2010 NBA Finals: Dr. Trade’s Official Diagnosis

Published: June 3, 2010Posted in: LA LakersTags:
When I said that I thought the NBA Finals would look "familiar" again this year, this isn't exactly what I had in mind. Sure, not a single one of us is surprised to see the Lakers back again, but I've been betting against the Celtics for three series in a row now. As I said at the end of my Eastern Conference preview though, I don't feel stupid at all now that they've proven me wrong yet again. The second meeting in three years may seem a little more familiar for these franchises, but this Finals matchup offers no less intrigue than it did in 2008. My Playoff Prediction series (found here: http://bleacherreport.com/users/130480-dr-trade/archives/newest?rel=nofollow) has been predicated upon the assumption that you've already sifted through a lot of the hype and the reams of information that are out there. So, I'm concentrating on brevity (truly, a monumental undertaking for me) and just giving you the straight diagnosis. My bedside manner remains the same for the Finals. Here are the matchups and key advantages for each team at each position. I'll save your eyes, so that they're ready to watch some great basketball. You can thank me later.Begin Slideshow

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