In a 7 game series who do you think would win or who do you think is the better team.   \n\nI would say the Bulls since they had lots of big centers that stopped Shaq in Orlando, and between Jordan, Pippen, & Harper they should keep Kobe in check, and Tony Kukoc should cancel out Robert Horry's 3's and Rodman was a great rebounder and Kerr a better shooter than Fisher.
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Da Bulls.  Jordan's Bulls will win for all the reasons you mentioned.  The Bulls had their 3 headed monster centers, plus Rodman did a great job double teaming Shaq, the bulls had better shooters and would out-muscle the Lakers.  \n\nHowever, the Lakers might have a chance if they had home court and if they played under today's rules - no hand checking and those new foul rules inside 2 minutes of the game - that would prevent the hack a Shaq.  But if they played back in the 90's when basketball was a physical game - the Bulls would win in 6.  If they played under today's rules - who ever gets home court would win in 7 games.\n\nPlus who are these dummies who keep saying Kobe will out work MJ???   and that MJ wasn't a great defensive player!!! MJ was a defensive player of the year, Nine-time All-Defensive First Team, top ten all time in steals, and he even once blocked Patrick Ewing inside the paint during the playoffs.  Kobe was never defensive player of the year and and Kobe has struggled against Rubin Patterson, Correy Maggetie, and Bobby Jackson.  Kobe would have a tough time trying to score against Jordan - cause Jordan wouldn't have to get into foul trouble cause Harper and Pippen could share in the duties of guarding Kobe.\n\nAnd Jordan never scored 81 cause back when he was in his prime there was a little thing called Hand Checking.  Basketball was a more physical game back we he played.
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Lakers will not only beat the Suns but win the championship. With Kobe anything can happen. And now that Lamar Odom's playing at his height, Lakers are a threat. The Spurs aren't the same because Tim Duncan is not the same as he was a year ago. Dallas and Phoenix are not championship caliber teams. Laker's have a good chance of beating the western teams and come out of the west. After that they will face either Pistons or the Nets. With the Pistons, they have a little chance. But if Nets come out in the east, Lakers truly can beat them. So at the end, the Lakers in my view will win the championship and Kobe will rightfully take his place in the NBA. He is the best player in the game right now.
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I think the Bulls have a good chance. Their defense really disrupts Dwayne Wade with Hinrich guarding him. The Heat have alot of hurt people. Chandler can contain Shaq.
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1. DALLAS MAVERICKS & MIAMI HEAT ARE IN FINALS\n2. I'D SAY THE LAKER FRANCHISE AND BOSTON CELTICS\n3. BULLS MADE THE PLAYOFFS\n4. I THINK FUTURE OF BULLS IS ON UPSWING. A LOT OF YOUNG TALENT\n5. BEN GORDON\n6. LEBRON (KING) JAMES\n7. MICHAEL JORDAN, MAGIC JOHNSON, LARRY BIRD
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It's hard to conclude anything from game 1 alone. Shaq's free throws are absolutely disgusting. If he improves on this area in the following games, the story might be a little different from the result of game one. However, you have to consider that Dirk did not do well in the first game. Miami would find itself in a deeper trouble if Dallas' main gun gets back into his game.\n\nAnyway, I hate Miami because of stupid Walker and lucky son-of-b!tch Williams for beating Detroit. That's right, Ecleese. Dallas is going to win.
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The Mavericks should win. They are very versatile, and if they play small they can run Shaq right on to the bench.
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LAKERS ALL THE WAY! THEY WERE TWO INCHES AWAY FROM WINNING GAME SIX...THREE TIMES!
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for sure, the Chicago bulls would end up at the bottom 4 of the eastern conference playoff line-up. \n\nSince the first round is a best of seven affair, the format would be 2-2-1-1-1\n\nthe Bulls would be away on Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 since the team they would be facing would have 4 games home court advantage compared to their 3. Bulls would host games 3, 4 and 6.\n\nMy prediction, Bulls vs. Pistons on 1st round.
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1. Kobe Bryant.\n2. The Lakers against the Raptors with Kobe Bryant scoring 81 points.\n3. Kobe Bryant dropping 81 points against the Raptors.\n4. AI, T-Mac, and Melo.\n5. Kobe Bryant.\n6. The Memphis Grizzlies.\n7. The Los Angeles Lakers.\n8. The Los Angeles Clippers.\n9. AI and T-Mac.\n10. The Lakers losing the series.
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miami, they've got the big mans shaq and wade to stop the bull's offense\nsuns, they can't afford to lose to the lakers in just 5 games. they're going to get their flow back.\nspurs, tim duncan and tony parker are proving that they are last year's champs.
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I don't know about draft picks but I've believed that many NBA games are fixed for quite some time now and this year's playoffs are a good example.  The Lakers had no business taking the Suns to 7 just as the Cavs shouldn't have taken the Pistons to 7 (Don't get me wrong, I love the Cavs, but no talent outside of the King).  Who is on those teams?  Arguably the most engaging personality off the court (Kobe) and the most exciting player to watch on the court (LeBron).  those two guys = ratings = higher revenues for the NBA
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I am a Lakers fan. I won't be going to the game but I will watch the Suns beat the Clippers. I want to see them win it all. Since the Lakers are out I guess the next best is the Suns.
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Shaq is getting old.  You should compare Wade and Dirk instead.  Wade has been carrying the Heat on his back.  Shaq has missed some key free throws.  He is still a good center..but not as dominant. Dirk is good...been hitting his shots...but really didn't show up in Game 3.  Wade is best.
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i want to say Miami...but even with heroic like efforts of Dwayne wade in game three (42 points 14 in the fourth quarter) one man cannot win a championship...they can lead, inspire and carry a team but win it on there own....shaq has got to show up and all three Miami home games must be won...because to lose one at home and gone on to win two in a row in Dallas will be pretty impossible for the heat....both teams are good but i personally think Miami is better they just gotta step up there game and take advantage of Dallas's weaknesses
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It was the right move. Kobe and Shaq could not get along. Odom will be a great player if he starts shooting more. Kwame might start to show why he was the number one pick. Yes, the heat got the better end of the deal, but for the time... it was a great move
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the lakers are probably one of the most improved squads of the year. they CAN beat the jazz if they play their game, with kobe distributing the ball in addition to scoring, and lamar playing his usual point-forward position, and if needed, having #24 take over in the fourth. i didn't actually watch the bucks game so i can't tell you why they lost, but i bet it had something to do with michael redd dropping 45. damn. i bet the bucks aren't missing rayray too much. haha.
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People will always say Lebron or Shaq, but you have to see if scoring a bunch of points makes them great. If Shaq didnt weigh 300 lbs and was only 6'6" like M.J. he would be working at McDonalds. He sucks. He is only good when he is 3 feet from the rim. Kobe is better than Lebron but excluding those 2 Wade is coming up very fast. It took more than Shaq to get them to the finals right? Kobe #1   Lebron #2    Wade#3     Shaq#12