Re: ESPN jinxes Lakers

Miguel MB wrote:


pauls2272@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

All the analysts predict Laker victory:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/series?series=lalbos


That Accuscore thing, whatever it is, disagrees with them.


But I think that's just for the first game, which is in Boston. Only 53% for Boston with home court is not particularly good. Here's the series analysis if you follow the link to the Accuscore website:

"After some lackluster match-ups in recent years there will finally be a glamour series in the NBA finals: the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Boston Celtics. The two classic rivals each completed shocking turnarounds from just a year ago to reach this point, but only one team will be crowned champions.

In preliminary simulations the Lakers, despite not having home court advantage, are projected as solid 62 percent favorites due to their strong recent play. L.A. ran through what was thought be the toughest Western Conference ever with a 12-2 postseason record while Boston had to tough out 20 games in the much weaker East. The Lakers are winning nearly 50 percent of simulations on the road, and a solid 65 percent of games at home in AccuScore simulations. These numbers are just preliminary simulations, and AccuScore will have full coverage and more in-depth analysis coming soon."

Rob
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