Who Do You Think Will be NBA Champ this season? Why?
436312
The Final could possibly be Detroit and San Antonio. I know it's a boring and obvious prediction, but these 2 teams have what it takes, have been there before and they know how to win it. Experience does count. \n\nI'll go with the Spurs in 7
1015404
Lol I really want the Heat to win but i hate to say this but i think the Dallas Mavericks!\n\nWade and Shaq Will Still Be Dominate players but Dirk is unstoppable under presser! \n\nI think Wade is the Next Micheal Jordan\nNowitzki Next Larry Bird\n\nAnd also this is probably shaqs last NBA final apperance i hate to say it but he is getting old!
570661
I think the Pistons will win the championship. They played the best team basketball out of all the teams and wheather or not you like or hate them you have to admit that they are a magical combination of former outcast. They are one of my favorite teams in the league cause they are so consistent.
1120260
San Antonio or Dallas and New Jersey.\n\nDallas got cheated out of a championship by Bennet Salvatore's phantom calls.\n\nSan Antonio has been consistently one of the best teams in any sport for the past few years and there's no reason they should'nt be in the finals again as long as Duncan is healthy and they can get a younger roster.\n\nNew Jersey has been denied a championship two times already. As long as they can get more size in the paint they should do very well this next season. \n\nMVP: If Dallas wins: Dirk Nowitzki\nIf San Antonio wins: TIm Duncan\nIf New Jersey wins: Vince Carter
371363
San Antonio. They're the defending champs and have even done better than last year by just setting a franchise record 63 wins and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Duncan and Parker are already resting for the playoffs and they're all healthy now. Their playoff experience and deep bench will lead them to another championship this year.
746159
I'll pick the Lakers because they are the team I've always cheered for ~ they exceeded expectations last year and really had a nice push into the playoffs. They were the second youngest team last year, I think this year they will be very good. \n\nNow. On to reality! \n\n1. Chicago Bulls look really good. \n2. LeBron's Turn, the world wants this kid to win, win, win. \n3. Miami will tank. They relied on emotion and a fourth-quarter D-Wade every time, this can not go on. \n4. I'd keep a wary eye on the Mavericks, they are very hungry and well coached. \n5. It's the sunset years for the Spurs, so sad to see, what a great decade and what a great team. \n6, Steven Nash won't three-peat the MVP, he's just too old and rickety. If Amare doesn't return to his old self, the Suns are way too soft in the middle. \n7. The Clippers are better than everyone thinks -- I think they'll shock a few teams who discount them in the playoffs. \n8. Detroit and the Pacers both are headed south. \n9. I have a soft spot in my heart for Houston. I like Yao and Tracy, didn't they pick up someone? Shane Battier maybe? Some role player who'll really help that team. I've not seen them yet this year though. \n\nSo, I'll pick the Lakers over the Bulls in six games. Phil Jackson is a much better coach than anyone has given him credit for. Like Riles in the Showtime era, they think he just rolls the ball out on the court. Phil knows the 82 game season is just that, a long tune up time for the playoffs. His teams are usually peaking going into the playoffs instead of exhausted like so many eager coaches teams. Kobe proved himself with 81 points and a scoring title -- hopefully he's finally matured into an adult.
486000
I think that Detroit has too much experience and pride to let Lebron win on their home court in a Game 7, so Pistons win in that series. In the Spurs/Mavs series, the Spurs definitely have the upper hand and confidence going into Game 7 at home. After being down 3-1 and practically being hailed as an "upset" they came back and did the unexpected--and you have to think that might be in Dallas' head a little after such an emotionally blow. I pick San Antonio to advance...As far as Suns and Clippers, I think it's a toss up! Both teams have laid it all down, and if I HAD to pick--I'd choose Phoenix. All in all? I see Spurs and Heat *(upset against Detroit)* in the finals, with the Spurs winning a back-to-back! We shall see though..! =)
463763
I don't follow the NBA as much as I did a couple years ago, but my picks:\n\n1) Clippers- They have the youth and the experience with veterans. Really deep, all they need is time and determination.\n\n2) Warriors- Jason Richardson and Baron Davis are explosive. Now who else? The Warriors started powerful then died down as the season progressed. They need more talent and a leader who actually cares about the championship.\n\n3) Lakers- Kobe scores a million. Need I say more? Half of this team cares about how their stats look so they can get a new contract worth millions. Right now, the Lakers have no hope. They chose to Kobe instead of Shaq and this is the result they are going to get.\n\n4) Sacramento- This team does look like a mess. But who knows? This could be a surprise. The team that was a favorite to win the West three years ago is almost gone. But Mike Bibby, one of the strongest leaders, still remains. All thats needed now is to decide what direction they want to go to.\n\n-Way2Determined
25221
I believe it's the NBA Finals. The victor in the NBA Finals wins the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
347319
I believe the Spurs will win another NBA Championship. Their roster is full of experienced players who have been on the big stage and know what to do. It is true that Tim Duncan has slowed down, but the Spurs has probably the deepest team in the NBA with Finley, Van Exel, Barry and Nesterovic and Horry coming off the bench. Parker has also taken his game to a new level and is one of the most potent scorers in the paint this year. It will be a rematch with the Pistons in the NBA Finals again, with the Spurs winning it in Seven.
514150
It's a toss up between the Spurs and the Pistons. I would really LOVE to see the Pistons lose again though, so I'm going to say the SPURS!! Haha =)
1070875
Ill have to say Dallas, my heart is with miami, but if you ask who would i bet a million dollars on, it would be dallas.\nLets break it down why the mavericks will win:\n\n1. Dirk Nowitzski, who do they have to guard him, there best defender other than wade is Udonis Haslem, and all Dirk will do is shoot over him.\n2. Shaq, i love the Diesel but shaq is going to get run out of the building, the second best run and gun team in the league is Dallas behind pheonix.\n3. Foul trouble, this will be the big key, can shaq stay out of it, and im not convinced he can, there is going to be a lot of flopping by Dampier, and the refs are going to take account to shaq's forearm shoves at opposing defenders.\n4. Players 3-8 on Miami, can jason williams, Haslem, Walker, payton, posey, can they be productive from a scoring aspect, can they stop settling for 3 pointers, and take the ball strong to the hoop.\n\nSo in conclusion, what have we learned, well its lights out\nfor the heat. I will give Miami two games, dallas will win it in 6 games, and close it out in miami.\n\nYou Miami fans cant forget either, D.J. Mbenga got Suspened for 6 games for going into the stands, they really could have used his fouls against shaq.
379351
DeeeeeTRoiiit Baasketbaaaallll....\n\nPistons, hands down...they WILL be the 2006 champs, and Shaq will have his season end for the 3rd time in a row to the likes of the Wallaces, Chauncey, Rip, & Prince.
642629
I'd have to go with the Heat\n\nThe Pistons are starting to lose their post-season momentum since they lost Larry Brown, and have shown this in their near-loss to the Cavs\n\nPlus, the 1-2 punch of Wade and Shaq are pretty much dominating right now, and certainly confirmed it in last night's game
594616
Spurs because they're the Champs and they're way ahead
240118
The winner of the NBA Eastern Confrence is going to be the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are one of the greatest TEAMs in the history of the NBA. I have never seen such great teamwork and underrated talent on one roster before.\n\nDetroit can match up and beat anybody in the NBA. Hamilton, Billups are playing smart, terrific basketball while Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace are owning the paint. Antonio McDyess is also a good big man off the bench. \n\nMark my words, The Detroit Pistons are going to win the NBA Championship this year unless either Rip Hamilton or Chauncey Billups gets injured.
342404
N'orleans Hornets!  OK, that's a little bit of wishful/wanting thinking. :)\n\nI think that Lakers will win based on their stats.