Some thoughts on the NBA playoffs...
Until someone beats the Los Angeles Lakers 4 times in one series, I think they will win again. You don't win three times in a row without knowing what you are doing and if necessary, what needs to be done.
That said, if anyone is going to beat this year I think it would be San Antonio Spurs. A solid (and spectacular) Tim Duncan with new blood (Tony Parker, Manu Ginobli, Stephen Jackson) that don't know they should be afraid of the Lakers.
The Dallas Mavericks have finally realized what it takes the play playoff basketball, thanks to Nick Van Exel.
And for those of you that don't know - playoff basketball is a period of time when everyone takes their game to a new level. From the superstar all the way down to the 12th man.
Case in point - Tayshaun Prince. A rookie who didn't do a damn thing throughout the season (didn't get a chance to do a damn thing) and then takes over in the Detroit-Orlando series and takes over in overtime of Game 2 in the Detroit-Philadelphia series.
Of course, in games 3 and 4 of the series, AI turns into a 20-10 machine. As in, 20pts-10 assists per game.
My prediction for the NBA finals - Los Angeles Lakers 4, Philiadelphia Sixers 2. (although the New Jersey Nets are looking pretty tough)
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