Which team in the West has the best shot at beating the Heat?

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't think the Spurs would win, but their bench is strong as , while Miami's bench is average, tbh..also, Parker will destroy Miami's PGs, although we know PGs as the best player won't win a le(as my Jewish friend will tell you)..

OKC has more depth and versatility..their top 3 players only play one play one side of the game, which conserves their energy during the regular season..as opposed to Lebron and Wade, Miami's defensive anchors..

This will lead to a fresher OKC team..

However, the West's first 2 rounds should be more difficult, which could negate some of the energy concerns..

[TIMMYtoZO]

San Antonio OKC and Dallas all have a better shot than Chicgo

regular season try hards

I don't even consider Chicago a threat. In all honesty, Miami is their own biggest threat. As long as they are healthy, no one is going even be in position to put their season in doubt.

[HarlemHeat37]

Chandler was just as important as Dirk in beating Miami IMO, his absence makes a massive difference..

[Goran Dragic]

I actually give Chicago credit for duplicating another honeymoon season where all the players, even Boozer, respect the coach and buy into every single thing he says.

I fully expect them to lose before the finals again, but I didn't think they had another great regular season in them.

[HarlemHeat37]

Miami's biggest threat is Spoelstra..

He's running Lebron into the ground..

[TIMMYtoZO]

Chandler was just as important as Dirk in beating Miami IMO, his absence makes a massive difference..

While that is true, I still expect the Mavs to give the Heat a "tougher" series than the Spurs/Thunder.

[Jacob1983]

If the Spurs have homecourt advantage against the Heat in the Finals then I will the Spurs. If they don't then I'd go with the Heat. The Spurs have always had homecourt advantage in the NBA Finals. It would be interesting to see how they would do without it in the Finals.

[alfahdlan]

If the Spurs have homecourt advantage against the Heat in the Finals then I will the Spurs. If they don't then I'd go with the Heat. The Spurs have always had homecourt advantage in the NBA Finals. It would be interesting to see how they would do without it in the Finals.

By the way the spurs are streaking now, homecourt advantage can be not far behind

[LkrFan]

Miami's biggest threat is Spoelstra..

He's running Lebron into the ground..

He's 26 not 42 (although he does look it).

[LkrFan]

They might not get past Boston!

[Goran Dragic]

^A block that turned a 2 into a 3 is your logic why Boston beats Miami?

[DMC]

I still refuse to count the Mavs out until they are eliminated from the playoffs. I view them as the biggest "threat" (they would lose 4-2). OKC is very very overrated.

Unless Duncan really turns the clocks back, the Spurs wouldn't win more than 1 or 2 games against Miami.

You cannot do the "unless" thing. That gives you an out. "Oh wow, Duncan really turned the clock back".

[sehui]

obviously OKC, they on the Heat.

[Hooks]

I'm more worried about the refs tbh. Miami gets away with everything in the playoffs.

[Latarian Milton]

spurs would have a better chance than any western team to beat us in a best of 7 series and their odd of beating us would be as high as 10/1 tbh, while the rest would have ZERO chance to win it over us

[Brazil]

it seems the grizz would be an issue for the heat

[Robz4000]

Grizz shut down the Heat, but I'm not set that they'd beat them in a 7 game series. Never know, though. If they can play as well as they did the entire series, then it'd be very close.