Who will win the NBA championship (be reasonable)?
352189
Detroit. They had thier championship stolen from them last year. They will definetly win this year. The league wont let the team that defines teamwork lose because of bad whistles this year.
385575
As much as I hate to say it....it will be Detroit. They're hungry, have something to prove & flat out the best team from top to bottom so far this season. They play as a team & are very well coached....& they have that rare ability to turn up their defense to that next level: And everyone knows that Defense wins championships.  Miami is overrated but they will show up come playoff time...New Jersey has caught fire & will definately cause problems....San Antonio is about as consistent as it gets but I'm not sure if Tim Duncan will be 100% come postseason.....Dallas is looking good but they won't beat the Suns or the Spurs in a 7 game series....& the Suns will only win if they average 120 points a game in the playoffs, the postseason is a half court game.       Detroit over San Antonio  4-2
539840
Should be a very interesting series, very tough to pick a team. Clippers should give Suns a better battle. I know it's hard to say since Lakers took the Suns to 7 games but that was a joke. I think the Clippers will win
612101
If the Clippers DON'T win--I'm hoping they give those cocky jerks (wow, that was phrasing it nicely...!) a run for their money...! Between Raja Bell and Steve Nash, I'm actually getting ILL from watching them! Clippers have come back with a "bang" this year, and it would be a true Cinderella story to see them beat the "Mvp's" team and earn a chance to go to the Conference Finals!!! I guess you can say I'm partial to the Clippers winning (and who'd of thought--someone from San Antonio being PARTIAL to an L.A team..?)!
1097987
i'm hoping for the heat..but i think the mavs will win
506223
I'm going with the Pistons, ignoring their current 7-point lead. I have them beating the Heat in 6 games and I just don't see it possible if they lose tonight.
436312
The Final could possibly be Detroit and San Antonio. I know it's a boring and obvious prediction, but these 2 teams have what it takes, have been there before and they know how to win it. Experience does count. \n\nI'll go with the Spurs in 7
645698
The Mavs. This may finally be their year. They've always had great scorers and could outgun their opponents. But now they've learned to win the close games (they've won a couple of OT games in these playoffs already).\n\nThey still have to take on Nash and the Suns, though. That should be a good one.
486000
I think that Detroit has too much experience and pride to let Lebron win on their home court in a Game 7, so Pistons win in that series. In the Spurs/Mavs series, the Spurs definitely have the upper hand and confidence going into Game 7 at home. After being down 3-1 and practically being hailed as an "upset" they came back and did the unexpected--and you have to think that might be in Dallas' head a little after such an emotionally blow. I pick San Antonio to advance...As far as Suns and Clippers, I think it's a toss up! Both teams have laid it all down, and if I HAD to pick--I'd choose Phoenix. All in all? I see Spurs and Heat *(upset against Detroit)* in the finals, with the Spurs winning a back-to-back! We shall see though..! =)
51320
Detroit, after last night I think they may just stand a chance at the Bulls win record.\n\nSan Antonio, still the best in the west.\n\nI'll take Miami for number three, as long as Shaq is healthy, otherwise I like the Nets as the third team.
240118
The winner of the NBA Eastern Confrence is going to be the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are one of the greatest TEAMs in the history of the NBA. I have never seen such great teamwork and underrated talent on one roster before.\n\nDetroit can match up and beat anybody in the NBA. Hamilton, Billups are playing smart, terrific basketball while Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace are owning the paint. Antonio McDyess is also a good big man off the bench. \n\nMark my words, The Detroit Pistons are going to win the NBA Championship this year unless either Rip Hamilton or Chauncey Billups gets injured.
686912
Do they have what it takes? Yes.  Will they? Don't know.  I think so, but the series could go either way.  Regardless, the winner of the series will win the NBA championship.  There is only one team that can beat the Mavs in a 7 game series, and that is the San Antonio Spurs.  That being said there is only one team that can beat the Spurs in a 7 game series and that is the Dallas Mavericks.  With Dallas resting I think they have a very good chance to take out the Spurs, especially with Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili not at 100% and they proved they could beat them in their house with the last match-up in the regualr season.  This series goes 6 or 7 and Dallas wins.  At least I hope so, being a Dallas fan.  One thing I can guarantee is that I will be screaming at the TV during all of the games.  And hopefully Robert Horry will keep his mouth to himself!
902665
I say the Spurs will win! :D  timmy and tony are both healthy and we are geared up to win another championship!
602281
I definately think the pistons will win. I love the Pistons. Did you see Raseed Wallace on the first quarter of Saturday's game. He was 5 for 5 and knocked down 11 points in 4 minutes. Rasheed Wallace has his mind on the prize. Chauncey Billups is just amazing under pressure. I am not even going to get started on Ben Wallace. NO one can drive against him. Rip city is just unstoppable when he does his best move, the curl. Tayshaun prince is amazing. He can play defense and can shoot the deep ball. NO question about it. The Pistons are going to stomp the Bucks in the next two games, and eventually win the entire thing.
601924
GO HEAT..... YES they will take that "Championship" Home
450044
I also hope LA Clipper but I think they will get it next year. They need experience for this year.\n\nIn my opinion, I guess Spurs will win NBA.
257182
Yeah you might be right, HEAT and PISTONS in the East with MIAMI winning in 6. But for the West, I'm putting my money on the CLIPPERS right now. They may face the SPURS who I think will have a hard time beating them but if for any case, they face the SUNS, then its the SUNS and the HEAT for the NBA Championship. Is it hot in here or what?