.

Till then,

Jean

 
2009-06-09 09:47:35

I’m not a Lakers fan, but I think they will win.

Lakers in Game 5 (97-95)

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Comment by gas card
2009-06-10 06:31:31

Well best of luck to those who are entered to win the contest, seems the close date is June 7th, and although the Magic are down… I am hoping they can pull off some magic and get a come back! We took Game 3, so it is a start, that’s for sure!

 
Comment by Deneil Merritt
2009-06-12 15:41:38

First off let me say good luck to those that entered the contest.

I am a big Lakers fan. My prediction was 4- 2 Lakers but after last nights win I am going to have to say 4 - 1 Lakers. GO LAKERS!!!

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Comment by Free Nintendo DSi
2009-06-12 18:38:55

I have to admit the lakers are doing better than I expected. I though Cleveland would get to the final because of Lebron but meh, Lakers have Kobe!

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Comment by Jay - DatMoney.com
2009-06-16 13:34:07

Woohoo! I think I came the closest! Woohoo! How can I claim my winnings? Wait, I mean, when will the winners be officially announced? :D

Jay

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Comment by Cash Back Cards
2009-07-02 13:41:13

I’m happy that I at least picked the winner in the right number of games, not bad for someone who watches basketball a few times a year. Do I get a pity prize for 2nd? I don’t really deserve the jersey anyway.

 
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