Lakers vs. Magic: NBA Finals Live

It is finally here, no puppet shows no B.S.

It’s the 2009 NBA Finals: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game One!

If you’re one of those people who tend to watch things whenever they create some sort of hype or headline, here’s an advice: If there was ever a playoff series to watch, this is it!

Let’s begin by stating that Game One of the 2009 NBA Finals is scheduled for tonight at 9 PM ET (6 PM PT) on ABC, live from the STAPLES Center in Downtown Los Angeles, as the Lakers host the Magic.

Now, what to expect out of tonight’s game. Currently, 2009 NBA Finals Odds makers at SBGglobal.com have listed the Los Angeles Lakers [-6 points or -285 ML] as the Game One, Sports Odds favorites to defeat the visiting underdog, Orlando Magic [+6 points or +245 ML], in this best-of-seven series.

Amazingly, this will be the Lakers’ 30th NBA Finals appearance to the Magic’s second. That is of course an NBA record, for a franchise that has capitalized on 14 of those opportunities. The Magic on the other hand, have yet to win a single game in the NBA Finals.

If you recall correctly, when a young Shaquille O’Neal took Orlando to the promise land back in 1995, they were swept in four games by a more-experienced, Hakeem Olajuwon and a Houston Rockets team. 

The OVER/UNDER for tonight’s 2009 NBA Finals: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game One has been carefully calculated and officially set at a combined total of 206 points scored.

Oh and for the record, check this out: "I am saying it today and today only," Shaq tweeted. "I want Kobe Bryant to get number four, spread da word."