When you’re the first person on the planet to prognosticate that the 2008-2009 LA Lakers WILL win 70+ regular season games AND capture the NBA Title … if they retain the players from their previous team AND can remain major injury-free … PRIOR to their loss in the 2008 NBA Finals … while picking the Celtics to win that specific series … it can place a sharp focus on the viewpoint you have toward their efforts each step along the way.
Game 1
FINAL SCORE: Lakers [1-0] 96 Trail Blazers 76
Game Info & Summary
Baby Steps, sound health, and a firm Commitment to the Championship Philosophy of …
“No Rebounds, No Rings.” – Pat Riley
That’s what this year IS ABOUT for the ZenMaster & Co.
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