Lakers Heat and the Rest of the NBA

After the opening day of basketball here in the NBA, most people can agree the Heat are the most likely repeat champions and that's about all we have to say. The Lakers will get things going (despite) losing every single game this year (Andrew Bynum is laughing in his grave - as Charles Barkley would say). 

It is surprising that this super team cannot and have not found a way to win right out of the gate.

James Harden turned down 5 years 54 million and a chance to play in the finals the next five years to sign for 5 years 80 million and to not see the playoffs for 5 or 6 years. Way to go James...

The Heat took care of the Celtics and although it turned into a closer game, the truth of the matter is that the Celtics never really had a chance. Rondo looked unstoppable and Paul was good, just looked tired at the end; but I still think the Celtics are the second best team in the league right now (behind the Heat).

What was good was how KG did not back down on his cold feelings for Ray Allen, giving him a literal cold shoulder, but Ray didn't mind it at all. You talk about mentally tough guys that do not mind, mind games or intimidation from other veterans. Ray had a real solid game showing himself like the old Ray who can create shots and not just spot up for threes.

Let's face it folks, the NBA is about 5 or 6 teams - and about half the world hoping the Heat and Lakers lose and hoping the Pacers and Clippers win. Give your predictions now!



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