Do the Dallas Mavericks have the potential to win the championship?
341823
Yes. They have a very deep roster, and in the playoffs that is crucial. If they can continue to play defense, Dirk steps up, and the bench produces, they have a great chance.
621211
They haven't lost yet. They still have the conference finals vs. Dallas and then the Championship.
137908
They are currently 5th in the Western Conference right now, so they have a great shot. It might even be possible for them to pass Phoenix and take over the division, but I doubt that will happen. Of course, the #5 seed in the Western Conference has a really tough road, since they will probably have to play either Dallas or San Antonio in the first round (depending on who wins the Southwest Division). The NBA's playoff structure is really messed up.
523218
Wouldnt it be nice if you could will your Suns into the finals...Fat chance...The Suns should not be in the Western Conference Championship.The two best teams in the West were the Spurs and the Mavericks...and if you think the Mavericks are in the same class as the Lakers and Clippers you are in for  sad awakening...The Mavericks are going to the finals.
1172007
I wanted it to be dallas, and my thoughts kinda shifted since then, but I still think/know that Dallas will get the championship they have a much deeper bench and they have more talent, so don't worry Dallas will get it!!!
590663
what about them, not alot to be said. Tim Duncan is geting old and tired, he needs to retire. Tony PArker is fast as hell, Robert horry is good. They have a really good team,but i think the MAvericks are going to win the series, bc Avery Johnson is good, and the MAvericks are talented.
1123678
man you guys are nuts ...guess you are use to lesser talent....Dallas is not concerned...ask me again when The Mavs are holding up the trophy hahahaha
648806
The Dallas Mavericks...
421189
The Dallas Mavericks.
712151
The mavs will probably make it far into the playoffs, but I don't think they'll win it.  Too many teams will stand in their way.  They've got to fight through Western conference playoff teams and this year (like last year), any of the the playoff berth teams will give top seeded teams a run for their money.  Even if they some how make it to the finals they still have to battle the Eastern conference champs which is a toss up between Cleveland, Miami, Detriot, and Chicago.  I really doubt they'll make it to the finals this year.
988385
Here's the thing. If you look at the stat sheet for this season, I'm supposed to pick Dallas mavericks because 5 players average in double figures for this team with Dirk leading the way with 28 a game. On the other hand, if you look at the Heat's line-up, with the exception of Wade and Haslem, this team is a championship team when they were in their prime. Most of this players were franchise players from their old teams so you cannot count their heart out even if they have aged a bit. But like what I said, Miami without Wade and Haslem is already capable of winning a championship, so with them in the mix pretty much sums up my answer. Its the MIAMI HEAT who will emerge as the NBA CHAMPs this year because of this 2 guys. Nobody can guard D.Wade and U. Haslem can make life miserable for Dirk. These 2 things plus Miami's Veterans equals another ring for Shaq and the first ones for GP, Walker, ZO, D Wade and Company. \n\nHEAT in 6 and Dwayne Wade is MVP
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.
1101771
heat in 5. i dont see how the mavs even stand a chance, unless dwade or shaq start getting injured. the mavs rely on 1 player: dirk nowitzki. when he struggles, the mavs struggle. when he excels, the mavs excel. so as long as jason terry and jerry stackhouse continue their poor shooting, it will be an easy 1st championship for the heat, and a sign for things to come in the future.
671634
me for one . mavs will win it all this year and i would bet on it.
480405
Great question!  My heart says Dallas since I live in Texas and am a Spurs, rather than a Mavericks fan, but if the Spurs don't take it then I would love to see Avery Johnson (former Spurs' point guard) win it as a coach.\n\nHaving said that, I think the Pistons are almost a lock this year and the Mavericks are a dark horse, at best.  The Spurs will give the Pistons a run for their money and might even take it provided Timmy Duncan and Ginobili stay healthy throughout the playoff run.\n\nAs for the NHL, I don't follow that as closely as I do the NBA.  But as far as I can tell, the Red Wings and Stars appear pretty evenly matched.  But NHL playoff hockey is sometimes difficult to predict.  A goalie can make or break a run at the Stanley Cup.
1155532
The Mavericks are the most improved team in the league. Three years ago, NO one suggested they would ever make it to the finals because their defense was soft. This loss will toughen them up. 'Cause they were only decisively beaten once in the six games played. 2007 a Crushing is coming. YeaH  Mavs!
528914
I believe they will. They have been in the same exact situation before, many times, and they have what it takes to be a championship team, the Mavs do, but they just don't have enough playoff experience, they don't know what to do when they get there. The Spurs will come back in the series and win in 7 led by Tim Duncan.