Going into a game seven in San Antonio can Dallas win against the Spurs?
543107
Do you think that the Spurs are going to win three straight games?  I didn't think so.  There is very little probability that anyone can beat Dallas three straight times, even at home, because Dallas is such a good team.  The Spurs are really good as well, but all of the games have been pretty close.  I'm pretty sure Dallas is going to win the next game, but I was also pretty sure they would win the last game as well.
555745
The Spurs have the advantage so it's gonna be hard for the Mavs to win tonight.
323412
I think the Spurs will win the Western Conference, beating Dallas in the semi-final stage of the Playoffs. They have a deeper team and have proven themselves in countless playoff situations before. \n\nI believe that it will be a Spurs vs Pistons rematch in the NBA finals and that the Spurs will scrape it in Seven games again.
542127
Spurs take it...105 to 97
746314
The Spurs are one of the few teams that can hold Dallas' scoring in check.  On the other hand, the Mavs defense really improved last season as well.  I'd go with the under, but just barely.  I'm thinking it will be the Spurs, something like 92-88.
598772
This should be a pretty good series.\n\nThe Mavericks are a wonderful team this year, play a game similar to the Spurs under ex-1999 championship Spurs coach Avery Johnson, and have Dirk Nowitski, a top 5 MVP candidate this year.  They have a better sense of defense this year, without losing the offensive edge that has gotten them to the playoffs the last five years running.\n\nThe Spurs are... well, the Spurs.  They are easily the best and most successful sports franchise in the past seven years, winning three championships and over a .700 winning percentage over the same span, a model of consistency, savvy and professionalism for a franchise, that succeeds amazingly in a small market, defying the idea that teams need a large market and huge spending to succeed.  They have Tim Duncan, Tony Parker (8th and 9th in MVP voting this year; Tim has won it twice), and Manu Ginobili, the best player on an Argentinian basketball team that won the gold medal in the Olympics.  They have the best defensive player in the NBA this season, Bruce Bowen.  And they have one of the finer coaches/GM's in the league with Gregg Popovich.\n\nDallas can win this series, though.  A big factor here (whether Pop will admit it or not) is that the Mavericks coaching staff (not just Avery - Dallas also has an assistant coach who was a main scouting agent for the Spurs back around the turn of the millennium) knows the Spurs game plan and set plays almost as well as the Spurs know them.  They have good interior defense and will be much more effective at stopping Parker and Ginobili than Sacramento was. They can play at the Spurs tempo, and also was second in the NBA in free-throw percentage this season (compared to the Spurs 29th), which will be a factor in close games - and, I will say - ALL THE GAMES IN THIS SERIES WILL BE VERY CLOSE.  \n\nFree-throw shooting and foul trouble may wind up being the decider here, and the Spurs defense, which is still a notch better and their playoff experience will be key.  Plus, and I hate to say this, but close calls towards the end of the games may be more likely to go in the Spurs favor, because they have the more proven individuals and the Spurs know how to draw fouls and take charges better than any other team in the NBA.\n\nIt's tempting to actually favor the Mavericks though, but I think the Spurs acumen prevails.  Furthermore, I think they'll win it in six games.  All of them decided by under ten points.\n\nIf the Mavericks win though, I wouldn't be surprised.\n\nAnother thing:  the winner of this series, in my opinion (whether it be the Mavericks or the Spurs) should go all the way and win the NBA championship.\n\nEDIT: Well, I was apparently wrong about that closeness thing. But I still say Spurs in six.
170238
The Pistons will win in 5 over the Spurs in a rematch of last years final. The Pistons have the best starting 5 in the game and lead the league in 3 pointers. The Spurs will beat the Mavs, cuz the Mavs will choke in the playoffs from lack of experience.
141848
Pistons will beat the Spurs in 6. Mavs won't get past the Spurs because Dirk can't guard Duncan.  Pistons are almost a shoe-in for the East.  Bothh teams will want it, but Detroit feels like they were cheated last year.  They will want it more.
411872
spurs will win, sadly.
651394
yup dallas is gunna take it, then they will face the phoenix suns and beat the suns then they will beat the pistons for championship.
243109
they will once the other powerhouses in the west cool down. If the time comes that San Antonio is finally not the best team in the west then they could step in. They will have to be able overcome the three potent Texas teams in order to win a championship.
1140024
I think Dallas will win in game 5
530333
The Spurs are a great basketball team. They are down in the series with the Mavericks but make no mistake about it they are a great basketball team games are going down to the wire and if the Mavericks get through this series you can bet they will tell you the best team they played all year will have been the Spurs.... Its my hope that the Spurs are the second best team in the N.B.A but that is yet to be seen I know one thing there is not a team other than the Mavericks left in the playoffs that can say they are a better team than the Spurs.
532557
No, I believe that the Mavs have gotten EXTREMELY LUCKY in this series...! Not to put down the Mavs, but not one game has been played where both teams showed their best talent, and every game's pace has been decided by whistles on both sides. Dallas is going to be thouroughly dissapointed if they get past the Spurs, because I honesly don't think they are championship material. You need that extra "it factor" when it comes to going all the way--and all Dallas has proved is that they were able to "squeak" out two games that were poorly played by San Antonio. Either way--I think this series might go to 7 games. Who will win? No idea! LoL
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..! =)
687360
Nope.  All the Spurs and Mavs fans can talk all of the s**t they want, but neither can compete with the Pistons, especially if they're putting 5 or 6 guys in double figures every night, so you can't shut down just one guy and expect to beat Detroit.
351861
No way! The Kings only got "The Dime". The Spurs are gonna win in 4 or 5 games...