Orlando Try To Make It Two In A Row

With Game 5 tonight the Orlando Magic are looking for a repeat performance of Game 4. Will it happen? The odds are greatly against that happening for the Magic and their fans. Boston is very good on the road and have already won two games in Orlando. The Magic will need to have a few things go right for them to send the series back to Boston.

Jameer Nelson and Dwight Howard will need to have great games again if they have any chance at all. One guy who must step up big is Vince Carter. In Game 4 he had just 3 points in 30 minutes. He cannot play like that if Orlando wants to win Game 5. The bench for Orlando will need to play well also. J.J. Redick has played well and will need to continue that stellar play if Orlando wants a chance. The Celtics will come ready to play as they love closing out series on other teams floor. Look for Boston to try and end it tonight for Orlando.

Kobe Bryant Just Too Much For Suns

No matter how many injuries Kobe Bryant has it never seems to slow him down. Last night Bryant was the Kobe we know as he tossed in 40 points to help the Lakers to an easy 128-107 rout of the Phoenix Suns. Bryant had it going last night and when he does he is very tough to stop. Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds for the Lakers as well.

Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points and Steve Nash had 13 points and 13 assists for the Suns, who hadn’t lost since April 24. Robin Lopez started at center and scored 14 points in his playoff debut. The Lakers were just too much for the Suns on this night. The Suns will need to make some adjustments for Game 2 if they want to even the series.

NBA Draft Could Sway Where Lebron James Plays Next Season

Everyone knows it's the summer of Lebron James, but could the NBA Draft determine where King James plays next year. Everyone knows New Jersey is in running for the number one pick in the NBA Draft. What would happen if they got it. Many people think that they would take Kentucky's John Wall. Lebron James and John Wall are friends and that would be the perfect point guard for Lebron James to work with. Jay-z the rap mogul wants James to come to New Jersey as well and with a new owner with deep pockets it's a possibility.

As you can see the NBA Draft could actually have an impact on where Lebron James does play basketball. Given a chance to play with a point guard like John Wall or even Evan Turner maybe something James would not want to turn down. It's gotta be nice to be Lebron James and know you have so many possible choices. I guess in a few months we will see how it plays out, but many people will be watching the NBA draft as you never know what impact it could have on James and his decision.

Steve Nash Still Has Eye On The Prize

Steve Nash has heard all the stats he probably ever wants to hear. He probably can name you every league MVP who has not made it to the NBA Finals or won it all. It seems everyone keeps reminding him of it, and he just smiles about it. He knows he cannot stop the talk until he gets their and wins it all. Nash knows this is probably his best chance and he does not want to blow it.

Many people have the Lakers as big favorites, but the odds do not bug Steve Nash. No one expected much from him or his Suns in the playoffs. He knows that he will need to play almost perfect if the Suns want a chance to get to the NBA Finals. The way Steve Nash is playing it would not surprise me for him and his Suns to pull the upset. Over the years Nash has always had his eyes on the prize, but now it is a lot closer.