Oct 28 2008
NBA Season Openers
It is here at last people, and here are some interesting things to think about for today’s matchups.
Boston vs. Cleveland: Big teams, big matchups, plenty to look out for. The Celtics are pretty much the same team that one them a championship, and Cleveland is looking for retribution. The addition of Mo Williams gives a little more depth to the Cav’s roster, but we have yet to see how well he and other supporting casts will mesh. No question about king James, he’s bigger and better than last year, and that’s a scary thought.
Milwaukee vs. Chicago: The new look bucks go up against one of last year’s surprising underachievers. Ben Gordon has something to prove, along with all the other Bulls, while the Bucks are looking up after getting Richard Jefferson and an improved Andrew Bogut.
Portland vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Heres the marquee matchup of the night, no offense to Boston and Cleveland. Portland fans are very optomistic about the prospects of this year, and are looking to win 50+ games this year, which is possible but I personally think will be a longshot considering the depth of the West. Greg Oden is back, and will be matched up against the Lakers young big man Andrew Bynum, both back from injury. The Lakers on the other hand have been labeled favorites to win it all, an expectation that was absent to begin last year’s campaign. How will they react? Will Lamar Odom come off the bench? How will Pau and Andrew get along in the paint? Tonight will be the first night of competitive play, and should shed some light as to how legitimate these two teams are.
