Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals tips off tonight in Boston.  The Lakers look to steal a game (or two) on the road and head back to Los Angeles with games 3, 4, and 5 at Staples Center.  Many experts pick the Lakers to win the series in 6-7 games mainly due to their experience.  However, if Kobe can “just be Kobe” and help get his teammates involved early, the Lakers can win the series in 5.  They have proven in each of their previous three series’ that they can win on the road in hostile environments. 

Game 2 of the NBA Finals is on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at 6:00PM PST.  See complete series schedule below. 

The Kobe Collection’s prediction?  Lakers in 5!

Beat them C’s!  Go Lakers!!!

2008 NBA Finals Schedule:

Gm. 1: Thursday, June 5 (8:30 p.m. ET) - LAL at BOS
Gm. 2: Sunday, June 8 (8:30 p.m. ET) - LAL at BOS
Gm. 3: Tuesday, June 10 (8:30 p.m. ET) - BOS at LAL
Gm. 4: Thursday, June 12 (8:30 p.m. ET) - BOS at LAL
Gm. 5: *Sunday, June 15 (8:30 p.m. ET) - BOS at LAL
Gm. 6: *Tuesday, June 17 (8:30 p.m. ET) - LAL at BOS
Gm. 7: *Thursday, June 19 (8:30 p.m. ET) - LAL at BOS

* If necessary