Prediction: The 2008 NBA Champ Will Come From The Eastern Conference

[D-Nice 1]

The Western Conference teams are already in "Playoff Mode" and when the actual playoffs start, every series is going 7 games and whoever is left standing at the end of the Conference Finals is going to get swept by Boston or Detroit.

They just won't have anything left in the tank.

I've NEVER watched this much Western Conference basketball in my life. EVERY night is a playoff game.

D-Nice 1 (The Nice One)

 

[enzo666]

I dig that, as long as a real contender like Boston or Detroit makes it through. We all know Clevelands run was a fluke last season(not to take anything away from a team thats good, but not championship good) only playing one real series to get to da 'ship.

 

[RunawaySlave]

I like Detroit's chances. But their coach....
I can't con myself into rooting for Boston. I don't care
HOW many brothas they get

 

[REMINGTON_BLACK]

nope

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

I dig that, as long as a real contender like Boston or Detroit makes it through. We all know Clevelands run was a fluke last season(not to take anything away from a team thats good, but not championship good) only playing one real series to get to da 'ship.

Cleveland does not have a consistent enough number 2 man to contend. (wally and Sasha ain't cutting it) If they had Grant Hill, I would reconsider my thoughts.

 

[Rudey]

You have a point about tank running on empty but I still think the NBA champions will be a West team.


At this point it is just hard to pick a winner.

 

[xfactor]

My early favorite to win the championship is the Phoenix Suns.

 

[D-Nice 1]

My early favorite to win the championship is the Phoenix Suns.

They've certainly hit their stride as of late (6 game win streak) but these next 6 or 7 will let us know if they are real.

Still, as of tonight, only 4.5 games separate the 8 Playoff eligible teams in the West and I just can't see how any of the eight (or possibly 9) can get through the West and still have enough for a Detroit or Boston.

It'll make for great playoff action though. Good to feel excited about NBA ball again. They just need to tighten up the East.

D-Nice 1 (The Nice One)

 

[TimRock]

If Boston gets to the finals, then they PROBABLY sweep the west team. But I dont see Detroit, if they get to the finals, sweeping a western team (maybe Dallas and New Orleans). But teams like Phoenix, San Antonio, Utah (detroit doesnt want to see Utah), Lakers (if at full strength), i dont think they will be swept.

 

[madden973]

Hell No

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

Boston matches up well with every team in the West except New Orleans. That will be a good series if it is the Finals.

 

[Coach K]

2008 NBA Champs:

I wish.....