Miami or Boston: Who Would Lakers Fans Rather Face in the 2011 Finals?

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their quest for a three-peat with what is arguably their most talented team in years, but standing in their way is a group of Eastern Conference teams who could make their task extremely difficult.

If the Lakers survive the West their next opponent will likely come from a group which includes the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and the Orlando Magic.

No disrespect to the Magic, but if Lakers fans were allowed to choose their finals opponent, it would probably be either the Celtics or the Heat.

Both the Heat and Celtics would be more attractive to viewers in general, and each team offers the Lakers a compelling matchup.

The Celtics represent...

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