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It's in the books.

The 2008-2009 NBA finals will start in Los Angeles, California, after Dwight Howard's 40 point performance helped the Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and advance to the NBA finals for the first time in 14 years.

"We believe we're contenders,'' Jameer Nelson said after a win against L.A. "The naysayers say we're not. This means a lot. I think it's a statement game. It shows we're serious and we're contenders for the East.''

Now starts the sequel to the NBA Playoffs, the NBA Finals.

In which should be a very entertaining matchup, both teams will try to take the early advantage by either stealing home court, or keeping it.

The Lakers are looking in much better shape, even going the distance against the Rockets and having to be te...

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