First off its obvious what you are implying; its the same thing I have heard from Spurs Fans all year.
Second, My, um, panties didn't get bunched up so fast, I actually took some time in responding to the post.
Third, If we are talking about this season so far, it is all over, unless you want to take the Hollinger approach, to assume that the Mavericks will be the leaders of the Southwest going into the playoffs. Thats being said with 25 games left in the season. Crowned Champs or not, what the Mavericks are doing this season is special. Its been a record setting (3 12 win streaks), Accolade proclaiming (Constant Player of the weeks, Coach of the month and Player of the month in February), and they arent slowing up. As far as the Championship goes, who know? I do know that as of RIGHT NOW, at this point in time, because thats all anyone can look at, and because the last time I checked a season is a part of any sport, I am watching the best team in the NBA.