Celtics Lakers
As a former Celtic hater and Laker lover, I am now a Golden State fan and am therefore objective about the current Series. In 1984, the Celtic used the forces of evil at their disposal to get under (the necks) and skins of the Lakers and won. Then, for the Lakers in 1985, it became an existential question: Are we us? Or are we them?
Answer: Lakers were themselves and win in 1985, despite the (great) Hick From French Lick's patent-pending push off step back jumper.
Nowadays, I like both teams. Thank heavens we weren't subjected to Pistons v. Spurs. The 2-3-2 Finals format has followed suit, accept for one thing. The Lakers aren't as good as the Celtics. Celtics in Six. Paul Pierce Series MVP.
Unless I'm wrong. In that,case, Golden State will "threepeat(c)" (Pat Riley owns trademark).