Battle for 8th spot in the Eastern Conference...Who gets it? 76ers, or Bulls?
437529
The Bulls probably will win it because the 76ers haven't found a consistant line-up like the Bulls have. The Bulls behind the guard play of Hinrich, Gordon, and Duhon, the strength of Nocioni, and the finese play of Deng, will overtake the spuddering 76ers in the playoff race.\n\nAlthough... you can never count out Iverson's toughness and determination...
650596
It isn't that the Spurs DON'T have a bench--it's that the bench hasn't provided any HELP in this series thus far ...! With saying that--I think hands down San Antonio is the better team. Here's why...!: San Antonio has experience; something that counts when you are in a situation like they're in. They also have the deepest bench in Horry (Mr.Big Shot Bob), Brent Barry (3 point gold), Michael Finley (Best Jump shooter, and former team mate looking for revenge), and Van Exel (fierce point guard that brings edge); and I honestly think that Dallas will have a HUGE problem if they are productive tomorrow night. There are also three HUGE reasons why the Spurs are special, and their names are Parker, Ginobili, and Duncan (the stats say it all). Not to mention Bruce Bowen; the best perimeter defender in the league is on their team..! The games the Spurs lost, Dallas played their best. The difference? A point or two!!! Do the math..! If the Spurs play their best tomorrow night, the better team should win! My question is, when do tickets for Game 7 go on sell?!=)
983323
i hate to sound mean but they really arent that good, sure they may contend in their division, or to at least make the playoffs, but reality check...spurs, suns, mavs. not to mention the eastern conference...cavs, pistons, heat. but give it some time they might make a run and get some pub on espn, but as far as abc, forget about it unless they are playing one of the aforementioned teams who will draw the ratings.
1112289
Im back sorry been caught up studying for finals and things. J.J Reddick eew but wutever. \n\n          I do not think they pick rajon rondo. Sixers are my favorite team so i think they do need a power forward who can rebound the ball and play defense cause that is what they were lacking last season. \n\n              I think they go with Cedric Simmons.  He is great at blocking, Plays great defense and is a great rebounder and is decent at getting to the hole. \n\n               Also there is a 50% chance that they will trade Iverson which I will hate because Iverson has been my favorite player since i was six his rookie year. And they would do terrible without him but anyway if they do that they could get Quincy Douby from Ruckers. Who is an amazing amazing shot. Can dribble and is fast and can pass. \n\n          I still would pick Simmons because theyre starting lineup could look like this.   PG Iverson SG  Willie Green SF   Andre Iguodala PF Cedric Simmons  C  Dalembert\nand have Webber as six man even though he would hate it.
257182
Yeah you might be right, HEAT and PISTONS in the East with MIAMI winning in 6. But for the West, I'm putting my money on the CLIPPERS right now. They may face the SPURS who I think will have a hard time beating them but if for any case, they face the SUNS, then its the SUNS and the HEAT for the NBA Championship. Is it hot in here or what?
1121851
Dallas Mavericks!\n\nI'm a Nowitzness!
1014933
There is no way the Sixers would trade Iverson within the division. They are not that stupid.....hmm, they might be.
746673
even though im a BULLS fan, i have to take magic because they're pretty good and they're home. only way bulls win is if they play good D. and of course tracy Mac and the rockets are gonna win(close game though)\n\nCheers!!
986132
The Bulls definately have gotten better overall with the addition of Ben Wallace to an already sound defense. But they are still young and don't have many players on their roster with playoff experience. \n\nThe Pistons have lost Wallace, who for 4 years has been their identity. Sure they have Chaucey Billups, Tayshawn Prince and Rip Hamilton, but losing their defensive presence in the middle and adding Nazr Mohammed to the team has reformed them as a running team. \n\nThe Cavaliers are my pick to win the Central. They have the same starting 5 from a year ago and if Larry Hughes and Zydrunas Ilgauskas can stay healthy, then a championship run is definately in the cards for them. Remember, they have the King... the best player in the NBA.\n\nCavs- 57-25\nBulls- 54-28\nPacers- 48-34\nPistons- 44-38\nBucks- 42-40\n\nOnce again, all Central teams make playoffs.
331119
I think so, there's no one in the East to challenge them.  They beat the Spurs in the regular season and I think they'll do that again in the Finals in six.
459706
I agree. The Bulls are a very young, athletic team.  They have the ability to win 1 or 2 games, but Miami will take the series.  However, if Shaq were to get injured, that could change things significantly.  The Bulls have no answer for him; he is just too big and dominant vs such a small team as the Bulls.  Doleac, however, wouldn't be as big of an issue.
652205
Go Mavericks and/or Suns!!
551872
HECK YEAH it's gonna be fun! For the first time in a long time the playoffs are actually proving to be ENTERTAINING ( if only the refs would let the players decide the game more, though)! There is no SURE THING this year, which I think only adds to the fascination! Personally I see it being Spurs and Heat in the finals, but who knows?! All I do know, is that it is going to be a great race to the end....! =)
111637
wow,right now it looks like FLYERS are the closest. Eagles cant get over the hump. Phillies always grind to a halt in Sept. Sixers???? a longshot at best!
1076389
The Spurs are one of the most well-rounded teams, but they'll still have to get past the Suns and Mavericks.  I think whomever survives from the west will win, and chances are it will be San Antonio.\n\nThere's plenty of teams in the east better than the Heat, however.
1134281
The Celtics w/ Bill Russell. They had an amazing team and you said it, they won an insane amount of championships. I think that the Bulls w/ MJ in his prime would beat the Celtics, but they don't have the Nba titles that the Celtics do.
400080
Since everyone else is picking the favorites I am bold enough to pick the NJ Nets. They are the underdog and look at what Gorge Mason did. They have Vince, Kidd, Jefferson. Their Center is only getting better. They have a win streak going that they only allowed 92 points per game.