While a multitude of NBA basketball betting fans, analysts, sports wagering gamblers and even players themselves, have talked a lot about the historical aspect of the 2007-08 NBA Finals betting matchup between the Boston Celtics, (78-24 SU, 60-40-2 ATS, 45-56-1 O/U) and Los Angeles Lakers, (69-28 SU, 57-37-2 ATS, 45-51 O/U), the fact of the matter for BetUS online sports betting gamblers who wager on NBA basketball is that nothing that happened between these franchises in the past will have any bearing on the outcome of this NBA betting series whatsoever.
While the historical story lines make for interesting reading – and plenty of nostalgic moments - this series – all subplots aside – will be won or lost by the current players who take the floor for their respective teams, starting tonight.
"I think this is a great thing not just for the NBA, but just for sports in general," Lakers guard Derek Fisher said. "I think it's a great thing when the best gets a chance to compete against the best, and whoever comes out on top, they earned it. I think both teams should be proud to be here."
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