we have our matchups:  which playoff series is the most intriguing to you?  who will win it?
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Big 'Canes fan so for me it's the 'Canes and Habs, but overall I'd say it's a tie between Rangers/ Devils and Flyers/Sabres, out west the best first round series is Ducks/Flames.\n\nIt will be Detroit and Carolina in the Cup finals, Carolina in 6.
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I'm going for the Mavericks. Not just because I'm from Texas, but because they play a style of basketball that the Heat can't compare to. They actually PASS the ball. They actually play as a TEAM, and well, I can't say the same thing for the Heat.\n\nBesides, the Mavs are playing with a lot of heart, and that's whats gonna help them win at the end.\n\n☺!!!GO MAVS!!!☻
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Rangers VS CELTICS perhaps?
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Pistons Vs. Mavericks\n\nMavericks win (4-3)
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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
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Well, the Spurs won it last year. Basically since then they have added Michael Finley and Nick Van Exel so i would definitely have to go witht the San Antonio Spurs.
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Yes. Playoffs all the way!!!!!!!!!!
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I'll pick the Lakers because they are the team I've always cheered for ~ they exceeded expectations last year and really had a nice push into the playoffs. They were the second youngest team last year, I think this year they will be very good. \n\nNow. On to reality! \n\n1. Chicago Bulls look really good. \n2. LeBron's Turn, the world wants this kid to win, win, win. \n3. Miami will tank. They relied on emotion and a fourth-quarter D-Wade every time, this can not go on. \n4. I'd keep a wary eye on the Mavericks, they are very hungry and well coached. \n5. It's the sunset years for the Spurs, so sad to see, what a great decade and what a great team. \n6, Steven Nash won't three-peat the MVP, he's just too old and rickety. If Amare doesn't return to his old self, the Suns are way too soft in the middle. \n7. The Clippers are better than everyone thinks -- I think they'll shock a few teams who discount them in the playoffs. \n8. Detroit and the Pacers both are headed south. \n9. I have a soft spot in my heart for Houston. I like Yao and Tracy, didn't they pick up someone? Shane Battier maybe? Some role player who'll really help that team. I've not seen them yet this year though. \n\nSo, I'll pick the Lakers over the Bulls in six games. Phil Jackson is a much better coach than anyone has given him credit for. Like Riles in the Showtime era, they think he just rolls the ball out on the court. Phil knows the 82 game season is just that, a long tune up time for the playoffs. His teams are usually peaking going into the playoffs instead of exhausted like so many eager coaches teams. Kobe proved himself with 81 points and a scoring title -- hopefully he's finally matured into an adult.
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I predict the Spurs will win in one of the closest SIX game series we've ever seen. 4-2.\n\nFor my analysis of the series, check here:\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtXFMdldL7Bsho6dk1wbsErsy6IX?qid=1006050721705
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I believe the Heat will make it a series and comeback to win it.  \n\nIt doesn't matter to me though because my Spurs are winning it all!!!
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No, I believe that the Mavs have gotten EXTREMELY LUCKY in this series...! Not to put down the Mavs, but not one game has been played where both teams showed their best talent, and every game's pace has been decided by whistles on both sides. Dallas is going to be thouroughly dissapointed if they get past the Spurs, because I honesly don't think they are championship material. You need that extra "it factor" when it comes to going all the way--and all Dallas has proved is that they were able to "squeak" out two games that were poorly played by San Antonio. Either way--I think this series might go to 7 games. Who will win? No idea! LoL
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The Fans will win. They will get to watch a great game!\nOR if you prefer, the team with the most points at the end of the 4th quarter, or in overtime or whatever.
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The team that wins the final game.
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I would like the Red Sox. It will be tough to unseat the White Sox. They are essentially the same team that won the WS last year *plus* they added Jim Thome and Javier Vazquez. Thome's been hotter than hell and Vazquez pitched a great game yesterday against KC.
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FINALS:\n\nMavericks vs. Heat
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spurs and pistons in the finals. whoever has homecourt advantage takes it.
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Ill have to say Dallas, my heart is with miami, but if you ask who would i bet a million dollars on, it would be dallas.\nLets break it down why the mavericks will win:\n\n1. Dirk Nowitzski, who do they have to guard him, there best defender other than wade is Udonis Haslem, and all Dirk will do is shoot over him.\n2. Shaq, i love the Diesel but shaq is going to get run out of the building, the second best run and gun team in the league is Dallas behind pheonix.\n3. Foul trouble, this will be the big key, can shaq stay out of it, and im not convinced he can, there is going to be a lot of flopping by Dampier, and the refs are going to take account to shaq's forearm shoves at opposing defenders.\n4. Players 3-8 on Miami, can jason williams, Haslem, Walker, payton, posey, can they be productive from a scoring aspect, can they stop settling for 3 pointers, and take the ball strong to the hoop.\n\nSo in conclusion, what have we learned, well its lights out\nfor the heat. I will give Miami two games, dallas will win it in 6 games, and close it out in miami.\n\nYou Miami fans cant forget either, D.J. Mbenga got Suspened for 6 games for going into the stands, they really could have used his fouls against shaq.