NBA- any predictions?

[Spencermm]

SInce I've become married with children I don't watch the regular season anymore- just the playoffs. As a result, I don't know much about whats going on.
Anybody think the old men in San Antonio, my favorite team, have one more ring in them?
I have a long history of loathing the Rockets(I live near Houston), but in the very little I've watched them they are starting to win me over a bit. They don't have a lot of big name talent, but what they have done since Yao Ming's injury has been the result of a lot of very hard work- gotta admire that.
Anyways, I'm REALLY looking forward to the playoffs this year.
Spencer

 

[ScubaTexan]

I think we could have a third generation Celtics-Lakers matchup in the NBA Finals this year.

 

[Spencermm]

Yeah, the Celtics should be a fun team to watch, as will the Suns.

 

[diversteve]

I'm liking the Suns for obvious reasons...especially since we've got the big man now.

 

[Spencermm]

AND Steve Nash, who looks like he's starting to get the hang of the offense, AND Grant Hill.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I tuned out the NBA this year ... being from Seattle and all ...

Would be great to see another Celtics-Lakers matchup. I was fortunate to live in the Boston area when Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were playing ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[ScubaTexan]

I tuned out the NBA this year ... being from Seattle and all ...

I hate the prospect of Seattle losing the SuperSonics (I refuse to just call them Sonics). I loved watching DJ and Downtown Freddie Brown play in the late 70s and early 80s.

It won't be the same without a team in Seattle.

 

[deeper thoughts]

Miami Heat lol

 

[ReefHound]

The Spurs haven't been that impressive year but then again they weren't last year in the regular season. They are a veteran playoff team that will be difficult to beat in a series. They aren't going to give up and they aren't going to beat themselves.

The Rockets can beat any of them if they play well but they have a tendency to take a quarter off now and then. That won't work in the playoffs against quality teams. They played hard and played well a full 48 minutes during the "streak" but they haven't yet found that level again.

Celtics will have a stroll to the finals.

 

[Spencermm]

Hey Hound,
Your last statement, "...to the finals." They already made the finals- I think they start this Sunday, though I could be wrong. Did you mean "through" the finals, meaning you think they will be 08 Champs?
Spencer