NBA Playoffs- Utah Jazz at LA Lakers- Who will win on 5/14/2008?

Settled as LA Lakers win

Background: GAME 1: JAZZ 98 @ LAKERS 109
GAME 2: JAZZ 110 @ LAKERS 120
GAME 3: LAKERS 99 @ JAZZ 104
GAME 4: LAKERS 115 @ JAZZ 123 (OT)
Series tied 2-2

A few weeks ago, I proclaimed that an MVP award would signal the redemption of Kobe Bryant. It would also top off a great story: the transformation of a me-first superstar into a mature, team oriented leader who inspired his team to best record in the Western Conference.

….and so it came to pass.

But last Sunday night against the Jazz, Kobe seemed to forget the script of this epic tale of redemption; going it alone in overtime as the Lakers lost 115-123 to tie the playoff series at 2-2.

So will Kobe’s regression to old ways continue and will this lead to defeat in Game 5 against the Jazz? Hubdub puts a Lakers loss at 40%. Disagree? Make your predictions here!

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Utah Jazz win

39%

LA Lakers win

61%

Settled as LA Lakers win on Thu 15th May 2008 12:01am PST

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Suspend date: Wed 14th May 2008 7:30pm PST
Settlement date: Thu 15th May 2008 12:01am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Wed 14th May 2008 7:30pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Utah Jazz win: 45%, LA Lakers win: 55%

Action history:

Created Sun 11th May 2008 9:43pm PST by

sdchargers [Power User]

Suspended Wed 14th May 2008 7:30pm PST : Suspend date reached

Settlement requested Wed 14th May 2008 9:41pm PST by

sdchargers [Power User]

: correct prediction:
"LA Lakers win"

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Settled as 'LA Lakers win' Thu 15th May 2008 12:01am PST by