Do you think the New Jersey Nets and Sacramento Kings will have surprisingly playoff runs?
368540
New Jersey has a very good chance of advancing to the semis since they have homecourt advantage and the Pacers aren't what they used to be, but I think their luck will run out if they face the Heat in the semis.  As for Sacramento, I like to root for the underdog, but were talking about beating the San Antonio Spurs four times so I'm afraid they'll be booted out of the playoffs in four or five games (even though as a Mavs fan, it would be great if the Spurs got dethroned, but I would rather have Dallas do it than Sacramento - to earn the respect of the league.)
617556
I think they will both be 7 game series but \n\n    I think Nets will take heat. I know it is a shocking prediction but Nets have been playing well in the second half of the season and would have been second seed instead of 3rd seed if they started out great. They proved that they can beat any team they want to when the won 14 games straight in the season. If heat is going to win they are going to have to keep Shaq out of foul trouble which he had problems in the Chicago series. But when all 3 greats of Nets play in sync no one can stop them. \n\n         I like the mavs but I think the Spurs will take it in 7. I think that mavs will lead 3-1 or 2-1. Because of their bigger rest. I also believe if Jason Terry and Dirk play great they could beat the Spurs. But if Manu doesent have 2 really bad games like he had in both losses to the Kings Spurs should win this series.
56153
Only if they get past the Pistons, which I don't think they will. The Western Conference isn't as dominant as it was a couple years ago, so they have a legit shot; provided they get past their toughest opponent, Detroit.
456207
They've been there twice already since J. Kidd took the helm.  They have a talented squad and they are all healthy.  They definitely have a chance to take the trophy this time.
968210
The playoffs are a possibility but they need more than a miracle to reach the finals. \n\nThey got a decent team but the West is just too competitive, add to that the injury of Brad Miller...\n\nTD and the Spurs are gonna win it all this year...
328093
I think that this year's final will be a repeat of 2005 with the Pistons coming up against the Spurs. Like last year it will be a very tight series, though the Pistons will have home court advantage this time. Although I am a big Spurs fan, I admit that the odds favour Detroit with home court advantage, especially considering the two large defeats that San Antonio suffered at the hands of Detroit this season. However, I believe that San Antonio have a deeper team and they are peaking at the right time and can repeat as Champions.
658958
Nothing the Nets are a better team. And they were the hottest team at the end of the season,so it was no suprise they beat the Heat in game one. by the way  Pistons win it all. Go Pistons!!!!!
435898
I think they may surprise peaople...maybe even to the semifinals.
416207
of course they have a chance, but the spurs are gonna be hard to beat. i don't think it's impossible though. if they do they're gonna have a hard time with the pistons!!
188992
I don't know, but considering they won three rings in five years now, I wouldn't count them out just yet.  You can be sure they have a plan for the draft and the rest of free agency.
226474
If they can get consistently good performances from all their players, they might just wrestle that 8th seed away from other teams. But it really won't make a difference if they make the playoffs or not because they will be facing off against either Dallas or San Antonio and they have no chance of beating those teams. They will win at most 1 game in the playoffs if they make it.
323200
Hell yeah they do.  Sharks will go to at least conference semi's while kings will at least put up a fight against the spurs.
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.
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...
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.
600020
I think the Clippers can dominate this series since they already proved they can win in Phoenix...  Nobody can stop Elton Brand and they found the right strategy to control the game... When they beat Phoenix I have a feeling that either SA or Dallas can take them out but you never really know... I think DETROIT is gonna take the finals in the longrun though!!!
942735
Ron Artest, half of the NBA fears him, the other half should. The Kings only made it last year because they acquired Ron Artest, and since they will have him for all 82 games this year then hell yeah they are going to make the playoffs for sure. I think they could end up anywhere at 2nd seed to 4th or 5th seed this year.