We might be more likely to beat Seattle.. But after years of fake Mavs fans thumbing their noses at the Rockets because of an eccentric jackass owner who has thrown together more talented guys on one team than in the history of the NBA yet has no idea how to assemble a championship basketball team. Nothing would be sweeter than demolishing the Mavericks. We dominated them for decades. We will again.
Screw it.. BRING ON DALLAS! We have played better as the underdogs all year long. Nobody thought (barring clutchfans) we could end the long winning streak of the Heat and Nuggz. Everyone fails to mention that Avery Johnson has never coached a playoff game. I see JVG destroying him when it comes to strategic moves. We have to find a way to contain Dirk and try to let their inexperienced players do damage.
Right, and if we beat dallas we will still be underdogs against Phoenix, and then we will still be underdogs against Spurs. Question is would we still be underdogs against the Heat after that?
I am not afraid of Dallas, I am not afraid of the Spurs. But I'd rather play Seattle 1st and then beat the Spurs and Mavs/Suns in the WC final. We probably have to beat the Spurs one way or the other, might as well do it round 1 and embarass them, or round 2. Plus, why give TD more time to get in playoff condition. So my preference is opening in Seattle, than SA, than Dallas. I base this on the best chance to win it all, not merely best chance to win a round or two.
Screw your chances and likelihood!! HOw many times do I have to repeat myself?!! WE CAN BEAT ANYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!!!
I'm not sure we can handle them defensively. Yao always had trouble vs Bradley after that one dominating game. But, as someone said earlier, you got to beat the best if you want to be the best.
but sometimes its good to get a warm up. I hope we play Seattle first and warm up for the other teams. J
We pretty much have a hard road to the Finals no matter what so I don't think seedings will make that much of a difference. Try to win - but if Yao or TMac (or anyone) gets hurt - take them out and rest them. We also don't need TMac logging in 40+ minutes the last 2 games.
