Sport is always at its best when played for the biggest prize and at the highest level. That is exactly what the NBA playoffs are all about and this year the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Orlando Magic for the right to be crowned World Champions. 888 Sport will be running markets on all the games from the best of seven series. There are many different markets to choose from and you can bet on the winner, the handicap or even the total amounts of points scored in the game.

The Lakers begin the series as red hot favourites. The Denver Nuggets gave them a bit of a scare in the playoffs but they always looked like they had things under control. The bookies got the Lakers right this year as they were very short the whole season. Kobe Bryant is just an out and out superstar and has all the experience, poise and ability to lead this team to the title. He should prove the difference between the two sides in what should be a very interesting playoff series.

The Orlando Magic makes its first appearance in the final since 1995. They got there at the expense of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Even Lebron James couldn’t take that final step and make it to the series that matters the most. It was a huge let down for the Cav’s and their spectators who were looking forward to Lebron manning up against Kobe.

Having said all of that, no one can deny the Magic and their own superstar Dwight Howard. The Superman was nothing short of inspirational in game six against the Cavaliers. The Magic believed in themselves when no one gave them a chance. Now they have the opportunity to cause one of the biggest upsets in sporting history if they can win the seven game series.