are the nets good enough  to make it ti the finals?
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.
1047832
It's a tough call, but I think they have a decent chance if they beat Togo tomorrow, unless by a miracle Togo is able to win the match or earn a draw - if that happens, then they can go and f*** themselves.
834593
I am also a big sixer fan. I think that this is a better team than the team that made it to the finals. The league has changed  lot since then. Looking back that team wasn't that good. AI REALLY did carry them on his back. They just had great coaching and defense. I am confident that this team will make it to the playoffs.  We'll have to wait and see how good they really are as the season progresses. they've only played 2 games.
735405
If they keep this up, they do have a chance of making it to the playoffs, but not as deep as the 6th seed. Pachulia and Johnson have been having excellent starts, and Claxton should follow as well.\n\nJoe Johnson? He's certainly on my AllStar list this year, but in my list he should be in the top 15 or 20, since Atlanta has been doing fine and his 29 PPG looks great. \n\nAnyway, Im from Georgia, but dont think of this as bias or some sort. Im in the South part but I will watch a Hawks game sometime in December.
137514
My favorite team is the Nets but the Spurs are my second favorite. They have a lot of talent on their team and I like all the guys there except maybe Van Exel. They're an organized defensive unit and that's why they're the defending champs.
751434
I agree with you about this team's potential down the road, especially if Grant Hill can stay healthy...Orlando is a very deep, talented, versatile and intelligent basketball team...I'd like to see them and Cleveland in the Eastern finals
1098519
Not this year, but maybe next year.  Dallas will be weaker next year, that poor East, can't get anything right this year.  Detroit is their only saving grace.
568949
I believe they have a very good chance. They were dominating the first part of the season with some excellent pitching and offense and defense. And don't worry, everybody has a slump, they bounce right back and get into the flow of things. So, yes, I believe they will make it int othe playoffs.
576120
no. they dont have the depth at the moment and i doubt that kitna can do anything for them at this moment. they might win a few more games than last year but not by much.
374560
Not at this point no. I mean, sure...if they make it to the finals they might get a lucky goal at the last second if they can keep a tie. That'd be about the only way. There are too many teams with way more talent out there for the US to have a solid chance at winning by pure skill alone.
755735
They will win 50-55 games and they will go to the eastern conf finals.  They will be number 2 or 3 seed.  If injury free they can win the east.
503953
I dare to make a guess that Miami Heat will get a straight lose from Nets.\n\nDuring the season, Nets got all 4 wins against Heats. According to these 4 games, Vince Carter get an average 38.5 points and made one time triple double. \n\nBeside, Oneal is beginning turn down now. No matter his stat on points and rebounds, both is the lowest in his career.
426239
Yes. There is no doubt about that. We have a great squad and those guys will make the difference. Look for the US to make it to the quarterfinals.
986320
FALSE - There is no local support available for Bridgeport to even make it into the NBA. There are much larger markets that will secure a spot in the league before your town. In terms of sponsor and endorsements can they generate enough to keep a franchise a float? Do you have an arena that is NBA ready? Do you have an airport for team charters? Hows the rest of your infastructure to accomodate TV demands etc...\n\nIt's always nice to think of a team in your town but in this case I do believe it is not reality.
1021826
Not one given team but the best in the NBA should represent the country.  The last time we showed up with just good players Puerto Rico made us look weak.
76707
I hope so. They started out 0-9 last year but then pulled it together and actually won home court advantage for the first round. Maybe they can come back from their slow start and make the playoffs again. If Tyson Chandler can keep playing the way he has the last few games they got a good shot.
328608
They should get a dominating big man. Their coach and guards are ok and have a lot of talents... They need time to regroup and make a better team. Maybe it will take 10 yearsto be champions...