What tow teams do you see playing in the Western Conference Finals in 2006?
437732
I see the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks with the Suns winning in 6.
358147
I think they have a legitimate chance to make it at least to the Western Conference Finals.  They have Brand, an MVP candidate, Cassell who runs the offense well, and a decent enough supporting cast.  I think Kaman got hot at the right time too.\n\nPlus, they're facing Denver with home court advantage (which I thought was funny because we all know they were losing on purpose to get the 6th seed).  They should be fine.  Better than the Lakers *hisssss*
1091283
Undoubtedly,  The west, at this point, is probably the strongest any conference has ever been.  First let me say that Dallas is playing as good as any team can be expected.  Not only have they stolen the NBA championship from the best team in basketball, (The San Antonio Spurs)  they even stole their coach from the Spurs.  Just joking !!!!  I am a Spurs fan but since they lost to Dallas, In what is probably the best series of the entire finals including the championship series, I have to pull for the Mavs all the way.  Keep it in TEXAS.  Maimi is 2nd rate to say the least.  Shack has seen his better days and should get out before he makes a bum out of himself.  As for Wade, he has all of the tools to become a real super star but not with the talent in Miami.  If anyone doubts the superiority of the western conference, just watch it next year.  #1 - Phoenix will have Stoudemar back.  #2 - The Clippers will only be better.  #3 - San Antonio is just one center away from being virtually unbeatable.  #4 Dallas will be the reigning NBA champs.  The Eastern Conference #1 - Ben Wallace will leave Detroit.  #2 Shaq will continue to deteriorate.  #3 - LaBron James can't do it all by himself.  #4 - Is there anyone else in the East worth mentioning?  Parity will be a long time coming.
595565
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647291
I would go with Pistons v. Mavs in the finals and go with the Pistons in 6.  The Pistons took Browns D and added Saunders scoring and offensive mindset and created one of the most complete teams in the NBA in recent memory.  I think the Mavs will make it because they have an easier road (given that the suns beat the lakers) and they have a tremendous home court advantage.  They were also able to beat Memphis quickly and that has given them time to rest before the next series.  Also, Dirk poses a multiple threat with his versatility on the court and Johnson has shown to be a great coach.  In the end, I think that the Pistons will be too much with too many weapons on both offense and defense. That is what I would bet on.  Personally I would like to see the Kings and Pistons but that seems highly unlikely.
749516
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612101
If the Clippers DON'T win--I'm hoping they give those cocky jerks (wow, that was phrasing it nicely...!) a run for their money...! Between Raja Bell and Steve Nash, I'm actually getting ILL from watching them! Clippers have come back with a "bang" this year, and it would be a true Cinderella story to see them beat the "Mvp's" team and earn a chance to go to the Conference Finals!!! I guess you can say I'm partial to the Clippers winning (and who'd of thought--someone from San Antonio being PARTIAL to an L.A team..?)!
712151
The mavs will probably make it far into the playoffs, but I don't think they'll win it.  Too many teams will stand in their way.  They've got to fight through Western conference playoff teams and this year (like last year), any of the the playoff berth teams will give top seeded teams a run for their money.  Even if they some how make it to the finals they still have to battle the Eastern conference champs which is a toss up between Cleveland, Miami, Detriot, and Chicago.  I really doubt they'll make it to the finals this year.
730751
Hands down, this team will certainly make the NBA playoffs - The San Antonio Spurs.  \n\nThe factors I considered in selecting this team are that they have won three championships in the last eight years (99', 03' and 05'), kept their core players together (Duncan, Ginobili, Parker, Horry) and gotten new players that have fit their system (Barry, Finley).\n\nHope this helps.
137908
They are currently 5th in the Western Conference right now, so they have a great shot. It might even be possible for them to pass Phoenix and take over the division, but I doubt that will happen. Of course, the #5 seed in the Western Conference has a really tough road, since they will probably have to play either Dallas or San Antonio in the first round (depending on who wins the Southwest Division). The NBA's playoff structure is really messed up.
29640
The Detroit Red Wings would seem like an obvious pick, but in the Western Conference the last few playoffs, low seeded teams have seemed to done well (especially those with great second-half runs) teams such as Anaheim in 2003 or Calgary in 2004 make me think a low seed will come out of the West. \nHowever, that said, I think an Eastern team will win it and am going to have to go with Ottawa
638830
I hope Cavs, but probably Pistons. \nwoohoo!
602613
I think the Spurs are somethin' special, and have to go with them! They are looking GREAT right now, and after coming back after being down 3-1 to the Mavericks; a team that caused EVERYONE trouble this year? That's not exactly easy...! They've proven they can beat the Suns (last years' playoffs is a prime example), and the Pistons and Heat are not as good as they were last year; with the Pistons showing signs of weakness against the inexperienced Cavaliers. Case in point? San Antonio all the way! The Defending Champs are the "team to beat" until beaten, and as long as they are standing they are a force to be reckoned with! =)
462488
There are good odds for the Spurs, but they have a rocky road to get there. If the favorite won every series in the west, they would play:\nThe Kings\nThe Mavericks\nThe Suns\n\nThey are very playoff-experianced, but I think it's Detroit's year.
318992
1) It will be detroit and Dallas...in the finals but each team has hard road getting there...other possiblilities are the Heat and the Spurs or the Nets and Pheonix...\n\n2) Kobe "ball hog" bryant is the best player you will ever see in this generation...so get over yourself...he makes his whole team better, look it up...but to answer your question, yes, they are currently the seventh seed in the West...a few games ahead of Sacramento and a few games back of Memphis...\n\n3) Grant Hill is so f'd up with his 100000 injuries that he decided that he needed to admit himself to a nursing home, and that's where he's been ever since...\n\n4) Dwayne will not take the MVP trophy simply for one reason...Shaq...with him on their team Wade will never win a MVP trophy...plus there are better players more deserving of it out there...Chauncy Billups, Steve Nash, Elton Brand, Kobe "MVP" Bryant, Vince Carter...
1077541
Well, Avery Johnson of the Dallas Mavericks won the WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. Not the overall NBA Finals. They lost to Miami in six games, you know. Right?
648762
Probably Suns but I would like to see the Clippers.