Who will win the NBA Western Conference Championship?
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As much as I like Phoenix this year in the playoffs for beating LA twice, they have almost no chance against the Dallas Mavericks.\n\nThese guys almost lost the opening round to the Lakers. And they got taken to seven games by two of the three worst playoff teams in the Western Conference (the other being the Nuggets.) Had they been in the other bracket in the West, the Suns don't even make it out of the first round.  It doesn't matter who they play.  Yes, that means they would have even lost to the Grizzlies.\n\nDallas, meanwhile, knocked off the best Grizzlies team in franchise history, in a SWEEP.  Then they defeated the reigning NBA champions in a seven game series, closing out on the road, in an overtime game, overcoming rowdy fans, nearly the best game 7 comeback of all time, strong Spurs momentum from the previous two games and refs whistles getting rid of three of their best defensive players.\n\nThey MADE the Spurs play small ball against them. They dictated the pace of the games and won. They overcame falling just short in game 5, which they should have won (in which case I would be talking about how they knocked off the Spurs in FIVE).  They have the best individual player, the better defense, the better coach, home-field advantage, the more intimidating owner, better overall playmaking ability and offense (check out shot percentage), better free-throw shooting, better team colors, superior half-time show, I could go on and on...\n\nThis won't even go five games.  Mavs in 4.
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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.
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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
306033
I think the Spurs!!!!!!!!!!!Because they have a ring,Tony Parker,Tim Ducan,and Mauni Ginabella.Another reason the spurs are going to win is because Dirk Nowinskie is going to get shutdown by Tim Ducan. And tony parker will rule the game
218104
Yeah.\n\nGo Lakers !!!!\nGo Heat!!!!!
823853
The Jazz are a DEEP team... even though the NBA season still has 85-90% left to play, I think they are a shoe in for the playoffs.\n\nNow, as for the FINALS... the West is going to be pretty tough to get through. So, it would not surprise me to see the Western champs lose the finals in 5 or 6 games like last year. \n\nThe East will be cake walk, and the West will be a war!
324235
Spurs are the deepest team in NBA right now.  Especially in playoff, it's a very important factor.\n\nI think they will win the west conference.  For the championship, Detroit still have a slight favor.
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No they won't. There are too many better teams in front of them in the Western Conference. Likely locks for the West include San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, Seattle. Which leaves the Warriors battling for the last 2 spots against LAL, Memphis and Sacramento - all of which are better teams.
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DEEEEEETROIT PISTONS\n EAST
65557
Everyone is saying the Pistons, but I wouldn't bet on it. Surely they'll cruise through the Eastern Conference, but the Suns will be unstoppable come playoff time... Amare will be back with Nash and Marion, and an emerging supporting cast of Diaw, Bell, and  Jones/House who can all put up big numbers on any given night...
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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
577707
west: Mavs 2-2 Suns\nEast: Pistons 1-3 Heat\n\ngo mavs go..go..
56168
Probably. They are currently 7th in the Western Conference, and they are playing better than they were at the start of the season. Who is going to pass them? Golden State? Utah? Maybe. But I think the Lakers will make it. Of course, there is a good chance they will get creamed in the first round, but they'll be there.
316134
I'd have to say the finals will be a repeat of last year.  Pistons vs Spurs, with the Pistons winning this time... in 6 games.  Watch out for the dark horses:  Miami and Dallas.
671045
The Heat,however this is more of a wish than a pronostic, I will say detroit will meet the spurs ... who wins I don't know!
582623
I also think the Suns are going to win,for the simple fact they made Kobe sit out of a game damn game 7 was crazy.That team has alot of teamwork going on and definely will beat the clippers.
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Mavs all the way!!  Sad we lost last night, but we'll win the next two!!