Just thought I'd rant a little about the remaining teams, and their chances of making the finals... Detroit Pros - If defense wins championships, then give the Pistons the trophy. - Have to play the Nets, who they beat constantly in the regular season. - They have the team concept down to a 't'. - Ben Wallace. He needs to pull down 15 boards a night. Which he's been doing. Cons - Need to outscore their opposition, NJ, which may be difficult. - Not much finals experience, except for Cliff Robinson. - Sometimes can fall into a hole, a la round 1. New Jersey Pros - Run, run, run. One of the best running games in the league. - Having swept the Celtics, they've had a good time to rest, and get rid of small injuries. - Been to the finals before, and having been swept, they may come out with more fire. - Jason Kidd. Enough said. Cons - Were slaughtered by the Pistons in the regular season. - Been to the finals before, and having been swept, may have lost some confidence. - Coming off a long rest, they have need some time to get themselves together on the court. Prediction: Detroit 4-2 San Antonio Pros - They've won it before, and know what has to be done. - The Admirals last year will give them a boost. - Tim Duncan. MVP. Already proved he doesn't have to score 30 a game for the Spurs to win. Now a tripple double threat. - It's all about the team. Cons - When Tony Parker sometimes goes missing, usually the Spurs lose. - They'll struggle against a running team. See Phoenix series. Dallas Pros - Their offense. Last six games: 113, 132, 141, 83, 112, 109. - Big guns, Dirk, Nash, Finley, Van Exel. All can go off for 40 any night. - The best 3 point shooting team remaining. - Playing an injured Sacramento team. Cons - Their D stinks. - Been constantly labled as 'soft'. - Live by the 3, die by the 3. - Still have to beat out the Kings and Spurs. Sacramento Pros - Run a great offense. - One of the better 'teams' in the league. - Defence isn't bad either. - May see this year as a 'once only' opportunity, with the Lakers out. Cons - No Chris Webber. - Bibby has to play like he was in last years playoffs. - Need constant production from bench players. Semi-final prediction: Mavs in 7 WC Final prediction: Spurs in 6 Finals prediction: Spurs in 6 Feel free to tear apart, add, or whatever.
well here is my logic as to why I am picking the Spurs.... It's a Texas triangle as far as the Texas teams owning each other in the playoffs. The Mavs own the Rockets in the playoffs (1-0 all time series edge) The Rockets own the Spurs in the playoffs (2-0 all time series edge) The Spurs own the Mavs in the playoffs (1-0 all time series edge) Spurs in 7
