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The Mavs
Apart from injures of course
can any other west team stop these two from facing in the conference finals? it just don't see it.
The Mavs
hahaha yeah you have to get past other teams first. That's the reason they play the game, nothing is set in stone and it definitely wont be a cakewalk.
lol, yeah, the mavs
If Utah keeps it up, they might be this year's version of the Hornets
Yes, the Jazz, Hornets, Nuggets, and the Rockets are all potential big obstacles (in decreasing order of potency, IMO). Some nasty hurdles. And PHX is coming on too, don't overlook them. Don't overlook anyone; it's a great way to lose.
Yes, six other teams will make the playoffs...
Utah has a shot at wearing down either of these two teams. Much like the Hornets did with the Spurs last year.
I also would like to see a Phoenix vs Lakers matchup, just for and giggles (Shaq and Kobe trash talking). Although I think the Lakers should win fairly comfortably.
I think the road to the WC finals is going to be very rough depending on the matchups. Ideally, anybody drawing the Mavs/Phoenix, Houston, Portland or Denver, should move on without much difficulty. The Hornets might need to be added to that group if they don't get back to last season's level of play.
Though it's not a foregone conclusion, I think the Spurs and Lakers are destined to meed in the WCF unless the standings change in a way that forces them to meet in the 1st or 2nd round.
And let's not get ahead of ourselves. They need to advance past 2 teams in order to even get to the conference finals. There are good teams in the west that have the ability to pull the upset and knock the spurs out in the 1st or 2nd round. Look at last year. It took 7 hard fought games against New Orleans just to get the LA in the WCF.
I, for one, want to see a Lakers/Spurs matchup in the WCF. Even with all the disappointment that has resulted from San Antonio and Los Angeles meeting in the playoffs, it's usually exciting to watch (excluding 2001 and 2002, of course).
Besides, do you really want to have to read/hear laker fan's "the Spurs won because they didn't have to play the Lakers" if the Spurs win the le this year?
The Hornets can beat the Spurs. Forget about Utah.
Most likely the Spurs will meet the lakers and will lose in the conference finals.
There is a largely unchanged Hornets team that took the Spurs to seven last year. They don't seem to have the same chip on their shoulder that they did last year, but you can't discount them. And any team that plays as physically as the Jazz can be dangerous in the playoffs, especially when they defend their home court so well.
lakers v suns first round
if any of them advance to 2nd round...should lose to the utah
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There is a reason they still play the games.
You can't overlook any team in the West, anybody from 1 to 8 can harm you.
I think this matchup will be inevitable, but there are other teams who are capable of beating the Spurs. But it won't happen.
Except the Rockets.
Jerry Sloan and the Jazz if they are all healthy.
Do you have to believe the Spurs will win every year to be a fan?You call yourself a Spurs fan. Sad.
Lakers are the best team in the west.
If the Denver Nuggets have a healthy Nene...nah. I can't even convince myself on that.
Well, no, but you should have the faith in that they will.
Why should I if I know another team is more likely to win.
How long have you been a Spurs fan?
True or false: The Spurs have always been favorites to win the le in the years they have actually won it.
FALSE
It's always some other team that is chosen to be the favorites but guess who comes rolling in silver and black, each year, and gives every team a run for their money?
Not this year. Forget about it unless they get lucky with injuries to the lakers.
It does mean something if they are the best now. Unless they are hit with big injuries they will be the best come playoff time.
1999 the spurs were clearly the favorites with Duncan and Robinson on the frontline.
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