do the rockets have a chance to get a playoff spot?  if so, who will they overcome to get it?  if not why?
151374
The Rockets can't win without T-Mac (they've only done it once), and T-Mac is having personal issues.
392743
I think they will advance to the 2nd round.  They are a team on the rise, but I don't see them defeating the Suns this year.
983323
i hate to sound mean but they really arent that good, sure they may contend in their division, or to at least make the playoffs, but reality check...spurs, suns, mavs. not to mention the eastern conference...cavs, pistons, heat. but give it some time they might make a run and get some pub on espn, but as far as abc, forget about it unless they are playing one of the aforementioned teams who will draw the ratings.
163086
The Raptors won't start off so bad next season, and they have been playing .500 basketball lately. I would expect them to be .500...41-41 record. In the East, that may be good enough to make the playoffs, but they cannot compete with Detroit, Miami, Indiana, Cleveland, or New Jersey. So they would not get past the first round. As long as they keep Mike James, who I want back on the Pistons (also think they should have never let him go), and Chris Bosh, the Raptors will be an ok team.
602613
I think the Spurs are somethin' special, and have to go with them! They are looking GREAT right now, and after coming back after being down 3-1 to the Mavericks; a team that caused EVERYONE trouble this year? That's not exactly easy...! They've proven they can beat the Suns (last years' playoffs is a prime example), and the Pistons and Heat are not as good as they were last year; with the Pistons showing signs of weakness against the inexperienced Cavaliers. Case in point? San Antonio all the way! The Defending Champs are the "team to beat" until beaten, and as long as they are standing they are a force to be reckoned with! =)
29640
The Detroit Red Wings would seem like an obvious pick, but in the Western Conference the last few playoffs, low seeded teams have seemed to done well (especially those with great second-half runs) teams such as Anaheim in 2003 or Calgary in 2004 make me think a low seed will come out of the West. \nHowever, that said, I think an Eastern team will win it and am going to have to go with Ottawa
5462
I'm rooting for the ROCKETS !!! I know we're doing horrible right now but it's ok; they'll shake it off =p. (Plus we just won today. Yay !!) My boyfriend likes the Suns too; he loves Nash (what a traitor) haha.
479501
They might... they have to play out of their minds for about 15 games, but they could definitley do it. DO I think they will, of course!!! Im a Kings fan, but realisticaly I think they can beat teh spurs or suns, but after that series they will beaten down and battered, so who knows...
1186598
not in 2007....they still have to go through the Spurs, Mavs and Suns...even with a healthy Yao and T-mac....they have to have a deeper bench to make a run for the title.
491337
Being a Pistons fan I'm am getting a bit scared. For some reason the Pistons haven't been doing their best this playoff season but I think it's too early to determine who's gonna win. I guess we just sit, take a deep breath, and wait...
328156
Will they, I can assure you that no human being can tell you that for sure, people will guess and speculate on it. My view is they show that they can beat the pistons so there is hope, however it will be very tough. Just keep this in mind the beauty in Sports is that sometimes the result of a game, series or competition is unpredictable. Upsets have happened plenty in the past and this will be far from the biggest ever.
65557
Everyone is saying the Pistons, but I wouldn't bet on it. Surely they'll cruise through the Eastern Conference, but the Suns will be unstoppable come playoff time... Amare will be back with Nash and Marion, and an emerging supporting cast of Diaw, Bell, and  Jones/House who can all put up big numbers on any given night...
999951
Absolutely. I think they could kick Miami's butts. But, they aren't in the finals, so that sucks. Maybe next year.\n\nLove ya Phoenix!!!\n\nJust a little note to Sonny: Um, did anyone even ask a question that even PARTIALLY pertained to that answer???
628786
Both Pistons and Spurs on the block....\nGo figure...\n2 top seeded teams on the block !
1025724
the Clippers are a pretty good team, they made it pretty big in the playoffs this season, and maybe they do have a chance..with Elton Brand and Sam Cassell there.. they could really go a long way, especially with Cassell's good leadership..only flaw: he kinda talks too much sometimes and he's too relaxed when bringing the ball: he even got called for an 8-second violation once! but nonetheless, the Clippers are a great team, and I think they would deserve to win this if and when it happens.
1159167
I will never say never, but their chances are extremely slim.  They can make the playoffs, but I don't see them getting past the Heat, Cavs, Pistons, etc.
124992
Yes, they have a good chance this season to go deep into the tourney.  It depends upon the seedings and how well they play.