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We don't need to acquire any marquee FAs this year. Our stars are about to get a couple months' rest (esp. Gino, after opting out of the world championships). And, if Phoenix gets rid of Kurt Thomas, I'd say we have a 50% chance to come out of the west (with Dallas and Phoenix as 25% chances each), because there is no stopping a healthy TD.
It's all about injuries, but HELL YES, unless Minne unloads Garnett to the Suns or Mavs for chump change, then it'll be a fight.
We have the best TEAM in the NBA. They are veteran, battle-tested and showed incredible composure all playoffs.
We also have Butler, Bonner and White just waiting to make a contribution.
Barring major injuries or a Minne meltdown, we will do it.
It's an even-numbered year, so no doubt an Eastern Conference team will win it all.
My money's on the 76ers.
If they can get more help off the bench I say.... YES!!!
I don't see how the roster stays 100% intact from this year to next, though I don't think meant literally the same roster.
Only one team concerns me - Dallas. Laugh about the Golden State or Miami series if you want to, but Dallas is designed to beat the Spurs. I'm not saying they definitely will, but they will have the best chance.
I'm not terribly worried about the Rockets with Adelman at the helm. Utah is obviously up and coming, but I get the feeling they're still in the second tier below Dallas and the Spurs. Phoenix has proven repeatedly that the Spurs are in their heads, and what's more, Marion's very likely gone and Nash isn't getting any younger. If - and it's a big if - they win the Garnett sweepstakes, it's a whole new ballgame.
If health is on our side and we get through Dallas, the repeat is a virtual lock.
We've had a very good run without Injury? I should shut up now shouldn't I... Sorry :(
If the team peaks at the right time and remains injury free, they are capable of repeating.
It depends,If we donīt have to play Dallas and they get eliminated in the 1st or 2nd round,yes.
If we play Dallas with the same roster without bringing a Longer SF capable to Guard Dirk(Nocioni/Pietrus/someone else)I doubt it.
We really got lucky lat season when the Mavs choked in the 1st round.