Meither have the pedigree that Phil Jax has.

Assuming no injury Its natural to assume Lakes-Cavs. Cavs-Magic semi might could be a battle where Lakes COULD walk thru the west if Kobe can stay reasonably healthy. Cavs-Magic goes 7 games they could be beaten up.

Magic have to figure out how to keep Carter healthy and blend that talent into on cohesive unit. This is where Lebron has really shown to be incredible that he has adapted well.

nuggets cavs in the finals - and i think the nuggets take it.

JrZyHuStLa wrote:Lakers vs. Cavs this time, since Lebron won't get punked by Hedo this year.

Yeah, now he gets to lose to Kobe this time.

bitty41 wrote:

I think the Nuggest are the second biggest threat in the West. Dallas always competes hard, but they usually just come up short every time.

Melo and Billups is too much for Dirk and company imho.

I disagree Melo imho is overrated without Billups his teams our first round playoff team. Dallas has quite a few guys with a ton playoff experience and this time around Melo is actually going to have to guard someone instead of that space cadet Josh Howard.

Yea but I said Denver is better WITH Chauncey. And he's the most clutch player in the league after Kobe imo.

bitty41 wrote:

Yea but I said Denver is better WITH Chauncey. And he's the most clutch player in the league after Kobe imo.

Yea but the Nuggets will need big performances out of Nene, Martin, Smith, Anderson, and Melo will need to play out of his mind etc if there making it to the Finals just don't know if those guys are up to the task.

But don't you think the same applies to Dirk, Kidd, Terry, etc ?

iSergio wrote:I'll go with Boston vs Lakers.

Hmm. They're going to have to play a little better than last night if they want to get past CLE.

bitty41 wrote:

But don't you think the same applies to Dirk, Kidd, Terry, etc ?

I'm not saying that criteria doesn't apply to those guys it's a question of can they.

I've always felt that Dallas lacked defense and another clutch player but with this trade I think they've addressed these issues with Wizards trade. Josh Howard was always iffy and inconsistent, and their defenses was crap. Now you have Dirk, Terry, and Butler who all when healthy can put up 25, 30 points on any given night. Their defense with Haywood, Marion, Butler, and Stevenson coming off thee bench is now pretty solid imo.

I gotcha. I do think Dallas upgraded their squad. And they looked good against the Lakers the other night.

Just have to wait and see how it pans out.

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

bitty41 wrote:

But don't you think the same applies to Dirk, Kidd, Terry, etc ?

I'm not saying that criteria doesn't apply to those guys it's a question of can they.

I've always felt that Dallas lacked defense and another clutch player but with this trade I think they've addressed these issues with Wizards trade. Josh Howard was always iffy and inconsistent, and their defenses was crap. Now you have Dirk, Terry, and Butler who all when healthy can put up 25, 30 points on any given night. Their defense with Haywood, Marion, Butler, and Stevenson coming off thee bench is now pretty solid imo.

I gotcha. I do think Dallas upgraded their squad. And they looked good against the Lakers the other night.

Just have to wait and see how it pans out.

dont mind bitty - she has a massive crush on dallas - i hear she sleeps in mavs footsy pajamas w a cuban teddy bear by her side.

dont mind bitty - she has a massive crush on dallas - i hear she sleeps in mavs footsy pajamas w a cuban teddy bear by her side.

I got my Dirk jersey ready for the playoffs!