Assume the Lakers and Cavs fell of a cliff....

[Cry Havoc]

And crashed and burned.

Who would be your picks to go to the Conference Finals on both sides of things? Who would you have in the Finals, and who would be winning it all? Please don't be a homer and pick your own team, either, as it's a little obvious.

I ask because I don't know if there's ever been a conference as close as the West is this year (in any sport, honestly), and strange things happen, so it's not out of the realm of possibility for someone to beat the Cavs again.

Right now I actually might have to take the Jazz out West (I don't think they have anyone who could even slow down Deron Williams, let alone stop him), and definitely Orlando in the East, because of their FG% defense.

[PGDynasty24]

mavs/magic. Denver is just too unpredictable

[bostonguy]

Mavs/Magic.

Denver is too unstable plus weak frontcourt depth.

Jazz rely on HCA.

Hawks aren't ready.


Celts are done.

[DMX7]

utah/magic

[Jacob1983]

I will against Darth Stern and say that his dream matchup of the Cavs and Lakers in the Finals will not happen again this year. I would probably go with Magic and Mavs. The Cavs have a good chance of choking. I just don't think they can beat the Magic in the playoffs.