The time has come. Tonight, the Boston Celtics will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals. I will not analyze the two teams for you and give you an in-depth breakdown of the series, nor will I offer any insider information because, honestly, I have heard enough of this pre-game analysis on ESPN and the local Boston and Los Angeles stations. It is time for the Finals to finally start.

So, without further ado, here is my pick to win the 2009-10 NBA title:

Boston Celtics in five games

All I will say is that the C’s have shown to me this postseason that they are for real, especially on the road. They have taken the phrase “road warriors” to a whole new level against Miami, Cleveland, and Orlando. But, I also think that the time has come for the C’s to actually regain that dominance and swagger at the TD Garden.

They will do this against the Lakers and win Game 2 at Staples Center, then come home and win three straight to clinch the title.